Our graphics boss GABE is on a killing spree right now: after a comic book he contributed to won the most renowned award for graphic novels in Germany and some of the seen. shirts he designed got picked for Typoshirt One – a book showcasing great typographical t-shirt designs, his photographic work can currently be seen in Riddim magazine (even though they basically raped some of the pictures with the layout). Also, Stüssy (!) just licensed two of his shirt designs for an upcoming collection.
Show the man some respect and support him – the easiest way to to that is currently to vote for »The Wisdom Lies in the Past« (see above), an artwork that he submitted to Threadless.
As we keep on counting down the days to Notting Hill Carnival 2010, The Heatwave and Plan B provide us with the ultimate soundtrack for the days left:
Rinse FM’s finest The Heatwave bring you a special carnival mix ahead of their Bank Holiday showdown with Deadly Rhythm on Sunday 29th August. It showcases The Heatwave’s distinctive Funky Bashment style taking in everything from Ms Dynamite to Mavado and is definately essential carnival listening.
Riddim Magazine 05/2010 will be out on Thursday and we’re happy to announce that a selection of pictures from GABE‘s series »Our Darkest Hours« is featured alongside Pete Lilly’s article on Tivoli Gardens and the Dudus situation in it.
While today, Nikes and Clarks often are international rudeboys’ footwear of choice, especially in the 70s and 80s, many Reggae, Punk and Ska aficionados skanked in Doc Martens boots. Actually, many Punks and Ska people rock »Docs« up until today.
The brand turns 50 this year and asked 10 artists to deliver 10 exclusive tracks for that more or less special occasion. 7 of them have been put out so far.
After hours spent crunching real tape loops and experimenting with the dubbing to get exactly the right »stoned, spacey feel«, the production on the track sparkles (via Dr. Martens).
Even more than the track itself, I enjoy the clip to it which was directed by none other than Don Letts:
It was an interesting project as I’d never done animation before and I felt like challenge. I’m usually very »hands on« my projects but with this it was a case of »hands off« and »heads on«. In other words I had to convey what was in my mind to the animators and let them do their thing (via Dr. Martens).
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