Local Reviews: Pink Lightnin’

Local Reviews: Pink Lightnin’
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Anybody who was at September’s Localized knows that these guys fuckin’ rock harder than a rocking chair on crack. They managed to capture this on CD somehow and made it possible to listen to it over and over and over.  … read more

Local Reviews: Rapid Development

Local Reviews: Rapid Development
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This album took me by complete surprise. Everything about it made me wonder why Rapid Development isn’t already a super national hip-hop force with every show sold out across the states. The beats are quite well made and then on top of all that, the lyrics complement the music so perfectly you get lost in the sounds. … read more

Local Reviews: Data Booty

Local Reviews: Data Booty
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I have listened to this tape over 1000 times now, no joke. There is something about booty house music that is so refreshing in a world of music where everyone takes themselves so seriously. MSSV Music has probably the best lineup of artists testing out new musical paths right now, and they offer free mixtapes from their site regularly.  … read more

Local Reviews: Lo-Fidelity

Local Reviews: Lo-Fidelity
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Jazz anyone? Hip Hop? I’m not talking about the norm mix here. I am talking about the good stuff, the stuff that really surprises you—it reminds you of how awesome music can be when approached with the right attitude (i.e. Ratatat minus the hype).  … read more

Local Reviews: Odetta

Local Reviews: Odetta
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I was tuned in to this cut by a DJ friend and I am not quite sure I can ever look back upon inferior DJs. There is something about raw talent that just speaks volumes through the increase of volume when listening Cut & Paste Vol. 1 & 2.  … read more

Review: The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story

Review: The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story
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The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story John Edginton MVD Visual Street: 09.18 This documentary takes a look into the life and short-lived fame of Pink Floyd’s front-man Syd Barrett before he slipped into a drug-induced dementia. I found it to be very interesting and full of things I had no idea about, like how

Review: Bondi Tsunami

Review: Bondi Tsunami
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Bondi Tsunami Rachael Lucas MVD Visual Street: 09.18 After putting this movie into the player I immediately felt as if I just took a hit of acid or smoked some very potent grass. With very little talking and super vivid colors, this film takes you on a psychedelic journey with four Japanese surf bums in

Skate Product Reviews – September 2007

Skate Product Reviews – September 2007
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Reviews for ES Footwear, Toy Machine and Bones Wheels … read more

Skate Product Reviews – August 2007
The Man, the Myth, the Legend: A Day with Isaiah Beh

The Man, the Myth, the Legend: A Day with Isaiah...
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The day started out in golden dew, which I found very odd for the beginning of December. After eating my bowl of generic Cinnamon Toast Crunch, I was off to meet with the photographer, who had promised me a ride the night before … read more