The Golden Crate

What is being creative?

2011-06-04T22:29:00.000-07:00

What is being creative? from Kristian Ulrich Larsen on Vimeo.

Childish Gambino - Freaks And Geeks

2011-06-04T22:23:00.000-07:00

RIP

2010-03-18T03:51:00.000-07:00

Jun Seba better known to the world as Nujabes has passed away sometime in late February due to a car accident. Once again the world has lost another amazing individual and producer. I'm thankful that I was lucky enough to have found and fallen in love with the music that Mr. Seba has produced and I know that many people around the world feel the same way. Rest in Peace Jun Seba, you will live on forever through your works.

Shing02's personal Statement: http://e22.com/nujabes/#comment

Chat Roulette

2010-02-25T12:53:00.001-08:00

2010-02-24T10:44:00.000-08:00

Kings of Convenience

I like to share music that I’m personally listening to so I compiled a list of songs from three different albums created by this Norwegian Band named Kings of Convenience. Those three albums are Versus, Riot on an Empty Street, and Declaration of Dependence.

If you enjoy chilled out early morning wake up songs with smooth guitar riffs, piano keys piercing through the fog, and a dash of violin loveliness then I just found what you’ve been searching for.

MEGAUPLOAD">MEGAUPLOAD <—- This is where you download the sampler

Track list:

1. Boat Behind

2. Freedom and It’s Owner

3. Gold for the Price of Silver ( Erot Collaboration)

4. I don’t know what I can save you from (Royksopp Remix)

5. I’d rather dance with you

6. Leaning Against the Wall (Evil Tordivel Remake)

7. Live Long

8. Misread

9. Peacetime Resistance

10. Scars On the Land

11. The Girl From Back Then (Riton Remix)

12. The Weight of my Worlds (Four Tet Remix - Instrumental)

2010-02-24T10:42:00.000-08:00

Logged into FB and an old friend/former co worker found me. Little did I know Miles is about to graduate for a degree in illustration/animation. Mr Dulay is going to be a concept/visual development artist. He’s extremely talented and his stuff is definitely worth a peep.

Work of Miles Dulay

Sorry about the long absence

2010-02-23T21:41:00.000-08:00

*I've been real busy lately and haven't been around to really update the blog. Me or hopefully someone else will be back around soon to post the cool stuff we see around the net.*

Anyway today I was over at Giant Robot on Haight and stumbled into their art gallery featuring an artist named Rob Sato.

Check out some of his work at his official website.

It's some really trippy and impressive stuff.

Mavericks Surf Contest Live Stream

2010-02-13T09:35:00.001-08:00

*UPDATE* Looks like the contest is over and about fifteen bystanders were swept onto the beach by huge waves exploding off the point. Broken bones and random injuries were the result of said waves, but thankfully no one is missing after this powerful display of nature.

As you all sleep the Mavericks surf contest is exploding over in Half moon bay. The waves are supposed to be the largest they've ever been and thankfully one of the news broadcaster located in the bay area are streaming it live. Just get on over to the site below before 1pm today (Saturday) and you'll get to see some awesome stuff.

MAVERICKS 2010

Junkan (Tokyo 2 Osaka Mini Film) Via Good Magazine

2010-02-12T01:20:00.000-08:00

Good Magazine ran a feature on Tokyo 2 Osaka. You remember Tokyo2Osaka right? Well we've been following it for a while and a friend of mine is in the film. He told us it was coming out soon and a new trailer would hit any day now.

Unknowing to us it was a full on short version of the feature film. It's basically a must watch for anyone who says they like bikes, adventures, or Japan. Don't miss it and stay up to date with the tokyo2osaka site for details on upcoming screenings and locations.

Thanks to SWEETBREAMS for the tip

Do What You Love, And Fuck The Rest..

2010-02-07T03:06:00.000-08:00

I might have to stop doing these. I think all these blog features are starting to get a little out of hand. It seems like nowadays everywhere I turn everyone and their moms have a blog about something, but I mean hey we all need to feel like we're important somehow right? With that said I'd like to introduce my good friend Alex Dale Kato. Now that all of you people of the internet have been introduced I suggest you do the polite thing and get to know Kato a little bit. Check out his blog see what he's about and in time I'm sure you guys will become close friends. I mean if you find my posts even remotely interesting then I'm sure you and Kato will have a blast talking about yo-yos and skateboarding and clothing and retractable backscratchers.

For those of you who don't know that the bright blue highlighted words are links here you go all nice and obvious for you: http://squarebearshares.tumblr.com/

The Bathroom Reinvented / NYC / SF

2010-02-05T14:43:00.000-08:00

Part 1 of a doc on public bathrooms and how they are slowly being reinvented. You're probably thinking "bathrooms? why do I want to watch a video on bathrooms?". Well don't knock it before you watch it. Trust

Codehunters

2010-02-05T14:25:00.000-08:00

A short film directed by Ben Hibons under axis animation for MTV Asia. This is the entire short and it's absolutely fantastic. It may seem rather shallow since it's mostly action scenes, but try to immerse yourself in this world and figure out what's going on. That's how I got sucked in and I'm sure you will too.

Old Fangs (Sundance Film Festival Entry)

2010-02-05T14:15:00.000-08:00

This short story is about an adolescent wolf who hasn't seen his father for a long time venture back to where he was raised to try and reconnect.

It's trippy, fantastic, and mesmerizing. However make sure you watch it in silence as the sound and ambiance plays a major role in the atmosphere the director probably spent countless hours trying to create.

Tonight!

2010-02-03T23:55:00.000-08:00

Don't be late

Little Kids Suck

2010-02-02T22:42:00.000-08:00

After I got back from a ride today I fell upon this little video of some folk surfing around Hawaii. At first I thought to myself okay these guys are good. Then I noticed that they were children. Some looked to be too young to have even earned the title of teenager.

Upon that discovery my little mouse cursor was on that close button faster then Russel Crowe shot those dudes in 3:10 to Yuma. However right before I pressed down on the key I stopped and decided to just finish it. I continued to watch and was blown away. These kids were immensely talented and to be honest I was envious that I wasn't doing the same things they were doing at their age.

After a little thought I realized that the older generation will always despise the younger generation for one reason or another. It happened to us, it's gonna happen to them. The reason why is because with each generation things change for better or for worse and for whatever reason the young ones don't listen to the older ones because they feel the older gen doesn't understand them.

Hayao Miyazaki expressed his opinion (I'm gonna paraphrase here) that the move from generation to generation is like a relay race. Each generation holds the baton for a time, makes it theirs then passes it on to the next generation. That generation takes the baton for what it is, personalizes it then passes it on to the next one. It's a constant cycle and it's sad that us guys and gals that just ran the circle will be ignored by the ones we just handed the baton to when we try to warn them about that bump on the track.

Bomb Squad

2010-01-26T22:41:00.000-08:00

I think this picture pretty much sums up what my friend Paul Han's blog is all about. Skateboards, yoyos, and radical. I mean how can you go wrong with that right? If you have some time (I sure do say that a lot huh?) you should definitely check that out because it's an amazing site full of mystic wonders that will make all of your wildest dreams come true.

Here's the link for his site: http://bombsquadyyf.tumblr.com/page/4

It's finally here (Tokyo 2 Osaka Official Trailer)

2010-01-25T01:31:00.000-08:00

Without further ado the folks behind nothing you've ever heard of have released the trailer to their debut film. If you don't recall it's about a group of track bike enthusiasts/cyclists that embark on an epic journey from Tokyo to Osaka (that's over 400 miles). As a friend of a rider or two that went on this trip I can safely say that they had the adventure of a lifetime. I'm thoroughly excited to finally see the film and if all goes well it might debut somewhere around here for all to see.

Unfortunately as with all films of this magnitude (I'm sure they have hours and hours of footage) the actual release date is most likely way, way up in the air so I don't personally expect to see it anytime soon. However the release of a trailer at least reveals that the ball is rolling in the right direction.

For more info on the film check the Official Site

PS. Thanks to Tara@Sweetbreams for the lead!

Flashback: Interview with Hayao Miyazaki 1999

2010-01-18T14:49:00.000-08:00

Stumbled upon this short compilation of interviews taken from Hayao Miyazaki's trip to North America back in 99'. It's been over a decade since then and just now am I learning what's behind the white hair and thick glasses. Here I thought he was just a bag of tales featuring a young guy or girl and the struggles or benefits of growing up, but goodness was I wrong. Similar to many great men and women, Miyazaki's words hold truth and provoke thought even a decade later.

Tahiti Love

2010-01-13T13:03:00.000-08:00

I'll be honest with you. I don't surf. However that doesn't mean I can't appreciate the sport for what it is. Maybe one of the things I admire so much about surfing is the fact that those who participate in the sport are men and women who ride earths energy and the fact that it's the type of sport that makes the participant a traveler of distant lands. I love the ocean to death and think I'd have to live by it for the rest of my life. Unfortunately I'm also scared to death of it, which is why I don't surf.

Anyway check this video shot in Tahiti. It's shot beautifully.

Tokyo

2010-01-13T13:01:00.000-08:00

It's been almost 3 years since my last visit to the land of the rising sun. I'd love to go back, but we all get tied down every once in a while. Anyway this video did a great job of bringing back some of the memories of kicking it in Shibuya or waiting for the JR after a night of painting the town red.

Metal Kinfolk

2010-01-13T12:59:00.000-08:00

My homie Shane owns two hip hop barber shops in a city called San Mateo. It's about 10 minutes south of San Francisco if you haven't heard of it. Anyway this was a video just showing his daily commute and chill spots. Check it out!

Emi Brown: Los Angeles to Inland Empire

2009-12-18T11:24:00.000-08:00

Emi Brown: Los Angeles to Inland Empire from Matt Lingo on Vimeo.

I <3 H AT is in this

2009-12-17T11:41:00.001-08:00

NSFW

2009-12-13T22:36:00.001-08:00

Massive Attack Paradise Circus from sabakan on Vimeo.

Massive Attacks video for Paradise Circus. You get to listen to the thoughts and convictions of an old porn star. Beautiful song, slightly disturbing video.

Imeem is Dead

2009-12-11T16:13:00.000-08:00

In a world where you can get anything you want for the right price. Myspace has successfully destroyed one of the best things on the web.

I'm talking about Myspace buying out Imeem.

Imeem WAS a website where users could search, listen, and upload music. Other users could then search for the songs they liked or find new ones and create vast playlists for other users to listen to. It was a great hub for music lovers and a great place for finding artists and compiling playlists for everyone to enjoy or "discover".

Unfortunately when you go to the www.imeem.com url you're instantly directed to myspace. I might be rambling and I apologize, but I'm a little pissed off and all of my hate and anger is directed soley at myspace and that bastard of a man, Tom.

Chrome Store Holiday Party

2009-12-11T16:00:00.001-08:00

Flat Fix 2009

2009-12-11T12:02:00.000-08:00

flat fix -2009- from jun iwai on Vimeo.

Jun Iwai always seems to be constantly working hard to come out with these fun videos displaying the fixed culture in Japan.

Mos Def - Ecstatic Official Video

2009-12-09T22:39:00.001-08:00

MOS DEF "Ecstatic" from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

Nike Trailer (Don't Fear the Reeper)

2009-12-09T22:36:00.000-08:00

NIKE TRAILER (DONT FEAR THE REEPER) from Jason Hernandez on Vimeo.

Chromeo - Night by Night

2009-12-07T14:27:00.001-08:00

Chromeo "Night By Night" Video from GreenLabelSound on Vimeo.

Urban Abstract

2009-12-07T14:25:00.000-08:00

Urban Abstract from Musuta on Vimeo.

I was hypnotized by this last night.

(RED)

2009-12-03T03:56:00.000-08:00

It Seems as though crailtap and Converse have hooked up with Product (RED) are going to be doing some stuff with that. Probably releasing Boards and Shoes And to adevrtise this they made two videos which I found to be great so if you got some time check them out.

Tip of the day: Don't **** with tigers

2009-12-02T21:55:00.000-08:00

Disgustingly Funny

2009-11-27T11:13:00.000-08:00

Hipsters Discussing Cyclocross

Paul Han

2009-11-17T01:41:00.000-08:00

This is Paul Han. I've known Paul for almost a year now and in that whole time he never mentioned anything really special about himself really. I used to just think he was another homie that skated. One day I heard from another friend that Paul was mad good at Yo-yo and you know I kinda thought alright he's probably just one of those kids that can do the basic stuff blah blah. Over a period of a few months I start hearing all this crazy stuff like he's national Champion but I never really saw anything or heard anything from him that said " I'm fuckin good," Which is probably a really good thing but the fact that he hid such a large part of his life for so long is pretty funny. Well anyway on day I looked it up on youtube (where you can find all the answers to life's mysteries) and I found this little gem. All I gotta say is his hand eye coordination is amazing.

Jazzy Jeff in San Francisco

2009-11-12T02:47:00.000-08:00

Mos Def was here a couple weeks back for like a full week. Now the Legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff is going to be at 330 Ritch in San Francisco this Friday.

Please join 330 Ritch as we welcome one of the most recognized and influential DJ/Producers this generation, back into our home.

Always sure to blend a mixture of nostalgia inducing tunes with introductions to some of the new sounds in the urban musical landscape, Jeff is guaranteed to make this a night to remember.

FREE before 1030 w/ RSVP, $10 after and $15 general admission.

DESIGNER DEEJAYS will be providing the opening support...

Doors open @ 10

RSVP on SF GOING

2009-11-12T02:41:00.000-08:00

The site featuring girls photographed looking risque on bikes has just uploaded a new gallery. Some images are NSFW so click with caution. Enjoy :)

2009-11-12T02:35:00.000-08:00

If you're in the area make sure to stop on by and try to stay upright on your bike for however long it might take to win some free stuff. Btw the BFF (bicycle film festival) track stand comp lasted about 30 minutes if you happen to be curious about the opposition.

2009-11-12T02:27:00.000-08:00

It's that time of year again where freebord season ends and the official snowboard season begins. During this time freebord holds it's annual best submitted video contest and there are some nominations already floating around. Check out the official blog to see the full list. Otherwise watch a description of what a freebord is if you didn't already know.

2009-11-11T02:37:00.000-08:00

A Taste of The Toast

Old, but shot with such a ferociously artistic style that you'll say maca who?

Multiple Personalities

2009-11-09T00:04:00.000-08:00

Alright so Within like a few months I've had three friends (Jazz and miguel count as one person) who have fallen victim to the blog hype. Like I said before people seem to have a fascination with telling strangers about their day and the friends in their pathetic lives, and for some reason those strangers love that and they eat it up checking back everyday just waiting for a new post. Although there is nothing important there people believe there is. Anyway my Friend Matt just created a blog called "Chocolate Peanut Butter," wait..... Or is it http://mattsblogisdope.blogspot.com/ ? Someone seems to have a case of multiple personality disorder. Anyway if you have some time I suggest that you check it out and if you've checked out any of the other blogs I posted you'll see some familiar faces on there. Matt's blog is full of semi intresting photos and if you're lucky you'll even get a taste of the "Matt Reiss humor." So if you have you have sometime stop on by and satisfy your hunger for a look into random strangers lives..

Mos Def x Black Thought x Em x Premier

2009-11-03T05:37:00.000-08:00

2009-11-03T04:38:00.001-08:00

Cool compilation featuring the likes of Emi and Massan. Hopefully this ones up longer then a week.

New York's Finest.

2009-10-28T01:38:00.000-07:00

Whenever I see something Produced by Bill Strobeck I always find it really interesting. I don't really know what it is it could because I feel like I get to see a behind the scenes of some of my favorite skaters or maybe it's because you get to see some unseen gems. The one reason I'm leaning towards the most though is because of the fact I get to see New York in the way I want to see it. Well anyway enough talk how about you just see for yourself.

If you like what you see you can see more at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/williamstrobeck
http://www.youtube.com/user/strobeckupdates
http://www.williamstrobeck.com/

The Trailer

2009-10-27T22:02:00.000-07:00

I might be wrong, but this looks like a new trailer for macaframa. If you haven't seen it I guarantee this will make ya want to.

Massan

2009-10-25T20:45:00.000-07:00

THE VIDEO IS GONE FOR NOW. I'll repost this whenever it pops up again.

Massan is one of my favorite people to watch ride. He's so smooth and he's got such great style it's really hard not watch. Here's a a video of Massan riding down Oak St. One of my favorite streets to ride in SF.

Shredder.

2009-10-25T20:30:00.000-07:00

Is there anything this kid can't do??

Jump on Board The Bandwagon!

2009-10-25T20:21:00.000-07:00

It seems like nowadays everyone wants to let the world know how their day was and where they were and show them pictures. None of their posts are relevant to anything and if it wasn't on the internet people probably wouldn't give two fucks about it. Well anyway here is my friend's blog his name is Wayne and he'll be showing you what kind of stuff we do in SJ on a daily basis not that you care right?

http://thtblogisdope.blogspot.com/

Bye Bye Brooklyn Banks!?!?!?!?

2009-10-24T01:31:00.000-07:00

It doesn't look to good people. If you haven't already heard Come December, the Brooklyn Banks will be boarded up and transformed into a construction area for the Brooklyn Bridge rehabilitation project. Now there are talks about re-opening the Banks in 2014 but some are very much so against the idea.

Read the rest of the story here: http://gothamist.com/2009/10/23/brooklyn_banks_no_match_for_bridge.php

The City That Never Sleeps..

2009-10-19T01:36:00.000-07:00

Empire from Empire on Vimeo.

Empire is a film about people having fun riding their bikes in the city. It is a group effort with Luke Stiles and Chris Thormann leading the charge. I've always been interested in New York and what the experience of riding there is like. Having never been there ever all I really have to go off of are videos and stories from friends who have been there. After seeing this it's officially one of two cities I must visit before I die. Amazing.

SJF Swap Meet

2009-10-09T01:46:00.000-07:00

SJF is going to be hosting a Swap meet in San Jose on the 24th of October from 11 to 3 so if you find yourself in the area I suggest you stop on by and give it a peek.

Music's Got Me Feelin So Free

2009-10-06T01:17:00.000-07:00

So I came across something pretty interesting the other day some of you out there may know and some of you may not I know I didn't. Anyhow in 2003 Daft Punk came out with a full one hour Japanese animated film titled "Interstella 555." The film is the "visual realization" of the album Discovery by Daft Punk. Each track from the album has been animated as an episode in the story of the abduction and rescue of an interstellar pop band. The film was produced by the creators of the Discovery album, along with Toei Animation, under the supervision of Leiji Matsumoto. The film has no dialogue whatsoever and the whole story is told using only Daft Punk's Music and the visual to fit the track. It really is a work of art and if you have the time why not enjoy some good music and some optically pleasing artwork.

CMWC 2009

2009-09-23T11:46:00.000-07:00

Photo property of cyclezine

So as you all know the Cycle Messenger World Championships are going on in none other then Tokyo, Japan. Plenty of different sites are documenting and photo blogging their adventures so be sure to read about them here, here, and here.

Critical Mass this Friday

2009-09-23T11:24:00.000-07:00

Critical Mass is happening once again this Friday. Meet at the same spot as always (Justin Herman Plaza). Hope to see you there. Last month was great.

36 Player Neon Skate Game (Kinda like Tetris)

2009-09-23T10:15:00.000-07:00

This is a video me and my friends put together a couple weekends ago. Hope you guys like it.

www.freebord.com

Realms Of Awesome

2009-09-22T22:40:00.000-07:00

Realms Of Awesome is a website Started by a couple Friends of mine Miguel and Jazz. It was in the works for a long time but due to some hardcore procrastination it wasn't ever put into motion until now and let me tell you these guys are really on point with the direction of their site mostly aimed at Skateboarding/Art with some psychedelic and psychological stuff thrown in too. One could call their site "magicly insane" So if you have a quick second check it out the link is below.

http://realmsofawesome.tumblr.com/

It's Offiicial....

2009-09-21T20:29:00.000-07:00

We heard the rumors over and over again some of us believed it and some of us said NO WAY IT'S JUST NOT POSSIBLE!!! Well now it's official Josh Kalis has left Alien Workshop to become a Dirty Ghetto kid. This should stir up some madness...

Macaframa Hip 2 Help Benefit Race Video

2009-09-21T02:25:00.000-07:00

Video showing off (and making me feel completely hurt) about the fact I missed this.

Next one is the mission mission. I won't be missing it this time.

Oh and this was for a good cause. It was to raise money for an SF middle school to continue it's art programs.

2009-09-18T13:39:00.000-07:00

Like to laugh? Comedy Day this Sunday at Golden Gate Park. There's supposedly going to be over 30 comedians and my homie is selling beer there so roll through!

Details HERE

Mission Mission Fundraiser Alleycat Oct 4

2009-09-18T13:35:00.000-07:00

(You can click on the image to blow it up)

All Details HERE

A Fixed Gear movie Marathon in Vegas

2009-09-18T12:45:00.000-07:00

Interbike is this weekend in Vegas and some fun events are planned. With this and CMWC going on at the same time in different places, I've never wished I was omnipresent more then now.

Example of one of the films being shown below.

Death Pedal trailer from Ally Video on Vimeo.

Chrome Party on Brannon Street (Free Beer)

2009-09-18T01:25:00.001-07:00

Everything you need to know is right there. Chrome party tonight. Includes free beer, possible discounts on items in the store, and free beer. Oh wait...Did I mention that already? Well come through and say hello.

Freddie Joachim - Getaway

2009-09-18T01:13:00.000-07:00

Genre: Hip Hop/Instrumental

01. Splendor
02. Awake
03. One More Night
04. Suzie
05. Flip Birds

Download it

Buy it? You don't have to cause he made it free!

Anyway you really should cop this while you can. FJ has always been a master of mixing jazzy tracks with modern raps. You can't deny this man's talent and his work should be spread throughout the lands. Also if you didn't notice they used a pic of Dolores Park in the mission district of San Francisco for the album cover.

Oh and further proof of his talent. Watch the whole thing and listen to what he creates.

Fertile Ground - Remixed + Originals

2009-09-18T01:02:00.000-07:00

Preview

Genre: Soul/Jazz/Breakbeat

01.Fertile Ground - Spiritual War (Kaidi Tatham Remix)
02.Fertile Ground - The Moment (Ayro Remix)
03.Fertile Ground - Let The wind Blow (Gucciman Remix)
04.Fertile Ground - Illumination (Fertile Grounds Afrobeat Version)
05.Fertile Ground - Peace & Love (Jazztronik Version)
06.Fertile Ground - Illumination (Oneness of Two Remix)
07.Fertile Ground - Let The Wind Blow (Oneness of Two Remix)
08.Fertile Ground - The Moment (Seiji Remix)
09.Fertile Ground - Take me Higher (Waiwan Remix)
10.Fertile Ground - Star People (Ebb Remix)
11.Fertile Ground - Spiritual War
12.Fertile Ground - The Moment
13.Fertile Ground - Let The wind Blow
14.Fertile Ground - Illumination
15.Fertile Ground - Peace & Love
16.Fertile Ground - Take me Higher
17.Fertile Ground - Star People

I've been following Fertile Ground for a while to satisfy my jazz/soul needs and today MS decides to post it up. Definitely worth a listen and a buy.

Download it
Buy It

Looks like a ton of fun (LFGSS Track Day 4)

2009-09-18T00:51:00.000-07:00

The London Fixed Gear and Single Speed community held their 4th track meet at the Herne Hill velodrome on Saturday 12th September 2009.

Helsinki 78-82 Video Shoot and EP Preview

2009-09-14T11:57:00.000-07:00

HELSINKI 78-82 EP by TOP BILLIN

Helsinki 78-82 recently made a video for their song Cruisin and these are some stills from the shoot. Check out more photos from the shoot at Helsinki's record label's blog or listen to the track above.

Oh and don't forget to check out Helsinki 78-82's myspace.

Fun In the Rain

2009-09-14T11:30:00.000-07:00

So me and a buddy participated in the recent Martin photo scavenger hunt (race) and it was really fun.

We were each given a piece of paper with a set of locations on it. The spots were everywhere. A rider could potentially have to ride to ocean beach and take a photo of the golden gate park windmills then loop all the way back to take a photo of pier 30 or even Lusty Ladies. Basically the plan was to hit as many spots in one hour and to take a photo of yourself at each location with yourself in the picture to show you were there. You'd then have to make it back to Azaela's (starting point on Hayes and Gough) before the hour was up. For every 5 minutes you were late you'd lose 1 entire point, which was one location that you hit up.

Mike Martin threw a great race with some awesome prizes and well done mapping of San Francisco. For more info and photos from the event check out Mash's online mag.

Girls Riding Bikes

2009-09-14T11:16:00.001-07:00

If you like seeing a girl on a bike wearing little clothing then check out theFiXFiXFiX's recent photo set of girls on bikes.

I'm starting you off on page 10 even though there's like 20+ pages of this stuff. Look through them all if you're feelin' extra pervy.

Mash SF Photo Scavenger Race

2009-09-11T00:07:00.000-07:00

Looks like a lot of fun. I'm goin.

"BRING A DIGITAL CAMERA!! CHARGED!!

This Saturday we are hosting a photo based scavenger hunt race. Shoot yourself at as many check points, and win some nice prizes. After the race we will put together a slideshow of all the racers photos, have a drink, and a laugh. Come through!

1pm

Azalea 411 Hayes Street @ Gough Street, SF Ca 415.861.9888

BRING A DIGITAL CAMERA!! CHARGED!!!"

Spotted on MashSF

Btw if your not sure who Mash is then scope the now legendary 2007 intro to their film released before everything got big.

Make a music video for Common

2009-09-08T12:56:00.001-07:00

For all those would be directors out there look no further for your big break because Common needs a music video done and he's asking random people like yourself.

The above is the promo for this train wreck. Wondering why I called it a train wreck? Well last time something like this came out (speaking directly about mtv's adventure into this "let a fan direct a video for their favorite band thingy") it ended up being terrible. Sure it's possible some second coming of Spielberg might be found amongst the green screen made videos, but how is someone possibly going to make a quality video if they don't even have common in it?

I just really don't think this is a good idea, but I hope i'm wrong. I really do.

For info on the project Check out http://current.com/common

Kid Cudi Interview

2009-09-08T12:50:00.000-07:00

Kid Cudi stopped by to speak with DJ Semtex about his album coming out in a few short days.

To be honest this is one of the first interviews I've sat and watched with Kid Cudi in it, and he seems like a pleasant guy. During the interview around 6 minutes he busts a free style to what I think is an instrumental from his album and it's definitely a pretty good showcase of his skills.

And don't worry, no blackberries were present in the making of this freestyle.

Super Makuri VIP 01

2009-09-08T00:51:00.000-07:00

With all the hubbub about NJS this or NJS that I thought what better way to show my opposition to it then to share this video of some Japanese dudes having fun on their track bikes to a jammin tune. Sometimes life is more fun when it doesn't make sense.

BTW in relation to the video I've heard news that Tokyo2Osaka won't be released until later next year. :'(

It's all about performance!

2009-08-26T21:27:00.000-07:00

Hahah Word!

Doneri ver.6

2009-08-26T13:00:00.000-07:00

Spotted this on Tracko earlier today. This japanese crew has a .5 and below so check out their videos when you get the chance. They are 100% certified fresh.

Into The Rabbit Hole

2009-08-26T00:12:00.000-07:00

Etnies Skate And Create Enough Said.

Quick Learning Bastard

2009-08-23T04:42:00.000-07:00

Titled One Gear Idea. This dude is crazy. Enough said.

Massan

2009-08-22T03:20:00.001-07:00

Ok ok look I know everyone has already seen this and everyone knows but still I had to post it I mean I'm just too hyped not too. So as you and the rest of the world have seen Massan has been welcomed to the Macaframa Family. AND THE CROWD GOES WILD!...Again

It takes the Cake

2009-08-08T02:35:00.000-07:00

First of all I apologize to anyone whose come to the blog the last couple of days and noticed our posts slowing down to the speed at which ants would take to climb Mt. Everest. A lot has happened life wise to some of us within the last couple of days so we've been a bit busy.

HOWEVER

I've been spending my late weekday nights (whenever I had the time) in front of my ps3 playing this quirky little game that goes by the name of Fat Princess. No Pun intended, but this game takes the cake for deliciously brutal RTS, capture the flag, brawler, 32 online multi player combat. If your not too confused with the name or set of words to describe it I'll give you a quick rundown before you watch the review I'm about to post by IGN.

Two opposing kingdoms, one red and the other blue. Are at an endless war with one another to save (wait for it) a princess that the other kingdom has kidnapped. See the reasoning behind all of this is because one Prince is coming to town (looking for a bride) and the King wants this single Prince to choose his daughter over the other and creates this brilliant idea to kidnap the other princess until after the wedding. Well the saying goes that great minds think alike (or that fools seldom differ) and surprise, surprise the other King had the same idea so both princesses are kidnapped on the same night. A huge war starts and millions upon millions of little mini soldiers, archers, mages, workers, mages, and priests are brutally dismembered, blown apart, punctured with arrows, and stabbed to death in order to get their chubby maiden back to their matching colored throne.

Sounds fun right? Well it is. Imagine 32 players all hacking and slashing their way across a colorful battlefield to eventually get to an over sized balloon that was once their little princess. After that they have to work together to carry this jumbo whale girl back to their castle with the help of their teammates. I want to say more, but instead just check out IGN's video review for Fat Princess for more info on the game play and to see how awesome it looks in motion.

Current Tv Euna and Laura Welcome Home Montage

2009-08-08T02:27:00.000-07:00

It was less then 72 hours ago that Euna and Laura arrived back in the US after 140 days in a North Korean Prison. Well now they're back and they are now welcomed with an extremely loving video compiled by Current Tv. The video is a montage of viewers and coworkers alike welcoming the two crazy journalists home. I'm personally ecstatic that they made it back, but extremely guilty that I'm excited to hear the story of their captivity.

Via Current

Pharell Williams presents: Brooklyn Machine X Element

2009-08-08T02:18:00.000-07:00

A pretty well made video interviewing the collaborative minds behind a new bike coming out from Pharell, Brooklyn Machines, and Element. So far it looks pretty nice, but what I'm curious about right now is how well it rides, where it'll be available, and pricing. Other then that give the video a watch via hypebeast. Like I said, it's a well filmed and edited interview.

November 27th

2009-08-03T03:08:00.000-07:00

oh sweet jesus

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Mash SF 2007 Extras: Mike Martin

2009-07-31T04:24:00.000-07:00

For those who haven't purchased the Mash SF DVD dating way back during prehistoric times, your missing out on a lot of really cool extras. This is an example clip of a rider and bonafide mad man named Mike Martin who does the same crazy stuff that people were doing on fixed gears, but instead on his huge hunk of motorized metal called a scooter. Mash just put it up on their vimeo page a while ago so watch it while it's still hot if you haven't seen it already.

GoldenCrate presents: Indie/Pop Rock Bimonthly List vol. 1

2009-07-30T12:00:00.000-07:00

I'm the type of guy that is always looking for something new to listen to. As an appreciator of art and music you must fully open your eyes and ears to all sights and sounds. Well these last couple of months I've been listening to a lot of indie/pop rock. With some suggestions from others I've compiled a play list of what I personally found to be my favorites.

Download it
HERE

Track Listing:

1. North By North – Faded Paper Figures
2. Phoenix – Lisztomania
3. Whitest Boy Alive – Burning
4. Burial – Miike Snow
5. Little Secrets – Passion Pit
6. Too Young – Phoenix
7. Dress – Blonde Redhead
8. You Are Dreaming – Shout Out Louds
9. Lights And Music – Cut Copy
10. Logos – Faded Paper Figures
11. Young Folks – Peter Bjorn & John
12. Fences – Phoenix
13. Someone Great – LCD Soundsystem
14. If I Ever Feel Better – Phoenix
15. Song for No One – Miike Snow
16. The Reeling – Passion Pit
17. Spring And By Summer Fall – Blonde Redhead
18. To Kingdom Come – Passion pit
19. Lasso – Phoenix
20. You Can’t Blame It On Anybody – Phoenix
21. Midnight Runner – Cut Copy
22. Swimming In the Flood – Passion Pit
23. Congratulations – Phoenix
24. Normandie – Shout Out Louds
25. That Was Just A Dream – Cut Copy
26. Countdown – Phoenix
27. Figures – Whitest Boy Alive
28. Cult Logic – Miike Snow
29. North – Phoenix
30. Armistice – Phoenix
31. Let Your Love Grow Tall – Passion Pit
32. Seaweed Song – Passion Pit
33. Nobody Lost, Nobody Found – Cut Copy
34. New Years Resolution – The Limousines
35. Cold Dust Girl – Hey Champ

SOUR

2009-07-30T10:49:00.001-07:00

Artist: Sour
Song: 'Hibi no Neiro' (Tone of everyday)
Album:'Water Flavor EP'

This video was shot purely via webcam. Each cast member was also selected from Sour's actual fan base from countries all over the world.

Director: Masashi Kawamura + Hal Kirkland + Magico Nakamura + Masayoshi Nakamura

SOUR official site

2009 Zealot Co.,ltd / Neutral Nine Records

enjoy~

10xDeep Bigwig Speaks About Life Before The Fame And Success

2009-07-29T16:00:00.000-07:00

Scott Sasso one of the main men behind the street wear brand 10 deep talks about life before the brand took off. Check out the video for some inspirational words to hopefully cause a desire in us to all start moving in a positive direction. You know basically get off our asses and go somewhere.

Via Hypebeast

Tron Legacy Trailer

2009-07-29T15:22:00.000-07:00

I'm officially excited for this after seeing the trailer. It could just be my deep love for the 1982 classic, but I rather believe it's because it looks nice and I have good taste in what makes a good film trailer. Check it out here or do yourself a favor and hop on over to apples page and watch it in glorious 1080p.

Pixar's Ancient Book of Sex and Science

2009-07-28T14:01:00.001-07:00

The love she had for this monster of science was forbidden. Every night after hours she would escape down into the laboratory where he was locked away. He satisfied her insatiable appetite for lust and danger, while she full filled his desire for the sensual flesh of a woman. The scientific community frowned upon such a tastelessly erotic relationship between a girl and a mutant. However, while the scientists' disdain for such acts were strong, they watched. They always watched.

Forbidden Lust by Nate Wragg

Pixar artists have banded together to create "The Ancient Book of Sex and Science". A rather non traditional Disney (but not Disney) art book when you look at the pedigree and usual audience these guys draw for.

The Ancient Book of Sex and Science is the second book of a four part set. Editor and Animator for Pixar Scott Morse said:

"Well, we're usually pretty introverted, so maybe that makes us a little kinkier. And there's a tradition of us loving Playboy cartoons and naughtier things in general. We all remember drawing in the margins of our textbooks when we were younger."

He believes that that physicality and the exploration of our physical world was a natural progression.

They're similar in that they both have correlating patterns, like the rhythm of math and sex, or like music with peaks and valleys, highs and lows. They can both be very calculated.

I personally think the art looks fantastic. Now maybe yall will stop denying all those stories about hidden sexual secrets buried in past Disney films.

Via.
Io9
More Photos at
Nerve
Buy it at
Amazon

Blue Monday FG Video: Free and Easy

2009-07-27T21:59:00.000-07:00

These guys seem pretty consistent with releases and here we are again with yet another release. They seem to have a great community vibe going on in the video and it's no wonder since they hold rides every Friday. Actually I was able to see some of the riders in here during a video submitted to the BFF09 and the crowd was pretty hyped over what some of them were doing in that film. However this particular video seems geared more towards them all having fun rather then something hardcore. Enjoy

Wu Tang x Lego

2009-07-27T13:45:00.000-07:00

Track: Da Mystery of Chessboxin'

Check out this dope throwback redone in lego format.

KID Cudi Make her Say feat. Kanye West and Common Video

2009-07-27T13:15:00.000-07:00

We've been real busy lately and you've probably already seen it by now, but here's the video for Kid Cudi's Make her Say video via MTV.

I actually really like the video. It's classy, clean and everybody looks fresh.

METH&RED speak on Nas and Kelis

2009-07-27T13:04:00.000-07:00

EZstreetshow via youtube posted a video of METH&RED speaking out on the recent news that Nas is having to pay Kelis 55 grand (FIFTY FIVE GRAND!) a month in child support and the kid is barely born. Watch the video to hear METH&RED speak the truth.

Mos Def & Dj Honda reunite

2009-07-27T12:49:00.000-07:00

Photo via Wired

Dj Honda has a new album dropping August 5th and here's a little taste of what's to come.

DJ Honda - Magnetic Arts feat. Mos Def

Personally I think the track is a little on the short side (runs@2:30), but if you wanted a definition of short, but sweet then here it is. Mos recycles some lyrics from Universal Magnetic, but they fit super nice over this production and the song sounds good overall. I don't want to be a critic, but if I was I'd give it two thumbs up.

Throwback

2009-07-26T02:26:00.000-07:00

So New Yorks track bike short Empire was shown in San Francisco a couple weeks ago along with many other great films at the BFF and I just wanted to make sure that everyone makes it out to the Bicycle Film Festival when it comes to their town as well. Here's the 9 month old trailer for those of you who haven't seen it.

You can follow them at their blog at http://empirebegins.com/

Church League Champions

2009-07-25T13:51:00.000-07:00

For all of you people who enjoy the smooth sounds of Pac Div their new album entitled Church League Champions is out and available for download here http://churchleaguechampions.com/download (Worth it. Trust me.) Here's a little taste of what the album has in store.

NIKE x BKRW x IAM1 x Bike-Polo Video

2009-07-24T14:48:00.000-07:00

IAM1 - BIKE POLO par Alban Teurlai from Nike Studio on Vimeo.

siik.com

2009-07-23T10:41:00.001-07:00

so yea this guy's remixes work. me likey.

michael jackson remember the time

Critical Mass Reminder for July 2009

2009-07-21T12:51:00.000-07:00

As you know the San Francisco Cycling community semi organizes a monthly ride that brings together hundreds of cyclists to roam and completely take over the streets of San Francisco. Well this right here is your reminder for the month of July. It starts where it always starts at Justin Hermans Plaza at 6:30 sharp on the 31st.

Hope to see you all there!

BFF09 Recap

2009-07-19T14:12:00.001-07:00

So the BFF09 in San Francisco has come and gone and to be honest I was EXTREMELY impressed with all of the films shown.

A couple of films really stuck though and i wanted to give you guys a heads up to make sure to watch these if the BFF ends up coming to your town (it might because its in 39 cities now!)

WHERE DO YOU START WHERE DO YOU STOP
USA 2009 - HD 7MIN
Directed by Patrick Trefz
A Story of A to B to A to B by accomplished photographer Patrick Trefz.

LE DERNIER VOYAGE OF MARYSE DE LUCAS
FRANCE 2008 - 22MIN
Directed by Artus De Lavilleon, David Ledoux
David and Artus ride to the town where Artus' mother is from to scatter her ashes.

I LOVE MY BICYCLE: THE STORY OF FBM BIKES - PREMIERE
USA 2009 - HDV75MIN
Directed by Joe Stakun
Through fortune and misfortune the film follows FBM through their 15 years of mayhem as told by Crandall and the rest of the BMX bicycle community from close freinds to influential icons like Dave Mirra and Mat Hoffman.

MADE IN QUEENS
USA 2008 Video 10 min
Directed by Joe Stevens & Nicolas Randall
In Queens, a group of teens from Trinidad attached speakers to their bikes. The music was never quite loud enough and they had to go bigger and bigger with the sound systems.

(Not footage of the event, but an example of his work)
BROADWAY BOMBER/BRIDGE BATTLE
USA 2009 HD 11Min
Directed by Lucas Brunelle
Lucas never ceases to amaze viewers with the first person perspective video from his helmet-cams. Close calls and dangerous streets shows urban cycling at its finest.

(Posted before)
ANIMA D'ACCIAIO (SOUL OF STEEL)
USA/ITALY 2009 HD 11Min
Directed by Daniel Leeb
Very few master frame builders are left. Join us for a portrait of Giovanni Pelizzoli, also known as Ciocc.

DOWN BY THE WEEP HOLE: THE STORY OF THE STUPOR BOWL
PREMIERE
USA 2009 22Min
Directed by Nathaniel Freeman
Minneapolis' long standing alternate event to the Super Bowl! Don't miss one of the biggest (and coldest) alley cats in the world.

Treasure Island Music Festival Oct 17 - 18

2009-07-17T14:48:00.001-07:00

Today single day tickets went on sale for the Treasure Island Music Festival in the heart of the San Francisco Bay. Some names include MGMT, Passion Pit, The Limousines, Crown City Rockers, DJ Krush, and many, many more. Tickets seem to be on the steeper side, but if you think about all the music your gonna hear and where the venue is located at, it isn't anything totally out of the ordinary.

Anyway check out the full list at the official site.

Event Reminder: Bicycle Film Festival San Francisco 09'

2009-07-16T12:41:00.000-07:00

Tuesday marked the first day of the event and now it's Thursday. Tonight there's gonna be two free art shows opening up in separate locations. Check out the info below for recon on where and when.

JOYRIDE

Multiple Locations

Opening reception
6PM - 10PM
Ever Gold Gallery - 441 O'Farrell St
Market St. Gallery - 1554 Market St.  Between Van Ness and Franklin
Operating hours 1PM - 7PM July 17 -18
After Party
at the Cellar
9PM - 2AM
685 Sutter Street between Mason and Taylor
42BELOW Vodka Open Bar
10PM - 11PM

Hope to see some of you there!

Also for a taste of tomorrow and Fridays films. Check out this EXTREMELY cool trailer about one of the most well known frame builders in the world.