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Making Graffiti with Light 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Some of the most visually stunning graffiti requires no paint whatsoever. This niche within the graffiti scene requires the use of glow sticks, cathode ray tubes, flashlights, and even candles. Ok ok, so a few of you may be wondering, "how the hell do you make graffiti with light?"
It's easy. ... Read more:Graffiti
The Fro Yo Takeover 0000-00-00 00:00:00 So maybe frozen yogurt doesn't have much street cred, but I think this recent phenomenon is worth observing. For the last several years, the plain tart frozen yogurt has had more and more people lining up out the door. From what I've heard, this trend has only really hit Southern ... Read more:Takeover
Denim Leggings 0000-00-00 00:00:00 When the leggings trend came back from the dead a couple years ago, it was the happiest day of my life. Unlike the tight and starchy jeans I had to jump into every morning, leggings were uber comfortable. I could throw them on under dresses when it was cold and ... Read more:Denim
, Leggings
Fashion Progression (Regression) 0000-00-00 00:00:00 In the early 1990’s clothing was horrendous, it was unlike anything the world had seen before. Day-glow colors and horrible triangular shapes with sharp edges defined the style. Watch an episode of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and you will know what I mean. But where did this kind of ... Read more:Fashion
, Progression
Shorts on the Rise 0000-00-00 00:00:00 So high-rise bottoms started to make a comeback last year, but that doesn't mean I can't be obsessed with the new high rise shorts this season. For many of us, low-rise jeans can result in unsightly love handles that make many of us think twice about wearing them on one ... Read more:Shorts
Understand the Real Value of Money Series 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Money is something that everyone has spent, saved, cherished, and lusted for at one point or another during their lifetime. In a capitalistic society, money is the cornerstone of a good, happy, and prosperous life. The "Understand
the Real Value
of Money" series, by JWT Sao Paulo agency, comments on ... Read more:Money
Suspenders Storm the Streets 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Slowly but surely, suspenders have started to invade the fashion scene. Last year, Mischa Barton made them her go-to accessory, and more recently Victoria Beckham rocked Dior suspenders on the cover of the January 2008 issue of Elle. Suspenders add a nostalgic air to a modern day outfit, except that ... Read more:Storm
Wayfarer Shades 0000-00-00 00:00:00 This Spring, you may notice the ubiquitous Wayfarer style shades. Popularized back in the 1980's by Tom Cruise in the movie Risky Business, these have become all the rage across college campuses. Ray Ban makes an all black, all red, and leopard print version, but they are going to cost ... Read more:Shades
Nike Hyperdunks Released for 2008 Beijing Olympics 0000-00-00 00:00:00 This video is about a month old, but still awesome nonetheless. It features Kobe Bryant putting on his black and yellow Nike Hyperdunks and leaping over a speeding Aston Martin. This video was released by Nike as part of its viral marketing campaign, and Kobe was in no real danger. ... Read more:Beijing
, Olympics
Nike Dunk SB Maneki Neko Money Cats 0000-00-00 00:00:00 For the more frugal shoe collector, it's often hard to find sneaks that don't break the bank. Pairs of kicks can be $200, $300, $400 and up. Don't worry. There's hope. The Nike Dunk High Pro SB Money
Cat editions, part of the lucky series, are sure to fit any ...
Headwrap Nation 0000-00-00 00:00:00 It's undeniable...the seventies are back. Pants are starting to look like bell bottoms again and all the floral hippie prints are back in style. I have never been a huge fan of the peace and love fashion era, but I have to admit: I am loving its return. Well, I ...
Au revoir, Monseuir Yve St. Laurent 0000-00-00 00:00:00 On Sunday evening, fashion icon and revolutionary designer Yves St. Laurent
passed away at the age of 71 following a long illness. Long considered to be a legend even among gods, St. Laurent has single handedly managed to rivet the eyes and the breath of the fashion world for ...
Music Section Added 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Jetcomx now features a section devoted entirely to music. Music
videos, clips, and songs will be posted in this section. Album reviews and concert reports will also be featured. Big things are coming from the music section! Read more:Section
M.I.A. Kala Track Featured in New Pineapple Express Trailer 0000-00-00 00:00:00 British phenom M.I.A. (birthname Mathangi Arulpragasam) is back in the spotlight once again. This time her hit track "Paper Planes" from the album Kala has been featured in the trailer for the highly anticipated movie Pineapple Express
.
In case you've been living under a rock for the past few years, M.I.A. ... Read more:Track
, Featured
, Trailer
Street Artist ‘The Decapitator’ Strikes London Once Again 0000-00-00 00:00:00 For the past 6 months, a rogue street artist nicknamed “The Decapitator” has been assaulting the streets of London with his unique brand of tag - mutating popular advertisements into headless corpses. There’s only one word to describe this - awesome. At the present moment, his identity is unknown, but he is definitely making a [...] Read more:Street
, Artist
, Strikes
, Again
, Once Again
A MySpace Milestone: It’s 150th Secret Show 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Ok, so MySpace
is the website that we all love to hate. It’s basically Facebook’s trashy and wild cousin. But don’t lie, you still check your MySpace from time to time hoping to see “New Friend Requests!” Anyway, MySpace has cornered the market on a concept that even Facebook can’t touch - it’s Secret Shows. [...]
America’s Best Dance Crew is BACK: The Live Auditions 0000-00-00 00:00:00 I have six words for you: America
's Best Dance
Crew is back. The live auditions of season 2 premiered on Saturday June 6, and let me say, the West Coast DOMINATED. So in celebration of the return of this amazing show, I put together a breakdown on the styles seen ... Read more:Auditions
Au revoir, Monseuir Yves St. Laurent 0000-00-00 00:00:00 On Sunday evening, fashion icon and revolutionary designer Yves St. Laurent
passed away at the age of 71 following a long illness. Long considered to be a legend even among gods, St. Laurent has single handedly managed to rivet the eyes and the breath of the fashion world for ...
How to Make Graffiti with Light 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Some of the most visually stunning graffiti requires no paint whatsoever. This niche within the graffiti scene requires the use of glow sticks, cathode ray tubes, flashlights, and even candles. Ok ok, so a few of you may be wondering, "how the hell do you make graffiti with light?"
It's easy. ... Read more:Graffiti
The Pinkberry, Red Mango, Yogurtland Takeover 0000-00-00 00:00:00 So maybe frozen yogurt doesn't have much street cred, but I think this recent phenomenon is worth
observing. For the last several years, the plain tart frozen yogurt has had more and more people lining up out the door. From what I've heard, this trend has only really hit Southern California ... Read more:Pinkberry
, Mango
, Takeover
The Revival of Denim Leggings 0000-00-00 00:00:00 When the leggings trend came back from the dead a couple years ago, it was the happiest day of my life. Unlike
the tight and starchy jeans I had to jump into every morning, leggings were uber comfortable. I could throw them on under dresses when it was cold and they ... Read more:Denim
, Leggings
The Roots Picnic in “Iladelph” 0000-00-00 00:00:00 On Saturday June 7th, the Roots hosted a musical festival in Philadelphia. The boys from "Iladelph" decided to give their beloved city a taste of a delicious musical concoction of bands such as Sharon Jones + The Dap Kings, Gnarls Barkley, The Cool Kids, Deerhoof, J*Davey, and Esperanza Spalding. ... Read more:Picnic
Fresh Throwback Los Angeles Kings New Era Fitted Cap 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Ok, so summer is basically lurking right around the corner. With the relentless summer-like sun beating down on you, theres no better time than now to go get yourself a fresh fitted. Check out this throwback LA Kings hat from New Era. The people over at RockNJocks just got a ... Read more:Throwback
, Angeles
, Los Angeles
M.I.A. Performs Last Show Ever at Bonnaroo Music Festival 0000-00-00 00:00:00 So on Friday June 13th, Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam, aka M.I.A., performed at the BonnarooMusicFestival
in Manchester, Tennesee. All I have to say is HOLY FUCK. Her set was probably the most intense, high energy performance at Bonnaroo. I know this because I was lucky enough to witness it ...
Reverse Graffiti: A Green Way to Express Yourself 0000-00-00 00:00:00 In this day and age, nearly everyone is concerned with the environment. We are all doing our best to care for mother earth. Some people accomplish this by recycling more, driving less, adapting fluorescent light bulbs, turning off the air conditioning, etc.
For Brazilian street artist Alexandre Orion, the best way ... Read more:Reverse
, Graffiti
, Green
, Express
, Yourself
The Funk from Rio de Janeiro 0000-00-00 00:00:00 The sounds of Brazil have finally traveled to the north! With bands like Cansei de ser Sexy and Bonde de Role, it's no wonder that North Americans can't get enough of Brazilian music. In particular it seems Funk Carioca, or Brazilian funk, is on the rise. Something about the raw ...
We Made it to the Front Page of Digg! 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Hey all, big things have been happening lately. Two days ago we hit the front page of Digg
with our article on Audiobytes for Autobots. As a result, we received an ungodly amount of traffic. Getting on the front page of Digg is a major milestone for us. Check it ... Read more:Front
The Top 10 Music Sites that You Never Knew Existed 0000-00-00 00:00:00 These days, it seems like it's becoming more and more difficult to find and download your favorite tunes. Programs like Kazaa, Ares, Morpheus, and even Limewire are becoming obsolete. Most people also find that Bittorent is too time consuming, complicated, and even dangerous (with RIAA lawsuits becoming more and more ... Read more:Music
, Sites
Kanye West Responds to Bonnaroo Criticism through his Blog 0000-00-00 00:00:00 On Tuesday, June 24th, Kanye
West fought back against heavy criticism and defended his Bonnaroo
performance via his blog. In some ways I feel slightly bad for him, just because he has taken so much flak. Here are some of the highlights of what Kanye said in his post:
I am ... Read more:Criticism
, Kanye West
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