February 2012
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Fresh Produce Tomorrow!
Be there or be square! Original Article
Feb 25th
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Food Food Food: Roast Beast
I often forget that Roast Beast exists… but it certainly does. Thank Zod for that. Sure, a good roasted beef sammy isn’t exactly hard to find around Metro Boston(especially north of the city). The Roast Beast experience is pretty bang on. The meat is cut fresh, the sandwiches are grilled to order and the toasted rolls are amazing. Also, look at that melted cheese(cheddar) below. Look...
Feb 24th
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Black Hippy, Danny Brown, Doom, The Fader
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=B4lZRJTqnf4 The Fader is my favorite magazine and trusted source for new music that I might have missed on some random blog. Make sure to check out the new features on Black Hippy and 2011 LPRC MC of the year Danny Brown As a bonus treat, The Fader also just posted a 60 min stream of DOOM DJing last night at Boiler Room here These new...
Feb 23rd
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Record of the Day: Lack of Interest / Capitalist...
I recently found this record in the “new releases” section at Newbury Comics in Harvard Square. I know, I SHOULD have gone to Armageddon Records to see if they had a copy. Armageddon was just around the corner after all. But hey, in fairness, I wasn’t planning on shopping for hardcore records, I had just eaten supper at Chutney’s at the Garage Mall and Newbury was just...
Feb 22nd
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Record of the Day: Alan Moore- "Unearthing"
For the layman, Alan Moore is an English comic book author. He’s responsible for the Watchmen, V for Vendetta and Batman: the Killing Joke among others. Alan teamed up with Crook&Flail(Doseone and Andrew Broder) and photographer Mitch Jenkins for this project. Alan reads a biographical story of his friend Steve Moore (no relation). A person who is apparently responsible for Alan’s...
Feb 21st
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DJ Knife - Strange Brew 2
DJ Knife (Good Life/Fresh Produce) is back once again with the second edition of his Strange Brew series. Peep the track listing below and download the sounds here Track Listing: 1. Intro 2. Oh my god it’s boogie music -OHYEAH 3. Toot It Up ft. Gotti Boy Chris (Nick Thayer Remix) - DJ Yoda 4. Cafe Con Leche - 2 Deep Moohmbahton Edit 5. Whoever You Are - Geggy Tah 6. Do You Like It...
Feb 21st
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Staple Design/Truth1585
http://vimeo.com/32938704 I hate cigarettes and big tobacco. I’m all for this project. Kudos! Original Article
Feb 20th
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Not-So-Big-Gulp
Since Forty Five’s last blog post was soo informative and word heavy, I’m having trouble coming up with anything interesting enough to follow it up. Blogger’s Performance Anxiety? I thought maybe a picture of my Mountain Dew “Gulp” is probably the best visual representation of a blog-less blogger such as myself. Yeeee-haw, doin’ da dew! While you’re here,...
Feb 17th
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Hello Nick Cage, Goodbye Starz Play
On February 28th, 2012, Starz and Netflix are breaking up and leaving Netflix Instant without all of the “Starz Play” content. Believe me, for the 3000 titles Starz has offered through this contract, less than 100 or so were actually worth watching. I will cover EVERY film I can recommend from Starz  Play to give you a chance to catch them all on Netflix Instant in the next two weeks...
Feb 17th
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Mishka 2012 Spring Collection Lookbook Video
http://vimeo.com/36740597 Awesome new look book preview for Mishka’s Spring 2012 offering. The video features a ton of up and coming NYC hip hop talent as well as La Parca favorites Danny Brown, Action Bronson and Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire. Personally I’ve been rocking Mishka since 2005 when I used to shop at the now defunct cartelgoods.com. They were a big inspiration along with...
Feb 17th
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Boston Facial Hair Fiasco: Saturday
Join us this Saturday February 18th at Church for the Boston Facial Hair Fiasco. Our friends from Tall Boy Industries are running the show, and we’ll be there supporting and selling La Parca. We’re almost out of our fall/winter drop so if you need a hoodie or winter cap now is the time. See you then! This is going to be one Hell of an evening! Original Article
Feb 16th
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JJ DOOM: Key to the Kuffs
Evidently, Lexoleum Records is releasing a new DOOM record in the summer. This time around the Villain collaborates with Jneiro Jarel, a producer that I’m 100% unfamiliar with. That’s the only solid info I can find at the moment. More in time. With this announcement of a new DOOM record, I can’t help but to wonder… was that DOOMSTARKS(DOOM/Ghostface) record ever actually...
Feb 15th
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Duke of Earl
So Earl is home. I purposely waited to blog anything on his return because I wanted to see how things would unfold over a few days. I’m honestly not even sure he was actually gone at this point. If he can turn around another great album, and if really was in Somoa, this will be one of the most interesting stories in music. After all the talk last year, Earl’s...
Feb 14th
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Prison Pit B&W Vinyl Figure
Toy collecting… a very dorky, expensive and somewhat pointless hobby. I try not to buy too many collectibles(aside from records and comics, of course) and I’m usually pretty good. Once in a while something really outstanding like this comes along and I have trouble resisting my instinctual “I must have it” collector’s urge. I know impulse purchases offer nothing more...
Feb 13th
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RECORD OF THE DAY: The Bugs- "Eharmony Rejected...
Just got home from a Queers show where I purchased this record. Bugs is a side project fronted by Queers bass player, Dangerous Dave. This is their new E.P. I’ve been waiting to come across this record for sometime now. Very exciting. Not unlike the Queers, the Bugs’ lyrics are juvenile and sometimes ignorant even. All in the name of fun. Good old fashioned punk rock. Not for the P.C....
Feb 13th
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Vote for Frank!
Our good friend DJ Frank White is up for a Boston Phoenix award for best DJ. Frank is a beast on the mix and has been working hard for years to cement his reputation as one of Boston’s top DJs. He really deserves this award so go here and vote for him! Original Article
Feb 12th
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Action Bronson & RiffRaff Bird On A Wire
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvTxDg_cnJw RiFF RaFF kinda kills his verse… he was entertaining on From G’z to Gentz. Who knew he could really spit? Cameos from Dirt Nasty & Alchemist. Must have been a humorous day of filming. Original Article
Feb 11th
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Saturday Feb 18. The Boston Facial Hair Fiasco
http://vimeo.com/36570791 This is going to be one heck of an evening. I wonder if anyone will be there selling some dope locally made clothing? Hmmmmm Original Article
Feb 11th
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Wanna come to my DJ night?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt6WFuo58Rw I’m not really a Portlandia fan but how dead on is this? I mean really… Original Article
Feb 9th
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Some Upcoming Shows
2/9    Mayer Hawthorne @ Brighton Music Hall, Boston 2/9    George Clinton & Parl/Funk @ Wilbur Theatre, Boston 2/10    Die Antwoord @ Paradise, Boston 2/11    Veronica Falls @ Radio, Somerville 2/12    English Dogs @ Middle East, Cambridge 2/12    the Queers @ Middle East, Cambridge (MATINEE SHOW) 2/12    the Queers @ Middle East, Cambridge (NIGHT SHOW) 2/13    Your Pest Band @...
Feb 7th
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Food Food Food: Roxy's Gourmet Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese sandwiches are not tough. Only a fool would claim as such. What’s with the knuckle-crackin’ tough guy poses in Roxy’s press photos? Why does Roxy’s logo contain a Blood for Blood tattoo? Is it run or co-owned by someone in the band?  I don’t get it. Honestly, I don’t want to get it. I got a classic cheddar and tomato sammy. For whatever reason,...
Feb 7th
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Apache: A Very Brief History
Chances are, you either like hip hop OR surf music. If you’re the hip hop type, you’ve heard Apache sampled within many of your favorite tracks and probably never knew the origin of the song. That’s where I, a fan of both genres, come in. 1960: Apache is written by Jerry Lordon and recorded by British surf band, the Shadows. The song immediately became a “surf...
Feb 7th
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Death Certificate
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjYnMTVsxgI Every single song on Ice Cube’s 1992 album Death Certificate is critical. Cube predicted the LA riots and the further demise of Ruthless Records on this record. He got everyone REALLY riled up on this joint (he was banned from record stores all over the place. Politicians like C. Delores Tucker were literally steam rolling this and several other...
Feb 7th
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Zapatos De La Parca
Who better to start this new column off than… me?? OK, let’s get into it. I could have set this off with something really flashy, or really limited, but I’d rather this be a reflection of where my taste in shoes is right now - classic and clean. I’ve developed a mild obsession with retro running shoes recently and I don’t see it ending any time soon. The New...
Feb 5th
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Pizza Pics #7
About to grab some delicious Indian food at Punjabi Dhaba THEN checking out an art opening at the Washington Street Art Center THEN heading over to the Liquor Store show at PA’s Lounge. A fun night in the neighborhood. If you have any interest in stalking and/or killing me… I’ve definitely helped you out. That being said, there will be loads of witnesses and I WILL fight back....
Feb 4th
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Liquor Store @ P.A.s Lounge This Saturday
New Jersey rockers, Liquor Store are playing in town(Somerville) on Saturday. I will be in attendance.  A limited 100 copies of their new split 7” (with Natural Child) have an alternate record sleeve. These variants covers were made particularly for this tour and will be available at the show. Live music and rare records, what else do you need?! If you want the new record but can’t...
Feb 2nd
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Cole Haan x Nike Lunar Wingtip
Yeahhhhh…. mixed feelings on these. You can ask anyone, I love wingtips. I have also spent enough on Nikes to put a small village through the Metro Boston university of your choice. However these just aren’t clicking for me. The actual wingtip design is great, but the neon Lunar midsole is just foolish. Cool idea, but in reality what would you style these with unless your name...
Feb 2nd
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Parents Draw & Splash Markers
I don’t think my wife realized that I would be using these more than our daughter at bath time. Completely washable and fun to tag, errrr, draw with. This is how you can still get your graff fix, spend time with your children and not have to worry about paying a nasty fine for copping a tag on a mailbox. Original Article
Feb 1st
January 2012
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Record of the Day: DJ Solo x Mitchy Slick x...
DJ Solo has been dropping loads of tracks over on his soundcloud page. Solo is the dude responsible for that 8-bit/dubstep/midi-sounding version of “Blitzkrieg Bop” that came out last year. Yes, the classic Ramones tune. I know that sounds weird. That’s because it is. Look it up. This particular track is a mash up with San Diego rapper, Mitchy Slick blended over an instrumental...
Jan 30th
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FOOD FOOD FOOD: Diesel Cafe
Let it be known… I don’t drink coffee but sometimes I think is smells good. I don’t drink tea but will probably get around to it later in life. I’m not really a fan of packed cafes and I certainly don’t have any good reason to hang around in such places. The next paragraph will be a bit more optimistic. I promise. Diesel shouldn’t be written off as a...
Jan 30th
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MPC Renaissance Chat in London
Who’s getting excited?!?! Directed, Filmed, & Edited by Pritt Kalsi, Music by Tha 4orce & Sean C and LV. The folks at Akai Pro took MPC Renaissance to London to get some feedback from the producer community. Here is a collection of their reactions and the discussions that happened around MPC Renaissance, and their work with Akai Pro MPC’s in general. ...
Jan 29th
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Awful Man / Peeple Watchin' / ExPlanets
Hey… I’m playing drums with ExPlanets on Monday. Feel free to stop by and buy me a pint of cider. We go on first. #punkrock #cambridge Original Article
Jan 29th
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Flicks that Hungry Eddy had asked me if I had seen...
Hungry Eddy asks me from time to time, have you seen …….. ? My response is usually yes since I watch a ton of shit but lucky for Eddy, he might just kick my ass in the obscure entertainment department. I may have spent too many hours watching “Predator” and “Get a Life” on repeat rather than keeping tabs on the fringes of film and television entertainment. ...
Jan 28th
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Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie Pledge
#timanderic #billiondollarmovie #shrim There are loads of these videos kicking around on youtube. Some funny. Some weird. Some weirdly funny. I am aware that most people don’t appreciate the comedic stylings of Tim and Eric. Whatever. I do. Enjoy or move along. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHGYL9XbU74&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHrNrP08rxw&feature=related ...
Jan 28th
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Record of the Day: Elvis Costello + Burt...
My good friend David got me into this record. I can’t believe it dropped 14 years ago. Time she flies. Truth be told, I’m not much of an Elvis Costello fan. I don’t exactly dislike his stuff, it just doesn’t stick. I am however, into Burt Bacharach. Burt co-wrote some of the best pop tunes in the 1960s. Classic stuff. I’ll list some of his hits below. While...
Jan 27th
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Food Food Food: Pennypacker's Food Truck
@pennypackers #foodtruck #boston So… I never got around to checking out all those Grilled Cheese trucks. In time. To be honest, I don’t expect to be very impressed. “Gourmet grilled cheese” seems pretty pretentious, right? I DID check out a food truck in Southie called Pennypacker’s. This spot specializes in fancy sandwiches, sausages and soups. I opted for the...
Jan 27th
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People Pics #1
Today I noticed that I rarely post pics of people and I aim to change that. Enter… the first edition of the “People Pics” series. Don’t worry, I will still continue to post pics of food, graffiti, Godzilla toys(HA!) or whatever. NOTE: I only take pics of folks that are WICKED cool. Salty Dave (left).  Born: Stamford, CT Este (right).  Born: Providence, RI Location:...
Jan 27th
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the Goon (film adaptation)
Today, Eric Powell wrote(via blogspot) about the constant bombardment of questions regarding the status of the Goon film. Even I am guilty of asking at last year’s Boston Comic Con. As the story goes, David Fincher is looking for funding and the film is still in the development/writing stage. The project hasn’t been scrapped but it will not be finished anytime soon. The teaser trailer...
Jan 26th
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Vans vs Converse
#vans #converse This argument comes up constantly. I don’t see the point in choosing between the two. If you were looking for an in-depth comparison/contrast review, look elsewhere. I rock both brands with pride and have been doing so since middle school. Loads of trends have come and gone since age 13 yet my sneaker standards have always remained classic. “Haters gonna hate”...
Jan 26th
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Life's Too Short
The newest Ricky Gervais x Stephen Merchant collaboration entitled “Life’s Too Short” premiers here in the States at 10:30pm on February 19th. Warwick Davis(Willow/Leprechaun) co-stars this time around. The show has been described by Gervais as a cross between the Office and Extras. I couldn’t ask for more. I am VERY much looking forward to this 7 episode series as well as...
Jan 26th
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Nudie x Barneys NYC
These are STUPID. My all time favorite jeans have been Nudie. The Swedish denim house really knows how to put together a nice pair of jeans. The Slim Jim’s a little snug for me, but the end result on this collab is killer. From Hypebeast “Constructed of worn recycled denim, the “Post Recycle Dry” project from Nudie Jeans applied recycling and cotton-blending treatments to denim...
Jan 25th
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Schoolboy Q/ASAP Rocky
2 new videos from 2 of my new favorite artists - Schoolboy Q feat ASAP Rocky “Hand on the Wheel” off of Habits & Contradictions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWlu8VhcqtM ASAP Rocky - Wassup from Live Love ASAP http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6I2Ek_j_Xc Neither of these are good for work watching, so don’t say I didn’t warn you. Yeah, neither of these guys are...
Jan 25th
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DJ Muggs x Dizzee Rascal x Bambu UPDATE
@DJ_Muggs @DizzeeRascal #djmuggs #dizzeerascal Some behind-the-scenes footage from the “Snap Ya Neck Back” video shoot. Evidently I was right about this being a track from the upcoming “Bass For Your Face” full length record as opposed to it being a one-off single. Again, eagerly awaiting the LP. BOOM!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFY6zLYhRP8 Original Article
Jan 24th
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Retna x Brimstone in Miami
Just came across this. Thought I’d share it with the class. http://vimeo.com/32556400 Original Article
Jan 23rd
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New Salty Dave Print!!!
Salty Dave has a new print available and it… is… amazing! Hand printed screen/letter-press style. Limited to 50 copies! Check it: www.etsy.com/listing/87272704 In related news… A La Parca x Salty Dave collaboration is currently wrapping up. Start getting excited, kiddies. Details in time. Hold tight. Original Article
Jan 23rd
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Record of the Day: Thorr's Hammer- “Dommedagsnatt”
My buddy Grizzly Jimmy turned me on to Thorr’s Hammer. Jimmy was a solid dude. Haven’t seen him in ages. I met him when he used to play in a band called the Dying Game Theory. Later on I played in a band with Grizzly J. for a bit. In fact, I “moved” to Upstate New York in the winter of 2001 to play in said band. Unfortunately, we never recorded or even played a show. We DID...
Jan 23rd
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Blarg
Here I am. Still awake and it’s nearly 2:30 in the am. My sleep schedule is completely out of whack from being on stay-cation. Well… vacation is now over. Time to get back to the ol’ nine to five routine. Life is tough, right? The good news is, I’ve been busy putting together some tasty graphics for all you La Parca fanatics out there. We are making some serious moves. As...
Jan 23rd
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The Tie Bar
Chances are you are probably going to a wedding, funeral or court this year but you might not be a dress up 5 days a week kind of guy. Or, you might be a dress up 5 days a week guy who is sick of dropping a ton of dough on new ties and accessories every month. Hit up The Tie Bar. GQ had been co-signing them pretty heavily for the past few months, so when I needed some items for my wedding I...
Jan 21st
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Star Wars Uncut: Director's Cut
Star Wars Uncut: Director’s Cut is a web sourced video project with the goal of recreating “Star Wars - A New Hope” using all user submitted, 15 seconds or less clips created from any medium. You can learn more about it here StarWarsUncut.com. No matter how you feel about the Star Wars movies, the artwork and creativity in this project are amazing and is surprisingly easy to...
Jan 21st
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Record of the Day: Disrupt- "Unrest"
I’ve recently been on a kick of listening to stuff that I was into during late high school. The late 90s. Easily my most embarrassing musical era. Then again, most people in high school were listening to crap like Ma$e or Sugar Ray or whatever. I guess I wasn’t doing that bad. Disrupt were one of my favorite grind/crust bands. The words “crust punk” usually makes my skin...
Jan 20th