Another bonus 10 minutes of raw footage from the filming of Wes Kremer‘s epic ‘Crusty By Nature’ part is online today and a must watch. This is a great insght into the amount of work that goes into a full part.
Then watch the final cut here.
Been to Stockwell lately? the Big Man Ting are always on the schralp. Here’s a compilation of goodness from Brixton Beach of late.
Categories
Sleaford Mods announce Tiswas EP
The relentless Nottingham duo Sleaford Mods have announced a follow up EP to their widely acclaimed 2014 LP Divide and Exit.
November 24th will see the arrival of highly-anticipated new music from front gob Jason Williamson and music master Andrew Fearn in the shape of Tiswas, their new Invada Records EP. Featuring four brand new studio tracks, alongside ‘Tiswas’, lifted from the Divide And Exit album, It will be released on both yellow and orange Tiswas coloured vinyl and digital download.
Jason Williamson explains the EP, track by track:
‘Tiswas’: “An attack on the waning power of guitar based rock n roll and its short-sighted viewpoint combined with the armchair anarchic lobbyists who fucking point their fingers at the masses like c**ts. I know works shit but I’m not putting my daughter on the street to please you c**s.”
‘The Mail Don’t Fail’: “The dross of right wing media. Easy target I know but one that all the same is getting worse. Good people brainwashed by these c***s. Plus another stab at the slow death which is local government and its banal workings.”
‘6 Horseman (the Brixtons)’: “Part fictional account of misguided drug use to fit a stereotyped image in order to sell records. Also a stab at delusional self-images which always end in tears. The people may tow the line but they will eventually tell you to fuck off if you keep telling them you are Elvis. Also a cheeky stab at the purists who inhabit the gig scene, so informed yet so uninformed.”
‘Bunch of C***s’: “Random observations from a city in 2014. Bunch of Cunts also touches on the distain you can sometimes have for your fellow human beings, the despair in conformity, and the despair of your own place in conformity.”
‘The Demon’: “The nickname for a specific leader of an army currently fighting wherever. The cause or the country or the reasons are of no relevance really. War and its on-going trail of death is an enemy of our existence, regardless of fucking wherever or whoever. F*ck the excuses. It’s a money spinner full of ego and extremely insulting methods of justification. F*ck off demon. F*ck off.”
Catch Sleaford Mods on tour through October and November at the dates below. (^ Supporting The Specials)
October
16th The Scholar, Leicester
23rd The 100 Club, London
24th The 100 Club, London
25th The Haunt, Brighton
26th Exchange, Bristol
31st Rock City, Nottingham ^
November
5th Broadcast, Glasgow
6th Barrowlands Ballroom, Glasgow ^
7th Barrowlands Ballroom, Glasgow ^
8th Electric Circus, Edinburugh
9th O2 Academy, Newcastle ^
10th O2 Academy, Leeds ^
11th O2 Apollo, Manchester ^
13th Roundhouse, London ^
14th Roundhouse, London ^
20th Civic Hall, Wolverhampton ^
The infamous gathering of skateboarders in Essex known as Lords of the Swords ran again this August, with 22 teams hooking up for a weekend of filming, getting caned and mastering a bunch of the 800 challenges in the rule book.
Whilst the voting continues until 4pm this Saturday, enjoy this gallery of photos from Paul Jackson, Kevin Broadbent and Punk Luke.
Smoke bombs went off…
Rule books were collected…
Lords wax was ready to roll…
Biiiig turnout as usual…
Teams assemble their rigs…
And they’re off!
Mandatory mohican in tow…
Some were knackered before they even started…
The team flag water challenge was ever popular…
Nobody managed to grind that bench…
Even at Urbside…
And off the ebola clinic he went…
High winds + mohawk =
Sessions were on…
Camping went down…
Meat got burnt…
Tattoos went down…
People went down…
Urbside got some…
Bank transfers were made… 
NOW IT’S YOUR TURN – VOTE NOW!
Categories
Northern Co. Summer NYC edit
Colin Read is back with a dope new street edit for The Northern Company. It’s mostly cut by the dead of night in NYC, featuring Jesse Narvaez, Mike Lent, Matt Town and Tobin Valverde and fueled by the driving beats of William Onyeabor if you were wondering.
Categories
Cloud Castle Lake
Cloud Castle Lake
‘A Wolf Howling’
Happy Valley Records
Dublin is kicking out some fine new music this year. With acts like Girl Band and The Number Ones pricking everyone’s ears with their grinding guitar noise, it’s both unexpected and refreshing to hear such elegant and wistful sonics hailing from the city right now.
Cloud Castle Lake set a misleading tone with their hypnotic, tribal rhythms. The deep opening beats and bass blend could easily erupt into a wall of sound or a clatter of fuzz’d riffs yet for once, none of the above applies.
‘A Wolf Howling’ is what some could describe as a slow builder, and what most should deem epic. Over six mesmerising minutes, Cloud Castle Lake mold layers of luscious instrumentation into otherworldly textures and timbres. The creeping bass line, cosmic synthesisers and eerie electronics set a dark and introspective mood, while singer Daniel McAuley steals the show with his haunting vocal. Delicate as it is afflicting, McAuley throws his voice to Thom Yorke levels of wailing, hitting near violin-like frequencies.
With their debut EP, Dandelion, out now on Happy Valley Records, Cloud Castle Lake are surely one’s to watch for 2015. Stream it below.
Fos’ army have fresh new wood shooting into your local skate shop this week. Have a feast on what’s arrived in their Fall 2014 drop as there’s something for everyone in many sizes.
Categories
Death Skateboards Pioneer edit
Death Skateboards and the Pioneer skate park in St Albans go back yonks. Here’s a new edit featuring Mark Radman, Mark Nicolson, Mike Simons, Moggins and Mikey Patrick getting some.
There’s a jam at the park (which is currently under threat of closure) on October 4th, scroll down below for the flyer and get down and support it.
Categories
New Chris Oliver footage
Ph: Chris Oliver – Gap to nosegrind by Alex Kyourkiev
London ripper Chris Oliver has a couple of minutes of footage online today and talks jazz in a new interview.
Those who know Max Schaaf‘s lifestyle will appreciate that this new Fourstar range comes as tough as his motorcycle collection. Picking a cotton canvas and cotton denim mix allows for a heavy fabric that should take a beating anywhere, whether you are skating or riding. The fact that Max went for thickness says it all, this 4Q Conditioning malarkey is built to spill and will set you back about £140 for the pleasure.
The detail in the chainstitch, minimalist branding and overall design is commendable. There are ample amounts of deep pockets for your daily accessories and even a hammer loop for those who wish to get stuck in. A perfect solution for those mildly cold nights ahead.
The slim-fit, straight leg jeans in this collection come in a heavy weight, raw canvas duck fabric, cut to a perfect fit. These come fronting triple stitching and a button fly with an approximate £100 price tag. Both the jacket and the jeans come in indigo blue or olive green, pack insta-comfort and should last you for yonks.
We doff our hats at this collab. The look and feel of this collection is a work/skate win. Amazing quality clothing from skateboarders with a grand vision.
