Four Post-Mod Clubs Present: Come Together
The Echo and The Echoplex – Echo Park, CA
7/3/09
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Featuring all the original DJs from the four LA clubs whose been holding down the Post-Mod scene.  As anticipated, they’ll be spinning: Indie * UK Pop * 90′s Brit Pop * 6T’s * Soul * Mod * Shoegaze.  With amazing Visuals by: Cafe Bleu Reunion Movie (slide shows, photo shows and more)!  Including the original DJ’s from the heydays of the scene:  Dorian, Alex, Maurice de la Falaise, Dia, Chris B., Larry, Mark, Clifton and Scarlett. →

HELLZ + THE COLLECTIVE present: ☠ PEER PRESSURE ☠
Sofitel Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA
6/2/09
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They are proud to present the incredible DJ SCOTT OSTER for good music all night.  Chill with the hosts of the evening:  Misslawn [HELLZ], The Collective and Kenny Mac. Private cabanas + stone fire pit + huge outdoor patio!
But most importantly, the event will be featuring a very special birthday celebration of LA’s very own: Jupiter Desphy III (UNDFTD.) →

Faesthetic + Scion Presents “THIS MUST BE THE PLACE”
Scion Installation L.A. Gallery – LA, CA
6/20/09
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Opening on June 20, Scion Installation L.A. Gallery in Culver City and Faesthetic magazine present “This Must Be The Place,” a collection of art and oddities by eight American artists inspired by the zine’s minimally toned aesthetic. →

330 Ritch – San Francisco
Live Review: 6/23/09
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Last night, Wale was in San Francisco for a show at an intimate little bar venue known as 330 Ritch.  Tickets were $10 presale, and Wale was the only act on the bill.  Sounds like a dream concert, right?  Wrong.  After 3 hours of DJ warm-up sets, Wale finally showed at 1am, and went on to play the shortest set in concert history at just about 20 minutes. →

Go Skate Day
NYC
06/27/09

Every year, on June 21 (this yr., it was post-poned to June 27),  skateboarders around the globe celebrate the pure exhilaration, creativity,  and spirit of one of the most infuential activities in the world by blowing off all other obligations to go skateboarding. OK, most skateboarders do this every day of their lives, but this is just one more reason to blow off your television/computer/video games and go skateboarding!

Skateboarders everywhere will show their love and support for skateboarding by holding fundraisers, contests, protests and demos. They’ll skate across cities, gather in skateparks, stream into their local skate shop and some will even revel in the solitary →

There is something undeniably compelling about the fighter plane.  The roar of the engine, the death-defying manuevers–they all come together to create a glorious machine that demands attention and respect.  Most recently Michael Williams of A Continuous Lean did a excellent brief article for GQ on the beloved P-51 Mustang–or as he puts it–the “Bugatti of the sky.” →

Photo Source: Washington Post/AP

By now, the situation in Iran is no longer a mystery to the world as social media bloggers in Iran have captured the events in real time, conveying a message to the world that they are not silent. As Western media networks were banned from coverage, tech savvy citizens started to post photos and videos to show their first hand experience during the front lines of the protest in Tehran.

Many Twitter avatars have been converted to green to show support of Iran’s election dispute. As I read BBC’s website and watched CNN anchors cover the leaks out of Iran, I was captivated by the story of a young Iranian woman known as Neda. →

Raashan Ahmad (of Crown City Rockers) Album Release Party
El Cid – Silverlake, CA
6/25/09
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Greetings!!! Party beings and a thousand thanks for coming out to Root Down last Thursday and getting down w MR Choc of the mighty Beat Junkie Crew!  This week, join Music Man Miles, Loslito, Sloe Poke, DJ Expo, Ervin Arana, DJ Jedi and special Guest Raashan Ahmad (of Crown City Rockers) for his Release Party!!! RSVP at: rsvp@rootdownclub.com →

The perfect event for a sunny summer day in Los Angeles, the Summer Series Yard Sale will be hosted by Dim Mak and will be held every first Sunday, starting July 5th until September 6th. Located on the corner of DeLongpre Ave. and El Centro Ave., the event will begin from 12 P.M. and last until 5 P.M. →

BIG FUN Wednesdays Celebrate Armstrong’s Birthday
105 Rivington – New York
6/24/09
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Come by and celebrate DJ Neil’s big day in a fun filled event hosted by Sky Gellaty, Charles Warden, Angelo Baque, and Clarence Nathan.  Music will be spun by DJ Soul, DJ Neil Armstrong and including Special Guests.  There will be great music, good people, strong drinks, and the Infamous Pole..so don’t miss out! →