Directed by Spike Jonze, this is the second trailer for Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s story, “Where The Wild Things Are.” With a screenplay adaptation penned by Dave Eggers and Spike Jonze, this film is sure to break new ground and stir up emotions of childhood past. Set to be released October 16th, 2009.

Wanderlust Festival – Lake Tahoe, CA

Live Review: 7/26/09

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After Girl Talk’s hipster spring break, day two was decidedly slower for yours truly…It started with a soak in the hot tub, and the executive decision to skip Vinnie Chase and the Chasers (Adrian Grenier’s band, The Honey Bros.) in favor of the U.S. vs. Mexico soccer game. →

NAZZA + TOXICÓMANO CALLEJERO
Bogota Museum- Bogota, Colombia
08/13/09

Nazza Stencil was born in 1978 in a province of Tucumán, Argentina, and raised in the non-urban province of Buenos Aires /La Matanza. As an artist, his work is personal, often telling a story about his intimate surroundings. Nazza is known for reformulating public space to convey a message. His purpose is to actively intervene in social reality, seeking to generate reaction in pursuit of achieving a greater social awareness to his recipients. While he produces illustrations, tattoos, and music, he specializes in stencil.  

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Tropicalia visionaries, Os Mutantes are back on the scene after a 35 year long absense.  This time they signed up with major indie label, Anti Records and fans are eagerly awaiting their September 7th release of Haih or Amortecedor. An irrepressible joy in making music and startling ingenuity propelled them into the stratosphere occupied by only the lucky few.  Their unparralleled psychedelic brew has garnered notable fans including Kurt Cobain, Devendra Banhart and Beck as well as serious crate diggers and music conoisseurs the world over.  In anticipation of their forthcoming release, we present to you the wonderfully animated fantasy briefly chronicling the band’s musical mayhem.  →

Aniboom, the world’s first virtual animation studio, announce a collaboration that will enable talented animators to create unique interpretations of 10 readings by A-list celebrities and musicians featured in the highly anticipated The People Speak film airing later this year.  →

New World | :phunk Solo Exhibition
Art Seasons Gallery – Singapore
8/29/09 – 9/27/09
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:phunk are Alvin Tan, Jackson Tan, Melvin Chee and William Chan, four Singaporean artists/designers at the forefront of Singaporean’s graphic design world.

New World is :phunk’s second solo exhibition in Singapore following the success of 2007’s Universe. As mavens in the Asian graphic design world for the past decade, :phunk studio is questioning the divide between graphic design and fine art. :phunk exhibits widely, and have participated in museum shows and biennales around the world. →

All Tomorrow’s Party
Kutsher’s Country Club-Monticello, NY
09/11-09/13

ATP is happy to announce its return to Kutsher’s Country Club in Monticello, New York for the 2nd annual ATP New York festival. Expect more of the same greatness in 2009, with no-holds-barred programming both musically and otherwise. Capacity limited to just 2800 people! All stages are INDOORS so rain will not be an issue! Last year’s festival, co-curated by My Bloody Valentine, was a critical and cultural success with rave reviews from media and fans. →

These days, the next fashion trend is sustainable materials and green environmentalism.  Sonja Den Elzen was ahead of her time with her line Thieves, which debuted in 2006. Soft flowy materials, drapery cowling, classic with a subtle edge and asymmetrical cutting are hallmarks of the line.  I spoke with Sonja and here is what she had to say :

EM Occupation and Position

Designer and owner of Thieves by sonja den elzen

EM: Can you tell us a little more about your concept?

Thieves is a contemporary designer line that uses sustainable fabrics.  [It has a] subtle edgy timelessness that celebrates and individuals strength and style. →

While those in the First World enjoy clean, potable tap water pumped directly into their homes, the same does not apply for many Third World communities in the world. We can send people to the moon, create artificial organs and develop supernatural human beings, but clean drinking water remains elusive to over a billion people, two million of which include children who die from an unclean water supply. →

Dirty: One Word Can Change the World
Grammy Museum – Los Angeles, CA
8/21/09
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One of the founding members of the Wu-Tang Clan, Russell Tyrone Jones took on one of the most outsized and perplexing personas of hip-hop as Ol’ Dirty Bastard (ODB). During his career, ODB aka Dirt McGirt aka Big Baby Jesus never seemed to exist outside of character, a full-time comic performer and bizarro lyricist whose profane delivery made him the Wu-Tang Clan’s most memorable and outrageous member. →