July, 2010 Archive
 

Peter Saville x Arkitip

Peter Saville, best known for his designs of Factory Records’ recording artists including Joy Division and New Order, is the featured artist of Arkitip No. 0049 and rightly so. He has always been rebellious against the design status quo which has defined his style and has made him stand out from the rest of the crowd. With his edgy style, he has gathered fans who eagerly awaited his next direction.

via Saeko Oishi, 31 July 2010 11:37am | Comments
 

El-P at the Low End Theory

WeareallgoingtoburninhellMEGAMIXXX3 Release Party
The Airliner, LA, CA
8/4/10


Few artists can combine uncomfortable with catchy; paranoiac with head-nodding; morbid with springy. It’s hard to rattle a listener to their core while simultaneously keeping their feet moving, but if one man has done it consistently over the years its El-P.

It is with great pride that the Low End Theory family welcomes the legendary rapper, producer, and head of the hugely influential indie rap label Definitive Jux, to his first ever performance at

via EM Staff, 31 July 2010 10:47am | Comments
 

The Flyness

For those of you who haven’t heard yet, XOXO Records and Cymarshall Law premiered the single for Cymarshall Law & the Beatnikz’ upcoming album, “Freedom Express Line,” dropping August 31st (exactly one month from today) via XOXO Records which is distributed by Sony Red. We got our hands on the album too just so we can share the eargasm with you guys. I present to you the official music video for the single “The Flyness” which premiered this week on You Hear That

via Saeko Oishi, 31 July 2010 9:27am | Comments
 

The Silver Lake Walker

With mint green shorts, Marc Abrams (aka the Silver Lake Walker) used to walk 200 miles a week, always on the same loop across West Silverlake, Griffith Park Blvd. and Sunset. He became such a fixture of the Los Angeles neighborhood that he was immortalized in a mural. On July 21, Mr. Abrams, a retired doctor, was found dead at 58. Alissa of Gelatobaby recounts her encounters with the Walker here.

via Abe Ahn, 31 July 2010 5:40am | Comments
 

“I’m Having Fun Now”

Jenny and Johnny’s Sneak Peek of “I’m Having Fun Now”… From a 1979 Station Wagon

via EM Staff, 30 July 2010 11:16pm | Comments
 

Life During Wartime – Film Review

As presented by the Cinefamily, in a free sneak preview that was packed to capacity, Todd Solondz’ new film Life During Wartime is both boldly contemporary and transcendent in its exploration of redemption and forgiveness. The film explores with caustic satire and keen awareness, our collective human condition, warts and all, in a way only Solondz knows how.

via Michael Okum, 30 July 2010 11:07pm | Comments
 

miracle mile art walk

Visit Project Space for the Miracle Mile Art Walk

via EM Staff, 30 July 2010 10:59pm | Comments
 

Cinefamily Presents

Bob Dylan and Lou Reed wrote songs about her, girls everywhere wanted to dress like her, and Andy Warhol dubbed her a “Superstar,” making film after film with her at the center.

via EM Staff, 30 July 2010 10:51pm | Comments
 

Big City Forum #18

Sustainability in Today’s Urban World
Edward Cella Art + Architecture – LA, CA
7/31/10

Our good friend, Leonardo Bravo presents his 18th event igniting yet another rousing dialogue about the city of LA and its burgeoning art community.

For the next Big City Forum, they will be examining how design can push forth ideas about sustainability and change in uncertain times.  It all begins this weekend, on July 31, 2010 from 4 to 6 pm.

via EM Staff, 30 July 2010 10:57am | Comments
 

Chem Bros are Back

The luminary electro-duo, Chemical Brothers have come to reclaim what’s theirs in this trance-inducing number, “Another World” off their latest album, Further (Astralwerks).  Green lines and viscous matter dance hypnotic like a Peter Seville album cover.

via EM Staff, 30 July 2010 9:01am | Comments