Sunny Shokrae is a New York based photographer who captures the free-spirited, the quiet charmer, the “untamed  heart,” and the quotidian setting made colorful. While documenting moments of stillness and flux, Sunny’s photos demonstrate an ease and fluidity that is comforting and nostalgic, cherishing affairs, pettled with a vibrancy that is both current and everlasting. Her assemblage of photos speak to the swinging generation of artists, creators, thinkers and visionaries ready to explore, share and treasure life in its raw form.   →

It was 1964. Lagos, Nigeria was a densely populated metropolis, giving birth to a wide range of African music. This was before the civil war, when the city was experiencing an influx of new residents who introduced music that differed in style and purpose. As various cultural groups gathered, an environment marked by new instruments, patterns of movement and cadences melded together. Externally, African music varies in ideological and social perspective, as well as in harmony and instrumentation. →

Today, after listening to the infectious vocals of Coco, one half of Swedish duo, Quadron, Los Angeles got that much brighter.

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BCF #22
Honor Fraser Gallery- Los Angeles, CA
12/11/10

An engaging dialogue exploring cross disciplinary connections and jumping off points between art and architecture. →

After six amazing years at the Do-Over’s home away from home, Cranes Hollywood Tavern has officially closed its doors. The Do-Over folks would like to thank the owner Darren Crane, his incredible staff and all of the loyal patrons who made this fine establishment such a special place for The Do-Over and provided years of memories. →

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“Love Affair”

In All City Records 10 part 10″ series, Number 7 features Dam-Funk, joining Computer Jay, the second member of the three person group Mazter Blazter. →

Sample Sale Season
New Work Studio- Los Angeles, CA
11/18/10

Ladies, get ready to empty your wallets and cop those threads you’ve been eyeing for months. →

Mad Decent presents a “re-imagined” video for Diplo and Lunice’s remix for Deerhunter’s single “Helicopter” off Halcyon Digest.

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Dublab is celebrating 11 years of bright vibrations. They rely upon bi-annual Proton Drive fundraisers to raise 40% of their annual operating budget. From November 1-19th, 2010 Dublab DJs and their extended family of creative music minds will be broadcasting live on dublab.com, sharing electrifying sounds to inspire support. You can help them send positive waves around the universe by giving a generous Proton Grant! →

A Profile on Daniel Woodford
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Daniel Woodford is a visual artist whose designs encompass elements of spirituality, science and philosophy. His work is self-referential, bearing both meaning and emotion that stems from his background. Born in an impoverished and overcrowded capital of Indonesia and later adopted by an English couple, they moved as a new family to Scotland where Daniel “gained a sense of gratitude and a worldly perspective” early on. With his father as an entomologist and his mother as a ceramist, he developed concepts that connected art and psychology. Many are unaware, including Daniel’s family and friends, that he experiences deja vu quite frequently- actually too often. He explains that this odd synergy occurs by the minute. →