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Hearts 4 Haiti Celebration

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Gakcity supports the Haitian Relief Effort

Surely, you’ve heard about the earthquake in Haiti and the resulting catastrophe (and if you haven’t, this blog is probably the last place you’d go for information on it).  Still, if you’re interested in donating, you can easily donate $10 to…

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NYC: KEVIN POWELL’S 9TH ANNUAL CLOTHING DRIVE

ADMISSION IS FREE with the donation of CLEAN new or used clothes, which will benefit the SAFE HORIZON STREETWORK PROJECT, a program that assists approximately 10,000 NYC homeless young people each year with temporary or permanent housing, and other vital…

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Youth Terror: Behind The Gun 1976 Documentary Clip

Interesting clip of a Brooklyn gang named the The Dirty Ones in 1976. I wonder how many of these guys are still alive.

Shout out to Mike Mancini for the find

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Want to know what old Brooklyn looked like? Watch this video

[Gotham]

I bet these guys couldn’t beat The Warriors.

Street gangs used to have way cooler names — like, say, the Devil’s Rebels for instance. Now there’s some amazing footage that’s resurfaced of the ’70s Bushwick gang, originally broadcast as part of a 1976…

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Not even sure what to say about this one, so I’ll let you caption it for me.

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10 Classic Watches Every Man Should Know

[Debonair]

There are some timepieces that are so classic, so well-respected and so legendary that any modern man should have them on his radar.  This goes beyond just being able to identify them when he sees them adorn the wrist of…

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Connosr: A Social Network for Whisky

[Mash]

Whisky drinkers rejoice: there’s now a social network just for you. Connosr is a place to review whiskies (spelled the Scottish way), connect with other whisky connoisseurs and find new whiskies you might like.

It’s a slick site that includes a Google…

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SHEPARD FAIREY & UPPER DECK ‘MICHAEL JORDAN’ PRINTS

Obey Jordan x Fairey x Upper Deck Upper Deck Authenticated Unveils Michael Jordan Hall of Fame Tribute Series from Artist Shepard Fairey Series includes Jordan UNC, BULLS, and Hall of Fame Portrait Prints

Everything about Michael Jordan is iconic, from his slam…

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37 Questions with Lyor Cohen

[NYTimes]

LYOR COHEN AGE: 49 OCCUPATION: Music executive NEXT PROJECT: Overseeing the fall releases of new albums by Jay-Z, Madonna, Paramore, Trey Songz and Michael Bublé.

1. ACTS HE HAS WORKED WITH: Beastie Boys, who are wacky. LL Cool J, who is remarkable. Nas, who is a…

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NYC: Come out to the Peter Hadar show tonight

NYC: Come out to the Peter Hadar show tonight

We’re sponsoring so you better show up

MUSICVISION PHOENIX – 20 tracks that changed our lives by Guillaume Delaperriere

MUSICVISION PHOENIX – 20 tracks that changed our lives by Guillaume Delaperriere

Filmaker Guillaume Delaperriere  looks into the 20 tracks that have changed the lives of the  band members of one of our favourite bands of 2009, Phoenix.  Everyone loves a backstory.

01-Blue…

Deborah Jordan Presents: The Light

Deborah Jordan Presents: The Light

Deborah Jordan’s album The Light is the equivalent of a smooth glass of Chianti. The album gives off the feeling of coming off a long day of work and falling into…

New Video: J*Davey – Get Together

New Video: J*Davey – Get Together

Another sexy one from J*Davey. Enjoy.

NYC: Peter Hadar + Dynasty Electric @ Joes Pub March 11

NYC: Peter Hadar + Dynasty Electric @ Joes Pub March 11

Peter Hadar & Dynasty Electric prepare you for their show this Thursday, March 11, 11:30pm, at Joe’s Pub. Get your tickets:

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New Video: Dam-Funk – Mirrors

New Video: Dam-Funk – Mirrors

When I first heard Dam-Funk I brushed him off as a novelty act that was over using synthesizers trying to “bring the 80s back”. I was a little reluctant given…

New Trailer: Iron Man 2

New Trailer: Iron Man 2

This will be fun.

New Music: After The Smoke “Typical Weekend”

New Music: After The Smoke “Typical Weekend”

This is the first leak from After The Smoke’s “Under The Influence EP”, set to be released on March 30th via iTunes.  Typical Weekend is an infectious track, which is sure to…

The One SXSW Film You Must See

The One SXSW Film You Must See

In the summer of 2006, I was hanging out downtown after work and stumbled into a movie theatre to watch anything. By the look of the poster for 13 Tzameti,…

New Video: OK Go – This Too Shall Pass

New Video: OK Go – This Too Shall Pass

Although I can’t name one OK GO song, I’m happy that they are serious about making awesome videos. This will be nominated for a music video award before its all…

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