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14

October 2012

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GROUNDSWELL.

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The fourth and final show of Revelation Records’ 25th Anniversary in New York City is tonight.  I’m really hoping you didn’t miss the long-awaited Chain of Strength reunion this week:

But if you did, you still have the opportunity to partake in the experience by visiting The Hundreds New York’s Revelation Records pop-up shop, showcasing rare vinyl recordings, headwear, and our exclusive collaborative band merch with Rev bands Texas is the Reason, Youth of Today, Bold, and of course, Chain of Strength:

The other night, an irreverent Popeye from Farside belted out all the punk band’s hits via his acoustic guitar.  Farside may be long disbanded, but the music is still sorely missed and loved, as evidenced by the full venue of hardcore kids singing along.

Mouthpiece started crankin’ that dial:

Chain of Strength:

and Sick of it All:

The Hundreds New York’s Rev 25 NYC pop-up shop, and all of our exclusive collaborative merch with the bands, are done after today. Hardcore, however, lasts FOREVER!

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13

October 2012

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UNCONVENTIONAL.

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Unbeknownst to me, Comic Con was actually going on in New York this weekend.  Smaller and tighter than the San Diego original, it certainly felt like the costumed convention-goers ratcheted it up a few notches to compensate.  It’s always fun to go to these things, mainly because everyone’s not taking themselves so seriously.  No coolguy pretense on the floor, just goodtimes and lack of inhibition.

Truth be told, these assorted Ghostbusters actually didn’t know each other, and just randomly bumped into each other here in the parking lot. They’ve all invested so much time and money into making their proton packs.  Hope they don’t cross their streams….

I just want a Ghost Trap…

C’mon Bill, get it together!

Size queen:

I’d much rather watch this than the Avengers:

How can they just sit there and do interviews while innocent women are getting uppercutted on the bus?

Lots of great Marty Mcflys with the aviators, Marco Hollywood™ hair, and “life-preservers,” but they always fail on the shoes. Would it be too much to ask for some Nike Bruins?

And these, of course, coming soon from Matty Collector.  I’ve been waiting for the hoverboard since I was 8 years old, back when Zemeckis started spreading rumors that they were being sold in France, but were outlawed in the States because of safety regulations.

Not funny, Robert!

Boba what:

Please support my friends at Shirts for a Cure. Great tees, great cause:

So many Comic Con people are already weird-looking as it is, that after a while, you start to lose track as to who’s costumed and not.  This guy just needs some coffee:

Giant Hulk with Asian helmet hair, constructed of Legos:

Felix is the second coolest cartoon cat:

The secret of the ooze is it’s what I use to style my hair:

I heard the Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter movie wasn’t nearly as good as the book, which wasn’t nearly as good as the president.

These are the kinds of girls your father warned you about:

This entire cartoon was about weed, right?

Stan Lee was in there.  For the first ten years of my life, I thought his name was just “Stanley.”  Like “Madonna” or “Elvis.”  I also thought he was Korean like Jim Lee. Boy was I wrong.

My favorite costume goes to Barf from Spaceballs.  His tail whacked me on his way out.

Ermahgerd, it’s Tito Santana, Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, and Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake!!!

Now go watch Beyond the Mat.

I don’t care what you say, the Tim Burton Batmobile was still cooler.

Angry Woebots is always amazing.

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12

October 2012

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REVVED UP.

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The Rev 25 NYC showcase kicked off last night at Irving Plaza here in New York City.  Texas is the Reason (once again here on the blog) headlined and brought out the ’90s indie/emo in everybody:

And then the mission was to get out to Brooklyn for the official afterparty with Chain of Strength, a sorta warm-up gig for their big reunion tonight at Irving Plaza.  200 people sardined into a 100-person sweatbox, some of the best pitting I’ve seen in a while. I thought the guy in front of me, who kept leaning into me, was trying to get it goin’ – and then I realized he was having a seizure.  Awesome.

Oh, and yes, Chain still hasn’t missed a beat.

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11

October 2012

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NEW YORK IS THE REASON.

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I’m in NYC this week to oversee The Hundred New York’s pop-up shop with Revelation Records.  But also, of course, to attend the corresponding Rev 25 NYC festival at Irving Plaza, which starts tonight.

Every single one of these bands on Revelation Records never went mainstream (maybe Sensefield kinda?), and for me (and many others of the hardcore stock) that was the attraction.  The way I grew up (are kids even like this anymore?), it was actually cool to go against the grain – to do the opposite of whatever the mainstream called. So if it was on the radio or MTV, or if the popular kids were wearing it, then it was by it’s very nature, uncool.  And so for a hardcore band to never acutally have a shot of breaking the Top 40, or for even a post-core outfit like Texas is the Reason to come out with one of the greatest rock albums of my high school years and then fade into obscurity – well, there was something very special and mystical about that.

And that’s exactly who Texas was, and what Texas did.  They are one of the reuniting headliners of the REV 25 NYC fest, and like many of the other bands who are coming back together for this week’s shows, they’re sprinkling warm-up shows around the city.  In fact, some of the biggest and best shows of the week featuring the headliners may not actually be at Irving Plaza. They’ll be at the aftershows and pre-shows, and secret shows, you get the idea…

Tonight, Texas is the Reason cracked off 2 consecutive pre-shows in Brooklyn.  I attended the first, and it was awesome.

My cab pulled up and there was a line wrapped around the corner of fitted caps and basketball sneakers.  I was pretty impressed – actually, baffled – by the massive Streetwear crossover contingent that turned out for a reunion show of an obscure, yet powerful, ’90s indie band.  One kid approached me for a handshake, and then I realized that they were actually in line for an Action Bronson show.  The Texas is the Reason concert was next door, with an almost vacant line.

But everyone was inside, patiently waiting.  After already a decade of waiting.  And when the band took the stage, it was everything we had hoped for and rehearsed in our heads.  The last time I shot these guys was when I was probably 15 or 16, right before they broke up, right before they could even let their first and only album breathe, right before rock radio could have embraced it as much as us and turned these guys into the next Foo Fighters or something.  Before the Internet, that’s what happened to incredible bands like this – and it happened all the time, happened all too often.  Nothing strange for one of the talented music collectives in the world to just happen for a moment and evaporate.  It also planted the chance, however, for a one-day mindblowing reunion.

Texas is the Reason.  Spotify ‘em.

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10

September 2012

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CHILD’S PLAY.

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What’s a The Hundreds X Nerf Turbo football without a The Hundreds X Nerf Turbo football tournament?  The first of 2 bicoastal showdowns, The Hundreds New York hosted a flag Turbo football competition in East River Park this past weekend with Frank’s Chop Shop, Mighty Healthy, Max Fish, and Tre Truck going head to head.  Thrillist, however, reigned victorious.  Here are some of Peter Pabon’s shots from the tournament. Always good to see the community take themselves ridiculously and come together for a good cause: FUN.

photography by Peter Pabon

14

February 2012

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THNY : The Hundreds x Penny

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The Hundreds x Penny by The Hundreds New York:

The Hundreds and Penny Skateboards collaborate on a limited-edition board, only 400 made, available this Thursday at authorized The Hundreds retailers worldwide.

Video by Zack McTee

20

December 2011

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WEATHERED.

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WTC FTW.

Faile up at Houston & Bowery.

The Ace Hotel.

Pat in The Hundreds New York:

Rob is the only Kardashian I can keep up with.

Hunger Games foreshadowing.

Veins.

Not the best burger ever, but, like, pretty close.

The Hundreds Design: Head graphic designer Benjie Escobar, cut/sew designer Patrick Hill, and headwear and accessories by Vito Nguyen.

You’ve never seen The Hundreds New York like this.  For the first time ever, the scaffolding falls (photo by NA). It’s gonna be a good year:

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16

December 2011

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RETALES.

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So let’s start at the top.  When it comes to New York, can I boast of any stronger crew, and accordingly, store?  

The Hundreds New York:

We’ve just recently tweaked a few design details in the space.  Hope you guys dig it.

John Varvatos in the space formerly known as CBGB’s:

This is my first time over at Nike Bowery Stadium.

Didn’t know Dean worked here. He explained the concept of the space; he’s part of the elite crew that custom makes each Destroyer jacket downstairs.

The Destroyer can cost a pretty penny, but it might be worth the amount of labor and creativity that goes into each piece.

The Reed Space:

Staple still has some of the smartest graphic t-shirts on the market.

And also got to check out the new Carhartt Work In Progress store in New York.  I never thought I’d see the day that the American Carhartt would let Carhartt Europe penetrate back onto home turf, but I guess it’s a very technical and strategic agreement that’s been worked out between the two separate entities.  Carhartt, as you know, is a time-tested American workwear brand. Their European counterpart takes it up another notch on a more sophisticated, sleeker, Streetwear level, and of course, pricier.  Anyways, there’s now a brick-and-mortar location in New York City:

Kyle bugging out on my iPhone fisheye:

Black Scale‘s taking over the streets of NY.  Their joint retail front with SSUR is one of the city’s cornerstones now.

Saturdays NYC‘s entire shop, I think, is now racked with their own in-house label.  So much quality cut-n-sew, I’m pretty impressed.

And their Head Porter collaboration is super cool.

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