Blog
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A Conversation with Talib Kweli and Rawkus Records Co-Founder Jarret Myer
Kweli and Myer discuss the importance of Black Star making songs that celebrate women of color, lyricism, and the possibility of a Black Star reunion album with production from Madlib.
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Grimy Singularity :: Dirtyrobot Illustrates a Streetwear-Influenced Cyberpunk Dystopia
A former streetwear brand head turned full-time illustrator is creating a rich visual world of supercool cyborgs dripping with gear.
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Q&A :: Dreamer & Musician Mannywellz at the DACA Rally in D.C.
As an outspoken advocate for Dreamer’s rights, Nigerian-born artist Mannywellz uses his art as a way to voice his reality.
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Crazy But Proud :: The Story of Suicidal Tendencies Artist Ric Clayton
Best known for his Suicidal Tendencies designs, artist and musician Ric Clayton's iconic body of work is a reflection of his colorful West Coast upbringing: a melting pot of Venice...
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"We Causing an Industry Shakedown" :: Meet West LA Hip-Hop Trio Villain Park
"We out here representing the realisms of music and supporting the original hidden culture the lost people haven’t found." Learn more about the West LA rap trio before they play...
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The Art of Fighting :: An Interview with Artist & Illustrator Gian Galang
With aggressive brushstrokes, hardened textures like weathered rock, and stark monotone colors, Gian Galang has developed the perfect style to portray a world of violence and physicality. From ultimate fighting...
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Our Future is Now :: The Illustrations of Mad Dog Jones
Artist Mad Dog Jones has created an irresistible world that hangs in the balance of the present and the future, with a style that he calls "developed specifically for Instagram."
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"We’re Not Going to Go Away" :: Jeff Weiss on the Crucial Battle to #BoycottLAWeekly
"This is a war." An interview with journalist Jeff Weiss on the #BoycottLAWeekly movement, the publication's new shady parent company, and why it's imperative to save Los Angeles's storied alt-weekly.
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Potus Operandi :: A Brief Oral History of Skateboard Graphics Gone Presidential
If only for the sole purpose of catalyzing a wave of political inspiration for skateboarding's fine artists, Donald Trump is our president. We talked to legends like Sean Cliver and...
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Burners on Burners :: Exploring Malaysia's Graffiti Scene in Kuala Lumpur
Writer Mike Steyels spends a day with a tight knit graffiti crew in Kuala Lumpur that's making waves internationally.
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Interview :: 13 Years Later, Japanese Artist Usugrow and The Hundreds Come Full Circle
"The world has changed a lot in the last 10 years, and me along with it. I think that shows in my work." 13 years after our first collaboration with...
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7 Modern Day Zine Makers on Empowerment, Resistance, and the Post-Internet Zine Renaissance
"Zines are a living archive that will probably long outlast digital ephemera. They are political tools that can be used for organizing, safety, political empowerment, and so much more." Alex...
