Thursday, November 27, 2008

Jemapur "Evacuation" 2nd Album release


Maledict Car by Jemapur

W+K Tokyo Lab's newest artist, Jemapur, released his 2nd Album. Unfortunately this album can only be purchased off of the iTunes Japan Store. Above is a video from W+K Tokyo Lab and was directed by Kosai Sekine. I had the privilege of meeting with the Creative Directors from W+K Tokyo Lab earlier this month in LA. For more information please check out their website, HERE.

Monday, November 17, 2008

The Boyscouts of Vancity


If you don't know, you should know. The Boyscouts have been a staple to the DJ and music scene in Vancouver, and have spread their reputation throughout the world. When I first discovered them at a pool hall in Yaletown back in the late 90's, I believe it was Athletic Billiard Cafe, I vividly remember their humble beginnings. These guys have been rockin' parties since I can remember. The Boyscouts are DJ's P-Luv and Marlon J. English. You can catch them around the city in various clubs, especially with the Donnelly Group. Just recently they played at the new Gossip Nightclub (formerly Plush) at the Plaza of Nations, which is hosted by Gman and Rizk. Be sure to check them out if you want to party and/ or if you're visiting the Northwest Coast.

The Boyscouts' site is HERE.

Monday, November 3, 2008

California Love


This is Day 3 of my trip to LA.

This was my last day :( I got up early to head out to Long Beach to check out some more stores. I then met up with Lisa and her family in Pasadena for brunch. Yum! Afterwards I ended off my trip by going to Santa Monica and watching the sunset there. *sigh*

And then randomly ran into the Corcuera Sisters at LAX.

Thanks Cali! See you soon!

For more photos, click HERE.

Tokyo.Ten @ Gallery Nucleus

-with Shane Lester, Eric Cruz and Gino Woo
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This is Day 2 of my visit to LA. It started off on Melrose Ave. to La Brea Ave, checking out stores. During that time, I was caught in a thunderstorm (booo!!).

That evening though was the purpose of my trip: W+K Tokyo Lab - Tokyo.Ten Show in Alhambra. I was very fortunate and privileged to have met the Creative Team of W+K Tokyo Lab; Eric Cruz (+cruz), Shane Lester and Gino Woo (Woog). The show presents a compilation of work from artists that have collaborated with W+K Tokyo Lab. Tokyo.Ten is a compilation of DVD, Book and Blog that chronicles their entire audiovisual output since they began five years ago. The exhibition included prints, dvd and cd artwork, and a video presentation. Music was also provided by Woog, Shane Lester and Nanopaul. For more info about Tokyo.Ten and the exhibit, please click HERE.

I have become a big fan of Hifana since discovering them while living in Japan back in 2003-2004. I have frequented Shane Lester's blog to see what's been going on, as well as W+K Tokyo Lab's Blog too. Last year, during my trip to Japan to visit my lady, I had the opportunity to see where W+K Tokyo Lab's studio in Roppongi was. To see them in person though was weird, just because I would always see them on their blogs.

Please check their work out at www.wktokyolab.com/ and at www.wktokyo.jp/.

I have been following their work since I discovered their profile in December 2006 on Apple's Pro web page. Thank you guys!!

It then ended off with dinner with my friend Mikee and my cousin Lisa and her friend, Lolly, at Wockano in Pasadena.

For more photos, please click HERE.

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Day One LA - Oct.31, 2008 - Happy Halloween!!





I'm currently in LA to attend an art show on Saturday night. Happy Halloween to all! Thanks to my cousin Mike for taking me out on my first night here. If you've never been to LA (West Hollywood) for Halloween, I definitely recommend it. People were in good spirits and dressed to impress. Drank a bit much, but a LA Hotdog is the s**t!! Thank you to all who let me take photos of, as well as to all of the Japanese groups too. ありがとうございます!!

For photos, please check them out HERE.