“I’ve always kept that ‘job’ motivation in check though, if I was doing it for money not love, or getting caught up in all the weird vibes ‘work’ can bring to something you love, I’d be risking the pure joy of getting to do what I do, and that’s not worth any amount of money.”
-Mickey Smith
In life there are certain images, words, films, sounds and chance encounters that forever alter ones self-awareness and perspective on ...
“Risk and necessity are proven catalysts of insight and innovation. The geniuses of history did not procure the profound by sitting by and being cautious not to make a stir. Being careful not to stray beyond your means and bounds is a surefire path to mediocrity, a reliable formula to avoid being alive. Uncertainty and surprise inherently define the nature of an evolving experience.”
-Julian Vadas
Having successfully raised the necessary funding, artist Julian Vadas leaves for ...
“It’s the same way with the mythology. We like to read about mythologies, we were raised around religious mythologies, and once we read about Joseph Campbell’s monomyth – this idea that all stories have a similar form – we wanted to apply that idea to music and art.”
-NewVillager
NewVillager is comprised of Ben Bromley, Ross Simonini, Colin Almer, and Eric Lister. They’re not just a band, they are artists taking mythical elements and creating a story ...
“There is something very unbecoming about a gentleman who follows the vagaries of fashion too closely. Past a certain age he should follow his own style.”
-Richard Goodwin
Everybody seems to be writing about style now – they didn’t a few years ago.
In interviews Savile Row tailors talk of style above everything. Small London tailors carry on about it. The press have picked it up, it’s everywhere.
Hornets’ motto has always been “Not Fashion, Style”.
Style has definitely taken ...
“I just wish people would put some more effort into getting dressed, it’s like manners; it’s just a sign of respect for others.”
-Richard Haines
The sketch work of Richard Haines is quite incredible. The way he records what he sees is much more than just ‘a visual record of cool stuff guys wear’ because his sketches go much deeper than just menswear. From his time spent in DC and Paris to finally coming back to his ...
“With that being said, passion and drive are key.”
-Jeremiah Seraphine
What a great idea, creating an online music magazine that is tailored to an individuals interests. Groovebug is enabling music lovers to connect with their favorite bands, on one simple platform. Jeremiah Seraphine, CEO & Co-Founder of Groovebug, shared his thoughts with us about the marriage between technology & music, his time spent at Northwestern, and why Jello Biafra changed punk-rock.
In today’s world there is quite ...
“It is very important for me to keep Krigler a family operated business, it has been in my family for many years and I have no intention to sell it.”
-Ben Krigler
Interview & essay by Spiro Kikrilis
Perfume-making, like any other art, is an exercise in subjectivity. The artist (or in this case, the olfactory manipulator), uses the skin of a woman or a man as his canvas, creating the perfect masterpiece that entices one’s very basic sense ...
From the moment I started speaking with Patrick on the phone, I was laughing the entire time of the interview. I didn’t know P-Thugg was this hilarious. Not even the conventional way of funny. It’s the tone of his voice, the way he reacts to a question. He’s charming and pleasant to talk to. Chromeo is a partnership of P-Thugg (Patrick Gemayel) and Dave 1 (David Macklovitch). Chromeo has always embodied this sex appeal that ...
“I would say, based on the shift in values in society and in education that there’s a very romantic notion of being a creator. Of course, the machinations that made those careers as large or lucrative or ‘respectable’ as they were through the last few decades – the music, film, and to a lesser extent, the art world, are all losing their shit, aren’t they?”
-Nick Waterhouse
Raymond Chandler once said “A good story cannot be devised; ...
“I think it’s the creative kids that spark the skateboarding. Creative people need outlets. Art, music, and skateboarding all have similar qualities; freedom of expression being the greatest in my opinion.”
-Josh Harmony
The first time I heard the name Josh Harmony was in his debut Toy Machine skateboard part, “Good & Evil.” As soon as I heard the bass-line to the track “Flame” by Sebadoh in his part, I thought to myself, this guy is going ...
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