New Streetwear Label URBANWEAPONS Takes Inspiration From The Non-Conformist

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The brand was first conceptualised in 2015, and at the beginning of 2017, they are ready to supply the youth of today with wearable weapons of self expression. Heavily influenced by firearms, the rebellious nature, and the non-conformist attitude, URBAN WEAPONS makes it a point to hit the mark (pun intended) with their introductory collection featuring 3 t-shirts.

The collection is already available and can be acquired from their website here. Do follow URBAN WEAPON’s Instagram account for more future updates.

G-Eazy, Phoenix and The Kooks Will Perform at 2017 Good Vibes Festival

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The 2017 Good Vibes Festival will take place on the 12th & 13th of August 2017, at The Ranch @ Gohtong Jaya (Genting Highlands). The festival just announced their lineup for this year which will have Californian rapper G-Eazy and French Synthpop band Phoenix as the headliners of the festival. The lineup also includes other very notable acts like Irish chart-toppers Kodaline, Britpop giants The Kooks, English dark-synth pop singer-songwriter Dua Lipa, and Londoner lo-fi pop star Shura.

Early-bird tickets will be available for purchase on Friday, 5 May, with ticket prices increasing in stages closer to the festival.

TICKETING DETAILS:

TWO-DAY PASS:
Early-bird: RM300
Phase 1: RM325
Phase 2: RM350
Phase 3: RM400

ONE-DAY PASS:
Saturday: RM250
Sunday: RM250

SQUAD GOALS PASS:
5 x Two-Day Pass: RM1600

HOTEL & TICKETS PACKAGES
2 x Two-Day Pass + 2 x nights hotel stay (check in 12 Aug, check out 14 Aug): RM900
2 x Two-Day Pass + 1 x night hotel stay (check in 12 Aug, check out 13 Aug): RM800
2 x Two-Day Pass + 1 x night hotel stay (check in 13 Aug, check out 14 Aug): RM720

All hotel rooms are at First World Hotel, Genting Highlands. All prices shown are subject to 6% GST and an online transaction fee of RM10 per transaction.

For more info, pop by Good Vibes Festival’s Website here.

“We Don’t Have For This Show….Yet” : adidas EQT

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For this episode, we are talking about all things EQT. Our resident Monk is joined by Saiful of the Three Stripes Maniacs and Quote, famed adidas collector from Germany. Together the three of them touched on some background and history of the EQT line, and the current collection and how we think it will fare with the current generation.

Watch the full video above and be sure to share it out to your friends!

The NEIGHBORHOOD x VAULT by VANS Collection Drops This Weekend In Malaysia

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VANS collaborates with Japanese Streetwear heavyweights, Neighborhood on a new collection that pays homage to the importance of BMX during the Vans formative years. The collection includes signature Vans silhouette like the Authentic and SK8- hi in classic colorways, long sleeve and short sleeve tees, a short, a shirt and a bucket hat.

The collection will be releasing at the NBHD x Vault by Vans Pop Up Store in Cover By Crossover in Sunway Pyramid from 6th May to 13th May 2017.

 

Follow Music Producer Luca Fucile As He Breaks Down His Music Making Process

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In their latest episode, Around The Block explores the music making process of music producer Luca Fucile, and what it is like a day in his life. Luca who is also known as his stage name “Yahna” can be seen talking about his background in music and how he started down the road of music producing. The conversation continues on to why he finally settled on music as a career and some of the lessons he has learned along his journey.

Do check out some of Luca’s music from his latest LP titled “HAZE” below:

UNKLESOUNDS Collaborate with Boundlezz and FWD For A Limited Edition T-shirt

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In conjunction with the UNKLESOUNDS event last weekend, Boundlezz & FWD have worked together with UNKLESOUNDS to come out with a limited edition t-shirt. Details of the t-shirt includes front and back glitter prints, which is a signature of most UNKLE produced merchandise. The t-shirt is now available for sale and only limited to a 100 pieces.

Get in touch with Boundlezz Unlimited here if you are interested in copping one.

Check Out Some Of The Ultra Rare Collectibles That Were On Display at the UNKLESOUNDS Event Last Weekend

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Last weekend we witnessed the legendary James Lavelle of UNKLESOUNDS, perform right here in KL. It was a packed and cozy affair as fans of UNKLE came out in numbers to show support to the long time producer. James who is well known in the Trip Hop scene is not just popular for the music he makes, but for also having some of the rarest and sickest collaborations with some of the biggest names in Streetwear, namely Supreme, BAPE, Bearbrick and many more.

Check out the photos above to have a good look at some of the stuff that were on display.

THE BORAK-BORAK SESSIONS: THE KILOMETRICO MASTER

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Who would have thought a dirt cheap ordinary ballpen would have the capability to produce a masterpiece? Many don’t but we’re glad to have met someone who can do just that. Known best as The Kilometrico Master, Syahbandi Samat chose to use the simple stationery tool to transmit his inner creativity onto a blank piece of canvas. In the latest episode of The Borak-Borak Sessions, we were lucky enough to have caught up with this ballpen expert to get to know him a little better, and to find out how the love for ballpens begun. Read the interview below.

 

1. Tell us about yourself and your background?

My name is Syahbandi Samat I’m 24 years old. I’ve been in the art scene for more than 6 years.

 

2. When and how do you decide to go for art?

Come to think of it, art is something that is close to me…it is my passion! I bet you must have heard that line way too many times before right? Haha but hey..it’s the truth! My love of art blossomed after i taught myself on how to paint a portrait. But, what made me realised that i could turn my passion into a real career was when i won RM700 from a contest organised by NSTP Malaysia back in my high school years.

3. Could you describe your artwork in one word and why?

In one word? I would say personal because art is something you do from the heart.

 

4. What is your source of inspiration?

I found an interest in fairytale and folklore then i move on to dark and horror…i guess it could be from all over the place.

 

5. Why do you prefer to use only Ballpen?

Cheap, affordable and easy to get. You can even get it at the mamak. Haha.

6. Have you ever try exploring any other mediums besides using a ballpen before?

I tried experimenting with coal and mud.

 

7. Out of so many brands of pens why you choose Kilometrico pen?

Probably because it is the most famous brand ever! Haha. Plus, I believe you don’t need expensive tools to create art because the stories behind it is what matter most.

 

8. Could you share the meaning behind your painting?

It is a metaphor.

 

9. How do you get over creative block?

I ride my bike around KL and visit art gallery.

 

10. So let go on with a fun question. If you are stuck in an island and could bring only 2 items what would be?

A lighter with unlimited gas and a rifle. Haha.

 

11. We know that you really love drawing, painting and cycling too what are your other interests besides that?

I’m an avid Airsoft player. *Point his hand to an Airsoft rifle on the table*

 

12. What do you think about the current art scene here in Malaysia?

The scene is small yet the community prefer to just stay in their own circle of group. Unlike other countries i visited, they support each other despite of race, status or religion. We don’t have the same vibe happening here.

 

13. What can we expect from you in the near future or any upcoming project that you wanted to share with us?

For now I’m currently aiming for art residencies out of Malaysia and hopefully I’ll have the opportunity to show my artwork to whole world too.

14. What is your advice to the other creative artist out there?

You need to commit and get your mind ready to accept failure at any given time. The struggle to be an artist in Malaysia is real and to achieve success you need to have a whole lot of patience.

 

15. Any last word before we end our interview?

Get out of Malaysia! Haha.

 

Get in touch with Syahbandi Samat here.

adidas NMD City Sock Primeknit “Gum Pack”

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adidas continues to push the NMD footwear line by continuing on its progressive spiral in fresh new combinations of urban style and running-inspired design in this latest release of the “Gum Pack”. This time, the pack features a Japanese-influenced allover two-tone stripe pattern that’s divided into vertical, horizontal and diagonal segments. A heel pull tab that reads “The Brand with the 3-Stripes” is seen on the running from top to bottom to finish off the look nicely. The Primeknit upper fits the foot comfortably, while boost™ midsole keeps you on the bounce and going for long walks (or maybe for a run?).

The adidas NMD City Sock PK Gum Pack already available at Sole What One Utama. Priced at RM740 and with a size range of UK6 to UK11 (With half sizes).

UPDATE: JAMES LAVELLE OF LEGENDARY TRIP HOP OUFIT UNKLE IS SET TO PERFORM IN MALAYSIA

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James Lavelle co-founded the revered left-field hip-hop label Mo’Wax, the U.K. home of DJ Shadow’s groundbreaking Endtroducing…., along with several other notable releases. Since the early ’90s, Lavelle has led the long-running UNKLE, a collaborative project that has grown increasingly eclectic with each remix (including commissions from Radiohead, Massive Attack, and Robert Plant), studio album (beginning with 1998’s Psyence Fiction), and film project (such as 2005’s Odyssey in Rome). Although the London native was still a teenager when he and partner Tim Goldsworthy started Mo Wax, Lavelle was honing his DJ skills earlier than that, and remained in-demand on local and global scales through the mid 2010s. Lavelle has put together several commercially released DJ sets, including the first volume of FabricLive (2001) and several installments for Global Underground (2002-2015).

James is not just well known in the music scene as the Mo’Wax & UNKLE brand has a somewhat legendary status in the streetwear culture as the label have collaborated with famous artist FUTURA on many instances from album art, to paintings, and even a book.

James Lavelle of Unklesounds will be spinning live at COMO (TREC KL). Pop by from 9pm onwards and witness some of the most authentic UNKLE / Futura artworks, toy collectibles, and vinyls on display.

EDIT: Due to unforeseen circumstances, James can not make it tonight, and the event will be postponed to tomorrow (29th April 2017).

 

For more please info and updates regarding about this event can found here.