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This one got our attention cos it’s funny as hell. More from Al Murphy at POW. Check it out while stock last.

panoptICONS Utrecht 2010 from Helden on Vimeo.

“The surveillance camera seems to have become a real pest that feeds on our privacy. To represent this, camera birds – city birds with cameras instead of heads – were placed throughout the city centre of Utrecht where they feed on our presence. In addition, a camera bird in captivity was displayed to show the feeding process and to make the everyday breach of our privacy more personal and tangible.”

PANOPT ICONS is a project by Thomas voor ‘t Hekke and Bas van Oerle that raise awareness of the constant monitoring we are being put under in major cities by CCTV. Like birds that populated our space, we have often become immune and even unaware of their presence and accepted the intrusion in the name of security.

We and Martin Ksohoh from RMC went to NYPD to have a meeting, lots of fun and some interesting ideas are coming out.

Lots of meeting in NYC, will come back soon. Peace.

Without a doubt, the Scandinavian nation of Finland can be summed up in just one word: Mystical. From the lush natural surroundings to the music produced from the likes of HIM, Enochian Crescent and Tarot just to name a few, there is an intriguing element that cannot be found elsewhere and along comes the 5 piece female romantic pop group Indica with their unique brand of ethereal sounds that soothe the heart. Do not let the ‘pop’ label deter you, there is a reason as to why they were marked for stardom by the man who spotted them (Tuomas Holopainen of Nightwish) and metal label Nuclear Blast signing the band with the album A Way Away not only marking their debut on a new record company, it is their first English language album with their previous discographies being in Suomi (the language spoken in Finland)

But does Indica have what it takes to prove their mettle and live up to their aspirations? The proof they say, is in the pudding and if you were to place A Way Away next to a symphonic metal band, it would give some of the bands belonging to the latter category a good run for its money. Led by the charismatic and distinctive lead vocalist Jonsu, A Way Away combines sweeping symphonic complements, haunting melodies that will creep into your soul with solace and quaint lyrics that will have you singing along as you enjoy the blissful sounds of Indica. Despite the fact that a quarter of their songs in the album are English remakes of their old material (In Passing, Scissor Paper Rock, Islands Of Light and Straight And Arrow), it is been enhanced and bolstered with a strong orchestra to vindicate the importance of their earlier work. Yet the other tracks from A Way Away are not to be forgotten and the lead single Precious Dark is a fitting track to catch the attention of first time listeners while Lilja’s Lament is simply spectacular as Jonsu showcases her powerful vocal range and within seconds, it will leave you spellbound as moves seamlessly like an audio storytelling session told with the aid of soothing music from the rest of the band. Needless to say, the long awaited arrival of Indica into the global map is finally over as Finland’s best kept secret has finally planted their melodic flag to the ground from the signs of it, the fiesty five piece are here to stay

Choice tracks: Lilja’s Lament, In Passing, Precious Dark

What became of music in the absence of the Murderdolls as Joey Jordison returned to Slipknot and Wednesday 13 kicked off his solo career along with a couple of side projects (Bourbon Crow & Gunfire 76) to keep him occupied? Simply put, a dour scene deprived of an energetic band which thrives on horror, metal and like Victor Frankenstein, creating a monster that has become legendary and you do not need a Ghoulscout to tell you that: Songs like Dead In Hollywood and their remake of Billy Idol’s White Wedding have become classics which only led to one question: Where will they go from here?

For the death valley superstars, it meant a long sabbatical before resurfacing from the grave and giving metal a pleasant surprise sex in the form of Women And Children Last. While it has primarily been seen as a side project for both Wednesday and Joey over the years, the new record proves to be anything but that as the duo progresses from the definitive Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls album and with 15 tracks of ammunition to blast through your listening pleasure, Murderdolls definitely means business and they make no bones about it. With the likes of Mick Mars (Mötley Crue) contributing licks for Drug Me To Hell and the first single My Dark Place Alone orchestrating the first attack to commemorate their return, Women And Children Last is filled with horror metal mayhem that combines aggression, tongue in cheek horror references and most importantly, not deviating away from the Murderdolls formula that has made them stand out from their peers. Moreover, the new album has allowed the band to come up with a fresh batch of authentic material instead of rehashing old Frankenstein Drag Queens songs (Wednesday 13′s previous band and the predecessor to Murderdolls). The result? Catchy songs such as Summertime Suicide, the quasi hair metal feel of Nowhere and a nod to Frankenstein Drag Queens in the bonus track Motherf***er See, Motherf***er Do but most importantly, an album that gets your attention from start to end like a death defying rollercoaster ride. So lock up your women and hide the kids, the Murderdolls are back in business and this time, there will be blood.

Choice Tracks: Summertime Suicide, Nowhere, Chapel Of Blood

Motorhead features in french lager Kronenbourg 1664 commercial, with their classic song “Ace of Spades”. Beer and Motorhead, the perfect combination. And we’ll throw in the original version just for the kick. Enjoy.

Fligh Club New York, stay tune for more content when we back!

Come join the party, MADNESS CREW will be there too!! Free Drinks, Beers and DJ!

Time : 19:00 – 21:00
Address : 145 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002
Tel : 917-330-0016

Out of Canada comes Single Second, born from the culture of Skateboarding and punk rock, which represent the kind of brands we love: honest, true to it’s root and not riding on the hype machine.

They have  just released their F/W collection so check out the look book after the jump and support this brand sustained by passion not hype !

SINGLE SECOND

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After Madness crew finished the Taiwan Taipei Trip last week, we are in New York City Now for Seleven Gallery New York City Shop Opening!!!!!

每逢秋季到臨，大家都是忙著換季的時候，當然入秋最常穿的就是外套、恤衫，而很多人最喜歡在這個時候穿上靴子襯上它們，也總會覺得它們襯上靴子才是絕配。但在現今的市場上，靴子的種類款式甚至品牌很多，由經典的老品牌到各時裝品牌也相繼推出，當中他們最喜以最經典的款式推出。而最近香港也有一個新的品牌就以這個概念推出了一系列的靴子，讓各位在秋季選擇靴子時有更多選擇。

這個品牌的名字是 Carpio，於今季一口氣推出了兩款靴子，分別是以 Classic Work Boot 和 Mountain Boot 為主，鞋身以suede 作為物料，雖然鞋底不是vibram 造，但是也具相當質量，也由於是主要用作襯撘，所以把重量減輕令各位感到舒適些。另外，用上了多種鮮豔的suede 作設計，令各位可以配撘在不同顏色的褲子上。但Carpio 最令人不能拒絕的原因就是價錢，以$599 港幣的價錢，基本上在市場上都不易找到吧。

Carpio 的靴子現在都能在 Attitude 店買到：
旺角潮流特區地庫B26號鋪 ／ Shop B26, Basement, Trendy Zone, Mong Kok

Gareth Pugh S/S 2011 Collection – Director: Ruth Hogben from SHOWstudio on Vimeo.

Another awesome production from SHOWstudio, directed by Ruth Hogben for Gareth Pugh S/S 2011.

Fans of punk and indie music will be no stranger to the 7-inch vinyl . Touchable Sound : A Collection of 7-Inch Records from the USA is published by Soundscreen design, curated by Brian Roettinger, Mike Treff, and Diego Hadis, featuring over 300 records and 600 bands with some of the best 7-inch record packaging and design through the years.

Available through Soundscreen Design.

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N4E1 於上季所推出的 Mulliner Duffle 包包得到各大 Hip Hop 界明星像 Drake, Nas, T-pain 等使用後在極短時間內售罄！所以為了滿足上次買不到的各位，於今季再次推出這款包包，除了基本間隔沒變外，還加入／改良更多細節位，如變成雙行車線令立體效果更明顯、增加了更多金屬扣使更耐用、還加插了肩帶變成兩用袋。這款包包將會於今個星期六於 Karmaloop.com 正式發售。 The N4E1 Mulliner duffle bag was sold out in 2weeks in last season after celebrities such as Drake, Nas, and T-pain are using it. So in this season N4E1 decided to release this Mulliner Duffle bag again but they developed the bag to more details, such as double stitch diamond pattern that raises the diamonds out, creating a 3D pop effect, including briefcase handles secured in place with metal studs, sneaker net bag inside, and N4E1 Wing embroideries on the side of the bag. Beside this bag, N4E1 will release a full range of Mulliner bags including iPad cases, laptop cases, and other small accessories, so stay tuned. This N4E1 Mulliner 2way Duffle Bag will release in Karmaloop.com in this weekend.

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