Hair styles and particular hair color choices reflect trends not only in fashion and key accessories, but also one’s sense of individual style. With the advent of hair chalk, for example, sold by Urban Outfitters and edgy cosmetic companies, fresh new looks are easy to achieve and relatively inexpensive. Hair color reflecting the color of […]
We are often asked by brands creating new strategies what makes the most sense for them in terms of relevancy and connection with youth culture markets. Taking a look at a variety of youth culture lifestyle associations and playgrounds that are shaping new subcultures within the marketplace today in the United States, in this story, […]
Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) based in downtown Los Angeles, the world’s second largest concert promoter behind Live Nation, is up for sale. The announcement yesterday, September 19, 2012 came as a shock especially to the city of Los Angeles and the fact that AEG just got a $700 million naming right deal for Farmer’s Field […]
Our DIY generation has given way to an EIY movement whereby Earning It Yourself is at the basis of why more young people today are moving into crafting and appreciating the art of the handmade more than ever before. This isn’t about your grandma’s sewing but more about appreciating heritage, understanding that quality is more […]
Designs by Shepard Fairey and Studio Makes sense that Shepard Fairey and his studio would be the ones behind the highly anticipated Russel Brand show called Brand X. Katy Perry divorce aside, Russel Brand is a smart guy, albeit with hang-ups. His commentary, as seen in a variety of magazines recently, including an incredibly insightful […]
The crossover of street art into inspiring creative advertising is a subculture we define as culture jamming and one that not only provides a sense of relief and humor to the trials of everyday life, but clever ways of reusing urban public spaces to be seen in completely different ways. One of our favorites currently […]
Sundance Film Festival is underway and one of highly anticipated documentaries at the scene is “Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap: co-directed by Ice-T and Andy Baybutt. Taking a look at rap’s evolution including insider interviews with some of the best over the past 30 years including NAS, Dr. Dre, Run DMC, Chuck D, […]
Coachella, the unofficial kick-off music festival in the United States from April 13-15 (and now also April 20-22) announced their lineup today on Facebook. Produced by Goldenvoice, which is owned by AEG, Coachella has become one of the key festivals to attend towards checking out what’s on the radar for upcoming music tour season across […]
In it’s earliest announcement ever, the Warped Tour has announced their schedule of dates for 2012. Sponsors, musicians, and fans starting to make plans.
20th Anniversary edition now out featuring Sonic Youth, The Ramones, Nirvana, Babes in Toyland.