American born-and-bred Witness Company  makes raunchy, rock-and-roll jewelry with ethos and soul.  With each piece made by hand, this Brooklyn-based company harkens back to a time when quality craftsmanship held more clout than the corporate bottom line.

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"A lot of performers out there have played the role of 'the Lonesome Drifter,' but Townes is the only one I know who was the genuine article. He was like a man from another time...Townes never got the luxury of standing ovations when he came out with a new song. His songs are like new shoes. You have to wear them a while before they really feel like they belong to you." -Steve Hawley

Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Townes Van Zandt.

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We had a great evening at Innocnts Gallery last Thursday with Marco Zamora and friends. Marco's newest series of mixed media paintings were utterly on point with extreme detail beyond comprehension. There was a strong contingent of LA based art school alumni in attendance which made for some great conversation and even better vibes. Much appreciation to Pabst Blue Ribbon for supplying the booze and a huge thanks to the art patrons who purchased work. We had a great evening and appreciate everyone's involvement!

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One of the clearest memories I have of a certain ex-boyfriend of mine is the way his forearm looked in the sun, one day eight or so years ago, while on a farm in the French countryside.  I had a dream once that I was someone else, and I was thinking of me; this someone else hadn't seen me in a long time, so the details of my face in his memory were shadowy.  ___ships_ is a play on these two experiences, and a personal exploration into the fugue of memory.

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To Spanish Creative Director and Graphic Designer Rafafans, it's all about the little things.  His collage work relies on the minute, banal texture of objects to create exquisite form, a form that speaks a Surrealist narrative to those inclined to listen.

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A beautiful, black-clad crowd came out to Portland's Wonder Ballroom last night to partake in an electrifying electronic evening, courtesy of LA-based danceable Darkwave minimalists Cold Cave and Synth-Pop legend Gary Numan.  I staked out stage-side real estate for both acts, and was glad I did; all aforementioned performers have a real, palpable on-stage presence best experienced through near-proximity. 

With one last joint show on the roster (Oakland's Metro Operahouse) and upcoming tour dates with other acts (Cold Cave with Nitzer Ebb's Douglas J. McCarthy, Numan with Nine Inch Nails), catch either group in a town near you.

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It don't mean shit if it ain't got passion. Chicago native Willis Earl Beal definitely isn't lacking any of that. His music his heavy felt with feeling and emotion. Soulful nostalgia updated to fit the modern times. Heard Willis on a local LA radio station recently and immediately related. Aside from the music thing, Willis is also a great artist and storyteller. Have a listen to his work below and keep an ear to the scene for more from this talented young man.

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Leave it to Erik Brunetti of SSDD/Fuct to seek out and find just the right outfit to collaborate with on a footwear project. And do you think he'd even attempt to try to make some trendy sneaker? Fuck no you wouldn't! He worked with fine footwear purveyors Unmarked to put forth a timeless collection of men's footwear. This debut release includes the Postal shoe, Officer Boot, a Roper Boot and similar Engineer boot in different  length, all with Vibram soles. The devils in the details as they say.

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