LOS ANGELES - Unhappy with working for other people, Jessica Louise ventured off on her own, first starting by working on consignment, eventially graduating to designing collections for Hot Topic. www.hottopic.com www.jessicalouise.com
NEW YORK - Amanda isn't really a diva, she's just a chick that does a lot of shhh. Hang out on the rooftop with her as she talks about her music and her other passions. www.myspace.com/amandadiva
LOS ANGELES - On this episode of Green Grown and Sexy, Thuy and Jenn stopped by Nathalie's Silverlake headquarters where she operates her Jungle Gurl line. www.greengrownandsexy.com www.junglegurl.com
LOS ANGELES - Steve Soto from Goodfellas Tattoo showed us around the shop and his loyal crew of artists. Soto specializes in black and gray smooth shading; perfecting his realism techniques. If you're in L.A., stop by for some amazing work. www.myspace.com/stevesototattooart
LOS ANGELES - 88-Keys stopped by the VIMBY compound to freestyle in this episode of Backyard Sessions. Be sure to check out his new album, The Death of Adam, available now. www.myspace.com/88keys
CHICAGO - Chucho talks about his dad sparking his passion for art and how he likes everything from the Renaissance to comics, which eventually led him to also become a tattoo artist on top of being a graffiti artist. www.chucho-arte.com
LOS ANGELES - LA x Paperboys presents Just Be Cool with performances by Pac Div, Skotch Davis, and spits by El Prez and Shawn Chrystopher. www.laxpaperboys.com
LOS ANGELES - If it's alright with you, then it's alright with Keelay and Zaire. Watch as they shot a music video for their single, Alright With Me, on a rooftop in L.A. with Dminor, Phonte, Tunji, and more. www.keeandzee.com
LOS ANGELES - Started in 2002, Show Stoppers have been in the industry for 10 years after branching off from MTV's Trick It Out. Check out the Show Stoppers warehouse and street team, Kosoku. www.showstoppersusa.com
SAN FRANCISCO - After leaving Santa Cruz at age 15, TOPR posted up in the Bay Area where he came up in the hip hop / graffiti scene. www.myspace.com/topr
LOS ANGELES - Maria Taylor stopped by the VIMBY compound for an exlcusive acoustic backyard session. If you love Feist and Death Cab For Cutie, you'll love Maria Taylor. www.myspace.com/mariataylor
DALLAS - As soon as the guys from Pierce The Veil finished their album, they told their label to keep them on the road for as long as possible. And that's what they've been doing: touring non-stop. www.myspace.com/piercetheveil
SAN DIEGO - It's that time of year when Agenda's Aaron Levant and crew showcase the best of the best in streetwear, action sportswear, accessories, sneakers, and more. Get a sneak peak of upcoming designs from Manik, Fresh Jive, Rocksmith as well as other top brands.