PHILADELPHIA - Take a trip into Olde City Tattoo where Martin LaCasse talks about the major differences between classic art training, and being a good tattoo artist. www.oldecitytattoo.com
PHILADELPHIA - Hive 76 is one of the many Hackerspaces popping up around the world. At its essence, a Hackerspace is a community of tech enthusiasts who get together to change the idea that "when it's broke, buy a new one." www.hive76.org www.tvbgone.com www.noisebridge.net www.hackerspaces.org
SAN FRANCISCO - For Robert Harris, the creation process is like a state of meditation and hyper focus. Catch up with him at Make My Monday's where he's live painting for the public. www.om-records.com www.cavecreation.com
LOS ANGELES - CurT@!n$ talks about the sun up to sun down process that went into creating the music video for Black Folks, calling it the hardest thing that he's ever done. www.highsocietylife.com www.myspace.com/curtainst
LOS ANGELES - Wolfiskin presents the By Any Dreams Necessary event featuring art by Timothy Teruo Watters, vinyl toys by Col.Abo, clothing by Teruo Artistry and the release party for DJ Skee's Endangered Species Mixtape. www.wolfiskin.com www.timothywatters.com
CHICAGO - With an ever evolving sound, the Siversun Pickups pack the venue and talk about the year long process that went into making their record. www.silversunpickups
NEW YORK - In studio with CurT@!n$ and Reefer as they work on the upcoming album, A Beautiful Mind. They talk about what goes into making a cohesive album, including the writing process and beat selection. www.highsocietylife.com www.myspace.com/curtains
DALLAS - The guys talk about the creative process that went into crafting their latest album, and how breaking up with a girlfriend is a gold mine for material. You can't have happiness without loneliness. www.myspace.com/dancegavindance
NEW YORK - Skyzoo grabs a slice from Luigi's Pizzeria as he explains the deeper meaning behind the Beautiful Decay, as well as his early influences. www.myspace.com/skyzoo
SAN FRANCISCO - By the time Philip Milic was 17, he was helping out at his local tattoo shop doing all the dirty work. Now, he's a successful tattoo artist tattooing around the world and an acrylic and mixed media artist. www.pmtattoos.com
LOS ANGELES - We met up with Krazy Kujo at LA Valley College where he practices his b-boy moves and talked about his battle in France. www.krazykujo.com
CHICAGO - Shawn Smith is the creative force behind Shawnimals, a design studio that creates toys, accessories, apparel and more for the imaginative. www.shawnimals.com
LOS ANGELES DEC 08: YoungSleek was given full access to shoot Binary Records debut showing at the Dragonfly with The Twelves from Brazil. Also Billed: KeenHouse and NightWaves. Watch Out for the next Binary Night, this time at the Echo Plex on Jan 29th w/ Valerie.
Photos by Young Sleek of youngandsleek.com
LOS ANGELES DEC 08: YoungSleek was given full access to shoot Binary Records debut showing at the Dragonfly with The Twelves from Brazil. Also Billed: KeenHouse and NightWaves. Watch Out for the next Binary Night, this time at the Echo Plex on Jan 29th w/ Valerie.
Photos by Young Sleek of youngandsleek.com
LOS ANGELES DEC 08: YoungSleek was given full access to shoot Binary Records debut showing at the Dragonfly with The Twelves from Brazil. Also Billed: KeenHouse and NightWaves. Watch Out for the next Binary Night, this time at the Echo Plex on Jan 29th w/ Valerie.
Photos by Young Sleek of youngandsleek.com
LOS ANGELES DEC 08: YoungSleek was given full access to shoot Binary Records debut showing at the Dragonfly with The Twelves from Brazil. Also Billed: KeenHouse and NightWaves. Watch Out for the next Binary Night, this time at the Echo Plex on Jan 29th w/ Valerie.
Photos by Young Sleek of youngandsleek.com
LOS ANGELES DEC 08: YoungSleek was given full access to shoot Binary Records debut showing at the Dragonfly with The Twelves from Brazil. Also Billed: KeenHouse and NightWaves. Watch Out for the next Binary Night, this time at the Echo Plex on Jan 29th w/ Valerie.
Photos by Young Sleek of youngandsleek.com
LOS ANGELES DEC 08: YoungSleek was given full access to shoot Binary Records debut showing at the Dragonfly with The Twelves from Brazil. Also Billed: KeenHouse and NightWaves. Watch Out for the next Binary Night, this time at the Echo Plex on Jan 29th w/ Valerie.
Photos by Young Sleek of youngandsleek.com
LOS ANGELES DEC 08: YoungSleek was given full access to shoot Binary Records debut showing at the Dragonfly with The Twelves from Brazil. Also Billed: KeenHouse and NightWaves. Watch Out for the next Binary Night, this time at the Echo Plex on Jan 29th w/ Valerie.
Photos by Young Sleek of youngandsleek.com
LOS ANGELES DEC 08: YoungSleek was given full access to shoot Binary Records debut showing at the Dragonfly with The Twelves from Brazil. Also Billed: KeenHouse and NightWaves. Watch Out for the next Binary Night, this time at the Echo Plex on Jan 29th w/ Valerie.
Photos by Young Sleek of youngandsleek.com
LOS ANGELES DEC 08: YoungSleek was given full access to shoot Binary Records debut showing at the Dragonfly with The Twelves from Brazil. Also Billed: KeenHouse and NightWaves. Watch Out for the next Binary Night, this time at the Echo Plex on Jan 29th w/ Valerie.
Photos by Young Sleek of youngandsleek.com
LOS ANGELES DEC 08: YoungSleek was given full access to shoot Binary Records debut showing at the Dragonfly with The Twelves from Brazil. Also Billed: KeenHouse and NightWaves. Watch Out for the next Binary Night, this time at the Echo Plex on Jan 29th w/ Valerie.
Photos by Young Sleek of youngandsleek.com
LOS ANGELES DEC 08: YoungSleek was given full access to shoot Binary Records debut showing at the Dragonfly with The Twelves from Brazil. Also Billed: KeenHouse and NightWaves. Watch Out for the next Binary Night, this time at the Echo Plex on Jan 29th w/ Valerie.
Photos by Young Sleek of youngandsleek.com
LOS ANGELES DEC 08: YoungSleek was given full access to shoot Binary Records debut showing at the Dragonfly with The Twelves from Brazil. Also Billed: KeenHouse and NightWaves. Watch Out for the next Binary Night, this time at the Echo Plex on Jan 29th w/ Valerie.
Photos by Young Sleek of youngandsleek.com
LOS ANGELES DEC 08: YoungSleek was given full access to shoot Binary Records debut showing at the Dragonfly with The Twelves from Brazil. Also Billed: KeenHouse and NightWaves. Watch Out for the next Binary Night, this time at the Echo Plex on Jan 29th w/ Valerie.
Photos by Young Sleek of youngandsleek.com
SAN FRANCISCO-DEC. 08: Aerosol Fiends has an impressive collection of high quality graffiti photos. Here are some Pieces from the city of San Francisco.
Photos courtesy of SYEK from Aerosol Fiends