Listen: Passion Pit – “Take A Walk”

PassionPit‘s forthcoming album Gossamer  is scheduled to drop on July 24th via Columbia but we haven’t really gotten a chance to hear any material from it until now. Fans of the band’s infectious electropop sound have  been eagerly awaiting new music from Boston based Michael Angelakos and company since the release of Manners in 2009. Below, you can listen to the first single, “Take A Walk”.

Video: Jeremy Fish Lecture at SFAI- May 2, 2012

SFAI alumnus and local artist Jeremy Fish returned to Chestnut Street to celebrate the end of the 2011-2012 academic year and discuss the development of his career as a painter and illustrator. In the 40 minute video Jeremy discusses how he got into illustration, the influence of skateboarding and his ongoing relationship with the industry, his time studying and working at SFAI, the relationships he developed early on in SF’s gallery scene, the city’s rich history, the stories behind some of his works, his collaborations with Indonesian wood carver Nyoman Sedayatana, an amazing story about Mike Giant and much more. I’ve met Jeremy several times and he’s a super sweet and interesting cat to talk to, the lecture is well worth your time so grab a drink, kick back and do your self a favor and watch the whole thing. Presented by The History and Theory of Contemporary Art Department.

R.I.P. Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys

A very, very sad day as news comes in that legendary Beastie Boys MC Adam Yauch, aka MCA, has passed away due to cancer. He was 47 years old. The Beastie Boys are one of the most important and influential hip-hop groups of all time, just recently being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. Adam most certainly left his mark on this planet and will be sorely missed.

Video: Kanye West – “Lost In The World”

Kanye West  teamed up with fashion filmmaker RuthHogben for an overdue video of  "Lost in the World", the BonIver featuring track from the very excellent My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy LP. Watch it below and then do yourself a favor and go listen to the album again in full.

Throwback Thursday's: Futura 2000 with Fab 5 Freddy

Time to strap into your time machine for Throwback Thursday because this week we are going back to NYC circa 1982, a time when NYC subway cars had graffiti on them and hip hop was just starting out. Staring Futura and Fab 5 Freddy this 10 minute video seems to act as some sort of intro to street culture for the uninitiated masses from a very different time. Futura’s work was pretty much light years ahead of his peers, you could see it today and it would look as fresh as it did 30 years ago, can’t say the same for all the artists featured in this short.  Shot and edited by Dean Winkler and Stephan Gosweski with music by The Clash featuring Lenny and Freddy.

Video: A$AP Rocky – “Goldie” (NSFW)

A$AP Rocky released his first major music video since receiving his payday from his major label signing in the form of new single “Goldie”.  The self-directed clip was shot in Paris and with assistance from fashion designer Alexander Wang. Explained the upstart MC, “Basically the concept of the video is to be more flamboyant and just to showcase a lot of flashy luxury—old foreign cars and fashion models. I need you to know this is all my idea. I’m the flyest motherfu**er you know.”

Video: Anthony Lister In Los Angeles

"Arrested Motion filmmaker Carlos Gonzalez brings you a new video in which he interviews Australian-born artist Anthony Lister. Documenting the artist's multiple visits to the city of Los Angeles during the last 9 months, this video sheds light on not only the artwork created by Lister, but it also brings to the surface his views on topics such as street art, technique and the themes pushing his artwork forward."

Video: Quakers – “Smoke” (Feat. Jonwayne)

Hip hop collective Quakers dropped the latest video from their recently released self-titled LP. “Smoke” featuring Jonwayne sticks with the formula we’ve seen so far for these videos, handy cam recordings and a lo-fi vibe. Check out the Shane Sakanoi directed clip below and if you like what you hear make sure to pick up the LP now via Stones Throw  which features production from Portishead’s Geoff Barrow.

Video: Raiders Of The Archives – The Skateboard Museum Part 2 of 5

Last week we shared the first part of a five part video series entitled Raiders Of The Archives, featuring NikeSB sales rep, Nick Halkias’ skateboard collection.  Nick let Skateboarder Magazine into his condo to get a firsthand look at some of his trophies, and the stories that come with them. Episode two includes a great tale about a chance run-in Mark Gonzales had with Madonna and Shawn Penn.  With decks from the likes of Shut, Santa Cruz, Real, Ride Free and more, being featured in the short, you can enjoy it below with the next 3 episodes to come on a weekly basis.

Listen: Lykke Li – “Come Near”

Record Store Day has come and gone but we are still sorting through all the releases that came with it. One such release that might have slipped by you was the Ingrid multi artist compilation, Volym 1. Featuring artists like Miike Snow, Andrew Wyatt and the reason you are reading this, LykkeLi. Volym 1 acts as the home of an unheard Lykke tune by the name of “Come Near.” The tune has got a dark vibe to it with its chanted vocal delivery and rolling, tribal drums fitting nicely into the Swede’s existing catalogue.

Video: Aesop Rock – “Zero Dark Thirty”

As recently reported Aesop Rock is returning with a new LP by the name of Skelethon on July 10th via  Rhymesayers. We shared the fantastic “Zero Dark Thirty” and now the song has some visuals to go with it. Directed by Isaac Ravishankara, Aesop spits his rhymes in front of a time lapse of graffiti artist Coro doing his thing.

Video: Xiu Xiu – “Honeysuckle”

“Honeysuckle” Is the latest tune to get the video treatment from Xiu Xiu’s recently released LP Always. Director Amir Shoucri paints an unsettling portrait of band member Angela Seo's day-to-day routine, check it below...