Bond International

Jimmy Castor R.I.P.

2012-01-19T16:08:00.002Z

Castor started as a doo-wop singer in New York. He wrote and recorded "I Promise to Remember" in 1956. Castor then replaced Frankie Lymon in The Teenagers in 1957 before switching to the saxophone in 1960. He had a solo hit with "Hey Leroy, Your Mama's Callin' You" on Smash Records in 1966. Castor also played sax on Dave "Baby" Cortez's hit "Rinky Dink." He formed the Jimmy Castor Bunch in 1972 and signed with RCA. As leader of The Jimmy Castor Bunch in the 1970s, and also as a solo artist, he has released several successful albumsand singles. The group reached the peak of their commercial success in 1972 with the release of their album, It's Just Begun, which featured two hit singles: the title track and "Troglodyte (Cave Man)," which was a large hit in the U.S., peaking at #6 in the Billboard Hot 100. The track stayed in the chart for 14 weeks and was a million seller by 30 June 1972, and received agold disc award from the R.I.A.A.

Castor continued the trend in 1975 with "The Bertha Butt Boogie" and later recorded "E-Man Boogie," "King Kong," "Bom Bom," and "Potential." The Castor band includedkeyboardist/trumpeter Gerry Thomas, bassist Doug Gibson, guitarist Harry Jensen, conga player Lenny Fridle, Jr., and drummer Bobby Manigault. Thomas, who simultaneously recorded with the Fatback Band, left in the '80s to exclusively record with them. Castor recorded as a solo performer from 1976 until 1988. He had one of his bigger hits in many years with a 1988 revival of "Love Makes a Woman," which paired him with disco diva Joyce Sims. Castor had his own record label, Long Distance, in the 1980s.

Many of the group's tunes have been heavily sampled in films and in hip-hop. In particular, the saxophone hook and groove from "It's Just Begun" and the spoken word intro and groove from "Troglodyte" (namely, "What we're gonna do right here is go back...") have been sampled extensively.

He died in 2012 from heart failure.

Secret Society

2012-01-17T21:54:00.003Z

Here we go ya'll...

DJ Format-Statement Of Intent-Album Sampler Video!

2012-01-17T21:26:00.002Z

NOW HOLD ON!!!

This is absolutely brilliant!

Big up Jeff Metal.

DJ Format is back with album number three. It's called 'Statement Of Intent' and will be out in March.

It's his first new collection of songs since 2005 and features a dizzying amount of influences and collaborators. Edan, Mr Lif, Sureshot La Rock, The Simonsound and The Nostalgia 77 Quintet all appear on a record that takes hip hop as a base from which to explore a wide range of other genres.

Format has just released a promo video for the LP, so get a taste of the psychedelic things to come below.

The Hundreds x Diamond Supply Co

2011-12-20T21:56:00.003Z

FOREVER SUMMER is a collaboration project

that evolved from a simple table conversation

between The Hundreds and Diamond. "What

if we kept the Summer rolling all year around?"

the result is a co-branded project between

friends that centers around Aloha wear, the

staple of summertime attire.

It's their answer to the wintertime blues.

As always click the pics or go here for more.

Rakaa ft. Aloe Blacc "Crown Of Thorns"

2011-11-18T12:08:00.001Z

Rakaa from Dilated People
Title track from the album "Crown Of Thorns"
Check the video directed by Jason Goldwatch.

Mishka x Mad Decent

2011-11-16T12:29:00.001Z

Mishka team up with Philadelphia via Los Angeles based record label Mad Decent to produce this limited run of exclusive tees.

As always give em a click

Mishka here

R.I.P. to the Overweight Lover HEAVY D

2011-11-09T11:29:00.004Z

Rapper and actor Heavy D, one of the defining voices of hip-hop's late-80s and early-90s golden age, has died. The 44-year-old was taken to hospital with breathing problems, just hours after he wrote to his followers on Twitter, "BE INSPIRED!"

Paramedics arrived at Heavy D's Beverly Hills condo at around noon on Tuesday, after receiving a 911 call from a neighbour. The rapper was conscious and talking, but had collapsed after returning home from a shopping trip. "There doesn't appear to be any foul play," police lieutenant Mark Rosen told the New York Daily News. "We believe it was medically related." According to LA's KTLA News, Heavy was suffering from pneumonia after a recent trip from Europe. He was taken by ambulance to Cedars Sinai Medical Center, where he died at about 1pm. Autopsy results are forthcoming.

Born Dwight Arrington Myers in Jamaica and raised in New York state, Heavy D barrelled into hip-hop history alongside G-Whiz, Trouble T-Roy and Eddie F – collectively known as Heavy D & the Boyz. Discovered by Def Jam exec Andre Harrell, who had helped launch the careers of LL Cool J and Run-DMC, the group's debut album came out on his Uptown Records in 1987.

Although Heavy's 300lb swagger became notorious with the single The Overweight Lover's In the House, it wasn't until 1989's Big Tyme that the Boyz really hit the mainstream. They mixed nimble rhymes with snatches of R&B and reggae, becoming key players in the genre known as new jack swing – and offering a playful alternative to contemporaries such as Public Enemy and NWA.

With 1991's Peaceful Journey, Heavy D & the Boyz went platinum; the singles Now That We Found Love, Is It Good To You and Don't Curse were cemented in hip-hop history. The group gained further prominence by recording the theme-song to sketch show In Living Color, and Heavy later collaborated with acts including BB King, Notorious BIG, and with Michael Jackson, on the 1991 single Jam. After their last album, 1993's Nuttin' But Love, Heavy continued releasing solo albums – most recently Love Opus, released in September this year.

Heavy also became an actor, appearing in episodes of Boston Public and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. His film roles included The Cider House Rules, and a cameo in recent release Tower Heist.

Despite his acting appearances, Heavy D hadn't performed live in 15 years when he made his return last month. He joined La Toya Jackson for a rendition of Run at the Michael Jackson tribute concert in Wales, and delivered a medley of hits at the Bet Hip-Hop awards. Just this week, he spoke to DJ Tim Westwood on BBC Radio 1Xtra, saying he prepared for the Bet show by practicing eight hours a day for six weeks.

Hip-hop stars were expressing their sorrow over Heavy's sudden death, writing mini-eulogies on Twitter. LL Cool J, Common, Estelle, Usher, Timbaland, Big Boi and Nicki Minaj were among those who posted messages. "I can't even think right now yall [sic]. Heav was my dude. What a friend. My heart is heavy," wrote Q-Tip.

"U will be missed Heavy D so many laughs we've shared but your Music is Timeless and will Always be Around 4ever," added Missy Elliott. Brandy paid tribute by referring back to the rapper's final message. "I am shocked, overwhelmed, and all of the above at the death of @heavyd," she said. "May you rest in peace!! I love you and I promise to live INSPIRED!"

Simmer Down TBS vs Urban Species

2011-09-21T20:23:00.002+01:00

The Bond Squad is back making a monthly appearance at The Stokey Record Bar N16 0AP
Starting this Saturday with hash's Birthday Special.....

The Criminal Minds. On The Run(pt2)

2011-09-13T22:57:00.006+01:00

Firm favorite of mine at the moment I can't this tune outta my head.
So Old Skool and in many more ways than 1.

DJ Halo and Chase 1 formed The Criminal Minds in 1985 producing UK Hip Hop and released their now very rare and sort after first EP entitled 'Guilty As Charged' in 1990.
1992 they released one of my all-time favorite Hardcore (breakbeat rave) tunes "Baptised by dub" and now with this new E.P "Regroup The Loops" they have gone full circle back to that UK Hip Hop sound. Wicked!

Released on the FAT-HOP record Label 19/sept/11, fathop005ep
Contact ohmage88@hotmail.com for pre-order
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The Hundreds Fall Delivery One

2011-08-26T18:09:00.004+01:00

Lotek - The Rudest Dude

2011-08-21T17:01:00.001+01:00

Bad TUNE there... Loving the video too.

For more info and free sample download check here

Luke EVERMEAN - Free track

2011-06-23T22:11:00.002+01:00

An exclusive free track from up & coming producer EVM (Luke) for you listening pleasure.
With his debut E.P "Groove Content" about to be released on Ross Allens Meltdown music, and his music being championed by the likes of Giles Peterson, Huw Stephens & many more this talented beatsmith is certainly one to keep an eye on!
Grab "STAY FRESH" for free below.....
EVM - STAY FRESH by Studio Rockers

You can catch EVM playing alongside The Moodyboyz (Studio Rockers) , Part 2 (New Flesh) , Mau'lin (Ho-tep) and Onoe Caponoe (Audio Doughnuts) at Catch, 22 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch on Thursday 23rd June .
Free Entry!

10 DEEP Summer teaser

2011-06-07T16:33:00.001+01:00

A little glimpse at whats to come from NYCs 10 Deep...

10.DEEP SUMMER '11 LOOKBOOK PREVIEW

10 Deep HERE

MONOKROME book

2011-06-07T15:54:00.004+01:00

The eagerly awaited MONOKROME book is finally available for pre-order. Packed with black and white sketches, inked line work and mixed media, it boasts a whole number of features…

Top graffiti writers from around the world, including NASH & DOES, REMI/ROUGH, HUSH, ASKER, ITCH, INKFETISH, KILLER GERBIL, DENZ, KOFIE, INKIE, SYSTEM and many more.

Compiled and written by old school UK writer Robert ‘CUTE’ Whitelock

Beautiful graphic design by Aaron Munday at 12 Orchards

Casebound limited edition with cover design by character supremo ITCH

Amazing blackbook work from 31 featured artists and interviews with all of them

224 pages of black and white graffiti designs

Foreward by old school veteran HUSH of ‘FED THE NONSENSE’ crew

Soundbites section, featuring the talents of a mixture of worldwide artists with many different styles, and quotes from a handful of writers.

Pre-Order you copy HERE

Check the blog HERE

WELL WORTH IT, I'M TELLING YA!

Old School!

2011-05-12T13:55:00.000+01:00

Check this out -
Hipopotam's digitalised a collection of proper old school retro classic handheld electronic games to play on-line.
Have all those memories come flooding back and wanting more.

www.pica-pic.com/

Beastie Boys Hot Sauce Committee Part Two

2011-04-15T14:36:00.004+01:00

Brand new album coming er-mm.... soon I think!?!

Naughty Naughty!!!

2011-03-31T12:40:00.002+01:00

Very funny though.

The Dayton Family outa Detroit.
This is the video for the newest single off the new Psycho EP released on Psychopathic’s sub label Hatchet House entitled - er... “Cocaine.”

MiSHKA Spring 2011

2011-03-31T12:30:00.006+01:00

Little drop of Mishka goes a long way.
Check it here or click the pics...

Mishka Spring 2011Lookbook

smiley culture slam bam

2011-03-25T13:28:00.001Z

My favorite tune from The Man.
Also it's worth checking the comments on youtube- NUFF RESPEC!

R.I.P. Smiley Culture

2011-03-25T13:23:00.005Z

Smiley Culture, who died on March 15 aged 48, allegedly from self-inflicted stab wounds during a police drugs raid, produced two of the most influential reggae singles of the 1980s, notably Police Officer, a song about police harassment.

The supposedly autobiographical song ("Everytime me drive me car police a stop me superstar"), reached number 12 in the charts in 1984 and told of his being caught in possession of cannabis but being let off with a request for an autograph when the officer concerned recognised him as a reggae star.

It earned Smiley Culture an invitation to meet the Queen who, he claimed, said she listened to his records at Buckingham Palace. He also appeared twice on Top of the Pops, the BBC apparently failing to understand the meaning of the term "ganja". The refrain, "Police officer no give me producer", a reference to a notice to produce driving documents at a police station, became a catchphrase on south London streets.
Smiley Culture was one of the first artists to produce a home-grown version of reggae that expressed a British identity and bore comparison with the original Jamaican style. His other hit, Cockney Translation (1984), was a typically humorous guide to Cockney slang delivered in Jamaican patois ("Cockney say scarper. We say scatter/Cockney say rabbit. We chatter/We say bleach. Cockney knackered/Cockney say triffic. We say waaacked!"). The song has become a tool for English teachers wanting to illustrate the influence of immigration on the English language.
Though Smiley Culture's chart success was short-lived, his fast-paced, comical blend of London street talk, stand-up entertainment and reggae rhythms paved the way for such performers as The Streets and Dizzee Rascal.
He was born David Emmanuel in 1962 to a Jamaican father and a Grenadian mother and grew up in Stockwell, south London. He attended Tulse Hill School where he acquired the nickname "Smiley" due to his method of chatting up girls – he would ask them for a smile. As reggae became popular he and his friends would practise "chatting" – rapping staccato lyrics over rhythm tracks.
After leaving school Smiley Culture became a DJ with the reggae sound system Saxon Studio International and worked with artists such as Maxi Priest, Papa Levi and Tippa Irie, popularising the "fast chat" style of talking over records. This was inspired by Jamaican acts such as Ranking Joe, but taken to new levels by Saxon MCs (deejays). Eventually Smiley Culture was signed by the London-based reggae label Fashion Records.

The police raid on his home at Warlingham, Surrey, came after two kilos of cocaine were recovered from a drugs mule who had been apprehended trying to enter Britain – allegedly as part of a separate plot in which Smiley Culture was implicated.
A police source claimed that the singer asked to be allowed to make a cup of tea and killed himself with a carving knife while he was in the kitchen. The Independent Police Complaints Commission is to investigate his death.

Bikesmut.com

2011-03-18T11:52:00.002Z

Interesting site from statesides.... if you like that sort of thing.

Check 'em out, these guys are properly onit!
Bikesmut.com
Bike smut Blog

L.L. Cool J - I Can't Live Without My Radio

2011-03-16T23:36:00.001Z

Ghettoblast From The Past - The BOOM Box

2011-03-16T20:37:00.005Z

Origin

Boom boxes were introduced commercially by various companies in the late 1970’s, when stereo capabilities were added to existing designs of the radio-cassette recorder, which had appeared earlier that decade. More powerful and sophisticated models were subsequently introduced. They are often associated with 1980s phenomena such as breakdancing and hip hop culture, having been introduced into the mainstream consciousness through music videos, movies, television and documentaries. It was during this time that the major manufacturers competed as to who could produce the biggest, loudest, clearest-sounding, bassiest, flashiest and/or most novel boomboxes. As the decade progressed, manufacturers tended to compete more on price (often at the expense of quality), and smaller designs (often designed for simple background listening) became more popular. This era was prior to the introduction and cultural entrenchment of the Walkman style, personal stereos with headphones which would later displace boom boxes in popularity.

Features

Technically a Boombox is, at its simplest, two or more loudspeakers, an amplifier, a radio tuner, and a cassette and/or CD player component, all housed in a single plastic or metal case, often with a handle for portability. Most units can be powered by AC or DC cables, as well as batteries.
Various boombox designs differ greatly in size. Larger, more powerful units may require 10 or more size-D batteries, may measure more than thirty inches in width, and can weigh more than 20 pounds.
Audio quality and feature sets vary widely, with high-end models providing features and sound comparable to some home stereo systems. Most models offer volume, tone and balance (Left/Right) controls.
More sophisticated models may feature dual cassette decks (often featuring high-speed dubbing), separate bass level control, five- or 10-band graphic equalizers, Dolby noise reduction, analog or LED sound level (VU) meters, larger speakers, ’soft-touch’ tape deck controls, multiple shortwave (SW) band reception, auto song search functions for cassettes, Line and/or Phono inputs and outputs, microphone inputs, loudness switches and detachable speakers. A handful of models even featured an integrated vinyl record player or a (typically black and white) television screen, although the basic radio/cassette models have historically been by far the most popular.
A few of the most modern boomboxes have integrated (or removable) satellite radio tuners. Also in many cases with newer versions of the boombox, iPod docks have been put in place of cassette players, creating a fusion of new technology and old personality.

SOURCE_http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boombox

Artwork by SOLO RM

Spring Snap backs...

2011-03-08T14:55:00.002Z

The Hundreds have dropped some Spring snap back caps for ya...
On-line Here or click the pic

The Hundreds

Shy fx Feat. Donaeo - Raver (Shys Guiness Punch Mix)

2011-03-07T19:06:00.002Z

Heavy HEAVY Tuneage.
Shy FX laying down some dubsound.

LAST FEW DAYS!!!!

2011-01-27T11:29:00.002Z

January Sale Continues....

2011-01-15T17:48:00.004Z

Its Snowing!!!!!

2010-11-30T13:29:00.004Z

Keep warm this winter and get 'em in early - 50% of selected winter coats and jackets.
Click the pics to take you there....

Was £125.00 - NOW £62.50

Was £155.00 - NOW £77.50

The Hundreds Johnson Shoe - Snake Skin

2010-11-16T17:31:00.004Z

The Winter 2010 release of The Hundreds core sneaker features “Snake” texture on a suede leather upper with contrasting laces and mid-soles, tonal metal top eyelets and Visa Terry lined interior. They have a logo label at the top of the lightly foam-padded tongue and the collar openings include padding for extra comfort. The mid-soles feature The Hundreds logo badge at the heel. They also have soft EVA insoles with half-length latex insoles for heel cushioning comfort, and vulcanized soles.

WHOA!
Check 'em out HERE or click the pics

On The Daily - Holey Socks

2010-11-10T13:56:00.002Z

We ain't had one o' these for a while - enjoy
Click to blow it up

On The Daily
Artist - SOLO RM

THE HUndreds Winter/Fall 2010

2010-11-09T10:38:00.012Z

The Hundreds here
As ever click the pics to take you there...

10 DEEP !!!

2010-11-05T12:31:00.005Z

HELL YEAH!!! Re-introducing 10 Deep for your pleasure. WINTER COLLECTION now online HERE
Check the preview below.

Fall 2010 Preview from 10 Deep on Vimeo.

Saturday 11th Sept Chapter 8 @ The Book Club

2010-09-08T17:47:00.001+01:00

MASSIVE SUMMER SALE

2010-08-13T22:26:00.005+01:00

Stussy, The Hundreds, Diamond Supply Co, Mishka, Addict, Tenderloin, A'IN'T, Obey, Fucking Awesome, Rogue Status - Everything on SALE, many items halfprice or LESS
Now on...
Click the pic or click here

THIS SATURDAY!!!! Chapter 7

2010-08-13T22:04:00.005+01:00

WHERE THE WILD THINGS DANCE
The Book Club 100 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4RH

Let the wild rumpus begin...
Once again the Book Club is turned upside down with our monthly mish mash of reggae, breaks, hip hop and all things heavy and wild.

THE BOND SQUAD plus guests featuring -
DJ JAWA, D-NICKY, JAMIE JAM, CAPTAIN, YU-RI,

SPECIAL GUEST - REBEL SONIX

YOUNG N POSITIVE, KISH KASH!

Rammellzee - R.I.P.

2010-07-07T10:43:00.002+01:00

In 1983, New York artist Jean-Michel Basquiat produced and provided artwork for what was to become the only record ever released on independent label Tartown. That record, Beat Bop, a collaboration between rappers Rammellzee and K-Rob was limited to 500 copies and went on to become a holy grail for collectors. More importantly, it influenced numerous rappers, most notably Beastie Boys and Cypress Hill. It's a record that will be played again this weekend after the news that Rammellzee has passed away at the age of 49.

Rammellzee – his real name long obscured after he changed it legally – was much more than just an old-school rapper. Before he ever committed his vocals to vinyl he was an established graffiti artist, peppering the A train in Queensbridge, New York in the late 70s with his trademark spiky letters. He was featured in the two landmarks of hip-hop cinema, Henry Chalfant's graffiti doc, Style Wars and Charlie Ahearn's Wild Style, toting a shotgun as he rapped on stage in the latter.

A fascinating eccentric with an unusual dress sense, he was prone to Lee "Scratch" Perry-style flights of conversational fancy. Rammellzee also developed a theory he called Gothic Futurism, in which graffiti writers, inspired by medieval monks, would work to liberate the mystical powers of letters from the constraints of modern alphabetical standardisation. His graffiti work would go on to be displayed in galleries worldwide, while his treatise, Iconic Panzerisms, set out an anarchistic approach to language and letters.

Rammellzee took his beliefs to extremes and lived his life that way too. He was seldom seen without one of the ski-masks or costumes that festooned his home, speaking to both friends and enemies while in character. His occasional musical forays – Gettovetts, Death Comet Crew – were increasingly experimental and fractured. His influence, however, was still felt far and wide. It's widely believed that Beastie Boys based their nasal whines on the rap style he used on Beat Bop, while Cypress Hill would lift samples, song choruses and B-Real's distinctive rap voice from segments of the same track. Twenty-seven years after its release, and days after the death of its star, Beat Bop is a record that still sounds like nothing else on Earth, made by a man like no one else on Earth.

www.gothicfuturism.com

Chapter 5 - We All Get Down The Book Club 12/06/10

2010-06-05T22:20:00.000+01:00

Bond plays Pop Up

2010-05-21T14:11:00.003+01:00

This Saturday 22nd May 9pm-4am
At Pop-Up Pirates, 27 Clerkenwell Road, EC1M 5RN
If you ain't seen this space check-it-out!!!

THE HUNDREDS

2010-05-20T15:27:00.002+01:00

Click 'em

The Hundreds Here

If It Ain't Mined It Don't Matter

2010-05-20T14:58:00.003+01:00

New bits an' bobs from Diamond Supply Co on-line now.
Click here or click the pics

A brand new pop-up bar-come-art-installation called Pop-Up Pirates

2010-05-14T14:35:00.008+01:00

London’s Mothership Group, the capital’s most forward thinking bar group, have joined forces with the artist management platform Central Illustration Agency and Pirates to create Clerkenwell’s, and perhaps London’s, very first Pop-Up-Bar-as-Art-Installation project.

To be held in a well-known building in the heart of Clerkenwell for three months between May and August, Pop-Up Pirates will be part late-night bar, part art-installation and all totally unique.

Pirates have taken complete artistic control of the old building and intend to shape the project around Clerkenwell’s printing history - the site itself was an old factory building specialising in silver lithography.

The idea is all about type, be it modern and bright or traditional and sophisticated!

Everywhere you look will be covered in words and letters of all sorts of shapes and sizes; some painted, some in relief and some full on 3D. And that’s just for starters; the toilets will be transformed into an interactive blackboard, free standing cut perspex letters will grow out of walls and upbeat catch- phrases will cover every inch of the bar. There will be mock printing presses spewing out reams of paper. Words will shout out from every surface, all making Pop Up Pirates a walk in wardrobe of letterforms.

POP-UP PIRATES/// popuppirates.tumblr.com

THE BOOK CLUB /// wearetbc.com

QUEEN OF HOXTON /// thequeenofhoxton.co.uk

Chapter Four - CATCH YA IN THE VYBE - this Saturday !!! The Book Club

2010-05-05T15:11:00.004+01:00

Once again The Bond Squad bring their party vibes to your favorite east London venue, chill and chat on the ground floor to a laid back Funk sound track or head down stairs for some booty shaking basement bashment an' bassline business.

THE BOND SQUAD plus guests featuring -
DJ JAWA, D-NICKY, JAMIE JAM, CAPTAIN, YU-RI,
YOUNG N POSITIVE, KISH KASH!

Thanks

2010-05-05T14:47:00.002+01:00

To all those who braved the weather on Sunday, the barbecue didn't quite happen but the party definitely did!!!!
Big up all the late comers. Nice one people!

BOND BARBECUE @ THE QUEEN OF HOXTON

2010-04-21T17:29:00.003+01:00

WHAT! More Mishka

2010-04-07T19:57:00.004+01:00

On line now
Click 'em

MISHKA Here

-PARTY- CHAPTER 3- All Of Us In Wonderland

2010-04-07T11:50:00.003+01:00

Once again Bond presents Chapters at The Book Club, EC2
THIS SATURDAY 10th APRIL

THE HUNDREDS SWAP WATCH

2010-04-05T22:05:00.002+01:00

The Hundreds Spring 2010 version of the Swap watch has dropped. Much like the first version, this new one comes packaged in a custom tin, with four additional colorful interchangeable Jags watch straps which you can swap out with the black Jags set already on the watch.
As always click the pics or hit the link.

The Hundreds here

Donaeo - Riot Music ( Shy FX Mix )

2010-03-18T11:19:00.001Z

Feeling this at the mo ...

MISHKA Spring Summer 2010

2010-03-18T09:27:00.002Z

Love it....
Click it....

Mishka here

Green Eggs and Ham

2010-03-17T17:46:00.001Z

Jus' listen ....

On The Daily - Yeezy / My Kinda Town

2010-03-17T16:35:00.006Z

Click 'em to blow 'em up

For more.....
Solo RM on Deviant Art
www.onthedailychi.blogspot.com
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myspace

Obey Shirts & Sweats

2010-03-17T15:18:00.004Z

New from Obeys Standards range, the Sierra Shirt and the Standard Issue light weight sweat both on-line now in two colours each.
Click the pic

Obey here

Chapter 2 - Fear and Loathing In London -The Party

2010-03-11T14:30:00.010Z

This month Maxi Jazz from Faithless/The Soul Food Cafe Sound System will be playing a Funk, hip Hop and Reggae set along side The Bond Squad DJs in the basement.

DARE TWS Rest In Peace

2010-03-08T09:29:00.003Z

TRUELY INSPIRATIONAL

Switzerland's Finest!
Sigi von Koeding also known as Dare passed away on March 6, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. RIP

DARE TWS here

MISHKA RECOMMENDS

2010-03-03T10:48:00.002Z

Via DazedDigital

Mishka digs deep with their support of underground art and music and weirdo film. The streetwear label’s Bloglin blog is as much an online zine as a lookbook and for years their designs have been inspired by heavy metal tees, metal artwork, 70s and 80s comic book art (from Neal Adams to Mike Zeck) through to Peter Saville. Not to mention their long time support of Trouble & Bass and other dark, vampiric bass music. “I'm also loving all of the new neo-folk, goth, post punk, dark and coldwave bands crawling out of the wood work,” adds Mishka’s Mikhail Bortnik. Keeping it strange days, dark and optimistic Mikhail and partner Greg Rivera kick off 2010 with bi-costal flagship stores in Brooklyn and Echo Park, another to follow in Harajuku, and a Dazed Recommends...

Can you recommend...
... three new bands?
Mikhail: Blessure Grave, the cream of the crop of the recent Goth movement. I'm really loving Toro Y Moi, lo-fi dance music that's a lot of new wave meets New Edition. And I absolutely adore These New Puritan's latest album, Hidden. It's apocalyptic and epic and I'd be shocked if it wasn't on most best of 2010 lists.

... three old bands?
Mikhail: The Marching Violets, Forgotten godfathers of the original Goth and post punk scene. Helium, Mary Timoney's old indie band on Matador, still to this day one of my favorite bands. And how about Demon? One of my favorite of the original new wave of British heavy metal. Not really all that heavy by today's standards but these guys could write some damn goods songs to rival Maiden.

... a record label?
Mikhail: Sacred Bones out of Brooklyn, NY. These guys are putting out some great dark, weird and lo-fi albums as well as unearthing forgotten gems and bringing them to new audiences. I love every single release they've put out over the past few years, and the very strict cover design almost every single release gets. It has a very Factory Records and 4AD steez of creating a visual identity to the label's music.

... an artist?
Greg: I am constantly inspired by my friend and Mishka collaborator Lamour Supreme, that dude is a genius.

... a website?
Greg: Skullbrain.org. It’s only a message board but I spend hours on it. It’s everything and anything Kaiju related.

... a film?
Greg: Garbage Pails Kids The Movie.

... something on YouTube?
Greg: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xivwcj3ouLU
Mishka presents Kill With Video. Second place would be to YouTube "news bloopers" or "Obama Satan".

... something to do on a day off?
Mikhail: Eat a pot brownie and go to the museum.
Greg: Go to the Chelsea Flea Market, lunch at the Diner and movie in Union Square.

... a song everyone should hear?
Mikhail: Skinny Puppy's "Assimilate".
Greg: Morrissey: "The Last of the Famous International Playboys".

… something to do when you’re shit out of luck?
Mikhail: Start over again from square one. You've already done all the steps, it shouldn’t take you that long to get back to where you were and not make the same mistakes.
Greg: Phone a friend. People underestimate the power of talking to friends.

Mishka - Bloglin
Mishka at Bond Here

MISHKA SPRING 2010 - SOON COME!

Watch Ya Step.... OTD

2010-02-22T16:22:00.002Z

Solo RM on Deviant Art
www.onthedailychi.blogspot.com
facebook
myspace

On The Daily - Jackin' Freshness

2010-02-22T16:02:00.002Z

OBEY drop on-line NOW

2010-02-19T16:20:00.009Z

Click it

Obey here

Hundreds Spring 2010 Drop

2010-02-19T13:49:00.002Z

OOOOHHH! Nice bits an' pieces in from The Hundreds for Spring check the tees below, but also check out the Jags belts (my Fav) in some fantastic colours...

Click the pic to take you there

The Hundreds here

On The Daily - The Comic Strip

2010-02-11T08:57:00.009Z

We love this shit....
Written and superbly drawn by SOLO RM
Based around four friends in Chicago and their never ending quest for freshness. We all know the dillie....
Here's number one and two to catch-up on. Enjoy!
Strip #1

Strip #2

And there's more.....
Solo RM on Deviant Art
www.onthedailychi.blogspot.com
facebook
myspace

The Hundreds Spring Footwear

2010-02-04T15:29:00.003Z

The Hundreds Johnson Low-top
New in for spring, on-line NOW....
Click the pic innit!

CHAPTERS - This Saturday 6th FEB

2010-02-03T09:07:00.005Z

Bond presents CHAPTERS at
The Book Club
100 Leonard st.
London
EC1A 4RH

Bringing you the deepest, dirtiest, dub sound.

Darth Bale - Christian Bale's Rant Vs. Darth Vader - Mashup

2010-01-29T15:45:00.000Z

For all Star wars Fans - This is f*@king wicked

SALE Ends Sunday

2010-01-29T15:37:00.001Z

Get it while you can!!!

Cheshire Street store closed

2010-01-11T11:58:00.002Z

Unfortunately we have now closed our Cheshire Street store, sorry folks.

End Of Year Sale - 31.12.09

2009-12-30T10:50:00.004Z

YES! Once again we are having our massive 'PROPER HALF PRICE SALE', where absolutly everything is price, but only for a limited time.

Starting at 12.00 midnight on New Years Eve/New Years Day!!!!

Holiday Opening Times

2009-12-22T11:59:00.005Z

Monday 21st Dec - 12.00 - 6.30
Tuesday 22nd Dec - 12.00 - 6.30
Wednesday 23rd Dec - 12.00 - 6.30
Thursday 24th Dec - 12.00 - 5.00ish
Christmas Day - Closed
Boxing Day - Closed
Sunday 27th Dec - 10.30 - 5.00
Monday 28th Dec - 12.00 - 6.30
Tuesday 29th Dec - 12.00 - 6.30
Wednesday 30th Dec - 12.00 - 6.30
Thursday 31st Dec - 12.00 - 6.30ish
New Years Day - Closed
Saturday 2nd Jan - 12.00 - 6.30
Sunday 3rd Dec - 10.30 - 5.00

Santa's been to town!!

2009-12-15T15:15:00.002Z

All Day Every Day - On The Daily Teaser

2009-12-15T00:28:00.002Z

I must say this does look very interesting, more to come they say, sooner the better we say!!!

-LATE NIGHT SHOPPING EVENT-

2009-12-10T23:43:00.002Z

Fucking Awesome Christmas

2009-12-02T09:33:00.003Z

In store and on-line NOW....

Back II Bond Party Pics

2009-12-01T13:52:00.004Z

Once again, thanks to everyone who made it through the rain an' wind on Saturday night to the Book Club on Leonard St. EC2.
NIGHT WAS BANGING!
Special thanks to Fats, who not only played a wicked set ('don't worry I found the Volume'), but also managed to take some flicks too...
Word Up!
Bond Sound Move Forward!

ALSO - Thank you to IFC Crew for the art-work on the night

DJs
Young and Positive - Nice one son.
Lukey - you pain in the ass.
Jimmy Jam - more to come.
DJ Jawa - He got it all together (you Fuckin' Stress-head)

Nash Money X DC Shoes UK Launch

2009-11-30T20:43:00.004Z

August 31st saw the Stateside release of Nash Money’s first official colab. The shoe, part of the DC Life Collection, is due for release in Europe and to celebrate this .......

XMAS STORE LAUNCH PARTY

2009-11-24T18:27:00.003Z

OH YES!!!
To celebrate the opening of our Xmas store we are having a little shindig.
Come-along bring some friends an' have a little boogie down...

This Saturday @ The Book Club - 100 Leonard Street EC2A 4RH

More store pics...

2009-11-24T18:12:00.002Z

Up and running, rocking steady...

Xmas Store Now Open

2009-11-18T23:18:00.003Z

Yes!!! The new store is now open...

14 Cheshire Street
(off Brick Lane, between Truman Brewery and Bagel shop)
London
E2 6EH

We have new stock from The Hundreds, Mishka and Fucking Awesome which I haven't been able to put on-line yet, but will soon.
So if your in the area please come in and say hi.

See ya there..

The neighbors

2009-11-18T23:13:00.003Z

WHAT!! Illegal rave I hear you cry.....

Xmas Store launch party details to follow.

BOND XMAS STORE (first pics)

2009-11-16T08:46:00.004Z

Coming very very soon...

Gullyver Halloween!

2009-10-20T13:58:00.001+01:00

Great flyer! (click)

DEADSTOCK - gotta go!!!!

2009-10-20T13:11:00.005+01:00

Having a tidy-up the other day in the warehouse I came across some boxes sealed and stored a long time ago. DEADSTOCK, Vintage - whatever, this stuffs gotta go. Here's a taste of what I found so far- and there's more to come....

To clear we're starting most items at a £5er
Click 'em -

All Deadstock HERE check it out!!

More Halloween - The Hundreds

2009-10-19T11:54:00.004+01:00

Check out the new Hundreds drop including shirts, wallets, snapback caps, beanies and the 'Return' tee below:
Click it-

The Hundreds Here

Halloween by KIKSTYO

2009-10-07T09:35:00.004+01:00

Click Pic -

‘One Foot in the Grove’ OCT 09

2009-10-06T14:46:00.003+01:00

Opens: 9.10.2009 – Ends: 25.10.2009

Location: 3-6 Acklam Rd, London, W10 5YU MAP

Entrance: £1 before 6pm – £3 thereafter

A 15000 square foot open air exhibition of Street Art, giant Sculpture and Installations, fully licensed for 1250 people, underneath the West Way Road Bridge next to Portobello Road, Ladbroke Grove, London.

Following the success of their debut show ‘Behind the Shutters’ at the infamous Cordy House, the Mutate Britain team are pleased to announce One Foot in the Grove, an exhibition of painting and sculpture located in the heart of West London on the Portobello Road.

More info and details HERE

Deviation 2nd Birthday Party

2009-10-05T09:39:00.002+01:00

Saturday!

2009-09-23T09:07:00.003+01:00

(click)

Crazy!

2009-09-23T09:05:00.000+01:00

Pon De Floor featuring Afro Jack & VYBZ Cartel

Sexxxy!!!

2009-09-16T11:03:00.003+01:00

One of three new styles coming this month from Insa Heels.

Can't Miss......

2009-09-14T08:41:00.001+01:00

Another one........

2009-09-10T14:06:00.004+01:00

Booty Bouncin' Bass!

2009-09-10T14:05:00.000+01:00

Party Party!

2009-09-09T21:08:00.000+01:00

Breakage feat Roots Manuva - Run Em Out

2009-09-06T23:39:00.001+01:00

This is gonna be massive !!!! If it ain't kill me now...

Full track here

The Hundreds Fall 09 On-Line

2009-09-04T10:19:00.003+01:00

The Hundreds Here

RT Crew @ Hackney

2009-08-31T13:24:00.002+01:00

RT HACKNEY from rteam on Vimeo.

Via: Los Montana@12ozProphet

PnB, Tim & Barry and Trapstar Party!!

2009-08-28T11:58:00.001+01:00

With carnival around the corner, it’s about time to start thinking about the parties before AND after. PnB, Tim & Barry and Trapstar may have just answered a few questions as they’re throwing a massive party!

DJ's on the night with that carnival vibe (bashment, funky, hip hop, garage, dubstep, jungle and carnival classics!) will be…

DJ DAN aka D DOUBLE E (Exclusive Set!)
MOTIVE
A-CYDE (Themostinfluential.Com)
NO REQUESTS (Tim & Barry)
AIZI ROBINSON
SMUTLEE
JOBY WESTON
+ GUESTS

@ Cordy House, 87-95 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3BS

Entry only £5! - The event is strictly guestlist / invite only!

RSVP: to pnblondon@gmail.com or info@iamatrapstar.com or call 07904 885 339 for info

Deviation Session Wed 2nd Sept: Zinc & Zed Bias

2009-08-28T08:38:00.000+01:00

Chill.........

2009-08-27T11:28:00.001+01:00

DC Life x Nash Money Preview

2009-08-27T10:05:00.000+01:00

DC have offered us an insight into their latest upcoming project ‘DC Double Label Project ™’. The future release appears to be a collaborative sneaker between DC Life and the UK’s very own, Nash Money. With a release is due August 31st, further information will be available shortly.
Via: Hypebeast

Work It Carnival Special

2009-08-24T18:46:00.000+01:00

BOOM BYE BYE 7

2009-08-19T23:00:00.001+01:00