TAG: A Camp

Aug20

GoodSpot L.A. Launch at Bar Marmont with Falling Whistles

Since 2007, the exlusive lounge of New York’s Hotel on Rivington, 105 Riv, has been presenting the GoodSpot. GoodSpot has become the monday night destination for music lovers and believers in the classic New York spirit – No holds barred, freedom, diversity, and fun. On Aug 12, 2009 GoodSpot, in association with the fashion based non-profit initiative Falling Whistles, made its Los Angeles debut at the renowned Bar Marmont (of Chateau Marmont fame) drawing a beautifully eclectic crowd & rave reviews for bringing its dynamic downtown NYC inspired flavor to the LA scene while supporting and advocating peace in Congo.

With the success of the L.A. launch bringing …

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Jun15

Obama Campaign Comic Book

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For those who want to re-live those halcyon days of 2008, when Hope was on the rise, and Change was something you found in the daily polling, enjoy this samples of the “Road To The White House: Barack Obama” comic book.

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May06

A Camp – Colonia (Review)

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Her debut album as A Camp may not have made waves back in 2001, but timing is proving to be on Nina Persson's side with her follow-up, Colonia. The Cardigans frontwoman has linked up with Atomic Swing's Niclas Frisk and Shudder to Think's Nathan Larson (who also just happens to be her husband). Leaning towards a late-60s pop aesthetic, Persson's sugary-sweet vocals urge you to reach for some roller skates and disco-friendly hot pants, or in the very least run through fields of flowers. With guest features from guitarist ...

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Feb03

Shepard Fairey Talks Obama on Charlie Rose

The man responsible for some of the most iconic images of our generation sits in on PBS’s celebrated talk show to discuss his crucial role in the Obama campaign. Wonder why Charlie didn’t invite him in ‘07 to talk about the thought processes behind creating the album art for the nu-Smashing Pumpkins’ Zeitgeist.

Watch the video here.

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Jan12

Shepard Fairey on Colbert and in Smithsonian

“It won’t surprise me if that iconic image—already a campaign visual staple—doesn’t sit in the Smithsonian one day as an artifact of this historic race.”_Raymond L. Roker (URB Issue 142)

2008 was a big year for Shepard Fairey—creating the semi-official Obama logo, getting arrested at the DNC in Denver. 2009 keeps the excitement going. First he revised his iconic image for Time Magazine’s Man of the Year cover. Now, the artist who got his start silkscreening Andre the Giant will be on the Colbert Report this Thursday, and his Obama image is being inducted into the Smithsonian Institute this weekend. Congrats Shep.

SHEPARD FAIREY ARRESTED IN DENVER
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