Perry Farrell, the ‘godfather’ of alt-rock, might soon have a new moniker to honor his strides in…electronic music? Yes, Farrell’s still a part of Satellite Party and Jane’s Addiction, but he’s also integrated a sizeable DJ area at Lollapalooza, performed live with Paul Van Dyk and Moby, played at Cochella under DJ Peretz and has a live electro act with wife Etty Farrell. While it seems surreal to chat blogs and The Bloody Beetroots with a man who’s famous for an extensive rock-based career, make no mistake about it, Farrell knows what he’s talking about. In fact, with every passing day, he’s becoming increasingly entrenched in the dance scene and collaborating with some of the biggest names in the business. Here for URB, Perry talks about DJ culture, the future of bands and finding his way in …
Nike’s IAM1 Journey is a travelling exhibition passing through Amsterdam, Berlin, Buenos Aires, London, Milan, and Paris and incorporating local artists and their work along the way. It’s all to hype Nike’s new kicks: the Air Maxim.
Hipsters can rejoice over the unlikely pairing of Nike and record label Sub Pop. Yes, Sub Pop and Nike have teamed up to produce a pair of sneakers.
I’ve been trying to wrap my head around this Healthcare debate all month. Translation: I neglected the second in a three-part series of exclusive interviews with artists of tomorrow (b.k.a. the Agent of Change summer series). Last month I highlighted Detroit rhymesayer Finale. Luckily my URB colleagues have it covered. Below are two in-depth interviews with leaders of different, though equally innovative, movements. The first highlights The New Boyz: colorful, fun-loving maestros of the Jerkin’ revolution that’s sweeping the Southland. The second delves into the depths of the Dirty Dirty; Alabama’s Paper Route Gangstaz get gully and let loose. Both interviews were featured on URB.com earlier this month. Respect.
NEW BOYZ & COMPANY: Just High Schoolers Jerkin’ and Takin’ L.A. by Storm :: Spotlight on Jerkin’ Sensations
“The style element was a hybrid, …
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