There’s been a lot of talk about scams lately. It’s a fun assortment, usually sensational stories about commoners-cum-stars that oscillate between hacking the system and abusing the little guy: the Tinder Swindler, Anna Delvey, Danielle Miller, Billy McFarland (the Fyre Festival guy), Sarma Melngailis (the "Bad Vegan" celebrity chef), just to name a few. Some are heroes, others are not. It’s up to us to decide. (032c)
Thirty years ago, a shocked nation watched as an uprising sprung up in the streets of Los Angeles. Perhaps it wouldn’t have been a surprise had people listened to the artists reporting from the frontlines. (The Ringer)
The likes of Freddie Gibbs, DaBaby, Latto and Saba are set to appear. (Hypebeast)
How Long Gone Episode 338
Rapper Fivio Foreign chats with Chris Black and Jason Stewart about which muscles a drill rapper needs to focus on in the gym, his girl overspending at Target, their three favourite pills, where other rappers fuck up on their features, and working with Kanye. (Spotify)
Freshly independent, the Brooklyn rapper discusses his new daily routine and taking his music career into his own hands. (The Fader)
The rapper has the world at his feet - but he’s more concerned right now about the planet. (Evening Standard)
Rappers including Migos’ Takeoff and Gunna are increasingly making songs about crypto and its boosters, like the recent hit 'Elon Musk'. (Pitchfork)
The indie rocker and producer shares his recent hip-hop faves. (The Face)
There are certain brands that own their towns: Supreme, New York; Palace, London. Amsterdam is undoubtedly Patta territory. Founded as a store by Edson Sabajo and Guillaume “Gee” Schmidt in 2004, the company has since transformed into one of the most legit streetwear labels with an influence that stretches internationally. (Highsnobiety)
This rabbit hole leads from Manhattan to Chicago, following Chloë Sevigny, Sonic Youth and the late Virgil Abloh. (The Guardian)
Inside Accessories Brand Susan Alexandra’s Collaboration with Meme Account Starter Packs of NYC
“A lot of brands like the idea of being in on the joke, and this is a great way to kind of display their product in a humorous way.” (Morning Brew)
Deep Cuts is a zine and exhibition brought to Pass-Port store and gallery from the closet and mind of the writer, academic, and always-well-dressed Wilfred Brandt. It showcases a selection of Wilfred’s favourite shirts along with some lovely and very personal stories to accompany them.
(Monster Children)
If they're good enough for Eazy-E... (Oi Polloi)
The Many Moods of Steve ESPO Powers
Steve ESPO Powers is a wordsmith of fine art. He creates something universal while always being true to himself, an original with a knack of making all of us feel included. Even though his wit may appear to be made for the social media age, he is a graffiti artist at heart. (Juxtapoz)
Among the great artist-sibling groups, like the Beach Boys or the Coen brothers, include Charles and Henry Greene. Two brothers born to a homeopathic physician father in the late 19th century who helped define Arts and Crafts architecture in the United States. (Adsum)
The rise and rise and rise of a Swedish powerhouse. (Cool Material)
