Point Break: a Califorina Beach theme cruise (official poster)

Point Break Logo

The official poster. Props to Nate Cousin (LE Designer) Everyone is freaking out because what the hell is Point Break right? More information coming soon.....be easy

The Renuion Saturday at LIFT

Point Break: Promo Poster

a California Summer Beach cruise coming to the Spirit of Ethan Allen 3 Friday August 7th.
More details and the official poster coming soon....

We Like Art: Phoebe.

Phoebe. is a Burlington focused, arts and culture magazine founded in the spring of 2008 by a group of UVM students. phoebe. seeks to showcase the people, places, groups and events that make Burlington and the greater Burlington area so unique (from website)

Spot Light: LMFAO

LMFAO is a electro-hop group from Hollywood that consists of DJ/rappers Redfoo and Sky Blue. Recently signed to interscope, the duo is scheduled to release their freshman album Party Rock by the end of the month!

Music Video Of The Month: The Roots "Dont feel right"

The Roots playing at the Water Front Burlington presented by BCA July 5th! Right after, Quest Love will be hosting and DJing an after party at LIFT.

DJ Quest Love Official Poster

Get On It

Summer begins....

Monday nights at break waters with Fattie B Summa Summa Time

We Like Art: Blotto Photography

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Music Video Of The Month: Birdy Nam Nam "The Parachute Ending"

BIRDY NAM NAM - THE PARACHUTE ENDING - CLIP OFFICIEL


I remember my friend Anubus talking about these guys over a year ago. Birdy Nam Nam consists of four French DJ's that use turntables to compose their music! Dope. LINK

Spot Light: Drake

If you happen to look at hip hop blogs from time to time, chances are you already know about this duder. DRAKE, the Canadian actor, rapper and singer is everywhere right now.
Maybe a Fall concert here in Burlington, VT? Hhhmmm ;)

Support Local: Steez Clothing

STEEZ

Red Bull Big Tune 2009

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LIT: Fitid Party Monday Night At Ruben James

WHAT IT DO

We Like Art: JDK

Jager Di Paola Kemp uses design strategically to build brand distinction through product, packaging, merchandising, and marketing communication. MORE

Mental Bailout Party: BrandNew

Come out to Club Metronome on Wednesday, May 6th to celebrate the opening of BrandNew Clothing's new boutique located at 3060 Williston Rd. in South Burlington. Doors open at 8pm
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Spot Light: Strength In Numbers

Burlington based Hip Hop, Funk, Soul band Strength in Numbers...ZJ wants to scratch with these dudes bad..in other words...theyre dope...dont miss them performing along side with Belizbeha at the Flynn Theater June 6th! Yesss
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Music Video Of The Month: Röyksopp 'Happy Up Here'

We know this has been out for a minute but we also know that a lot of people havent even heard of Royksopp. DONT SLEEP

Phoebe Magazine (New Issue) Release Party

Come out and celebrate her release at our party this Tuesday, May 5 at Halvorson’s Upstreet Café on Church Street from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All ages are welcome. 21+ cash bar. Live music. For those of you not familiar with Phoebe, check it out HERE

Burlington Discover Jazz Fest Best Picks: Belizbeha

Years later, the return of Vermont's Belizbeha featuring The Giant Country Horns!
CLICK HERE

Daft Punk: The Video Game

Daft Punk the video game!
FUN FUN

We Like Art: Create Build Destroy (CBD)

FROM WEBSITE.....
Cre·ate (kree-áte) Build (bild) Des·troy (dí-stroi'), noun; verb – [Origin: Tribeca NYC, circa 2007] – Definition:

1. Within the foundation and framework of any idea, lie the seeds of its destruction. In order for an evolution of ideas to occur one must be able to destroy the previous codes and laws they built upon on and create something new.

2. Our main objective is to produce high-quality clothing and accessories whose originality and creativity is not compromised by profit. We are committed to our imaginative visions and our constant creative progress as a company.

3. Verb: to Create, Build, then Destroy – the complete life-cycle of an idea

DONT SLEEP

Dead Prez At The Rusty Nail Stowe Photos

On March 29th 2009 Dead Prez performed along side with DJ K-Salaam, DJ Russell and Burnt MD at the Rusty Nail Stowe Vermont. CLICK HERE to view photos (photo credit: Anaii Ender)

Wale April 2nd 2009 Ira Allen Chapel Photos

On Thursday April 2nd 2009, Lotus Entertainment and SA Concerts brought Wale to the Ira Allen Chapel. Our friend, Anaii Ender took a few photos at the show (with permission of course) Check them out HERE!

UVM Spring Fest 2009 Official Poster

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Music Video Of The Month: Ratatat-Mirando

This music video is edited entirely with the 80's classic film, PREDATOR .....AWESOME
FYI: Predator is on ZJ's top ten favorite movies of all time :) (just in case you wanted to know)

Spot Light: Ratatat

RATATAT will be head lining the University of Vermont's 2009 Spring fest, Saturday April 18th. Also on the bill, Lotus Entertainment's DJ's Killa Jewel and Mike Device. For those of you not familiar with the super producers from Brooklyn CLICK HERE More information on the Spring Fest coming soon...

Wale Official Tour Poster

WALE will be making a stop at the Ira Chapel UVM this Thursday, April 2nd 2009.
CLICK HERE to purchase tickets

DEAD PREZ TONIGHT

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR TONIGHT 8PM. CLICK HERE to visit the Rusty Nail website for directions, box office and more information

The Kenny Powers Work Out Mix By ZJ

Summer is right around the corner...get ready for the Kenny Powers Work Out Mix By ZJ. Coming soon....

Red Bull Art Of Can 2009

"The Red Bull art of can is a nationwide hunt for creativity and is open to everyone, from full time artists to simply those with a creative flare. Build, sculpt, weld glue, hammer, bend, fold, print, tape and paint, whatever!" (from website)
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Mardi Gras After Party Photos

And here are the after party photos with Pharoahe Monch, K-Salaam and Mickey Factz (photo credit: Anaii Ender Photography)
CLICK HERE

Magic Hat Mardi Gras Parade 2009 Photos

Here are the photos from the Magic Hat Mardi Gras parade! Enjoy (Photo Credit: Anaii Ender Photography)
CLICK HERE

We Like Art: Anaii Ender Photography

"Photography came into my life as a serious venture when I started working with Big Heavy World, a non-profit based out of Burlington, VT, when I was a wee 14 years old" MORE

Most of our show photos are Anaii Ender photography (when shes not busy with other projects) We decided to use the photo above (instead of her bio pic) cause this photo explains it all-fun, cute, goofy and talented. We love you;) Check out her complete bio and portfolio HERE

Spot Light: Dead Prez

Dead Prez is coming to the Rusty Nail Stowe Vermont Sunday March 29th 2009. Real hip hop at its finest. Online tickets will be available shortly so please check back soon! This is an all ages event. For those of you who want to learn more about Dead Prez CLICK HERE

Music Video Of The Month: Dead Prez "Hip Hop"

Magic Hat Mardi Gras Parade 2009 With The Lab, Cheeks, Neighborhood and Humble Screen Printing

Red Bull BC One Event On MTV

Red Bull BC One airs Saturday February 28th at 11pm EST on MTV. For more information CLICK HERE

A Drink All The Time Neighborhood Mix By ZJ

Just in time for Mardi Gras, ZJ drops an exclusive Drink All The Time Neighborhood mix. Enjoy!
DOWNLOAD HERE

Friday February 27th 2009 With DJ K-Salaam

This is the unofficial official pre mardi gras party poster (February is spelled wrong-FYI: graphic designers dont know how to use spell check) Anyways, this party is going to be off the hizzook. Friday February 27th Club Metronome with DJ K-Salaam and hometown favorites DJ A Dog, Russell and ZJ. 18 plus before 11pm. For more information
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Light Up The Night Rail Jam

Cant Stop Wont Stop. Part of the Stowked series, Lotus Entertainment (thats us) and Coca~Cola (sorry Redbull) team up to present the Light Up the Night Rail Jam. For more information visit Stowe's website HERE

Hip Hop Karaoke Monday Nights With Jack Spade And ZJ

Thats right, Hip Hop Karaoke for all of you NON rappers-wack rappers welcome. Free to enter, (just show up night of to register) Prizes and giveaways, DJ provides instrumentals, no freestyle, no bullshit. Drink specials by RedBull. Every Monday night. 10pm. With Hosts Jack Spade and ZJ. For more information CLICK HERE

Collie Buddz The Rusty Nail Photos

Collie Buddz performed an encore show the following night, January 31st 2009 at the Rusty Nail in Stowe. CLICK HERE to view photos. Photo Credit: Anaii Ender

Collie Buddz Higher Ground Photos

Collie Buddz live at Higher Ground South Burlington, Vt January 30th 2009. CLICK HERE to view photos. Photo Credit: Anaii Ender

Photos Coming Soon From Both Shows

Somethin' Cool: NavJacket - Integrtaed Navigation System With LCD Display on Sleeve

"The NavJacket(EUR 1200) has integrated GPS and a database of the 600 ski resorts in Europe and the U.S and a small display is embedded in the sleeve. The GPS and control keys are in the upper left shoulder, It is not only a navigation system, but also record where you went skiing, share points of interests, an accurate measure of your speed and "friend finder" function" MORE

Spot Light: K-Salaam

A lot of you probably never even heard of K-Salaam. But if you happen to find yourself in NYC and want to check out a 'real' hiphop show-you'll be sure to find the DJ/Producer/Promoter/ either on stage performing or back stage networking. To be blunt: K-Salaam is a hard working dude. Check out his myspace to learn more about his movement with Beatnick and download some of his doope DJ mixes. We look forward to meeting him at the pre Mardi Gras party (Club Metronome February 27th) and his opening set for Pharoahe Monch February 28th Higher Ground.

Music Video Of The Month: PHAROAHE MONCH "DESIRE"

This is raw Hip Hop at its finest. And yes were stoked for Pharoahe Monch this February 28th at Higher Ground! For more on Pharoahe Monch click HERE

We Like Art: Peter Donin

"i dont like painting sneakers but people have asked me to, so i hooked it up. i can get pretty loose with a paint brush. i'm definitly still a toy and i get all my skills from those who have supported me" -Peter (from his myspace)

Side Note: This is exactly where we first spotted Pete's work. His shoe game is crazy. But if your lucky enough to know Peter, you might be able to commission him to do a piece in your home, at the office, street corner, wherever-he's done it all. Check out his work HERE

COLLIE BUDDZ ONLINE TICKETS OVER BUT....

Dont worry its not sold out (yet) but we had to stop online sales. You can still purchase tickets at the door tomorrow evening at the RUSTY NAIL STOWE. Doors 8pm. 21 plus. Peace

Daft Punk vs Adam Freeland - Aer OBAMA

This Tuesday
History will be made (2DopeBoyz)

This Isnt Sesame Street?!

Is this for real? If it is, WTF!?!? haha. Props to the 2dopeboyz.

Say Word: HD Torrent's

We'll probably get in trouble for promoting this cause were not sure if the site is legal haha but if you want the best in quality movie ripping check this website out-HD Torrents is a file sharing site of all the HD quality movies out! Its kind of like Oink (who remembers Oink's?), you have to share and seed along with the movies posted. Or else you'll get kicked off the site-permanently.
LINK

Music Video Of The Month: T-Pain - Freeze f. Chris Brown

Were kind of sick of T-Pain too haha but this music video is worth watching.

We Like Art: Laura Austin (LAustin Design)

(photo credit: LAustin Design)

"My name is Laura Austin. L+ Austin= LAustin (lost in). Got it? Design and photography are my passions. I have done work for companies including Burton, Oakley, Blotto Photto, eesa, and Darkside" (From Laura's website)

We started to take notice of Laura's work last year and this past summer commissioned her to shoot some parties. The multimedia assassin is not only talented but hard working. In the near future, it wont surprise us to see her work hit magazine stands or other media outlets nationwide. -L.E
Visit LAustin Design website HERE

Something Cool: Animation By Johnny Kelly

Spotlight: Collie Buddz

The man himself will be putting on two shows back to back in little ol Vermont! Friday January 30th at Higher Ground and Saturday January 31st at The Rusty Nail in Stowe. Be sure to get your tickets soon! If you havent heard Collie's latest single Day n' Night Official Remix ft. Kid Cudi download it HERE