How kids are reacting to the media ?! A lot of studies show that children are overcome by major current events and headlines of our time. In this ‘In The Playroom’ series by Canadian photographer Jonathan Hobin, utilizing only kids props, created a metaphor for Read the full story

Even though you are paying the same price, you are getting a little less! A recent investigation by Consumer Reports found that many of the everyday items you buy have been suspiciously shrinking, despite no similar reduction in cost !? Are we being fooled? Read the full story

Billy Bragg: Levi Stubb’s Tears

This man’s been around a long time. In the music business for over thirty years now, Bragg has collaborated with the likes of Kate Nash, R.E.M, and Wilco. But now he’s finally getting some recognition for his own tunes. The track below reminds me a bit of a more upbeat Morrissey. Its fun and sweet. Great song for Spring tine! Enjoy.

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For those heading to SXSW, look out for Supra’s presence. Supra collaborated with Stubb’s Bar-B-Q. A definite out-of-the-box collaboration indeed but a product of the 413 series. Partnering up with Spin Magazine and Stubb’s BBQ, Supra is proud to present the Stubb’s Skytop. Read the full story

Yeah Yeah Yeah’s : Hysteric

The Yeah Yeah Yeah’s are about to release a new album. We have here for you a sneak peak slice of their awesomeness. It seems Karen O and her bandmates have become progressively less weird and more palatable over the course of their 2 most recent albums. Personally I liked them better at their sassiest and most abstract. I dont know, maybe Karen started meditating and no longer feels the need to scream in her songs for release. She did after all name this album “Its Blitz!” which suggests she has found some form of nirvana. Whatever the case, I still have much love for them, always. Below, one of my favorite test tracks, “Hysteric”, off their newest album.

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Robert Francis: All of My Trains

Ladies and gentlemen, behold the young Robert Francis. He is a delicious man with talent beyond his years. Evoking legends of before his time, such as Jeff Buckley and Johnny Cash, Francis sings from his broody heart. His lyrics are dark and intense. His melodies-a bit country, a bit bluesy. He’s a little slice of special. Listen to one of his many love songs “All of my Trains” below.

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