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051612

From Los Angeles


Best Coast "The Only Place" Exclusive

We've got an exclusive white vinyl edition of Best Coast's The Only Place, which is out today. The album sleeve also features a rad illustration from the very talented Jess Rotter. We're happy to know them both!!


From New York

The Color Wheel

Catch The Color Wheel, a full-length feature film co-written and starring Alex Ross Perry and Carlen Altman from our Gifted and Talented series.  Screenings start this Friday, May 18 at Bam Rose Cinemas (30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn). Tickets are available here and visit The Color Wheel website for more info!

From New York

Coffey Chat Episode 8

Shannon's favorite show was canceled and now she's witching out. What we learned from this episode: do not fux with Shannon and her shows. 

From Philadelphia

Tumblr Tuesdays: May 15







From London

Kindness "House"

Can't decide who is cuter here: Kindness's Adam Bainbridge, or Ramon, the kid he's teaching how to make dance music. Ok, whatever, it's a tie: They are both adorable. Kindness plays New York this Thursday, and Philly this Friday, and we hope Ramon's with them. 

From New York

Surf Daze Interviews: Tin Ojeda

Tin Ojeda is the Argentinian-born founder of Drug Money Art.  Here we discuss his love of surfing, what inspires him, and his favorite quotes.

Introduce yourself!
My name is Tin Ojeda. I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and I have been living in New York for the last 13 years, in NYC and Montauk.

What do you do for a living?
I surf as much as I can. I also own a clothing company called D/M Art ("Drug Money Art”). I do everything myself: dye tees, screen print and make all the art. I love shooting film—35mm and large format are my favorite.


Where did the name “Drug Money Art” come from?
The name Drug Money came out in 2008 after I spray-painted it on a surfboard.

When did you get started making art?
I’ve always done art since I was a little kid. I started doing big 10ft oil paintings back in 2000. I did that for a couple of years then I moved to screen printing in 2008 and I’ve been exploring that ever since. I started with the T-shirts and now I’m taking large format photos and hand screen printing them on paper.



What inspires you?
I get inspiration from street graffiti and late '50s surf style. NYC is a great place for inspiration.

Tell us about one of your favorite prints.
“Death to Hipsters” is a 4x5 photo of my friend's grandma wearing a T-shirt with that saying on it. We made the tee just for the shoot. She is very funny and always talking about "those hipsters."


How long have you been surfing for?
I’ve been surfing for 16 years. I do it as much as possible and I love it to death. When there are waves, it’s all I do. I ride mostly mid-lengths, hulls and ‘50s long boards—only single fin nothing else. I don't like modern surfboards or tri-fins.

What is your favorite quote?

My favorite new quote is "Just another asshole." I found that very funny and real. “Beauty is boring” is on of my favorites too. It’s hard to pick just one!

From Los Angeles

Mother Denim 'Wander' 2012

I couldn't believe my eyes when I flipped through the Mother Denim Wander 2012 lookbook, as they seem to be making every wearable piece possible. Literally every big denim style that exists, from mini-skirt to bell bottom and everything in between. I have no doubt they will be the new staple in a matter of weeks. X - Jen

From Los Angeles



(Photo via Aether Journal.)

The Aetherstream at Field Study

Farm Tactic's Kyle Ng has set up shop at Space 15 Twenty with Field Study, a month-long pop-up that features some of the coolest outdoor gear around. So cool, even, that this past weekend the Aetherstream came by for a visit. 

From Philadelphia

Music: "Bummer Summer" by PO PO.  Find on iTunes.

UO Summer Dresses 2012

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen and into our 2012 summer dress collection—these dresses will keep you cool even on the hottest of nights.


From New York





Emilie Jean Jewelry & Textiles

Emilie Jean travels the world and picks up all kinds of incredible pieces along the way. It should come as no surprise that the exquisite antique jewelry from her coveted collections are currently sitting at the top of my wishlist. X - Jen

From Philadelphia

Making Time RADio on NPR

Wondering what you were going to listen to ALL DAY (After you've downloaded Music Mondays, of course)? Well, Dave P. put together a massive 24 Making Time RADio playlist for NPR's The Mix. So, there's your answer!

From Philadelphia

Music Mondays: May 14th, 2012


From New York


Sandy Kim & Maggie Lee : Pretty Kool-A

Power friends NYC! My buddy Sandy Kim and I just shot and modeled for the cover for the new issue of Vice Magazine. We also have a full spread called Pretty Kool-A, based off Japanese purikura photobooth pics. They just hit the streets, yoink em' while you can. Thank you! -Maggie Lee

From Elsewhere



Instagram Socialmatic Camera

We really want this to be real.  Contribute to the Instagram Socialmatic Camera here!

From New York

Night of a Thousand Stevies Dreams Unwind

The 22nd Annual Night of a Thousand Stevies is happening tonight. Prep yourself by watching this video 22 times, then put on your Bethany Cosentino for Urban Renewal Stevie Cape, and prepare to have the witchiest night of your life!

From Philadelphia







Flickr Favorites: May 11

"We turn not older with years, but newer every day." -Emily Dickinson



Submit your photos to the UO Flickr pool!

From New York

Tonight You're Mine

Finally, a romcom with lots of music and lots of mud

From New York







Holton Rower @ The Hole

Easily one of the most amazing art shows I've ever seen, Holton Rower's new "Pour Paintings" up now at The Hole Gallery in NY are well worth a plane trip. These pieces are so unreal they beg to be seen in person to be believed. X - Jen

From Portland

Field Note Colors

Field Notes is offering their great pocket-sized notebooks in a six pack of colors, each one highlighting one of America's core crops. They come packaged with a small map showing where the crops are grown and a little triangular Field Note patch. Scoop one up before they're gone! -Bob

From New York

The Tourist x Burkman Bros Launch Event

Join us tonight at our 5th Ave Urban Outfitters store (521 5th Ave & 43rd St.) to celebrate the launch of The Tourist X Burkman Bros collection!  There will be food, drinks, free Lonely Planet Travel Books, and music by DJ Luis Angel Cancel. Learn more about the collection by reading our interview with the Burkman Bros and then RSVP here!