Chock Full of Aloha

Dennis Buesnitz Builds A Ledge

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:43:00 +0000

Then skates it at HUF LA.

This video is old, but it's sick.

Jason Dill -- Ridiculous Pop

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:37:00 +0000

That bump looks like a curbcut. How the hell'd he get up there? Dill is back in the saddle and I like it. Photo jacked from BURNOUT.

The Unimpeachable Heath Kirchart

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:33:00 +0000

I wanna say this is like 1998 or 1999. Ahead of the curve, as stylish as possible.

Pepita-Cilantro Pesto

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:37:00 +0000

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"Pepita-cilantro pesto. "

Element 20 Years Donny Barley, Evan Smith BQE

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:10:00 +0000

That switch back lip is insane!!!

NYC Magic: Supra in the City

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:25:00 +0000

Muska MVP, natch.

Screaming Females on NPR; Barr Brothers on Letterman

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:51:00 +0000

Buddy Merrill Swangin'

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:29:00 +0000

They're years ahead of us...

Mark Suciu Cross Continental Presented by Thrasher, Atlas, Habitat

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:40:00 +0000

This kid cray. He's really good.

Thrasher Double Rock: Habitat

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:33:00 +0000

International playboy Stefan Janoski retains his title of Handsomest Dude on Four Wheels. NKOTB Mark Suciu is ridiculously good. Jerry Hsu may have pioneered the knock-knee style, but young GQ subscriber Austyn Gillette brings it to the next level.

Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom Official Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:25:00 +0000

Opens May 25.

Ume "Gleam" for Esme Barrera

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:10:00 +0000

<p>&amp;lt;a href="http://umemusic.bandcamp.com/track/gleam"&amp;gt;Gleam by Ume&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;</p>

Download the track on Bandcamp. Name your own price. All proceeds go directly to the family of Esme Barrera. Below is the information supplied by Ume regarding the situation and song.  

Our community recently lost an amazing friend, activist, teacher, and music fan. Esme Barrera was murdered early New Year's Day at her home in central Austin.

I had the honor of working with Esme for 4 years at Girls Rock Camp Austin. We rarely encounter people so inspiring -- whose compassion and joy are contagious. Esme was the unique gift of a person who could ease a new girl's fear at Rock Camp with a hug -- who a Waterloo customer remembers for her smile -- who a local band remembers for rocking out in the front row. Esme was the epitome of awesome.

The day after I heard the news she was gone, I went into Resonate Studios with Louie Lino to track a song I'd been holding inside for a long time and that I wanted to dedicate to Esme. Louie offered to add keyboards and the result of this January afternoon is what you hear above.

During recording, I learned that Esme once lived above the studio and was a dear friend of Louie and his family. I've been overwhelmed with how many people her light has touched. Even now Esme is inspiring our community and bringing people together. This song is simply an attempt to honor that inspiration and to give something back. Thank you, Esme, for all that you gave and thank you, Louie, for working with me on this song.

100% of all sales will go straight to Esme's family. Please give what you can through naming your own price for the song or by donating directly to forouresmeb.blogspot.com.

Love,

Lauren / Ume

"The year she lived with us, Esme became part of my family. She has been a friend, my daughter's teacher and my musical touchstone ever since I've known her. We can't replace her. But she will always inspire us." 

~ Louie Lino, January, 2012

lyrics

before you and I

change our minds

and let this go to waste

don't let it go

too fast

alas

I can't turn it back

to love and not neglect

all that we have

...falling through clouds

with the rain

and if you go

your shine will remain

and if you're lost

I will explain the way for you

hold on til you feel the rain stop

hold on til you hear the rain stop

all that you'd give

is all that you had

never gonna give

never gonna give up

on you

Credits

released 12 January 2012

written by Lauren Langner Larson / Ume

produced by Louie Lino and Ume

recorded by Louie Lino at Resonate in Austin, TX

guitars and vocals by Lauren Langner Larson

keyboards by Louie Lino 

Me, Guitarring Like A Drunken Stray

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:03:00 +0000

Charles & Ray Eames: The Architect & The Painter

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:05:00 +0000

Nike Chron Chron Chronicles

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:14:00 +0000

Can you dig it?

Gilbert Crockett AWS Life Splicing

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:30:00 +0000

Pretty heavy for a web clip.

Sick Videos

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:50:00 +0000

Casey Rigney is amazing.

Vans Europe in NYC

RIP Autumn.

Steve Nesser Familia part.

The Jai-Alai Savant - The Low Frequent Sea

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 18:49:00 +0000

The Jai-Alai Savant were an amazing but underrated and under-appreciated band.

Shake Junt Chicken Bone Nowison Full Length

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:32:00 +0000

Reynolds, Ellington, Greco

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:19:00 +0000

Wow. Those shifty flips!!!

Ian Reid Streets Is Talkin'

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:17:00 +0000

Evan Smith at the BQE for Independent Trucks

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:09:00 +0000

Grant Taylor Thrasher Skater of the Year 2011

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:03:00 +0000

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This dude is pure insanity.

Alex Carolino Skateboard Mag Mag Minute

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 06:01:00 +0000

This guy has a bad need to loosen them damn trucks, but he cleary shreds like a bowse. Jam upon it, Alex Carolino Mag New York Minute.

Mid 90s

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:33:00 +0000

Mid 90s.