Shadow Boxers

DOING ANYTHING TONIGHT?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:20:00 +0000

Tonight sees the launch of a huge new club night in Manchester called Clockwork. The brainchild of two stalwarts of the city's club scene, this promises to be a night of quality music in a notably intimate venue.

What makes this even more exciting is that Pan-Pot have been booked to play in a rare trip to the north of the country! If you've got no plans at such short notice on a Thursday evening you should make sure you get yourself there and if you do have plans then cancel them because Clockwork is the only thing that people are going to be talking about this weekend anyway.

Tickets from here.

To get you in the mood you should prick up your ears to Joel's September 'Tropics' mix because its awesome.

AN OLD FRIEND

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:09:00 +0000

He told it how it was not how it seemed.
He was always there when you needed him.
His advice was always faultless.
And most importantly HE ALWAYS LOOKED GOOD!

WINTER GEAR

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:02:00 +0000

The nights have been drawing in for a while now so you should have your eyes fixed on the winter collections which are being released from all angles to make sure you can really impress down at the dancehall/gallery/fruit market.

This post only focuses on shoes and hats though I'm afraid.

First up is this simple headwear option from The Hundreds whose collections are becoming nearly as large as recent releases by Obey.

Another simple noggin-topper from the same collection has a nice military style logo incorporating a nostalgic motto of the brand.

We shadowboxers do have a soft spot for anything Mishka and their new additions are worthy of mention here. Death Adders for life.

Follow on so your feet don't get cold.

Here are some nice footwear releases also starting with a simple and effective Spizike colourway which I have been longing for. A sprinkling of Jordan brand heritage is included also for the eagle-eyed. See Hypebeast.

The classic Nike Terminator silhouette has been given a more rugged look which makes this pair perfect for winter's tumultuous weather conditions. See wellgosh.

I really cannot decide if this shoe design works or if it belongs on this page but it is definitely worth a look even if it is a bit more expensive. A new brand to enter into the shadows, these Gourmet Uno shoes look ready-made for resisting wet leaves. See Flatspot.

Take your pick.

ARTwork

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:35:00 +0000

Here are a couple of relatively recent pieces of photographic sleeve art which work very well.

James Blake- Klavierwerke EP (R & S Records)

Squarepusher- Shobaleader One: d'Demonstrator (Warp)

In contrast I find this offering from Carl Barat is so vacuously arrogant that it puts me off even considering listening to the music which is associated with it.

There's no place like home...

noreply@blogger.com (Phipps) — Mon, 31 May 2010 13:44:00 +0000

Can't wait! Smack Leamington

HOT

noreply@blogger.com (The Mallard) — Sun, 30 May 2010 19:49:00 +0000

I remember dancing to this in my front room when I was a duckling. I still love all of the bright colours and the way the puppet ho's gyrate.

A wonderful cover.

BREAKFAST

noreply@blogger.com (The Mallard) — Sun, 30 May 2010 17:42:00 +0000

Howdy there. I'm The Mallard.

This video makes my beak tingle. But everything drawn by Parra has that effect on me so maybe I shouldn't be surprised. This song has it all for me: its crude, upbeat and offensive and I think you should check it out.

I especially like the part about the jam on his bread because I do love laying on my back in my pond whilst hyperactive youngsters throw mouldy crusts my way.

Joel Roberts

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 30 May 2010 17:31:00 +0000

Look at him go.

This guy is Joel Roberts whose mixes are definitely worth checking out. We've played these mixes during bbq's, intense games of Articulate as well as before and after going out and on each occasion they have got everyone excited. My favourite is definitely the May mix which I cannot stop listening to.

You can download them from his SoundCloud page and enjoy them anywhere you like.

CAPZZZZZ

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 30 May 2010 17:20:00 +0000

Now that the sun is out properly you need to sort yourself out with a cap/lid/flag. Luckily there are loads out there which help guard your precious skin from sunburn but that are also so fresh that you'll be the envy of your fellow bbq-ers.

Here's some of my favourites:

Mishka always have awesome designs and a new colour combination for this much-loved Death Adders design works really nicely.

These HUF caps are perfect for the summer.

As are these.

But caps aren't just for the daytime so here's a delightfully sombre offering from The Hundreds.

And here's another Death Adders design because I think they're all just swell.

Keep your cap knowledge up to date with neweracaptalk because CHICKS DIG CAPS.

Mishka Summer Collection + Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Phipps) — Fri, 28 May 2010 14:26:00 +0000

Mishka have just released their Summer '10 collection, you can check it out here. And pretty much everything else is on sale, for this weekend only, so have a look and pick up a great bargain.

Mishka Store

"Artillery Dispersed Ice Cream"

noreply@blogger.com (Phipps) — Thu, 27 May 2010 21:53:00 +0000

Weird and wonderful concept from The Cloud Project via BLDG BLOG.

Felice Varini

noreply@blogger.com (Phipps) — Thu, 27 May 2010 21:31:00 +0000

(Huit Rectangles, 2007)

Felice Varini is a Swiss artist who has been making incredible 'perspective-localized' art for over three decades now. His website has all of his work and its well worth a look through, although be warned, it's in French.

To have a look go here and click on 'index chronologique'. To see a how a particular piece was done, click 'hors point de vue' at the bottom of the page.

A few more after the break.

(Une Ligne, mille et une droites, 2006)

(Rettangoli gialli concentrici senza angoli al suolo, 1997)

(Eglise des Jésuites, 1985)

Hoverboard

noreply@blogger.com (Phipps) — Thu, 27 May 2010 20:24:00 +0000

Hoverboard Project by French artist Nils Guadagnin.

Forget 3D TV, Get one of these

noreply@blogger.com (Phipps) — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:04:00 +0000

No stupid Glasses required! Next step, this -

More about it here.

The First Of Many Rants; StarSuckers

noreply@blogger.com (Phipps) — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:47:00 +0000

Everybody should watch this film. Something is fundamentally wrong with western society and it's only getting worse.
The film was shown on More4 earlier tonight and it made me feel sick. Hopefully it'll be on 4oD or repeated over the next few days if you want to catch it. Failing that, you can preorder it on DVD here.
If you've ever seen the Channel 4 comedy Nathan Barley or the Luke Wilson film Idiocracy (both of which I recommend) you'll find them scarily similar to the truth displayed in this documentary.

Nathan Barley treat after the break.

The Idiots Are Winning.

A Mandatory Dancehall Interlude

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 15:58:00 +0000

Vybz Kartel knows that what really matters in this day and age is LOOKING FRESH TO DEATH IN SOME SMART BEIGE BROGUES!!

Get yourself a pair if you wanna be the coolest cat in your local park this summer.

“With a rubber duck, one's never alone” - The Mallard

noreply@blogger.com (The Mallard) — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:13:00 +0000

I thought i'd quackstart this easter with some amusing yet tasteful images from someone who's had massive influence on the hollywood industry and myself for quite some time.

"FUCK YOU!"

"I love 'em, I love all children, I love babies"

"Peach, I could eat a peach for hours"

Yes, you've guessed it, Nicolas Cage is right here on Shadow Boxers and will be a frequently discussed topic in the coming months.
Currently in the newly released "Kick-Ass", N-Cage once again shows us all his true nature and power when it comes to acting. Not only has he nailed being a sadistic fighting machine but he shows us how some quality, unforgettable humour.

Make sure you watch the film yourself this month and come back here for the Mallards review soon.

"WELCOME TO SHADOW BOXERS!"

noreply@blogger.com (The Mallard) — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:06:00 +0000

POW! NEW MEDIA!
This is where its at.

This is our blog which combines articles on interesting cultural happenings, bright colours and big beastly beats from across this green and pleasant land.

We are Phipps, Sappho and The Mallard and we are the future of your life.

Here's a little something to get you excited:

The Bloody Beetroots feat. Steve Aoki- Warp 1.9 (Download)

MIND EXPLOSION!!!