tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058Sat, 11 May 2013 09:13:57 +0000ART / FILMSONG OF THE DAYFASHIONSHOWS / GIGSFESTIVALSSK8 / SURF / SNOWEVENTS / MOVEMENTSPARTIESCHECK OUTINTERVIEWSMUSIC / ENTERTAINMENThttp://www.thebeat-box.com/noreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)Blogger449125Subscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily Rotationtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-1271081832865253645Sat, 11 May 2013 00:56:00 +00002013-05-11T02:13:57.927-07:00SHOWS / GIGSMUSIC / ENTERTAINMENTSeal Beach Cali's MC IMPRINT opened up for Dizzy Wright, to a packed crowd at UCSD's Porter's Pub and venue Thursday night. The kids went nuts when IMPRINT stormed on stage, starting his set off with "Infection." By his third banger, (I Keep Movin') the turnt up crowd was even beginning to sing along with the catchy chorus. He ended his set with a freestyle, in which the part about "Kobe's rings"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/o7sUkjTnepw/mc-imprint-live-at-porter-pub-ucsd-w.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/o7sUkjTnepw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2013/05/mc-imprint-live-at-porter-pub-ucsd-w.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-5611771377803958768Thu, 02 May 2013 23:03:00 +00002013-05-02T16:03:18.126-07:00Icarus Landing "All These Years"These Ohio to L.A progressive rockers, have released a new music video for their latest single. "All These Years" is a follow-up to their New Years Day release "Call To You." The style and imagery remind me a bit of old Hollywood, but with a gritty, modern touch. Not tomention, they conveniently added the lyrics throughout the video. :) Check it out below! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/MzIouloR9qc/check-out-these-years-new-music-video.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/MzIouloR9qc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2013/05/check-out-these-years-new-music-video.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-6821301265640282122Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:15:00 +00002013-04-29T12:52:54.525-07:00SHOWS / GIGSMUSIC / ENTERTAINMENTEVENTS / MOVEMENTS March 2013 marked one year since Seal Beach, CA native MC Imprint won Power 106 fm's "Who's Next?" contest, and opened for J.Cole at Austin's SXSW music festival. Since then, Imprint has been doing interviews, and performing at countless shows and events. He has also been busy writing and recording a follow-up to his 2011 debut "The First Impression." "Sobriety Date" is scheduled for a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/mLe8CrA8tWA/mc-imprint-performs-at-power-106-fm-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/mLe8CrA8tWA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2013/04/mc-imprint-performs-at-power-106-fm-is.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-4431947213377337545Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:15:00 +00002013-04-20T16:32:16.245-07:00FASHIONEVENTS / MOVEMENTSKill City Jeans/Lip Service is having a Spring warehouse sale this weekend at their HQ in Downtown Los Angeles. I swung by right at 10:00am when they opened their doors. This time around, the prices are even lower! 2 pairs of jeans for $20 and several t-shirts for $5! The selection is also better this time. If you're in the Los Angeles area, get down there and stock up for summer! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/Yly423dQ7dA/kill-city-jeans-warehouse-sample-sale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/Yly423dQ7dA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2013/04/kill-city-jeans-warehouse-sample-sale.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-4565231612668014684Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:18:00 +00002013-04-18T05:29:48.090-07:00SHOWS / GIGSMUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT4/15/13 I've been a huge fan of The Faint for probably close to 10 years now, and finally saw them live Monday night. They played at one of my favorite venues that's only about 10 minutes away from where I live. I showed up around 10:30 and The Faint had just took the stage. The Observatory was full, including the seats in the back. I couldn't believe how good the sound was! This band is http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/85XragvOPnM/the-faint-live-at-observatory.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/85XragvOPnM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2013/04/the-faint-live-at-observatory.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-676039372989305006Sat, 06 Apr 2013 23:51:00 +00002013-04-06T17:06:46.406-07:00PARTIESMUSIC / ENTERTAINMENTFASHION A group of L.A streetwear brands opened up a pop-up shop in downtown L.A this weekend and offered up their latest gear at wholesale prices. The building was larger than it appeared, with a showroom in the front, and the sale/party in the back. I was excited that one of my favorite brands - Dimepiece, was setting up a booth, because their "Ain't No Wifey" tank has been http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/ceQg11Sf5Us/clotheschella-pop-up-shop-dtla.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/ceQg11Sf5Us" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2013/04/clotheschella-pop-up-shop-dtla.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-5517026066171498461Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:25:00 +00002013-04-04T03:32:45.105-07:00SK8 / SURF / SNOWEVENTS / MOVEMENTSThe Vans Parade commercial was shot in Downtown L.A around Christmas 2012 and aired shortly after filming wrapped up. Van Doren was heard saying that he spent more money on this production than any other. The street was closed down and several floats were made, including a giant Sk8 hi shoe, and a skateable mini pool. Several Vans professional skateboarders, and bmx riders were featured, along http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/KrmDnPLNGAg/vans-parade-commercial-dtla.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/KrmDnPLNGAg" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2013/04/vans-parade-commercial-dtla.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-1942316903123909299Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:09:00 +00002013-03-06T13:17:51.331-08:00SHOWS / GIGSMUSIC / ENTERTAINMENTI discovered this L.A based husband and wife duo a few months back, after the release of "Pretty Sweet" the Girl/Chocolate Skateboard film. "Without You" is the catchy tune at the menu, on the DVD, that caught my immediate attention. I sampled the rest of their work on iTunes and purchased their 2011 debut - Boys and Diamonds. Conveniently, I found that they had a show coming up in San Diego, sohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/lTj9eYPsABU/rainbow-arabia-soda-bar-san-diego.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/lTj9eYPsABU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2013/03/rainbow-arabia-soda-bar-san-diego.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-7860056805426456571Wed, 20 Feb 2013 05:15:00 +00002013-02-19T21:28:15.265-08:00SK8 / SURF / SNOWEVENTS / MOVEMENTSFriday February 8th Transworld (skate,surf,snow magazine) teamed up with Mahfia TV for another event for girls within the action sports industry. This was the biggest event to date with appx 70 girls in attendance. Mountain High provided lift tickets, rentals, lessons, and even lunch for everyone invited. Tons of sponsors donated all kinds of rad swag for the raffle - everyone left with somethinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/FZzz8oi56hQ/transworld-x-mahfia-tv-shred-101-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/FZzz8oi56hQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2013/02/transworld-x-mahfia-tv-shred-101-at.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-601302838595885299Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:56:00 +00002013-04-11T21:36:00.650-07:00SK8 / SURF / SNOWFASHIONCHECK OUT Alright, here's where I tell my readers about a rad skate clothing co. that I came across on Instagram. I know what you're thinking.. "Oh boy, not another annoying wanna-be skate clothing company trying to make it big on Insta." Well LB is not your run-of-the-mill, fly by night brand. This label was started by OG skateboarders, FOR skateboarders. Malcolm Willis (Team Manager and co-owner) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/F0iV7pDbT_s/check-out-cleveland-lame-brotherhood.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/F0iV7pDbT_s" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2013/02/check-out-cleveland-lame-brotherhood.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-1281149126064469032Thu, 17 Jan 2013 06:53:00 +00002013-01-17T00:40:15.997-08:00SK8 / SURF / SNOWEVENTS / MOVEMENTS The largest trade show in the skateboard industry hit the Long Beach Convention Center January 4th-5th. Every year Agenda hits the west coast first, then heads east to NY. Just about every skate related company out there, sets up shop, hoping to make some sales to the industry's biggest buyers. This year, I managed to get a buyer wrist band so I could take a sneak peek http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/8CO8ZhAmxXs/agenda-skate-trade-show-long-beach-2013.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/8CO8ZhAmxXs" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2013/01/agenda-skate-trade-show-long-beach-2013.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-5859497885372290230Sat, 12 Jan 2013 22:50:00 +00002013-01-12T14:54:04.386-08:00SONG OF THE DAY Off the L.A based, electronic duo's 2011 debut - Boys and Diamonds. I discovered them from the "Pretty Sweet" skate video soundtrack. I absolutely love this music video. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/DOOK4WC7v_U/song-of-day-without-you-by-rainbow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/DOOK4WC7v_U" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2013/01/song-of-day-without-you-by-rainbow.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-8124941459452361805Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:55:00 +00002013-01-07T11:01:38.978-08:00MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENTCHECK OUT Almost a year ago, I introduced my readers to an L.A based hard rock band called Icarus Landing. (Originally from Cleveland, OH) They released their first EP in 2006, and followed it up with a second in 2008. (Evolution and Evolution II) They have been super busy since relocating to L.A - writing songs, recording, playing shows all over the Sunset Strip, photo shoots, and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/8xZ0Q2eJpMk/icarus-landing-drops-to-you-music-video.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/8xZ0Q2eJpMk" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2013/01/icarus-landing-drops-to-you-music-video.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-3705261248610059559Sat, 15 Dec 2012 06:47:00 +00002013-01-06T12:56:15.336-08:00SONG OF THE DAY Off Damian's 2005 album - Welcome To Jamrock. Live performance for Aol in 2008. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/SenNu8d_LZc/song-of-day-road-to-zion-by-damian.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/SenNu8d_LZc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2012/12/song-of-day-road-to-zion-by-damian.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-4828309939079464953Thu, 13 Dec 2012 04:02:00 +00002012-12-12T21:03:53.990-08:00SHOWS / GIGSMUSIC / ENTERTAINMENTMc Imprint visited KIIS FM studios in Burbank on 12/5 for an interview and live performance on the Weekend Mixtape show. He performed 2 new singles, along with a single off his 2011 debut release - The First Impression. Check the coverage below. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/XbONyIKb5Cc/kiis-fm-mixtape-with-special-guest-mc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/XbONyIKb5Cc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2012/12/kiis-fm-mixtape-with-special-guest-mc.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-7082507750005741241Thu, 13 Dec 2012 02:14:00 +00002012-12-12T18:23:49.100-08:00SK8 / SURF / SNOWEVENTS / MOVEMENTS The Girl/Chocolate Skateboards teams headed down to the Brooklyn Projects Skate Shop on Melrose for a team signing this past Sunday. Fans brought all their "Pretty Sweet" videos, boards, etc to be signed. The team showed up around 1pm, and there was already a line going around the building. The only 2 riders missing were Sean Malto, and Marc Johnson - who explained he was out back by the ramphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/oZ-UX3YQ7wo/girl-chocolate-skateboards-sweet-team.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/oZ-UX3YQ7wo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2012/12/girl-chocolate-skateboards-sweet-team.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-5553106833847225916Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:14:00 +00002012-12-05T13:45:49.582-08:00SONG OF THE DAY This track was recorded in 2002, for the soundtrack to German film, Big Girls Don't Cry. It was never released on a Sounds album, or technically as a single. This one tends to be a favorite among huge fans of the band. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/WFbrWOiNizM/song-of-day-bombs-bombs-away-teenage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/WFbrWOiNizM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2012/12/song-of-day-bombs-bombs-away-teenage.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-8933242944132733712Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:15:00 +00002012-12-03T11:21:37.157-08:00SONG OF THE DAY Heavens was Matt Skiba's (of Alkaline Trio) short lived project with Josiah Steinbrick. They released their debut - Patent Pending in 2006 (Epitaph), and called it quits in 2008. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/99euD9SqTpc/song-of-day-patent-pending-by-heavens.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/99euD9SqTpc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2012/12/song-of-day-patent-pending-by-heavens.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-686745202194573364Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:07:00 +00002012-12-04T00:32:31.204-08:00ART / FILMSK8 / SURF / SNOWEVENTS / MOVEMENTS Saturday night Crewest Gallery in the Arts District of L.A, presented "L.A Enhanced" Art show and benefit for Skateistan. Skateistan is an organization that begun in 2007, that builds skateparks and helps children in Afghanistan and Cambodia learn to skate thru instructional workshops. Featured photographers/Artists included: Pro Skateboarder - Arto Saari, Skate Photographer - Atiba http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/-VUvjqG-E-U/crewest-gallery-presents-la-enchanced.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/-VUvjqG-E-U" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2012/12/crewest-gallery-presents-la-enchanced.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-6145088658705357978Mon, 03 Dec 2012 06:25:00 +00002012-12-02T23:15:12.921-08:00FESTIVALSSHOWS / GIGSMUSIC / ENTERTAINMENTEVENTS / MOVEMENTS Power 106 fm brought some great music to the UCSD campus on Friday night. Performers included: 2Eleven, NYCE, Mc Imprint, Wheeland Brothers, and Plane Without A Pilot. Great mix of genres, from hip hop to punk rock. The event proceeds were donated to Hurricane Sandy relief. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/Qz7bL1R_UkY/power-106fm-la-presents-blackout-music.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/Qz7bL1R_UkY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2012/12/power-106fm-la-presents-blackout-music.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-7637293666466755670Sun, 02 Dec 2012 22:41:00 +00002012-12-02T22:26:54.301-08:00SONG OF THE DAY Off Dragonette's 2005 self titled EP, and 2007 debut - Galore. The Toronto natives recently released their 3rd full length album in September 2012 titled - Bodyparts. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/U1U6amHtfcQ/song-of-day-i-get-around-by-dragonette.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/U1U6amHtfcQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2012/12/song-of-day-i-get-around-by-dragonette.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-5185941684046368722Sat, 01 Dec 2012 10:04:00 +00002012-12-01T02:56:50.889-08:00SK8 / SURF / SNOWPARTIESEVENTS / MOVEMENTS Transworld Magazine (surf, skate, snow) and Mahfia TV, organized a meet and greet party for girls who work in the action sports industry. The party went down Thursday night at the Transworld HQ in Carlsbad, CA. Mahfia founder, Kim Woozy, hosted the event and raffled some goodies provided by several sponsors. Plenty of snacks and drinks going around, and some awesome Mahfia video edits wherehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/sFXewER-LWM/transworld-skateboarding-girls-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/sFXewER-LWM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2012/12/transworld-skateboarding-girls-in.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-1966536242773091431Fri, 30 Nov 2012 23:26:00 +00002012-11-30T15:30:53.755-08:00SONG OF THE DAY Off the NYC noise-rock band's 1992 album - Dirty. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/rGKHB9-F3Ec/song-of-day-purr-by-sonic-youth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/rGKHB9-F3Ec" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2012/11/song-of-day-purr-by-sonic-youth.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-8146400970446291270Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:26:00 +00002012-11-30T15:31:05.776-08:00SONG OF THE DAY "Right from the start I was stabbed in the heart." Off Islands 2008 sophomore album - Arm's Way. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/g3F6xYVAv9E/song-of-day-creeper-by-islands.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/g3F6xYVAv9E" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2012/11/song-of-day-creeper-by-islands.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650847047753976058.post-1877945325156873685Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:26:00 +00002012-11-27T15:32:23.420-08:00SONG OF THE DAY Off the UK singer/songwriter's 2010 album - UN. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~3/TadjynRXOWc/song-of-day-i-love-life-by-dan-black.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MoniqueTheBeat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thebeat-box/SXsx/~4/TadjynRXOWc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thebeat-box.com/2012/11/song-of-day-i-love-life-by-dan-black.html