January 2012
14 posts
Laura Hastings & Tobias Knights, Brighton, UK
Name: Tobias Knights
Age: 20
Occupation/Study: I’m a Fashion Design student at University of Brighton. I’m trying to create my own identity through clothing where sexualities and genders are irrelevant. The garments become catalysts for self expression. I’m part of a creative team at www.southover.tumblr.com with art and design students from all corners of Brighton.
Hometown: Colchester,...
Jake Daw, Brighton, UK
Age: 22
Hometown: Aldershot, UK
Favorite hangouts: My favorite place to eat has to be The Red Snapper in Brighton. I fucking love Thai food. I also like to drink rum and talk shit until I pass out.
Brighton, UK
Damien Oscar O'Donnell, Brighton, UK
Age: 22
Occupation/Study: I studied fine art and illustration at Northbrook College in Brighton. Later on I moved on to study welding and fabrication - building classic hot rods and bikes. I currently work in a vintage clothing shop called Loot as well as model. In my spare time I skate, write poetry, draw and collect vinyl. http://therusholmeruffian.tumblr.com/
Hometown: Brighton, UK
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John Downes, Brighton, UK
Age: 27
Occupation/Study: My weeks are filled up with work and college. I work at a dog racing stadium close to my home. When not at work, I’m at college studying to be an editorial hair stylist. I love a good cup of tea, cigarettes, tattoos, good food, riding my fixed gear bike, shoes & clothes, music, playing guitar and snapping pictures on my phone! (pictures truly say a thousand...
Hadleigh Preston, Brighton, UK
Age: 19
Occupation/Study: I’m currently studying live sound engineering and tour production at BIMM (Brighton Institute of Modern Music). In my free time I’m a freelance sound engineer and promoter. I also co-run a club night at LIFE called Jailbait. Our resident dj’s play a mix of hip hop, garage and r&b. Defiantly a good Monday night out.
Hometown: Colchester,...
Doug Hindson, London, UK
Age: 20
Occupation/Study: I’m currently studying Illustration & Animation at Kingston University, so I get the chance to do a bit of everything: printmaking, photography, video work, life drawing…I love it! I fill the rest of my time riding my bike, longboarding, running or (increasingly) rowing on the River Thames. Nothing better on a cold December morning… hmmm.
Hometown: Born in...
James Ivett, Basingstoke, UK
Age: 22
Occupation/Study: I’m working full time as a CAD technician for a Foundation Specialist and in my spare time, I ride BMX representing Mongoose, CSG, Salt Plus, RADBMX Shop and Pub BMX.
Hometown: Blackpool, currently residing in Basingstoke, UK.
Favorite hangouts: The Keen House for pre drinks followed by the White Hart (aka ‘The Playground’) which is a good laugh!
Zak Butler & Alex Barrett, Basingstoke, UK
Sam Nielsen & James Langan, London, UK
Name: James Langan
Age: 24
Occupation/Study: I’m a London based session stylist, working for different London magazines and fashion companies. I was runner up on E4’s Great British Hairdresser. I’m now under the representation of ohsosession.com and can be followed on twitter james_langan
Hometown: Anglesey (north Wales where Kate and Wills live)
Favorite hangouts: As I’ve...
The Shard, London, UK
Far removed from China and the Middle East, where super-tall buildings seem to be sprouting like weeds, there’s a spectacular 1,017-foot tall, 72-story glass tower taking shape. It’s the London Shard, currently under construction in the south side of the city near London Bridge. Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop, the Shard will be Europe’s tallest building. But...
Paolo Forchetti, New York, NY
Age: 24
Occupation/Study: I’m a sound designer, composer, musician and dj. I have a great passion for music of all kinds. Some months ago I started a band with my friend Alberto. The band is called The Cool Hypes and the album is gonna be out in 2 months. I hope you will hear about it soon!
Hometown: Milan, Italy
Favorite hangouts: I spend most of the time in my studio writing new...
The Cure, New York, NY
ROBERT SMITH WRITES HIS EMAILS IN ALL CAPS. FOR REALS!
John Newsom, New York, NY
November 2011
24 posts
Big Sur, CA
Florent Megdoud, Brooklyn, NY
Wyatt Mills, Brooklyn, NY
Age: 21
Occupation/Study: Artist. I mostly paint and silkscreen shirts, have shows here and there, while selling shirts online and at occasional booths at events or in Soho or Union Square. You can see the shirts at www.jointhefamilynyc.com the paintings at www.idoesart.com
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA. Currently living in Brooklyn, NY.
Favorite hangouts: Duff’s Bar in Brooklyn is...
Nick Blumenthal, Brooklyn, NY
Age: 20
Occupation/Study: I’m in my third year of studying photography at the School of Visual Arts. I work mostly with large format. I’m building up a portfolio for grad school for my MFA. I have a blog where I post some of my work as well as other sources of inspiration: www.nickblu.com
Hometown: I’m natively from a small little suburban beach town on Long Island, but now...
Ludwig Klaus Persik, Brooklyn, NY
Age: 22
Occupation/Study: My every breath is musical. I’m currently studying Music Theory & Composition at Hunter College, and when I’m not at school, I’m working on music with my band, Public School — Download our free ep here — http://www.publicschool.bandcamp.com.
My good friend Emiliano Ortiz and I have been writing music for the last year dependently, and...
Jordan Hurt, Brooklyn, NY
Age: 23
Occupation: I have a background in the medical field, currently working in hospitality. I have a strong interest in writing and fashion, so we will see what the future holds.
Hometown: Toledo, OH. Currently living in Brooklyn, NY.
Favorite hangouts: You may spot me at Blue Stockings in the Lower East Side reading and drinking strong coffee, or walking around Williamsburg with...
Mark Helstrom, Brooklyn, NY
Gabriel Lopez, Los Angeles, CA
Nick Jordan, Los Angeles, CA
Age: 21
Occupation/Study: I play drums full time in a band called Assemble The Skyline & I also just recently started a Hip-Hop band that I write, sing, and drum for called Friends Of The Friendless. #PartyForALiving
Hometown: Tahlequah, OK. Currently lives in Los Angeles, CA.
Favorite hangouts: Dillon’s Irish Pub on Hollywood & Vine is our spot. You’ve heard of it. Also,...
Mel Martinez, West Hollywood, CA
Anton Almqvist, Brooklyn, NY (left)
Age: 27
Occupation/Study: I work on Swedish Radio P3, manager/dj at the Gothenburg club Slice of Life and sing in this band: www.myspace.com/foulband
Hometown: Stockholm (work) & Gothenburg (heart)
Favorite hangouts: NYC: Freeman’s, a lovely restaurant/bar with stuffed animals (+ they dj Morrissey), Vinnies Pizzeria in Williamsburg (perfect vegan-slices when u leave a bar), Natural...
Michael Pryor, Brooklyn, NY
Age: 26
Occupation/Study: I attended Arizona State University for Graphic Design. Lately I have also taken on more of an interest in Photography and Fashion, especially since moving to NYC in June. I also update a pretty shitty photo-blog regularly on Tumblr - http://fuckwhitey.tumblr.com. I have previously worked as a tour manager for the Riverboat Gamblers as well as a free-lance designer....
Aaron Davies, Brooklyn, NY
Age: 17-24 (27)
Occupation/Study: Actor / writer / friend / waiter / music fan / introvert / extrovert / whatever. I try my best at everything I do, which is probably why I’ve made so many mistakes in my attempt at life, yet I’m still trying my best at everything I do, and making so many mistakes…
Acting-wise: I went to NYU for three semesters, which cost more than I’ve...
Offset Season, Las Vegas, NV
Dustin Dill, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Age: 25
Occupation/Study: I’m a videographer, editor, photographer, actor, writer, model, painter. I also work odd jobs to support myself and my creativity. I was studying cinema at Los Angeles City College but I’ve recently moved back to Orange County to follow another path. Life always throws me these big curve balls and instead of fighting them I just go with the flow.
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Ngon "Bo" Vu & Jaise Rizzo, Los Angeles, CA
Ages: 22
Occupation/Study: Lead Designers/Co-Founders of GreenHouse Affect. GreenHouse Affects Clothing Co. fights for the Preservation of Life, Love, Art, Nature and the infinite sense of Kinship and Wholeness that binds us together. Family trees get passed around.
Hometown: St. Petersburg, FL (That bay area baby!!)
Favorite hangouts: Our favorite hangout spot is actually at the GreenHouse...
Justin Butts, Los Angeles, CA
Age: 22
Occupation/Study: I am a Filmer/ Photographer in Los Angeles trying to make my dreams come true. I also contribute to Greenhouse Clothing Co.
Hometown: Clearwater, FL
Favorite hangouts: Hollywood is the place to be! I belong to a very tight nit family called US Dubstep that does media coverage for the Electronic/Rave Scene throughout Hollywood and Los Angeles....
Stephen & Ben Scholfield, Caleb Owens, Nashville,...
Name: Stephen Schofield aka Grail Ives
Age: About 9,125 Dusks.
Occupation/Study: Im a songwriter (pop and country) by day. Sorcerer by night. I have a new band— Autumn Vow—that I started w/ Dustinn Lowry of We Are The Becoming. The music is basically a similar but heavier love potion converted into a sonic format, penetrating the strongest of hearts. Ya know, like a digital rufi....
Requiem for a Nightmare, Reno, NV
Jace Raines, Nashville, TN
Age: 19
Occupation/Study: I’m a vocalist in the melodic metal band Adorations. Hopefully I’ll be touring before next summer.
Hometown: Originally I was born in Columbus, MS, but I was raised in Nashville, TN.
Favorite hangouts: My favorite hangouts would have to be the club at 12th and Porter, Cafe’ Coco, and pretty much anywhere downtown.
Samuel D'Amelio, Nashville, TN
Age: 26
Occupation/Study: I did the University thing. B.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience (aka Psychology, aka employee at Starbucks). After nearly preparing myself for hara-kiri while working a well paying tech job down in Houston and instructing HPDE’s, I returned and still continue to hold down multiple residencies DJ’ing in Nashville (and have for 6 years). It’s always...
David Jahns, Nashville, TN
Age: 22
Occupation/Study: I currently play music and tour full time in a band called Farewell Fighter. When I’m not busy with the band I put out my own acoustic music under the name The House and the Human. At this point in my life I, I spend lots of time in a van touring the country. Since January I have not spent more than 3 weeks at a time in one city, and I plan on keeping it that...
Keith Walsh & Chris Stewart, Dublin, Ireland
Name: Keith Walsh
Age: 21 - I can drink in the States now yeeeo!!!
Occupation/Study: I’m a skateboarder from Ireland that has been lucky enough to travel all over the world thanks to Redbull, Reell, DC, Skullcandy, G1 Skate Supply. I’m flying out in the next couple of days to Germany for Reell to film a new video.
Hometown: Dublin, Ireland
Favorite hangouts in Dublin: I like to hangout...
Darragh Blake, Dublin, Ireland
October 2011
9 posts
Miles Langford & Ihsan Kemal, London, UK
Name: Ihsan Kemal
Age: 23
Occupation: I work retail in Mayfair, as well as doing photography for a variety of magazines. I am looking to launch my own clothing line early 2012. http://www.ihsankemal.com http://ihsankemal.tumblr.com/
Hometown: Essex, UK
Favorite Hangout: The Box in Soho. Words are hard to describe this place to someone, it is like trying to describe a colour to a blind...
Christian Bales, Reno, NV
Age: 21
Occupation/Study: I love to skateboard. I’ve been skating for 9 years now. I’m also in a Deathcore band called Eyes Gouged Out. We play throughout Nevada and California and we always tear shit up. I’m into bowling and fishing aka the two most boring things possible in other peoples opinions. I’m also into playing random instruments.
Hometown: Reno, NV
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Austin Padilla, Sacramento, CA
Coach Flagship, New Bond Street, London UK
David Flinn at Envoy Enterprises, NY NY
In These Tides Hide Times and Lost Lives, David Alexander Flinn employs symbolism and metaphor to explore a number of complex themes. Embodying part of a shipwreck, a 15-foot mast, installed as if washed ashore on a desert island, refers to lost nostalgic notions of pride and desperation. Throughout the work, concepts of religion, ignorance and dependency are examined as the artist speculates...
Seth Wheel, Corona, CA
Age: 22
Occupation/study: I am a struggling photographer among many things. I’m also working to create a new brand for a new generation. I would like to start a community of artist/inventors/designers/machinists that interact together and create new ideas & products. RIDE YOUR BIKE! :D
www.facebook.com/sethwheel www.quikwicks.com and www.advocate-inc.com
Hometown: Corona, CA
Favorite...
Nick Hall, Sacramento, CA
Age: 22
Occupation/Study : I’m studying to be a mechanic at American River College.
Hometown: Citrus Heights, CA
Favorite hangouts: Old Town Sacramento is one of my favorite hangout spots. I go to a club called Barcode on Sundays. If I could live anywhere, it would have to be Lake Tahoe for the snow and the people.
Ryan Ferguson & Justin Thomas, Sacramento, CA
Name: Ryan Ferguson
Age: 26 and still growing.
Occupation/Study: My current titles include Personal Trainer and Model. I’ve worked a
few dead end restaurant gigs but recently realized that I need to follow my true passions. I have a semi regularly updated blog at www.swellfella.com and can be seen training MMA at Urijah Faber’s Ultimate Fitness or on the upcoming cover of...
Chain Gang/Chaindrive at Envoy Enterprises, NY NY
August 2011
1 post
AOI, Long Island, NY
The band AOI are Sir Bedevere, Sir Percival, Sir Kay, and The Lady of the Lake
Ages: 826, 827, 828, and 829 years old.
Hometowns: New Haven and New London County, CT. Shot on Long Island, NY.
About the band: AOI hails from the ancient land of Connecticut, one from the west, three from the east. Each embarking separately on their own quest for adventure, forging their creative souls and...
July 2011
20 posts
Byron Towns, Brooklyn, NY and NY, NY
Age: 24
Occupation/Study: I own a construction company to pay the bills and I do photography, podcasting (The Byron Podcast on YouTube) and video editing.
Hometown: I’m originally from a town outside of Seattle called Issaquah. Not a completely typical suburb, but close. Shot in Brooklyn, NY.
Favorite hangouts in Seattle: My favorite place in Seattle is “Havana”. It looks like a...
Richard Impaglia, Brooklyn, NY
Age: 20
Occupation: I’m currently transferring to New York Institute of Technology for Architecture in the Fall. It is going to be a long road but one that’s well worth it. It is a newly found passion of mine and I’m extremely excited about it.
Hometown: Union, NJ. Shot in Brooklyn, NY.
Favorite bars/hangouts: Well, on the weekends I’m usually going all over the...