AllHallowTide in Axon at Green Sun

On the eve of October 29, Green Sun will be throwing a party like no other -- a Halloween Party more than the occasional costume and mind-numbing booze. Your eyes and ears will surely be in for a treat in AllHallowTide, as there will be performances by Wilderness, Brigada, YourDirtyOne, Es Capone, The Zombettes and Motherbasss; plus an art exhibit by 40 local artists namely Adrian Alfonso, Aquila, Bru Sim, Blic, Chico Zapotilla, Cos Zicarelli, Dante Dizon, Drone, Dirty One, Doctor Karayom, Dyani Lao, Egg Fiasco, Ekis Da Menace, Fabo, Eva Yu, Ferdz Valencia, Geloy Concepcion, Ivana Tyler, James Esguerra, Jerik Robleza, J Pacena, Jj Zamoranos, Kiko Escora, Luis Cruz, Marcushiro, Miles Fabonan, Mimi Tecson, Neil Arvin Javier, Noli Coronado, Quatro, Quiccs, Rai Cruz, Raizel Go, Ralph Espiritu, Rurik Tabafunda, Sidney Valdez, Tyang, Vermont Coronel, Wham, Wesley Valenzuela.

AllHallowTide will be held on October 29, Thursday, at 7PM in Axon at Green Sun. Green Sun will be doing Halloween 2015 before everyone else does, so come in your best costume as they have prizes and other surprises up for grabs. Entrance is at PhP 500/person, comes with Bacardi Black.

Jeff Gonzales Skates with Converse Cons One Star Pro in New York

Filipino Skateboarder Jeff Gonzales has recently released a video with RIDE for Converse Cons featuring the Converse Cons One Star Pro. The short film is shot around New York city doing his style and some usual NYC skateboarding tricks. It is amazing to see a Filipino skater get a well-deserved coverage from international skateboarding media outlets and brands. Check out the short film above to see how Jeff Gonzales rides and skates around iconic NYC spots.

Photo from Streething

Ourselves the Elves releases new EP "Geography Lessons"

The Manila-based indie-folk / rock band Ourselves the Elves has recently released their newest EP titled, "Geography Lessons". The 4-track EP served as a soundtrack to the short film by Petersen Vargas called "Lisyun Qng Geografica". The songs highlighted the wonderful collaboration that has created an amazing mood for the film. "Geography Lessons" includes tracks; Baby I Love You So, Longing For, Uncertainly and Cincinnati Clocks. The success of the EP can be attributed to the chemistry of Alyana Cabral, Akira Medina, Alfonso Salvador and Paula Castillo, plus the expertise of Nick Lazaro AKA Moonwlk of La Balls Studio and Dan Galapon AKA Specterull. Listen to the "Geography Lessons" for free below or purchase it through Bandcamp.

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Commonwealth: For The Greater Good Opens in Manila

Photos by Marvin Conanan

A few weeks ago, a streetwear retail label that hails from Virginia, U.S. has just opened its doors to the public. Commonwealth has two stores in the U.S. that offers streetwear staples, sought-after sneakers and lifestyle products for the modern man. And as for their third store, they looked to establish it here in the country to bring that same vibe, inspiration and culture to Filipinos. Commonwealth: For The Greater Good is now open in SM Aura, Bonifacio Global City. The store takes a minimalist approach in retail design with white walls accented with concrete and clean light wood. With products from Garbstore, Converse x COMME des GARÇONS, Diadora, Asics, Adidas, Dime, Anti-Social Club, Nike, Vans, Brain Dead, etc., Commonwealth is definitely bringing something new to the table. We are excited to see what else they are bringing here in the country, as one of the people from the team who brought the store here told us, "this is just the start".

Stories of the Sea by Aidx Paredes

Aidx Paredes comes out with another photo series, "Stories of the Sea," which is a collection of nine beautiful photos of the sea. The said series is a follow-up to two exhibits of Aidx, "We Are Water" and "Bodies and Water" -- the former was an exhibit of 15 pieces in Abreeza Ayala Mall last March, while Bodies and Water was a 30+ page self-publish photobook released in Thousandfold's Foto Semana Manila, and later exhibited in Malaysia. All three works circle around a common theme, and that is his travels to the sea.

Stories of the Sea was released under Photowall, a Swedish printing company, where each photo is printed in canvas and sold internationally with a DIY steel frame. Aidx Paredes is, so far, the only Filipino artist in Photowall's roster. You can check out his collection through this link.

Bastard Mixtape Series featuring Your Dirty One

Bastard, an independent clothing brand inspired by punk rock, skateboarding and a love of the nineties has curated a series of mixtapes done by a handful of local artists, musicians and all-around creatives. With such a diverse roster of talent taking turns at the helm of each volume, every volume is as eclectic and no-frills as the Bastard brand itself. Take a listen to the latest mixtape in the series below made by YourDirtyOne and check out the rest of the volumes on the Bastard Soundcloud.

The Nike Mag is Back to The Future

If you followed the Back to The Future movie trilogy, the future has arrived. Aside from the DeLorean and the hoverboard, the Nike Mag was one of the most iconic items from the series. Almost 30 years after first being spotted on screen, the Nike Mag is back for another run, this time complete with its self-lacing abilities. Michael J. Fox already has his, but the rest of the world will have to wait until spring of next year to score a pair. To the dismay of many collectors, the shoes will once again be released only via auction, with proceeds going to Parkinson's research. If you're planning on getting a pair, better save your money now.

The Village Barber and Supply Shop

Photos by Marvin Conanan

In the rise of the "refined" modern gentleman, comes the growing presence of lifestyle grooming places and barbershops. And one that we have recently stumbled upon is the compact yet very attractive barbershop, The Village Barber and Supply Shop. It is made by the guys behind Back Alley Barbershop, so don't be surprised if they have great barbering service as well. In addition, The Village Barber is well lit via natural light coming in from their huge windows overlooking a golf course. It provides a very relaxing weekend brunch vibe or an inspiring view of a night at the city, both settings are perfect while drinking craft beer, specialty coffee or an artisanal bourbon, all available at the shop. While the store is a little short of capable to accommodate a lot of patrons at once, the wait for your turn is made experiential through the drinks and the available prints and publications ready for anyone who wants to read about culture, art, lifestyle, business and the like. The Village Barber and Supply Shop is located at the second floor of the Forbestown Center at Bonifacio Global City.

Stick Figgas - Lamanloob (Music Video)

Hip hop group Stick Figgas revs up the hype for their second album titled "Realistick". The project is their first under their current full band setup. To set the tone, the whole crew took on acting roles for the music video of "Lamanloob". The genesis of this song is when the late Francis M challenged the duo of Loonie and Ron Henley to write a piece about the battle between the heart and the mind. Then it materialized into an actual track which is actually a favorite among most of the band's listeners. Which means now is just the right time for the song to receive the visual treatment. The result is an enactment of the kinds of crazy that may result with the clash between one's thoughts and desires.

Hypebeast Issue 11: The Restoration Issue

 Photos by Marvin Conanan

The Hypebeast Magazine has received a total layout revamped for their 11th Issue. For starters, they have traded glossy for book (matte) paper to get that more organic vibe. In addition to changes in material, Hypebeast also changed their layout design direction to a less minimalist and structured one. However, this change gives them a more unique take for their independent magazine. For Issue 11 dubbed as The Restoration Issue, they have interviews of Hiroki Nakamura, Rick Owens, Dr. Romanelli, Nick Wooster and more. Plus features and editorials of Filson, Visvim and Vintage Rolex to name a few. Another new inclusion in the magazine is their Guide section where they focused on featuring places and spaces in Downtown LA. This newly revamped Hypebeast Magazine issue is now available in the Secret Service store in Ronac Art Center, San Juan.

Oxygen x Collective 88 Capsule Collection

Filipino fashion brand, Oxygen has recently launched a capsule collection with Collective 88, an art and design company. The collection is composed of t-shirts, long-sleeved tees, short-sleeved button-downs, sweatshirts, hoodies, bucket hats and more. Local artists, Archie Geotina, Luis Lopa and Jayson Atienza came up with prints for the pieces in this collaboration. An artistic take on fashion is nothing new in the industry, but nonetheless, pieces coming out from these kinds of collaborations are always fresh. You can already check out the capsule collection in all Oxygen stores nationwide.

Converse Chuck II Holiday Colorways

There's only really two kinds of weather in the Philippines: crazy hot, or really rainy. The country doesn't follow a four season cycle, but the colorways of Autumn/Holiday lineup of Converse's updated Chuck Taylors are great to wear all year round. Both the Bordeaux and Thunder colorways of the Chuck II come in high and low top forms. Pick up a pair now at a Converse store near you. 

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