Thread 365 launches their second collaboration collection with Fly Art

After a solid first run, the basic clothing centric brand, Thread 365 partners with Fly Art for a second collection. Fly Art is known for their spin on refined parody, having hiphop lyrics juxtaposed with fine art pieces. The strength of the concept relies on its perfect curation of fine art paintings partnered with strong memorable phrases taken out of iconic hiphop and RnB songs, in addition the end product is almost always very pleasing to the eyes. While being focused on high quality basic clothing, Thread 365 saw the collaboration as a great addition to their line. And for their second collection together, they focused on the lyrics of artists; Kanye West, Frank Ocean, Jay-Z and groups, Outkast and TLC. All pieces are now available in the Thread 365 webstore and CommonThread shops in Manila.

A look at the Listening Party by Independent Music Collective for Logiclub X1 Compilation Album

We'll be the first to admit we're no music experts - We don't get down to the technicalities of it nor do we ingest facts about it the same way we do with oxygen - but we do have a deep appreciation for it and (we'd like to believe) our taste in music is more than satisfactory. Two weeks ago we had the privilege of being part of a private listening session of the first major collective release of Logiclub, along with artists, friends and other music authorities. Logiclub X1 is a compilation album comprising of 10 original tracks produced by different members of the collective. The tracks in the album were either specially produced for this release or just simply digitally remastered. While we do not have very strong opinions about Logiclub X1, (as it left us speechless, in awe and with serious eargasm) the artists gave us one-liner descriptions of each of their tracks.

Logiclub X1 kicks off with rapper, Curtismith with LDR, in which he describes it as "a new approach I took in making a song" and well, his new approach seems to be working well for him. Track #2 is YKITG! from St. Vincent and The Grenadines, and it means what it means - You Know It, Girl! The third track is something we're all familiar with, and has been played more times than any other track in the compilation, under blankets by crwn feat. Jess Connelly, and according to King, "It stays a little bit longer" and indeed it does as we get major LSS with this one. Aries teams up with fellow Logiclub member, Olympia, to "relay their long journey ahead through the song 'Away' with its chaotic yet serene melody, evolving beat and ethereal vocal harmonies." Then BP Valenzuela hits the halfway mark with All of the Noise, which "is full of noisy, ambient soundscapes and IDM beats packed to the brim in a tight, introspective pop package." Kidthrones recalls the "first date he had with a particular person after a long period of social hibernation" with Date Night. Song #5 is John Pope's "interpretation of somebody trying to play jazz in a very very chaotic forest," while Game 3.0 (feat. Somedaydream) is NINNO's "Frankenstein experiment on how rapid-fire rhymes interact with a minimalist synth-driven track." lluwin comes out with Yum, "a track made to explore the limits and extremities of the heart chakra using variations of the yam/yum chant and electronic sound, which in turn gave the pulse to the Lluwin sound." The final track, Sta. Maria is by Dante, which was "all about superficial tendencies." Now that one was highly unexpected with its rock and heavy metal sound, but it was the perfect cap to the Logiclub X1 compilation. While all 10 tracks sound good individually, being part of a compilation made a world of a difference. Logiclub did not only compile these tracks to produce X1, they told a story with its climactic sequence.

Logiclub X1 will be available digitally on iTunes and Spotify on April 15, but while you wait, they have three shows lined up for the launching of their compilation album: April 14 at The Brewery, April 15 at Black Market and April 22 at 12 Monkeys.

Sneak Peek launches the USA Distinct Retro Ski 998 and 990 Collection

For the seventh unlocking of Sneak Peek, they launch the USA Distinct Retro Ski Collection by New Balance. It is inspired by the heydays of competitive skiing in the 50s and 60s. New Balance represents that era in the sport through a vintage mix of tones and materials used in their two most sought after silhouettes, the 998 and 990. Both are manufactured under the Made in USA line of the brand, with focus on utmost quality and premium craft. Highly influenced by vintage ski outerwear, New Balance used Horween leather and pigskin suede for the construction of the sneakers to perfectly represent the idea. The exclusive models are now available in select Sneak Peek stores nationwide.

Skaa comes through with his debut mixtape Part of the Plan

Skaa is a new name in hiphop. Hailing from Makati, he started writing rhymes at the age of 15,  a sign of his heavy passion with music. Citing J. Cole as his favorite artist, the American rapper's influence is also apparent to the tracks Skaa has been releasing from 2014 to present. After managing to gain some buzz, he now steps his game up with his debut mixtape titled "Part of the Plan". This 7-track project provides a soothing laidback vibe but with hints of heavy flows to bring you back to the hiphop path if in case you find yourself in a rather more chill state. The music lays the paths for which Skaa flows his words, ranging from his real-life stories to personal thoughts that he wishes to share. Listen to them below, or click here to download these joints for free.

Brace for second wave with the Brklss Tropical Trash Delivery 2

Local streetwear label Brklss unleashed the second pack off their Tropical Trash Collection. This time, they came up with five graphic designs. Never settling on customary t-shirts, there are also a couple of longsleeve tees and a crop tee for the ladies. They also grasped for their roots, with one of the shirts featuring a flip on skate magazine Thrasher's famous logo. For fixie riders, they have a graphic shirt featuring the lines "No Brakes" and "See You In Hell". Grab first dibs this April 2, Saturday, at Suez & Zapote, Makati. Fun starts at 3pm with an Alleycat race and a Game of SKATE contest. Afterwards, the party goes on with free drinks and DJ sets to add some groove to the atmosphere.

Outdoor Exploration with Poler

 Photos by Marvin Conanan

A weekend away from the city is something most urban-dwellers look forward to from time to time. The semi-tuning off, partnered with the sound of waves crashing and the ocean breeze, is something to daydream about. Everyone, either those into active outdoor lifestyle or those who just prefer a relaxing getaway, will find tranquility in a naturally breathtaking coast. That is what Camp Vibes of Poler is all about, a celebration of the outdoor for all sorts of individuals. They hosted and invited us to an overnight escape to express these ideas early this month. Accompanied by the team behind Poler Philippines, we camped out at the shores of Anvaya Cove, Bataan to experience a serene yet uplifting atmosphere of the outdoors. The co-existence of our busyness as people with the calmness of nature delivered a clear message that once in a while, we needed this. A quick break from the bustling, and rather almost always demanding modern life, indicating the other importances of life.