July 2011 Blog Posts (69)

A Day's Work

I wrote this song

for me to sing

I wrote this rap

for me to rhyme

I created this rhythm

for me to drum

At the end of the day

nothing was done…

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Added by Faero. on July 31, 2011 at 11:29am — No Comments

This is first time that I actually became an memeber on this site after I left Vampirefreaks which has been an totally diaster with all the scene kids...its sad. Was an memeber of that site for 9 years and 6 months...finally decided its time to let that site go.

Here I am beginning as an newbie again.

Added by Mistr3ss Raven on July 30, 2011 at 9:20pm — No Comments

Just a kid

The days would be short and cold in October, like romance. My mother would send me out into the biting dusk with a shopping list, written on a folded piece of paper, in her cursive script. Her golden face and dark eyes playing against the fiery leaves, dropping to the ground...dead. And those sweet cakes she'd bake for no other reason than she'd wanted a cake...:

The winters chill pushing those dead leaves, further and further into the crevices. The Christmas smell coming out of… Continue

Added by Albert Frankenstein on July 29, 2011 at 8:48pm — No Comments

AP Quickie: Odd Future Wolf Gang's Fall Tour Dates (North America)

Mayhem and trouble are coming your way, North America! Hip-hop/skate collective Odd Future Wolf Gang announced their Fall tour, 27 dates in the U.S. and Canada. The gang is on a roll, with the success of many of its artists such as Tyler, The Creator, Frank Ocean, etc. Peep the tour dates below.

TOUR DATES:

9/28:… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on July 29, 2011 at 6:41pm — No Comments

Dear Jay-Z and Kanye West: What about us little guys? An open letter.

Independent record stores are cornerstones in many a music lover’s life and in most of our communities. In a download-driven world, there is an ease and nostalgia in purchasing music from a local record store from a fellow music dude, who can’t wait to chat you up about a must-have recommendation. The champs behind Record Store Day, as well as individuals, who insist on purchasing the music they love, continue to… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on July 29, 2011 at 4:46pm — 5 Comments

Get A Room Already! Afro-punk Fest 2011 Hotels

The official hotel partner of the 2011 Afro-punk Festival is Brooklyn's own nU Hotel! Some of the fest artists and guests will be there. If you'd like to treat yourself to something real nice and sexy, call them for the Afro-punk special rate at (718) 852 8585, or book online at… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on July 29, 2011 at 4:00pm — 3 Comments

411 ON BLACK PUNK SCENE IN L.A.

ABSTRACT BY NATURE…

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Added by blaqvenus on July 28, 2011 at 8:04pm — 1 Comment

Cipher Drummer Daniel Bobis Goes Missing In Indonesia

*UPDATE 7/28: Daniel Bobis' body has reportedly been found off Sumatra island. Cipher confirmed the news. Our sincere condelences to his friends and family. Let's keep them in our thoughts.*

Hardcore band Cipher confirmed the bad news: drummer Daniel Bobis went missing Sunday morning while… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on July 28, 2011 at 7:35pm — 9 Comments

The 21st century conservative

Liberalism is bankrupt and bankrupting the United States of America.

Added by Ethan Alvin Hill on July 27, 2011 at 9:53pm — No Comments

Rockstar In Training: Punk Writing Radio

I was recently asked to participate in a cool radio show discussion about punk rock music, lyrics and songwriting. Crescent Hill Radio has a weekly show called From The Inkwell which is about all things related to writing. The host wanted to talk about how punk gets a bad rap as far as an art form, and is ignored as a legitimate form of writing. When I heard this I thought, “Hey, good idea!” I was honored that the folks at Crescent Hill Radio wanted to get me involved and have me… Continue

Added by Sound Check on July 27, 2011 at 5:30pm — 4 Comments

Teaser: Special Design Project / Afro-punk Festival 2011

Are you as excited as we are about this year's Afro-punk Festival?! This shall rock, but we still have suprises in store for ya, including a special design project that involves scanning people! Don't be scurred! Not going to say more about this right now, but here's a sneak peek featuring Fishbone front man Angelo Moore... ;) Stay tuned!…

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Added by Afro-Punk on July 27, 2011 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Contest For Bands! Be On The 'Bikelordz' Soundtrack

Remember 'Bikelordz', the very promising documentary we told you about, highlighting the BMX bike culture in Accra, Ghana? (check out our interview with director Mikey Hart here) Well well well... Mr. Hart decided to offer bands from the AP Community a cool opportunity: to be featured… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on July 27, 2011 at 1:30pm — 4 Comments

The Monstafarian Manifesto

THE MONSTAFARIAN MANIFESTO OF:…

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Added by Albert Frankenstein on July 26, 2011 at 7:17pm — 2 Comments

TTC first Album

Well fan's Trancend The Core's first Album"PURE" is coming around early August , thats right ALBUM . We will also be playing Otto Shunken Head August 11th and KOREFEST August 24th @ Sullivan Hall We are working hard to bring you good pure blend of metal/punk/altervative music

Added by Transcend The Core on July 26, 2011 at 4:41pm — 1 Comment

New Bands Announced! Tamar-kali, Gym Class Heroes, Das Racist, Kenna & More Join AP Fest Line-Up

Say what?!!! Having Cee Lo Green, Janelle Monae, Fishbone, Santigold and all the other bands we announced was exciting enough (see full line-up below). But now that Tamar-kali, Gym Class Heroes, Das Racist, Kenna, Jersey Klan, Bad Rabbits and Radkey are added to the bill, we'll forgive you if you're just speechless. :-P To round things up nicely, the following DJs will be spinning at… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on July 26, 2011 at 3:30pm — 8 Comments

NEW MUSIC FROM P-TACTICS (REVERBNATION)

CHCK OUT MY OFFICIAL REVERBNATION PAGE & BECOME A FAN… Continue

Added by P-TACTICS on July 26, 2011 at 1:04am — No Comments

Black Witch: "Get Off the Bus"

Bus preachers. I don’t know if they exist anywhere else but they’re a staple in the Black community. They’re Christians who either are pastors doing unnecessary overtime, or wannabe pastors preaching to what is not entirely their flock. They believe everyone should hear the word of God – regardless of whether everyone wants or needs to or not.

Words by Black… Continue

Added by The Establishment on July 25, 2011 at 11:30am — 10 Comments

MAXIMUM THE HORMONE !

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Added by kitano on July 25, 2011 at 8:16am — No Comments

THA ORIGINAL GATA™~Summer fun with the children

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Added by THA ORIGINAL GATA™ on July 23, 2011 at 4:49am — No Comments

AP Fashion: God Save Le Belles (Haus of Belle)

Far off in a little neighborhood called Canarsie, Brooklyn (aka the middle of nowhere) is an indie designer making waves. Ebony Alexander is the mastermind behind Haus of Belle NYC, a contemporary brand with gritty rock & roll and hip-hop roots for the ladies. Sounds cliché as hell but it’s not what you think. Find hand painted tee shirts as well as tanks with eerie graphic prints like my favorite Villian Sisters top bearing Siamese twin skeletons at Haus of Belle’s online… Continue

Added by Safety Pins on July 22, 2011 at 5:00pm — 5 Comments