Vybz Kartel

Vybz is just not gonna let up. Waiting for Mavado's big reply.

Comeupsville

I finally got on board the Incase bandwagon and got myself the 15" hardcase for my Mac.

It might be a little hard to tell from the photos, but the hardcase attaches right on to your Mac laptop and makes it diesel. They have 5 translucent colors to choose from.

I suggest heading over to Incase and copping one.

Photo of The Day

This one is not really "artsy" but I think it will do.

Quote of The Day: Edward Teller

"When you get to the end of all the light you know and it's time to step into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing that one of two things shall happen: either you will be given something solid to stand on, or you will be taught how to fly."

- Edward Teller

Durex Commercial

I wish more commercials were this funny.

Cut Copy

Again I don't know anything about Cut Copy or electronic-dance-disco music, but I have grown to like it for several reasons. The production is really good and it is a no brainer type of genre. You can just pop it on and let it play.

Enjoy.

Download:

Cut Copy "Bright Like Neon Love

* Had the album title wrong...my bad

General Trees

General Trees is wicked. Period.

The strange part about this record is I can't recognize any of the session players or engineers or anyone for that matter involved with it. Usually a few names will pop out, but I can't call it on this one.

No worries all the riddims are of the nice mid-80's digital affair and ram.

Check the "Scatter Me Scatter" tune with the turbo paced "Sleng Teng" bass sample.



Track Listing:

1. Gone A Negril
2. Mind Reader
3. This Is Threes
4. Serious Ting
5. Vege Bun
6. Threes In De Place
7. Mini Bus
8. Scatter Me Scatter
9. Fresh
10.Great Jamaican Jockeys

Download:

General Trees "Negril"

D.O.A Hardcore 81'

Canada's D.O.A inadvertently coined the term "hardcore" when they released this album. D.O.A has a lot more musical chops than most bands of the time and dare I say a slight English influence in their chorus' and transitions.

You should get this one just for the fact that the lead singer's name is Joey Shithead.

Track Listing:

1. "D.O.A"
2. "Unknown"
3. "Slumlord"
4. "Musical Interlude"
5. "I Don't Give A Shit"
6. "M.C.T.F.D"
7. "Communication Breakdown" (Led Zeppelin cover)
8. "001 Loser's Club"
9. "Fucked Up Baby"
10. "The Kenny Blister Song"
11. "Smash The State"
12. "My Old Man's A Bum"
13. "Bloodsucker Baby"
14. "Waiting For You"



Download:

D.O.A "Hardcore 81'

Testing Testing

So I was checking the traffic stats for Ye Ol' SDTW and they are off the charts. More delinquents are reading the dribble I post up here than ever before. This is mind boggling because I don't think anything we (I) post up here is that riveting, but apparently I am wrong.

So....

With that in mind I'd like to ask you (the readers) what it is you'd like to see more of. Not that I will grant this magical wish, but at the very least I might get a better idea of who is reading. I know a lot of you come here looking for Heavy Manners news and what have you, but that is in the works and to be honest I think I speak for Justin and myself when I say that we have pretty much become so apathetic toward the whole clothing thing. I don't care if I ever make another tee ever again, but I say this knowing full well that Heavy Manners will come back strong when the time is right. So for now just deal with SDTW. There are many great things in the works and when you see them you will be pleased as punch.

Pick one category you'd like see more of:

- music
- brand crap
- graffiti
- interviews
- animation
- artists
- keep it random

Comment away.

And thanks for reading.

Uncle Murda

If you aren't up on Murda you are missing out as he might be the best rapper to come out of BK in a long time.

Get it.




This is the only thing I have from dude. He doesn't have an album yet, but there are a lot of mixtapes going around.

Download:
Uncle Murda "Back On My Bullshit"

Seattle Brands Do It Better

It's nice to know that Seattle's independent brands are still going strong even when the economy and specifically retail is in the sh*tter.

Have no fear cause Flying Coffin comes to the rescue with a great set of skate decks that function aesthetically singly or as a full set. Our friends at Flying Coffin never disappoint and always do the simple things right.

And if that wasn't enough...



TJ a.k.a The Dark Lord managed to get another mixtape out this time by ECDC and completely dedicated to Sonic Youth. Actual Pain always does there mixtapes right so I would suggest taking the time to download that som'a bitch.

Seattle weather may suck, but the brands that come out of here do not folks.

Beware of Flying Lotus

This was one of those records that someone gave me to check out and I left it dormant in my iTunes for a long time and then finally discover its brilliance way after the fact.

It's subtle and more atmospheric than anything else, but well worth the listen.

Get it.


Download:
Flying Lotus "Los Angeles"

Found Design

I'm surprised someone hasn't stolen this for a tee design. Maybe there is hope kids. Just maybe.

MGMT

I don't know anything about this band except that I like this album and you just might too.

Click here to listen to a sample

Download:

MGMT "Oracular Spectacular"

Dirty Dozens With Al Bundy

Oh this one is a certified banger.

Not only is it the Dirty Dozens sketch which in of itself is great, but you get a cameo from The Biz and motha f*kin Ed O'Neil a.k.a Al Bundy.

Run it.