Oh and just to combat the previous post about the swagger wagon….Valient Thorr.
I know its not the ‘rap music’ that the kids are listening to, its old school progressive retro thrash.
PS of note, Valient truly has one of the greatest beards currently being grown in rock music.
Enjoy this…
There are three things rotting minds of our youth and weakening the resolve of our allies, reality television, hacky-sacks, and the rap music. What happened to the conviction of rock-n-roll? Therefore, this week’s music video features the quintessential element of rock, leather vests, handle-bars moustaches and blowing people away (with your music), something Justin can relate too. Take my advice, remove you’re sock before watching the video because they’re going to get blown off anyways (TWSS).
Thanks to our friends at the Roundabout (Website coming really soon) who posted this amazing little video.
OK Go from Ana de la Fuente on Vimeo.
Add this song to your summer mix tape…Love him or hate him, Jack’s going to be the soundtrack to your summer. You know you’ll be able to spot Kegan jogging topless on the bike path from his trailer to the coffee shop while he pumps this album on his walkman. Oh and how can you complain when you get a surf video to accompany such a catchy song?
Oh cool, we only have to wait until Fall 2010 to see it….bummer. This movie looks so ridiculously good, and judging from the teaser song, it should have you mesmerized by the tv while you do the Kegan Pepper Smith, Drink-in-the-hand-hussle-n’-shuffle all over the dance floor. Now if only Kelly Slater’s “Ultimate Wave Tahiti in 3D” at Imax would hurry up and come to Victoria we would have some thing to tide us over.
Spring has sprung! Which means summer flings are fast approaching and it’s time to update your whack outdated wardrobe. Here’s my advice, which inevitably asked for my reading this blog, the three most important artifacts you need to purchase this summer: a Nixon watch, Spy sunglasses and Adidas kicks. Why are these important? Shoes define your lifestyle, for example: Air Force 1’s equal team player, Loafers equal nerd, and Adidas skate shoes equal everything that’s right in the world. Sunglasses protect your eyes from harmful UV rays and over protective boyfriends. Lastly, and most importantly, a Nixon watch will keep you from showing up late for first, second and third dates. Also, watches indicate a level of sensibility and importance. However, some dorks will say “why not just use you’re cell phone?” Here’s why, not everyone can read and analog watch, thus, you’ll impress all the girls with your watch reading abilities. Do you really think any girl is impressed by your digital cell-phone clock? The only exceptions would be kids who have analog cell phones. So swing by the shop and check out our new summer stock, new watches and new shoes. Trust me, a Nixon watch will get you more dates and if you’re juggling as many girls as Tegan Popper-Smooth you’ll need to know the time. Worst case scenario wrong place wrong time wrong girl!
Editors Note: Purchasing shoes, watch and sunglasses and only wearing these three items will get you arrested unless you find your self on Little Tribune on Hornby, so check out assorted tee’s and shorts as well.
Enjoy this shoe review by some geeks in their mother’s basement
In response to the previous April 1st breaking news Marc (our fearles leader) has decided to sell everything and head south (Probably only as far as Sombrio). So we’re having a happy little easter sale to shed our remaining winter coats, metaphorically and literally speaking. Check out the poster for our amazing deals, 50% off Outerwear, 40% off Snowboard Equipment, Buy 1 Get 1 free hoodies and jeans. Oh and we just got more skate stuff in, more electric, spy, and oakley sunglasses and some really nice new ’sneakers’ as the kids are calling them these days. So in short, you really need to come in and hang out and not just to see Canada’s Next Top Male Model, Kegan “The Hunk” Pepper Smith.
Hello Minions
Alternative’s been on a digital hiatus, and I apologize for meaningless hours you must’ve spent wandering the internet in search of something interesting. Thankfully we’re back with a handful of mind nuggets for you to enjoy (I don’t even know what it means). First off, shop boy Chase Torrie and his bromies are working on a new skate video titled: “Washed up,” I imagine it’s got something to do with skateboarding and showering. Secondly, alternative’s in-house male model, Kegan and he’s nerdy collage friends, are presenting “ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL” charity fundraiser on April 10th, tickets and info at the shop. Moving along, Alternative’s “Picture This…” photography contest comes to a close next Wednesday, so submit your shots soon. In regards to new product, I’m not even sure where to begin; basically, the backrooms stuffed with shipments of goodies and new swag is hitting the shelves daily! Off the top of my head, new Obey appeal, SHAKE JUNT shoes, Circa feet covers, Vans slips, Krew sweaters, Spy sunglasses, Fallen stuff and tons more. Also, to keep you looking good on the hill we’ve got a banging winter sale going on, with thirty to forty percent off gear and apparel. Speaking of sales, the NIKK BEACH sale lives on: four tees’ for forty bones and three hoodies for ninety-nine, it’s a BFS.
XOXO
The best band you don’t listen to. Rolling Stone’s top 50 bands you need to see live. Pretty much incredible.
Hey digital acquaintances
We’ve got a few things on the metaphorically plate; Green salad, grilled vegetables, photography challenge, veggie ground round and a skate contest. Dinner won’t be ready for awhile so enjoy some prune juice and snap shots while you wait. Speaking of snap shot, the photographer who successfully captures Andrew Ottosen’s new Double Cork Finger twist, pretty much has the contest in the bag.
Stop reading for second while I call our fearless leader Marc…. one more moments he’s on the other line.
Okay continue reading: While we sauté the details of the skate contest dinner. Alternative’s going to present a photo contest to hold you over (R.A.B, Kyle and Matt you can’t enter: you’re too good). Like beer pong and dating your best friend’s sister, there are guild lines (bendable rules).
No nudity (you’re really not that good looking)
No Party Shots (We’ve all been there, you’re nothing special)
No Chucking of the horns. (That includes you JT)
No Naked party shots of you chucking the horns
I know what you’re thinking: “what are we suppose to take pictures of?” Well I’m glad you asked because here are the categories: Surf, Skate, Snow or Lifestyle. All submissions must be submitted by March 31st. Depending on my birthday hangover, expect the winner announcement on the first (possibly give or take a few days). The winner “will get a prize pack with a sweater, two shirts, [I forget what Marc said but some swag from our shop] and love! You can submit your photo via our facebook event with “Pickle” at the end of the title. Everyone is allowed to submit your three best shots (or not your best, whatever).
Remember, use your light meter and get permission from your subjects.
Watch this sub-par video for inspiration.