Monthly Archives: July 2014

Music Groups and Band Merchandise

RIP Tommy Ramone

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July 11th marked a very sad day for punk rock/music fans worldwide, when it was announced that Tommy Erdelyi, better known under his stage name, Tommy Ramone, as the drummer for one of the most influential Punk Rock bands in music history had passed away. He was the last living member of The Ramones, passing at the age of 65. He had been undergoing hospice treatment at his home in Queens, New York for his battle with Bile Duct Cancer.

Legendary is a total understatement to describe this remarkable musician. Being that The Ramones are one of the most popular bands in the history of music, let alone punk rock, Tommy’s legacy as well as the rest of the band members will live on through all of their timeless music and their merchandise. Pay homage to this incredible group of individuals that shaped Rock n Roll Culture with a nice keep sake in the form of a tee shirt or tank top. Gone, but never could The Ramones possibly be forgotten.

“It wasn’t just music in The Ramones: it was an idea. It was bringing back a whole feel that was missing in rock music – it was a whole push outwards to say something new and different. Originally it was just an artistic type of thing; finally I felt it was something that was good enough for everybody.” – Tommy Ramone, 1978

Shop Ramones Band Merchandise here

Product Reviews

New Balance 574 Series

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New Balance is a staple brand in both American footwear as well as across the pond (UK). Known for their classic silhouettes and use of quality materials, these affordable pairs will help you turn some heads this summer. I’ll quickly touch on our newest pairs from the classic 574 series with pairs available for both Men and Women. Check it out.

Men’s 574 Stadium Jacket Pack $74.99

Inspired by retro 90′s stadium/varsity jackets, these 574′s give you a classic New Balance fit with a modern technology feel, using multiple materials throughout these shoes. Nylon mesh toe-box, tongue, and accents on the upper accompanied by New Balance’s classic suede around the entire shoe. The tongue on these 574′s are a bit different than the classic 574′s using a thinner cut, padded mesh.
Women’s 574 Island Pack $79.99

Here’s one of the three colorways from the women’s Island Pack. Inspired by the leisure of a tropical vacation, the entire textile upper is done in a Bermuda Blue paired with peach and navy accents throughout the shoe on top of a clear ice outsole. Rock these with your favorite shorts and show off the colorful “island” palm print on the tongue and sockliner.
Mens’ 574 Island Pack (was $88.00) $82.95

We also have two colorways from the Men’s 574 Island Pack in stock. Both pairs using that same textile upper and “island” palm printed sock liner as well as the clear ice outsoles. Definitely both hot shoes for the summertime.

Shop the rest of our New Balance sneakers here, and let us know which pair you’re picking up for your summer rotation in the comments below.

 
Brand Knowledge, Product Reviews

Onitsuka Tiger by Asics

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Onitsuka Tiger has been around since the late 60′s when legendary Track & Field Coach, Bill Bowerman had the idea to incorporate two of the current Onitsuka Tiger designs into his own  models for runners. Fast forward to present day and you can find various Onitsuka Tiger models on the shelves of stores all around the world. With that being said, we have a ton of different classic models as well as the newer additions to the brand in various colorways available. Take a look.

Mexico 66

There’s a LOT of Mexico 66 colorways  and styles in stock from the classics to the newer slip-ons available for both Men and Women. There’s an array of materials used, with some being a nylon based upper and of course the traditional leather upper pairs as well.
Ultimate 81

Multiple colorways available in the Ultimate 81 silhouette for both Men and Women. Above is the Castle Rock/Yellow colorway for men and for the ladies is the Black/White and Teal Color. These are a very lightweight shoe with a little bit thicker sole than seen on the Mexico 66.
Other Various Models

There’s countless pairs from Onitsuka Tiger in stock right now, so be sure to browse our entire collection online. Let us know which pair you’re going with for the summer in the comments below.

 

Music Groups and Band Merchandise

Crystal Castles – Band Merchandise

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The dynamic duo of Ethan Kath and Alice Glass, better known for the experimental electronic group, Crystal Castles, formed in Toronto in 2004. Ethan and Alice have been touring all over the world since 2008 with both members spinning  CC inspired DJ sets in between their tours/performances as of late. From Coachella performances, to they’re “home made” music video aesthetic, they appeal to a unique group of fans and draw in a lot of different people looking for something to enjoy and be apart of.

Although they are “boxed in” as an electronic group, they have a very distinct sound unlike any other group in their genre. The seemingly dark tones give their music more of a rebellious or goth feel as opposed to the pop crap garbage you’d hear on the radio. There’s still no sign of a release date for their upcoming album (IV) but we’re hoping for at least some official info by the end of this year. Check out our new Band Merchandise from Crystal Castles and support your favorite group of the underground. While we wait for any new release info, let’s take a trip down memory lane with one of their hit singles, Crimewave:

Product Reviews

In Memory of Bruce Lee

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The memorial for one of the most influential martial artists of many generations, Bruce Lee, is right around the corner (July 20th) passing at just the young age of 32. He starred in some of the biggest Kung-Fu films in history before his passing, so I thought it was only right I pay homage to the man that popularized the movement of Kung-Fu films not only in the US, but the entire world as well. Born during the exact hour and year of the Dragon, it’s no surprise the legacy he left behind is still celebrated to this day.

People of all ages still remember him in the form of wearing and collecting various commemorative merchandise from his movies remastered, various books and biographies, to t-shirts, shoes, Jewelry and any other clothing articles in between. The UFC even included him as a special featured character in the new UFC14 by EA Sports and was also named to the Top 50 athletes of all time by Sports Illustrated at the beginning of this year, coming in at #15. And just yesterday his “Homage” Collection was released on his official website. Check out this compilation of some of his greatest moments from his official website below: