Archive for the 'Art' Category

Digital Garbage, Man

The Pacific Northwest is bathing in some amazing, sunny weather, perfect for sound soaked skate sessions. But what to play? We suggest the newly released Mudhoney album, titled Digital Garbage on Sub Pop Records. Music with a message and the message is good. Buy it now.

To see Mudhoney live, checkout their current European Tour schedule.

More videos including a live show after the turn. EPM “Prosperity Gospel” Out!
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Hot Snakes Session

If you’re looking to add to your skateboarding soundtrack for the summer, we offer, for your consideration, Hot Snakes. Their latest album, Jericho Sirens, is so f%*#ing good. Don’t take our word for it, go buy that shit right now and thank us later. Check out a few videos after the turn. EPM “I Need a Doctor” Out!
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Ready Player One

Tired of the social media barrage? Tired of the onslaught of information bubbles filled with “alternative facts”? Well, here’s a bit of an alternative site. Welcome to the EPM OASIS, a refuge for skateboarding, music, art and science. Checkout a slice of the EPM OASIS after the turn. EPM “Ernest Cline” Out!

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The Pulsars and Black Marble

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A couple of bands you may or may not have discovered but well worth a few minutes of your auditory attention. First up and now defunct, The Pulsars, a Chicago based sibling duo, Dave and Harry Trumfio have a sound that appeals to our upbeat robot sensibilities. Next up, is Brooklyn, NY’s Black Marble. Their sound sets squarely at the nexus of Joy Division, OMD and early Depeche Mode. Perfect for those darker days heading into the winter months. Listen up after the turn. EPM Tuning In….

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Entropy & Serendipity at AGP

Antigravity Press and Hopeless Old Men on Skateboards

In the skateboard cartoon annals of the Earth, you will be duly enshrined. What does that mean? It’s a reference to the most prolific skate cartoonist on the planet, MR. AGP himself, Mark Conahan. Head on over to Antigravity Press for a ride on his cartoon slot machine. Each time you click the banner link, you get a random new AGP post, usually a cartoon. Also, check out his Hopeless Old Men on Skateboards books, available in paper back or digital form while on the site. What are you waiting for? Click here for some skate cartoon randomness.

Boards of, not from, Canada

Boards of Canada on Earth Patrol

A nice parlay with respect to skateboarding and music, is this week’s YouTube Tuesday featured artist, Boards of Canada. Sometimes you need a bit of space and time to expand your thoughts. BoC provides the perfect foundation for those pre/post skate meditation sessions. So when your done rocking your Canadian maple, roll out the BoC for some R-n-R. Check out the video tunes after the turn.

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Speelies from his Speelycaptor

MC's Video Shorts over at Antigravity Press

Whoseits from his whatsits? Speelies, in this case, are MC’s video shorts and Speelycaptor, is the device he used to capture those videos. Confused? Well, a quick read of Neal Stephenson’s Anathem will help. In the meantime, check out MC’s Backyard Bowl build video short after the turn.

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Tonight: Powell Skatepark Fundraiser

Powell Skatepark Fundraiser Flyer

Head on over to Hopworks Urban Brewery tonight and support of the Powell Blvd. Skatepark. Colin, of Callin’ on Colin fame says

Hopworks is generously donating their space to show off “for sale” Artwork and Photographs by esteemed artists and photographers!

All drinks and food on this day will be profit shared with Skaters for Portland Skateparks to benefit the Powell Blvd. Skatepark project!.

Additionally, we will be having a swap-meet style product sale for new product donated by various sponsors!

See you there!

Found: A Golden Egg

A Golden Egg on Earth Patrol

Creativity and skateboarding seem to go hand-in-hand. Need proof? Check out “A Golden Egg”, the latest video by Jesse James and Chris Atherton. Click on through to the other side for the video along with a link to their interview on Crossfire.

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Be My Bloody Valentine

MBV - My Bloody Valentine on Earth Patrol

Guess who has a new album? Yep, it’s true, the “gods” of shoegaze, My Bloody Valentine, recently released MBV. Go snap it up and share it with the ones you love. EPM “still plodding” Out!