i cannot wait for summer. i cannot wait for june: all the kids come out for warm up
Summer is over. Our tans are slowly fading, but memories of the sunny good times linger. I’m already trying to relive it with some snaps I took at Moma PS1 Warmup with Jamie XX and Pearson Sound back in August. The party that PS1 throws in its courtyard is a summer staple. The DJs are sick and … Read more
fall/winter twelve: nyfw playlist
The work, shows, and parties have all been over for about a month now. I made this mix on the fly while running around the city doing all the aforementioned new york fashion week-ing. These songs picked me up, brought me back down, and kept me going all week. I invite you to get into … Read more
who i am: trippy “weed demon” wavves fan video
I am obsessed with the Wavves song “Weed Demon”. It’s chill, melodic, trippy, and eerie in the best way possible. My buddy Sammy is obsessed with it, too. Today, he showed me this video a fan made. It quells the weed paranoia vibe of the song with gorgeous colors and warped images of faces, people, … Read more
hell nah, ho. you know they Polo: Diplo bonus dvd excerpts
So, you should really get Diplo’s first album, Florida. We are talking pre-mash up Diplo, here. This album really shows how talented he is. I wish he would do more of this stuff. The psychedelic beats are out of control. Why can’t he do more of this shit? I picked the album up back in Cleveland … Read more
If I could see all my friends tonight: Night Regulation music video
One thing I’ve always wanted to do with Canned Youth is showcase the work of my friends. Our generation may have been stuck with some lame label like the “Me” generation, but I know for a fact that we’ve got more talent than that inspires. My friends are amazing writers, film makers, photographers, artists, … Read more
It’s all that matters this time of year: 5 songs for the holidays.
I’ve made a selection of five holiday songs to fit five holiday moods. I hope you enjoy. Happy Holidays! Dreamy Holiday: Beach House – I Do Not Care For The Winter Sun (Download) I was stoked to see Beach House come out with this song. They released it with the message: “We recorded this … Read more
All the kids all the kids that want to make a scene: Hipster vs. Scenester
Sometimes things just need to be clarified. I hear a lot of people throwing around the word hipster to refer to people and places that actually don’t carry hipster attributes. This usually revolves around the distinction between hipsters and scenesters. There is a definite difference! These stereotypes are often confused because they seem very similar … Read more
Dream a little dream all about the basement scene: a Silent Barn interview
If you’ve ever been to Silent Barn, then I give you major street cred points. The house that happens to have shows in it is located in an inconspicuous old warehouse on Wyckoff Avenue, just barely over the border from Bushwick, in Rigdewood, Queens. There’s no sign on the door or significant marking. Know the … Read more
Won’t you meet me downtown?: How to do CMJ the right way.
A few weeks ago (Sorry for the late post. Canned Youth has been under the weather) the annual CMJ Music Marathon took place. This means that for 5 days, by command of the College Music Journal, over 1,200 bands and artists descended upon venues all over lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. If going to shows is … Read more
I can’t stand to see everything ending: The Seasonal Affective Mix
Fall is turning into winter. The leaves are falling instead of changing. Its cold when you get out of bed in the morning. You see less sun and more night with every passing day. It’s time to throw on your jacket, scarf, and sweater. No snow fall yet, but it’s not too … Read more
