Hiero’s commentary on the glorification of gun violence.  The song was originally recorded in 2011, although it seems more relevant than ever.  Video directed by Casual!

If we were in L.A., we’d go check out the Hanni El Khatib exhibit at the HVW8 Gallery which is closing on Sunday.  In support of his new album, El Khatib has curated a ‘Family’ of DIY Artists to bring the album art to real life with a series of prints, original works, installations and odds & ends from each ‘Family’ member. From Keith Stone’s drawing that graces the album cover as a patch on Nathan Cabrera’s custom made denim jacket in Idaho on one of the last remaining 1940s chain stitched sewing machines to Nick Walker’s photos of El Khatib’s adventures to Dr. Woo’s hand painted & customized guitar. Music is art and this is a celebration of all the blood, sweat & beers that went into the making of an album.

HVW8 Gallery
661 N Spaulding Ave @ Melrose
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Coming up this weekend: Aryz (who did the artwork for Aesop Rock’s Skelethon) has been creating new work for a show at FIFTY24SF Gallery.  The opening reception is this Friday and it runs through May 31st…can’t wait to check it out!

In case you couldn’t make it, Coachella is broadcasting a lot of the performances on their YouTube channel.

Thanks to HNRL, we’ve been listening to the new mixtape from MSSL CMMD (Chad Hugo + Daniel Biltmore).  Lots of good stuff  including new tracks from Paul Banks of Interpol, DJ Q-Bert’s new Quazr project.