BLOG ARCHIVES - MAY 2011

Minto! Sun Wizard! White Ash Falls! Tue May 31 2011

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Wicked Show, not a wicked Spell…

PKG’s compadres Minto are playing a show this Friday June 3rd and you know you should be there.

New Arcade Fire Fri May 27 2011

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Listen to the Radios Rips now!

A year after the release of their latest album ‘The Suburbs’ the band hits us with 2 new songs as part of a collectable CD/DVD PKG. 

Swatch gets Artsy Thu May 26 2011

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Actually Art, Fashion and Sportsy!

 

Swatches new collection simply titled ART, FASHION AND SPORT COLLECTION features the work of and American designer, a German artist and a Norwegian snowboarder. Jeremy Scott, Markus Linnenbrink and Terje Haakonsen have all jumped on board as designer for the new 

Anthropologie comes to Vancouver Wed May 25 2011

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New Store now open on South Granville

Worlds first Pop UP Mall Tue May 24 2011

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BoxPark is coming…

We have all heard of pop up stores but how about a pop up mall? 

PACTfashion Gives Back Fri May 20 2011

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Clothing Swap and Fundraiser for Urban Peace

Peace through fashion brought on by responsible re-using and clothing the needy to teach skills to the youth. Damn near perfect is you ask me.


Beastie Boys Lyrics Explained Thu May 19 2011

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Unwrap the Mystery of Their Words

Been waiting a long time for a new album from this trio, sorry Mix Master, this trio with a super dope DJ! 

Space Ibiza Land in Toronto Wed May 18 2011

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Electronic Music Institution Hits on May 28

Imagine powerful, insistent bass lines coursing through your body. You wander through an endless maze of rooms bathed in a kaleidoscope of lights, each one dedicated to a different sound—from tech house to dubstep and everything in between. A

Shepard Fairey x Lance Armstrong Tue May 17 2011

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Biking in Style

It seems that Shepard and his agency felt the need to get into the sports and philanthropy business. 

Sueme for ‘Best Street Artist’ Fri May 13 2011

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Vancouver Urban Culture Conference

Props to PKG Grassroots artist Scott Sueme for being nominated for Vancouver’s best street artist! 

Steam Whistle New Music Series Thu May 12 2011

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Free Show Tonight w/ Y108 Spring Music Festival, Burlington

Great partnership between these 2 supporters of indie music to continue to give our talent the help they need to get seen. 

Miley Cyrus, Why? Tue May 10 2011

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Covers Nirvana’s ‘Smells like Teen Spirit’

Seriously, why? Miss Cyrus has legions of fans, misguided or not, that actually kiss the ground she walks on. Why would she cover a true classic of grunge rock 

Vhils Creates Art With Walls Fri May 06 2011

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Carves Otherwise forgotten Medium

Nothing impresses me more than someone either making something out of nothing or creating inspiring work from otherwise normal things. 

The Clothing Show Thu May 05 2011

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Canada’s Largest Vintage Show

Not only do they have vintage but they also have new independent designers show- showcasing a mix of apparel, accessories, vintage and eco-friendly clothing. 

Long Live the Queen Wed May 04 2011

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Halifax’s Newest Music and Arts Festival

It seems that Long Love The Queen does not want to be your average festival but strives to stand apart: by standing together. 

Vans x Hello Kitty Tue May 03 2011

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Making the Collab Purr…

Honestly I am about ready to punch the next person I see wearing any Hello Kitty stuff! That is unless it is a kid of course! 

Hollerado Releases ‘Got To Lose’ Video Mon May 02 2011

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Another One Take Artistic Wonder

Not only is the new video bad ass but if it hits 50,000 by this Friday the band will make a donation to the Red Cross for Japan relief.