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January 30th, 2013 | By | 102 Comments

Coachella Lineup Countdown: Tame Impala

The band that will come out of nowhere and blow your mind at Coachella is….Tame Impala
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Genres: Psychedelic rock, neo-psychedelia, dream pop, space rock
Motherland: Perth, Australia
Latest album: Lonerism released October 8th 2012 in the US
Rando fact: Tame Impala only played 2 shows in the US in 2012
Reason to see live: Endless mind-melting guitar riffs
#TameImpala Tags: 12717 instagrams
Also Heard In: SWELL’s free diving gopro video
Self Proclaimed: “We’re a buncha imbeciles”
Must-hear Track: Feels Like We Only Go Backwards

Band members
Kevin Parker: vocals, guitar & kazoo
Dominic Simper:guitar & synth
Julien Barbagallo: drums & backing vocals
Jay Watson: synth, backing vocals & occasional additional guitar
Nick Allbrook: bass

Style: Colored Pants, Denim Jackets, Basic Tees

TAME IMPALA

 

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January 11th, 2013 | By | 67 Comments

Billabong X White Mike Collection

In their ongoing crusade to protect this world of water, Billabong teamed up with celebrity photographer Michael Muller in developing apparel that raises funds and awareness for sharks.  The vilified sea creatures are of seminal importance to the world ecosystem, so check out the extreme sh#t they encountered in campaigning to saves the sharks.

Debunk the tired Jaws era ideologies about sharks, and take a stand against shark-finning, overfishing, and other threats to our precious sea creatures. Become an apex predator with the limited edition printed apparel from Billabong X White Mike.



5 Fast Facts About The Man in the Grey Suit

1. More people are killed by vending machines than sharks each year
2. 100 million sharks are killed each year
3. Sharks shaped marine life in the oceans for over 400 million years
3. There are no reported cases of a Hammer Head attack on a human
4. Entire tires, gasoline tanks and license plates, left in one piece inside the stomachs of tiger sharks
5. Vitamin content of typical shark fin soup is much less than that of typical vegetable soup

January 7th, 2013 | By | 14 Comments

Volcom Strange Brains -Episode 1

Masters of mod, Volcom celebrates the weird underworld of surfing’s craziest characters. They’ve launched a monthly web series profiling heavy moments in the lives of their team riders. Enjoy the pilot episode with Alex Gray of the South Bay.

Volcom’s team inspired apparel personifies those adrenaline junkies who live for heavy water, and give life hell. Check out all the strange brains styles from V-Co.

December 24th, 2012 | By | 339 Comments

Back in Stock: Poler Napsack

The 1/2 jacket, 1/2 sleeping bag is back on the shelves just in time for a chilly winter. We couldn’t keep our own employee from snatching up this fresh and functional hybrid outerwear last season, so secure your napsack for your holiday road trip before they’re gone.

5 More Reasons to get The Napsack

1) 2 in 1 function saves space in luggage

2) Stops accidental indecent exposure when changing into wetsuit

3) Makes Narcoleptic people just look sleepy

4) Michelin Man halloween costume

5) Also works as a surfboard bag (not recommended)

Get Poler here