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Starting on the weekend of the 13th of April, Coachella is right around the corner. Question is, do you KNOW CHELLA? In case you don’t, our friend Shaz Sedighzadeh has created a really cool website showcasing this year’s artist lineup. Know Chella gives users a little bio about each artist and, as Shaz says, “one mysterious song for each to get your ear holes familiar.” Head on over there and prepare yourself for one hell of a party this year! 

04.05.2012 12:50pm | posted in: Life | In Bklyn

Our handsome friend Twister made it on to warbybarker:

Reader Submission: “This is Twister - relaxing after completing this week’s New York Time Sunday crossword puzzle.”

04.03.2012 05:40pm | posted in: Life | In Bklyn

Williamsburg is kicking off spring this year with a neighborhood wide “Shop, Drop & Drink” event. The event is held by Kathryn Irby, Co-Founder of Brooklyn Vintage Crawl, in collaboration with the Northside Merchants Association and Domino (a mobile smart guide platform); is meant to highlight Williamsburg’s diverse and unique retail, bar, restaurant, and gallery offerings. 

Nearly 50 businesses will offer various sales, special events, and performances all through Domino’s app. The Domino Smart Guide app allows users to interact with the event map in order to target specific stores and bars they want to visit. To unlock a store’s special deal, shoppers will snap a picture of the item they wish to purchase and post it to their Facebook wall. Driven by the shopper’s post, the Smart Guide app will immediately unlock the store’s e-coupon for use. 

Here is a list of SOME of the special event promotions that will be available:

Joinery -  15% off new merchandise & outdoor sidewalk market Horizons Vintage -  20% off everything & store-wide Easter egg hunt for gift certificates Momofuku Milk Bar - Free mini sundaes Bird - 15% off full priced clothing.  Chance to win a $250 gift certificate by “liking” Bird on Facebook (day-of event) Brooklyn Oenology Winery - “Meet your Maker” Wine tasting & discussion with 20% off wine purchases Life:Curated - 20% off regularly priced items store-wide Whisk - 10% off selected items & cupcakes for sale from the famous Robecelli’s Catbird - Free Catbird tote with any purchase Nita Nita - 2 for 1 Bloody Marys & Draft Beers Antoinette - Music performance by Cleveland Jones & 10% off entire store Eight of Swords - Free Zombie Makeovers & buy any jewelry, get $15 off your next purchase

You can also take a look at the full list on the event website, here.

Head on over to the App Store or Android Market to download Domino’s Smart Guide app. You can also get a sneak peak at some of the store offerings here.

04.03.2012 12:20pm | posted in: Life | In Bklyn

 

Hard Graft is an Austrian brand, creating some of the coolest tech accessories today. They are probably the pioneers in designing products with both leather and wool. The attention to detail is phenomenal and is nothing compared to the quality of each and every product. Hard Graft’s accessories are also probably some of the best designed and thought out accessories for Apple products. Head over to Hard Graft’s website and take a gander at some of the stuff they have available.

 

04.02.2012 05:10pm | posted in: Life | In Bklyn

The Tallest Man on Earth has announced his new world tour for the release of his new album ‘There’s no leaving now’. The album will be landing on the 12th of June. Meanwhile hear is the track list, tour dates and locations.

TOUR DATES:

05/31/12: Stockholm, Sweden - Sodra Teatern  

06/01/12: Stockholm, Sweden - Sodra Teatern  

06/20/12: New York, NY - Town Hall 

07/03/12: London, UK - Hackney Empire       

07/04/12: Amsterdam, NL - Paradiso                  

07/06/12: Berlin, Germany - Lido                          

07/29/12: Newport, RI - Newport Folk Festival 

08/17/12: Hasselt, Belgium - Pukkelpop

04.02.2012 05:10pm | posted in: Life | In Bklyn