JP Auclair Street Segment (from All.I.Can.)

Two words. Holy shit.

The Powsurf Chronicles

This looks like a damn good time. And I have a sneaking suspicion nowhere as easy as they make it look. Bravo. From the director: Grassroots Powdersurfing presents the official teaser for “The Powsurf Chronicles”, an upcoming series of short films about Powdersurfing. No bindings, no handles, no ropes or gimmicks. Simply the purest mix of skateboarding, surfing, and snowboarding on earth. Freeriding has never felt so free.

Killer POV Footage From Alaska

Taken from TGR's One For The Road. Just another day at the office for Sage Cattabriga-Alosa. It's time to put your gnarly boots on and get ready for this season!

M83 Played Webster Hall

It was definitely the hottest ticket in town last night. Scalpers were selling them at over $200 a pop. Even the rain couldn't keep the people away. M83 has had a big year with the release of their newest and most critically acclaimed album Hurry Up, We're Dreaming and the accompanying tour.

 What's amazing though, is M83 has been around for 10 years and has 6 albums under their belt. But people are really just discovering them. And last night it showed. As Anthony Gonzalez looked out onto the crowd with the house lights on, you could see the look of bewilderment on his face. Even he was shocked his band sold out Webster Hall. I wasn't.

I wondered what they would sound like live. M83 has that very electronic and sometimes over produced sound that you wonder how it will carry over to a live show. Well, let me tell you. They nailed it. They were tight and on point. The crowd at Webster Hall wanted so badly to dance, but they were afraid everyone was looking at them. Finally, as the first notes of Steve McQueen started playing, nobody had a choice. It had reached a boiling point and people couldn't hold back anymore. To say it was an awesome show would be selling it short. I'm still amazed at how on it they were. My only complaint was that it was far too short. They certainly left everyone wanting more.

People Are Awesome

Seems kind of cheesy. But there's no denying the epicity of this video. Yep, I said epicity.

Taj Burrow in Fiji - (Awesome Footage)

This is surfer Taj Burrow doing what he does best in Fiji. It's some of the most beautiful surf footage I have seen in a very long time. Just stunning.

Pretty Lights - It's Tricky

Say what you want about the man, but Derek Vincent Smith aka Pretty Lights knows how to carve up a track and serve it up fresh. He is in my mind, one of the more creative producers / remixers of the moment. He doesn't just take a track and add new drums and change the synths. He completely chops it up into bits and pieces and reassembles it into something almost completely unrecognizable. In this case, it's Run DMC's It's Tricky. The result is a slow and trippy rendition that is a totally new take on the song in and of itself. It's quite good.

Washed Out - Call It Off

Call It Off is a new track off of Washed Out's new single for "Amor Fati". It's very good.
 Washed Out - Call It Off by Weird World Record Co

Joker - The Vision (Let Me Breathe)

Liam McClean, the man behind Joker gets it. His brand of dubstep is acceptable. In fact it's not just acceptable, it's good. This is just filthy. The proper amount of dark and dreary and bass and synths wrapped around some delicious vocals. Perfect for you to enjoy on this gloomy Monday.

Small Black - Moon Killer Mixtape

Small Black released a free mixtape last week. They're also playing at Glasslands tonight in Williamsburg. Go check it out. Get tickets here. Here it is:

MOON KILLER MIXTAPE by Small Black

Childish Gambino - Heartbeat

We are a little late on this one. You'll have to excuse me. I've been having a few technical difficulties over at headquarters. But excuses are for losers, so I won't make any more. Anyways, besides his lame, Wu Tang Clan-Name generator name, Childish Gambino is pretty talented. I find his voice to be a little whiny at times, but there is no denying that this track is dope. It's got a slight Daft Punk feel to it with the pulsing bass line and synth. I like it. A lot. It kind of just slaps you across the face, tells you to shut the fuck up and listen. So, you know, do that. If you already haven't. Childish Gambino - Heartbeat by Hypetrak

The Jezabels - Trycolour

The Jezabels are from Sydney. And lord knows I love girls from Sydney. The accent just kills me. Anyway, they've been around since 2007 and clearly are making their way on up. I'm getting a little Debbie Harry / Joan Jett kind of vibe here too. That's bonus points.

The Denali Experiment

Yet another awesome film coming out that you should go see. This looks intense. Denali is a beast. I went to Denali when I was 14 and it was by far one of the coolest trips of my life. We spent a week in the park and it's outskirts. One of best memories from that trip for me was taking a prop plane out of Talkeetna, AK. We had a total space cadet for a pilot, but I guess you kind of have to be to be a pilot based out of Talkeetna. He let me grab the stick for a bit and literally fly through the mountains. I was 14. Probably not the safest thing to do. But certainly the coolest. We flew right over and around Denali. It was majestic and completely awe inspiring seeing planes landing on the base camp dropping off hikers and supplies, I knew I had to go back someday. I have not been back yet, but fully plan on it some day before I die. This is lighting the fire.

One For The Road - TGR's 2011 HD Ski Film

These are the guys I was talking about when I said that the torch has been passed on from Warren Miller.

Solitaire - A Backcountry Skiing, Snowboarding and Telemark Film

SOLITAIRE: A Backcountry Skiing, Snowboarding, and Telemark Film from Sweetgrass Productions on Vimeo.


I apologize for the overwhelming amount of snow related posts lately, but I mean come on! Aspen is opening in a week. Killington is already open and has been since October! Global warming who? I am amped for this season, and if the weather kooks are right, it should be just as, if not more epic than last season with La Nina coming back for round two. Get your gear right.

Solitaire looks visually stunning and like it's definitely worth a watch. A little about the film from the producers:

In the high desert of South America, winter takes hold, devouring bleached bones and abandoned shacks. Into these most inhospitable of lands, a handful of drifters emerge from the whiteout, ready to cast their lot on forsaken peaks both merciless and magnificent. Venturing beyond the frontiers of most mountain films, Solitaire is backcountry skiing forged in the tradition of Western cinema. Born in the spires of Argentina’s legendary Las Lenas, a lonely two-year journey begins through an abandoned world, wandering the length of a continent from Peru’s Cordillera Blanca to Chilean Patagonia.Lost in the winds of snowbound badlands and the blizzards of primordial forests; seen from a horse’s saddle and a paraglider’s wings; ridden on ski and board and telemark...
Solitaire fuses western-inspired tales of backcountry gambles into landscapes never before visited on film.

Shot on location in: Las Lenas, Argentina; Portillo, Chile;
Nevados de Chillan, Chile; Patagonia, Chile; Bariloche, Argentina; Caviahue, Argentina; Huaraz, Peru; Iquitos, Peru; Uyuni, Bolivia; and Sajama, Bolivia.

Warren Miller's "Like There's No Tomorrow" - Review

I am a child of the 80's and 90's. That is to say, I grew up watching Warren Miller films. I remember those winter nights sitting in my basement, watching the latest Warren Miller flick, getting amped up to head north to Stowe or Loon the following morning at 4am. Those were sleepless nights. The adrenaline already pumping as I lay awake, picturing myself in his films, shredding Loon like it was Squaw Valley or Revelstoke. And for more than two decades, Warren Miller films were the gold standard; the measuring stick. He had mastered the art of the story. He had mastered the quirky comedy and epic pow shots with the music to match. He basically created the mold.

This is the most painful post I have ever written. I went to see his latest film "Like There's No Tomorrow" last night and I must say the torch has been passed. I'm not saying Warren needs to hang them up, but the formula is old and outdated. The films are still edited and cut exactly the same way they were in 1987. There has been no progression. It's the same story as it was 20 years ago. And that's not a good thing. The cheese level is high, the forced comedy skits are brutal, and aside from one Tuneyards track, the soundtrack was completely bland and forgettable. So was the footage. There was nothing epic to speak of. My jaw never hit the floor. It was just a collection of slow motion powder turns and some low level kickers. It worked better when Warren narrated the films himself.

The one highlight was the section on Tuckerman's Ravine, the southeast face of Mt. Washington in New Hampshire. A right of passage for any east coast skier. The fact that they devoted 10 minutes to that part of the world was very cool. And they managed to make it look as epic as any piste around. I give them props for that. As an east coaster I can appreciate that.

Anyways, it's pretty clear to see the game has changed with the likes of Travis Rice and Curt Morgan, TGR, Jeremy Jones, Matchstick Productions and any of the progressive filmmakers out there: the torch has been passed. Warren Miller set the standard for decades, but the bar has been raised. We can all tip our hats to Warren for showing these younger guys the way. It is progression. They took what they learned from him and have built on it. It's how we get better. Thanks Warren.

Hey Ho Let's Go Surfing

Hey Ho Let's Go Surfing from Nathan Oldfield on Vimeo.

The Matrix of Surfing

Blackcomb Ski Resort Commercial - 1987

Another reason why 1987 was the best year.

Chromeo - Don't Turn The Lights On

Chromeo played Terminal 5 Friday and Saturday night. I was lucky enough to go Friday night. And it was bonkers. One of the better shows I've been to in a long time. They certainly can put on a spectacle. True showman, they were tight and on point. It was a total dance party from start to finish. Apparently there was an unofficial dress code, and that code was plaid for men, sexy outfits for women. It was certainly a lively and attractive crowd. As they chanted "Chromeo, oh oh" I felt like I was walking down the stairs and out into the boxing ring. The energy was high as they went right into their set playing all of their classics with great reditions of "Momma's Boy" "Bonafied Lovin" and energized versions of "Hot Mess" and "Don't Turn the Lights On" complete with Robert Palmer-esque backup singers and Peter Frampton-esque talk box. They couldn't have put on a better show. It had been a while since I had listened to Chromeo. Now they are back in heavy rotation, and I wonder why they ever left.

Lana Del Ray - Blue Jeans (Club Clique Remix)

In what was an already amazing song, Club Clique has managed to make it even better. Lana Del Rey is the "it" girl of the moment and it's not undeserved. She has an amazing voice and a very unique delivery. She also happens to be drop dead gorgeous which certianly doesn't hurt her appeal. But her voice and talent stand on their own. I'm looking forward to hearing and seeing more from her.

Revelstoke

End of the season. from The white room on Vimeo.


Ski season is so close I can taste it.

E:60 - Risk

E:60 Risk Promo from E60 on Vimeo.




One of the more interesting pieces I've seen from ESPN in a while. Highly worth watching. Extremely compelling. Dean Potter, the nutbag that tight rope walks over 2,500 foot valleys is just incredible. It's one of the most insane feats I've ever seen. You can watch a good portion of it online here:

LIPS - Everything To Me (Adventure Club Dubstep Remix)

This is the kind of dubstep I can tolerate. It's not totally aggressive. It's a little more subtle and not so in your face. Dubstep seems to be turning into a pissing contest of who can create the most ridiculous, over the top, filthy bass. Even if it doesn't actually have any continuity or redeeming audio quality. Which is why I think most dubstep sucks. Because, well it does. But there is some tasteful dubstep out there as well. If you can weed through all the Frat Step you can find gems like this. Where it makes sense, and sounds.... good! Crazy to think about, I know. But how do you even dance to dubstep? I don't know. What I do know is this is good. And you should listen.

 LIPS - Everything To Me (Adventure Club Dubstep Remix) by Adventure Club Dubstep

Mord Fustang - The Electric Dream (Fussy Boy Remix)

OK. I am not down with the whole take a popular name, switch out the first letters like a 5 year old and POOF! It's a new name. Regardless, of his moniker this is solid music here. A banger which is nice, I hadn't heard one of those in a while. He's reppin Estonia. Look out.
 Mord Fustang - The Electric Dream (Fussy Boy Remix) by Houserecordings

Stars on 33 - Something You Can Feel

 Stars On 33 - Something You Can Feel by eskimorecordings