Beat Junkies at NAMM 2012 – Rane Sixty-Two

“NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), commonly called NAMM in reference to the organization’s popular NAMM trade shows, is the not-for-profit association that unifies, leads and strengthens the $17 billion global music products industry. Our association—and our trade shows—serve as a hub for people wanting to seek out the newest innovations in musical products, [...]

Levy Tran – If You Don’t Know, Now You Know.

So I stumbled upon this tattooed 29 year old Vietnamese American named Levy Tran a few months ago and thought I’d keep her a secret, but since half the world knows who she is now, I guess it makes sense to share her with you guys. She’s an aspiring embalmer, part-time student, part-time server, part-time [...]

KC Plank and Manny Plankuiao – “Planksters”

I’m not exactly sure what the hype is with planking, but apparently it’s gone world wide with many variations mimicking it (Owling, Tebowing, Batmanning).  People have even died from it, no joke.  Crazy, right? Anyway, I just found this while at work, so  I can’t listen to it, because I forgot my headphones in the [...]

Urban Life // Street photographer Jamel Shabazz

Brooklyn native, philanthropist and street photographer Jamel Shabazz captures urban life in the city through his lens. The simplicity and quality in his photographs is captivating. I definitely feel the love and peace through his work!

Ryan Doyle’s Parkour Around Turkey’s Architecture

Summer in the City

Charles le Brigand’s latest photo series Summer in the City

Let The Arts Roam // El Mac and Retna

Wherever they go, they try to make something that makes sense for the neighborhood, and the community. And they always make something positive, something the artists hope people can enjoy — regardless of whether life has greeted them with great fortune. Armed with a vision and their cans of spray paint, El Mac and Retna [...]

Michael Liera Jr. Wins Gold

Just this past weekend, the World Jiu Jitsu Championship took place down in Long Beach.  My nephew, Michael Liera Jr. just took first place in his division, Adult Blue Belt Light Weight.  I couldn’t be any more proud.  This kid has been makin’ noise all over the world in the BJJ scene.  I believe he’s [...]

Maestro Knows – LIVEWIRE (Parkour)

Bluecanvas Web Feature

Make sure you check out Bluecanvas member dannishinyaluo’s titillating artwork! ********* Also, we’re only 16 days away from the launch of our issue 8! That means, we’re 16 days away from seeing this beauty from Scion: Please make sure to stop by during the Downtown LA Artwalk on April 14 from 5pm – midnight at [...]