Ron Asheton, guitarist for the legendary Stooges, was found dead in his Ann Arbor, Mich., home this morning. Asheton certainly performed with a number of acts between 1973 (when Raw Power, when he was bumped to bass guitar in the Stooges was released) and 2007 (when the Stooges reunited for The Weirdness), but in the end, what he was most known for was his songwriting and tough sounding guitar on the Stooges’ self-titled album and its followup, Fun House.
DJ Minty Fresh Beats, has mashed instrumental tracks from OK Computer, Kid A, and In Rainbows with various Jigga raps on a set titled Jaydiohead. Download it at jaydiohead.com.
Raf Simons Spring Kicks
Raf Simons velcro sneaker showed up online last week. Today we can show you some more footwear from his Spring/Summer 2009 collection. The line-up includes the popular Astranaut Boot in a silver metallic colorway, the Astranaut Mix Boot and the Half Blocked Military Sneaker.
The new Raf Simons Spring/Summer 2009 sneakers are now available at Oki-Ni.
The Vega
Supra Footwear Releases Erik Ellingtons’ new shoe, The Vega. When it comes to pro model skate shoes, Erik Ellington has been on top of designs and color ways for years. His newest shoe The Vega is due to hit the street mid January. And it is yet another top-notch skate shoe. It is made with a vulcanized gum rubber outsole. SupraFoam® midsole for impact resistance, optimal shoe flex, and board feel. All topped off with a blue suede upper, this one is sure to turn heads.
DoneWaiting.com has a list of confirmed and unconfirmed acts at this year’s SXSW. Check it here: http://www.donewaiting.com/2009/01/05/sxsw-band-list-2009-confirmed-and-unconfirmed/#more-6260.
Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds will arrive in theaters Aug. 21.
Smith Goggles
Get style and versatility with the Smith I/O Goggles ($160). These unique ski goggles, inspired by rimless fashion sunglasses, feature patented Vaporator lens technology with a Porex filter, a “medium” fit, QuickFit strap adjustment, helmet compatibility, a spherical, Carbonic-X lens, and more.
Ben Kweller and the Watson Twins are touring together in February and March. The Watson Twins also recently started to blog. Here are the dates:
Feb 16 - Slowdown - Omaha, Nebraska
Feb 17 - Varsity Theater - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Feb 18 - Turner Hall - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Feb 20 - Buskirk-Chumley Theater - Bloomington, Indiana
Feb 21 - Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland, Ohio
Feb 22 - The Mod Club Theatre - Toronto, Ontario
Feb 24 - Somerville Theatre - Somerville, Massachusetts
Feb 25 - Town Hall - New York, New York
Feb 26 - 9:30 Club - Washington, Washington DC
Feb 27 - Theatre of the Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA
Feb 28 - Diesel Club Lounge - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Mar 1 - Cat’s Cradle - Carrboro, North Carolina
Mar 3 - Headliners - Louisville, Kentucky
Mar 4 - Mercy Lounge - Nashville, Tennessee
Mar 5 - 40 Watt - Athens, Georgia
Mar 6 - WorkPlay Theater - Birmingham, Alabama
The co-founder of Kraftwerk has left the group after almost 40 years — just as Radiohead has announced the German band will open for them in the spring.
DTA Lace Locks
Straight from Rogue Status’ DTA (Don’t Trust Anyone) sub-line, we have these lace locks. These bad boys are made of 925 silver, the highest grade for jewelry. Stay tuned for release info.
