Head Porter Croco Line

Indulge in one of the latest 'crocking' experience from Head Porter featuring slices of premium crocodile skin on their leather goods. The range include tote bag in three variant sizes, a billfold wallet, a coin purse and a passport case. Call me a cruel creature, but I think it's seemingly attractive and could attract a bunch of 'stylish' people around here.







You can now purchase it at honeyee.com online store.

Ben Folds - Way To Normal

Ben Folds will be officially releasing his latest studio album Way To Normal on September 30. Ben is widely known for his talents and skills as a singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist, specifically as a superb pianist.

Ben is best known for his lead role in his former band Ben Folds Five not until the band split in 2000. On September 18, the band reunited to perform a one-off gig in Chapel Hill.

The album feature guest vocal by Regina Spektor. Produced by Dennis Herring.

Smashing Pumpkins Unveil G.L.O.W

Smashing Pumpkins is set to unveil a brand new single entitled G.L.O.W.

An earlier initial plan was to release this single exclusive to Guitar Hero: World Tour video game as a downloadable track. However, it was later said that it will release on October 26, and a physical CD release thereafter.

The current Smashin Pumpkins line up is Billy Corgan on guitars and Jimmy Chamberlin on drums, alongside with touring members Jeff Schroeder on second guitar, Ginger Reyes on bass and Lisa Harriton on keyboards.

The Spinto Band - Moonwink

Moonwink is the sixth studio album by American indie rockers The Spinto Band. Released on September 15 via Bar/None.

The Spinto Band interlace rich, textured guitars, unconventional orchestration, and multiple-part vocal harmonies into exciting new avenues of indie pop. The music is at once outlandish, kinetic, and luminous, while still restrained in a way that pays homage to the classic pop song, bringing to mind a contemporary coagulum of The Beatles, Berlin, and Bowie. - Amazon.

Summer Grof is their new single.



An exciting band we thought may get you all hopping and skipping. Fans of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Stephen Malkmus, The Little Ones, We Are Scientists, Ra Ra Riot, Vampire Weekend, French Kicks and The Go! Team might find this rather interesting.

Koufax - Strugglers

Strugglers is the fourth album by indie rockers Koufax. Their first release since 2005, the new album will officially be available in stores on September 23 through their current label Doghouse Records.

The brainchild Robert Suchan and his ever-rotating members has received acclaim for its unique incorporation of genres from decades past along with witty and insightful lyrics. Suchan crafted a 10-song collection of hip-shakin rock and indie pop bliss that is sure to be one of this fall's must-have albums. - purevolume.

Any Moment Now is the album's first single and was released digitally on August 5. You should check out Roll The Dice too, another infectious indie pop tune that should not be missed.

Coldplay + Mew + A-Ha = The Apparatjik

We would like to introduce a new collaboration we discovered not until recently. The Apparatjik, a three-way collective between Coldplay's bassist Guy Berryman, A-Ha's Magne Furulholmen and Mew's Jonas Bjerre blending their unique musical styles into one fine music.

A song from the band Ferreting was featured in the Amazon Tribe: Songs For Survival compilation that will release on October 6. Great song I'd say. You should check it out too..

Other artists in the compilation include Dawn Kinnard, Will.I.Am, KT Tunstall, Jason Mraz, Brett Dennen, Jeremy Warmsley, Mystery Jets, Adem, Tom Baxter, Johnny Borrell, Skin & Robot Club, Yusuf Islam, Hot Chip, Adam Freeland, Hybrid, Roger Sanchez, Adi Tribe, The Egg, The Go! Team, The Ruby Suns, Blue States, Way Out West and Mike Oldfield.

via NME.

Astronautalis - Pomegranate

Andy Bothwell sounds just like any common name, perhaps you might know him better by his stage name, Astronautalis, a hip hop artist from Jacksonville, Florida built with talents and ideas.

Released two full length albums with Fighting Records previously, this time he returns with his third Pomegranate, set to take off the streets on September 23 through his new label Eyeball Records.

Another hip hop-based artist noted for blending styles of indie rock and electro with hip hop. Impressive.

Handpicking members from The Polyphonic Spree, Midlake and The Paperchase, he composed this indescribably diverse album under the guidance of Grammy nominated producer and engineer John Congleton (Explosions In The Sky, The Polyphonic Spree, Modest Mouse).

Sing It Loud - Come Around

A pop band hailing from Minnesota, Sing It Loud is unlike any other pop bands in the scene. Majority of the pop bands out there are signed to 'pop' labels, however, Sing It Loud is signed with Epitaph Records, as claimed by vocalist Pat Brown, "the most badass, punk-rock label ever."

"It let us keep a more individual and original vibe because we're not associated with a bunch of bands on the same label that sound exactly like us," added Brown.

On September 23, Epitaph will release Sing It Loud's debut full length album, Come Around. The 11-track album was produced by Motion City Soundtrack's guitarist Josh Cain and engineered by Mark Trombino, whose done remarkable jobs for bands like Jimmy Eat World, Blink 182 and Sugarcult.

The band will be touring along with several other bands including Valencia and Cobra Starship. Check out the dates on their MySpace.

The Rapture to Release New Mix Album, 'Tapes'

New York-based indie 'dance' rockers The Rapture returns with a new mix album, Tapes slated to release on October 20. The quartet's first mix album will feature selective tracks back to the 70s til' present, keeping it's 'NY underground' theme.

Below are the track listing;

- The Undisputed Truth - 'Earthquake Shake'

- Ghostface Killah - 'Daytona 500'
- Junkyard Band - 'The Word'
- The Bar-Kays - 'Holy Ghost'
- Vaughan Mason And Crew - 'Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll'
- Northend - 'Tee's Happy'
- Don Armando's Second Avenue Rumba Band - 'I'm An Indian Too'
- Martin Circus - 'Disco Circus'
- Arcade Lover - 'Fantasy Lines'
- Thomas Bangalter - 'Club Soda'
- Kiloo And Phonique - 'The Passion (Phonique Mix Down)'
- Armand Van Helden - 'Flowerz'
- Cajmere feat. Dajae - 'Say U Will'
- Syclops - 'Where's Jason´s K'
- DJ Mujava - 'Township Funk'
- Donk Boys - 'Cpstyre'
- Dances With White Girls - 'Everybody´s Got To Make A Living'
- Alter Ego - 'Why Not?!'
- Paul Johnson - 'Get Get Down (Extended Mix)'
- Kid Crème - 'Austin's Groove'
- Richie Havens - 'Going Back To My Roots'
- Galaxy 2 Galaxy - 'Afro Arps And Minimoogs (S2)'


Another reliable source by NME.

Head Porter F/W '08 'Snow White / Blanc' Series

Look forward to this new release by Head Porter. Labeled as the Snow White / Blanc series, the all-white quilt-patterned comprise of a selection of accessories and bags - duffel, messenger and wallets are the kind of products most likely to be included.

Frankly speaking, it's seemingly catchy and outshines in a crowd of fashion geeks, but, white is a fragile color that gets dirt and stains on it pretty real quick, even just by an hour. If you're planning to own either one, you be sure you're a strictly-cleanliness person.

Slated to be available very soon at Head-Porter.org and cotwo, a shop based in Hong Kong.

News via Hypebeast.

Colette x Gap Collaborates With Converse

Yeap. We actually saw this coming eventually. How can a sizzling collaboration like this (colette x Gap) can deny Converse to be part of this? I thought so.

The opening of the colette x Gap pop-up store in New York has generated numerous top guns in the industry to release flashing items under the wing, and one of them is this forthcoming Converse designed by Kuntzel + Deygas. Goes perfectly well with the shoelace we shown earlier. (click here to flash back)

However, we ain't sure whether this is part of the PRODUCT (RED) since it features the red-buckled lace hole.



News via La MJC.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2008 Collection

The Marc by Marc Jacobs fall 2008 collection is now available at eLuxury.

Undefeated x Adidas EQT "Military-Inspired"

California's Undefeated, better known as UNDFTD in short, will see a dashing collaboration with Adidas to drop a special release of the basketball shoe, EQT. The theme for this collaboration is 'military-inspired' specs.

The sneaker is utilitarian, with high abrasion material making up the exoskeleton and 3M panels on the toe-box and tongue to catch the light.

Comes in two different base colors, each pair is packed with three pairs of removable socks, able one to switch a different pair every other day.

Coming to UNDFTD stores soon. Hunt em'. Click here for full details.

Friendly Fires

XL-Recordings signing artist Friendly Fires released their self-titled debut album on September 1. After several releases of EPs between 2006 and 2007, the indie disco pop outfit brought a joyous moment to their fans who have been waiting for this split second to come.

The UK-based band have earned fame for their music which contain driving disco pop grooves with indestructible pop tunes, blissful rhythm and dandy vocals, joining the fun with a mix of twisty spacy effects.

Their song On Board was featured in a trailer for Gran Turismo 5 and Wii Fit.

Don't be surprised if you hear this at your local dance joints.

All Girl Summer Fun Band - Looking Into It

An indie twee pop all-female group from Portland, All Girl Summer Fun Band, or simply known as AGSFB, the trio announce a forthcoming release Looking Into It set to hit stores in September 23.

Initially started performing as a quartet, but later when drummer Ari Douangpanya gave birth to a baby boy in 2004, she decided to focus her attention on being a dedicated mom.

The three continue to make music and Looking Into It is their first effort as a trio.

They sound like fun. Fun in the sand, excitement on the beach. Plain fun.

Bendi Boards x Space Invaders

This might appeal to those who rocked in the 80s. Introducing the Bendi Boards, a flexible, practical and durable roll-up silicon rubber keyboard featuring graphics from Space Invaders!

Most of the keys feature the alien-style character turning this piece a classic.

Bendi Boards are water-resistant and can be washable. Now available at GadgetsQuick for £19.99.

Number (N)ine x Converse Jack Purcell

A partnership between Japan's Number (N)ine and Converse to work on a pair of outstanding Jack Purcell. Not much has been revealed, only a couple of detailed pictures. As far as we can see over here, it's obvious to spot an all-over print style, but is unsure of the material used for this pair. Plus, they kept the white toe cap the classic way. Via honeyee.com.

Brightblack Morning Light - Motion To Rejoin

The partnership between Rachael Hughes and Naybob Shineywater has gained a vigorous journey inventing creative sounds through distinctive tunes, which led to the formation of Brightblack Morning Light.

The band is currently signed to Matador Records, alongside with labelmates Belle & Sebastian, Cat Power, Lou Reed, Matmos, Mogwai, The New Pornographers and Sonic Youth.

Having released a self-titled album with the label in 2006, the band is set to release a follow-up entitled Motion To Rejoin, scheduled to release on September 23.

More news on BBML here.

Wood Wood x Converse 1Hund(RED)

The upcoming Converse 1HUND(RED) Artist Collaboration Series by Wood Wood. Applying on the prominent Chuck Taylor High Top with a premium gray suede, despite maintaining a really clean and simple look on the outer. So we heard it'll be released on October 1. Via slamxhype.

Peter Saville for DC Shoes

DC Shoes invited record sleeve designer Peter Saville to drop some of his notable works on t-shirts.

Saville has been designing record sleeves for Factory Records artists, some of the notable ones include Joy Division and New Order.

Featuring an all-over print design, front and back.

This t-shirt we're showing you, is known as Contour and it's available in two different colors. Now available at Black Rainbow Shop.