We don’t often get involved in Charity events, not often enough anyway, but this weeks Pike River Mining tragedy is close to our hearts here at SLAMXHYPE. A lot of people don’t know but I’m originally from New Zealand, and infact am here right now for the holiday season. The country might be best known…

Here is a look at the cover of the upcoming issue of i-D magazine that features the illustrious Kanye West on the cover. Entitled ‘Impress’ the December issue certainly makes for welcoming news as I am sure it will make not only for a great read but also great viewing.

Hiss Golden Messenger is the current recording name of MC Taylor, also known as Jai ‘Slim’ Diamond, a Californian songwriter whose work is spun from the very brightest threads of the Cosmic American Songbook. Like lost classics pulled through the slipstream and captured for a contemporary audience, Taylor’s deeply lyrical meditations tell of sin, sacrifice…