The Decemberists are going on a “Long And Short Of It” tour in late October. They’ll be playing two shows per venue, a long one (highlighting their progressive material) and a short one (same time length, but more of their pop material). Makes perfect sense. Advanced tickets on sale Saturday at noon here.

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EA Sports, just in time for their upcoming video game release, “Skate,” has teamed up with Adidas Skateboarding to give skaters everywhere a unique offering. Gamers playing “Skate” will be able to gain access to a virtual environment with the chance to purchace limited edition Adidas pro models. Both Mark Gonzales and Dennis Busenitz have special edition pro model Adidas kicks (only 500 pair each) available exclusively through “Skate.” Peep the Busenitz limited shoe above with a dope-as-fuck transparent rubber sole!

For those of you that grew up watching Powell & Peralta classics such as Public Domain, Ban This and Propaganda, you already know that Chuck Treece, aka McRad, is the cat’s fucking pajamas of Skate Rock. After years in hiding, Chuck Treece is back with “FDR,” McRad’s new full-length record that pretty much kills it in every way, shape and form. Speedy, with riffs reminscent of Bad Brains’ early days–the album holds the same amount of intensity, and raw Skate Rock ruggedness that drew fans to McRad’s side way back in 1988. Buy this album, rent Thrashin’ and set up a 10 inch wide board asap. McRad’s back and laying down the motherfuckin’ laybacks, son!

www.uprisingrecords.com

…gettin crushed by inmates.
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Mass Appeal needs Interns!
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There’s no excuse for animal cruetly, but they way Mike Vick’s homies rolled over on him was a shame. According to the streets, snitching is at an all time high. Killer Mike weighs in.

Don’t act like we never told ya.

“Mega, I hope you blow so I’m saying your name, Mega!” - Nas. Check out the trailer for Cormega’s upcoming DVD Who Am I? Queensbridge stand up.

Saturday September 8th, get yourself down to Columbus Park (Mulberry St. & Baxter) for one of the realest throwdowns this summer. (more »)

Get your Where’s Waldo on and see if you catch yourself in this Redbull footage from Back to the Banks.