Brixton’s Anthony Schultz | Transworld ‘Afternoon in the Park’

January 22nd, 2013

Click to watch Pro Skateboarder Anthony Schultz’s Afternoon In The Park over at Transworld SKATEboarding.

Brixton in New Issue of ‘Beached Days’

January 16th, 2013

The newest issue of Beached Days has a great little write up remembering our brother Ian ‘Poods’ Barry as well as a short bio on Brixton flow skateboarder Jake Rueter.

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Brixton Wednesdays On Wax: Junior Kimbrough & Black Mountain

January 16th, 2013

This week we’re sharing the legendary blues player Junior Kimbrough along with Canadian space-cadets Black Mountain.

Junior KimbroughYou Better Run

Junior Kimbrough played and recorded for many many years before reaching some mainstream success when Fat Possum records “Rediscovered” him in 1992. Growing up with fellow Mississippi guitar greats R.L. Burnside & Charlie Feathers, Junior developed an extraordinary rhythmic playing style that is described by music critic Robert Palmer as “hypnotic”. Junior died in 1998 from a  stroke, leaving behind a claimed 36 children. Click to play a couple of our favorite tracks and go pick up this record, seriously.

“You Better Run”

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“Most Things Haven’t Worked Out”

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Black MountainS/T

This album is the first release by the philanthropic Vancouver based psych rockers Black Mountain. Forming about a year before, the band was quickly signed and managed to tour the US almost immediately. We’ve had they’re music on regular rotation for quite some time, but always go back to this record. Trying to describe their music in-depth is tough so we suggest you hit the play button below and continue by clicking the second one below it…

“Don’t Run Our Hearts Around”

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“Druganaut”

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Brixton Product Feature: The ‘Heist’, ‘Portland’ & ‘Borrego’ Beanies

January 15th, 2013

This week we’re keeping our heads warm with Brixton beanies.. Here’s the Heist, Portland and Borrego: The Heist is an acrylic rib knit beanie with Brixton fold label. The Portland is a custom striped acrylic rib knit beanie with Brixton fold label and the Borrego is an acrylic waffle knit beanie with custom printed canvas patch.

Click images to enlarge and HERE to view the Heist in our online store, Click HERE for the Portland and HERE for the Borrego.

Brixton Visual Relay: Brian Elliot ft. Dolan Stearns

January 11th, 2013

We started a new Blog segment called Visual Relay where we will be showcasing a creative individual’s latest and/or greatest works.

Our first Visual Relay is with Videographer/Photographer Brian Elliot. Brian recently set out to Sedona, Arizona with Brixton skateboarder Dolan Stearns and fellow photographer Chase Cruz. Here’s a look at their weekend adventure. CLICK images to enlarge and CLICK HERE for more of Brian’s work.

Above Photo by Chase Cruz.

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