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English stand-up is at an interesting cultural crossroads where it is still niche enough to be considered edgy and cool but without the mainstream acceptance, financial backing and familiarity of say music, or dance. After the year 2003, which saw the perfect storm of Indian television broadcasting,  The Great Indian Laughter Challenge , with urban Indians finding an outlet of expression after watching Russell Peters explode on YouTube and bars opening up to accommodating newer art forms, English stand-up got on its first legs of cultural relevance. Ten years in, with comics having struggled to build and educate their own [...]

So far this past week, Kanye West has once again put hip-hop in his hands. First a 66 city projection of his "New slaves" video, then a new album release date and title announcement, and a SNL appearance to top it off. " Yeezus " will drop on June 18th (artwork pictured). What else can we expect? A G.O.O.D. takeover led by Yeezy will surely be expected for the rest of 2013.

Hipsters Don’t Lie looks at the daily obstacles that keep you from being fashionably counter-culture in India. Click to enlarge Watch this space for more reasons why Hipsters Don’t Lie .

The year was 1970. The chaos, freedom, turmoil and liberation of the ‘60s had yet to subside, seeping into a new decade that had yet to be defined. In the midst of war abroad and the struggle for civil rights at home, American society was in flux, with many left searching for answers. Out of this landscape, The Source Family was born. Founded on a synthesis of spiritual beliefs and ancient religions, the Family was the brainchild of one man; his name was Jim Baker. A World War II veteran, turned martial arts expert, turned restaurant entrepreneur, Jim [...]

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BELGIAN band Tape Cuts Tape really are a cut above. The group's second album Black Mold, in particular the title track Black Mold, shows a group which is prepared to give a groove time to grow. The group have a basis in jazz improvisation and in rock - particularly with links to Deus. But due to their exploratory bent the trio's sound, although predominately a live instrument coupled with vocals approach, has more in common with the likes of electronic and trip hop acts like F Buttons or Portishead - opener Black Mold itself takes over 10 [...]

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"Wildcat is a state of mind; an experiment inspired by the composition and performance of jazz music. The characters that populate this world are actual-cowboys; and envisioned-angels. The town they all inhabit is real-Grayson, Oklahoma." It seems like there are still a precious few places in America where it feels like time stands still. I haven't been to too many of them, but it's an eerie feeling when you find one. And somehow, those lively urban centers where I've spent most of my days don't always feel quite so full of possibility. It gives [...]

BMK Fam Anelisa Mangcu just dropped this, its just a teaser but sure does get one excited for the full feature, it's dropping next month but you know we'll keep you posted... You also may recognize a few familiar faces... Get ready...

Hipsters  Zombies Don’t Lie tells you how to be part of the fashionably counter-culture undead in India. Click each page to enlarge Watch this space for more reasons why Zombies   Hipsters Don’t Lie .

In 1987, French photographer and cultural documentarian Eric Valli traveled to the cliffs of the Himalayas to capture the Himalayan Gurung men's harrowing journey to gather honey. Nestled high up in the foothills of this mountain locale lies the habitat of the rarified Himalayan honey bee, the world's largest bee, and the producer of Asia's most highly sought-after honey. Building their nests anywhere from 8,200 to 15,000 feet into the air, each nest can contain as much as 130 pounds of honey, with different types available at varying altitudes. Making use of rope ladders and baskets, [...]

Druffalo - The daily magazine for excess culture

Druffalo - The daily magazine for excess culture

Starting a business isn't easy. Raising a child isn't either. The first words I heard inside the doors of Oakland Surf Club were barely audible. They came from the voice of Coco, the glowing creation of shop owners Max Klineman and Ari Serrano-Embree, and the OSC's beloved shop baby. From Coco's blue stripped blouse and polka dot leggings, to the vibrant array of men's and womenswear pieces lining the walls of their Downtown Oakland boutique, the couple's aesthetic synergy is constantly on display. The first floor of OSC boasts an eclectic selection of the things [...]

Don't know how I missed this when it dropped 3 months ago... but it found us in the end! We'll worth your time... "RA tells the remarkable story of the South African city's thriving house scene. South Africans are the biggest consumers of house music in the world, and Johannesburg is the beating heart of their scene. If you're looking for proof, there is no need to visit a nightclub. In turning on a television, listening to the radio or walking down the street, it's clear that a 4/4 pulse is the metronome of everyday life. The city's [...]

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I couldn't tell you when it hit me. Perhaps it was the 54-point performance in the Garden , or maybe it was the 272 threes this season, many of them pull-ups off the fast break, sorry Ray. Maybe it was the all-star snub, his Alabama Shakes , or perhaps just the third quarter of last night's series clenching victory against the Denver Nuggets, where Curry once again took over the game. But regardless of when the turning point was, at some point throughout this illustrious 2012-2013 NBA season, Stephen Curry became a star. [...]

Words by Matt Yau It’s been three years now since the release of the Spanish duo’s debut album and their shimmering sounds still shine with splendour. ‘ Remembering Better Times ’ is the third single from their LP, Hope Only Brings Pain , and also the albums opening track. Layer by layer, this wistful track builds patiently; creating the kind of atmospheric swelling that could make it a movie soundtrack. For similar reasons, it’s a wonderful album opener too; a mood-setter for the rest of the LP. As a [...]

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