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My Love/Hate Relationship With #Supreme - Photoshoot with @ymanibarbee @adore.eu and Essay

January 31, 2018

Like it or not, Supreme will always be the litmus for streetwear. For old streetwear heads like me, there continues to be a love / hate relationship with Supreme. About a year ago, I was driving home from work and one of the neighbor kids (usually dressed head to toe in Pac Sun or even worse, Dallas Cowboys gear), cruised by me, riding a Razor scooter, with a mohawk helmet, wearing a Supreme box logo hoodie. I lost concentration and almost drove my car into the kids playing basketball in the driveway a few houses up.

Digging For Dirt: How Alice In Chains Made Their Ultimate Album

August 17, 2018

Among the truly great heavy metal albums, Alice in Chains' masterpiece Dirt is easily a cut above the rest.

Eddie Van Halen & Randy Rhoads: Duelling Guitarists

August 17, 2018

It's 1977 and the hard rock scene in Los Angeles is thriving in booze-soaked, Hollywood bars like the Starwood and Whisky thanks to two local bands: Van Halen and Quiet Riot.

Immerse Yourself in BROCKHAMPTON

December 21, 2018

If you have not given BROCKHAMPTON a chance because of lack of awareness or understanding of who they are, you are missing out on some unique and innovative music.

Venom, Suicide Squad, and the Rated R Risk: PG 13 Isn't Cutting It

November 8, 2018

Venom has problems. A startling criticism of a superhero movie rooted in the MCU but nonetheless an accurate one.

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SHINE: ATA’s INTERVIEW WITH SKATEBOARDING ICON ALPHONSO “ALF” RAWLS ON SKATING, HIS STREETWEAR COMPANY #EVERYBODY SKATES, AND HIS ART

May 10, 2018

Our latest Shine subject is Alfonso "ALF" Rawls. ALF is a skateboarding legend and really good soul who can still rip everything with freaky styley style.

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How To Be Zen Without Being a Douchebag

August 16, 2018

We live in a loud, obnoxious, ugly, and yes sometimes orange “Trumped-up” world. We all want a little more peace… a little calmer.

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Break on Through to the Other Side: Trying to Make it as a Comedian in Los Angeles

August 1, 2018

Comedy becomes an unreliable drug, one that sends you shooting to the moon or crashing into the fiery depths of hell.

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Why Check Your Head By the Beasties Will Always Be My Favorite Album

October 10, 2018

Check Your Head was named after a random occurrence wherein Ad Rock had purchased a pack of Desert Storm trading cards and brought them to the studio.

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ACCEPTANCE: FREAKS AND WEIRDO'S BOUTIQUE

September 14, 2018

Come to the Freaks & Weirdos Boutique at the corner of Route 2 and Willowbrook. Acceptance is just one strange trip away

UnSpotified: We Revisit De La Soul's Unstreamed Masterpiece, Buhloone Mindstate

June 11, 2018

This group doesn’t talk about how financially solvent they are. They talk about being late on their rent. They talk about letting their parents down and missing them. They talk about letting their friends down. They talk about not judging others who have made different choices. And when Dave says, “I’m the greatest MC in the world,” it’s ironic, it’s self-deprecating.

Hanging With The Brainwashers: ATA Goes Undercover With The Church of Scientology

November 9, 2018

It was a rainy day in Sydney, Australia when I was walking down a sidewalk with my Finnish friend Isabella, when I saw a nice enough looking woman handing out some kind of paper to passersby.

ATA's Review of Adidas' 747 Warehouse St. Experience

March 8, 2018

Adidas 747 was an epic event. Spanning several blocks surrounding and within the old American Apparel manufacturing building in downtown LA, Adidas went all out to represent during this year’s NBA all-star game.

Kamikaze Fallout: Who Took the Biggest L from Eminem

September 26, 2018

The hip-hop community has been torn to shreds by its great white shark, Eminem, these past few weeks with the release of his newest album titled Kamikaze.

Awesome Totally Awesome's Review of Balenciaga's Spring 2018 Lookbook

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March 2, 2018

I should open with the following statement: I know nothing about high fashion. But I do know the difference between something aesthetically pleasing tickling my photoreceptors from an outfit that makes me think “What’s going on here?!”

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How I Became a Pee Smelling Murderer With a Job Offer From an Aspiring Pimp

October 19, 2018

I had just graduated from college and was waiting for a life-changing job offer. In fact, any job offer would have been nice.

Jarome Iginla: The Pursuit of Greatness Sans a Championship

August 1, 2018

Despite playing in over 1,500 regular season games, 81 playoff games with three different teams and the fact that he is one of the most prolific scorers in the NHL, Iginla never achieved the Stanley Cup.

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ATA Revisits The Classic, Temple of the Dog

December 3, 2018

There are few hard rock albums with packed with as much raw emotion as the stellar Temple of the Dog record.

Why Are We Ignoring a Blatant Cry For Help?

September 11, 2018

We want to believe that we are morally “good”, but when the shit actually hits the metaphorical—or literal—fan, sometimes we fail.

SOMETHING PROFOUND

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January 11, 2018

It's the reason why people sit through funerals, attend weddings, wait expectantly outside delivery rooms—that unnamable presence that accompanies death and birth and the consummation of love. They're all hoping for a glimpse at the infinite. They're all looking for something profound.

The Story of Black Sabbath's "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath"

August 17, 2018

In 1973, Black Sabbath were riding high on the success of their Vol. IV album and mammoth tour of the U.S., Australia and Europe.

Joyner Lucas is Demanding Your Attention

October 21, 2018

From his raspy voice and lighting fast raps laden with controversial remarks, Joyner Lucas demands your attention on even the most mellow of his records.

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Cop Our Merch: ATA DTK Freaks & Weirdos Boutique Lookbook Volume 1

November 16, 2018

Awesome Totally Awesome - Freaks & Weirdos Boutique Lookbook Volume 1 Winter 2018

ATA Reviews and Revisits Gorillaz' Self Titled Debut

November 24, 2018

I felt there was so much to this band I could follow. They were dark, edgy, but fun to watch. And, as a fan of them since their inception, I have never been disappointed in them.

Potheads Rally to Make 4/20 a National Holiday But Keep Losing Motivation

March 26, 2018

For the past decade, I think, or at least a long time (like five years), marijuana advocates around the country have attempted to rally together to petition the man to make 4/20 a national holiday.

Grails - Photoshoot Featuring @ymanibarbee and @adore.eu Wearing Bape X Daiwa and Triumvir

January 31, 2018

The New Apple x Suicidal Tendencies Circle Pit Watch Will Revolutionize Your Circle Pit Safety and Experience

March 26, 2018

According to Muir, “All I wanted was a basic, durable, no bullshit watch, like my old Casio, but with an Institutionalized ring tone and THEY WOULDN’T GIVE IT TO ME.”

Grails - Photoshoot Featuring @ymanibarbee and @adore.eu in Streetwear Grails by Supreme and Diamond Supply Co. X Collabo NY

January 31, 2018

Ymani and Natalie looking fine in streetwear grails by Supreme and Diamond Supply Co. x Collabo NY. Ymani is wearing a Supreme grail from 2008 (tags still on) featuring JFK and Jackie in 1963, just minutes before JFK was assassinated. Natalie is wearing another grail: Diamond Supply Co. x Collabo NY's 2006 flipped Misfits skull logo with grills.

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Why Exile On Main St. is the Rolling Stones' Best Album

September 20, 2018

Many fans argue over which is the best Rolling Stones record. Well, it's Exile on Main St.

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Netflix Castlevania Season 2 Review: Pulls You in By The Neck and Doesn't Let Go

November 9, 2018

As soon as I heard Adi Shankar was creating an animated series based on the beloved Castlevania franchise, I was tuned in and ready to go.

Uber Chronicles: Adventure With Deborah

March 10, 2018

I ordered the Uber when I arrived. I tried to contact the driver only to find that the option to call him was not available; I could only send him a text. I informed him that I was visually impaired and standing by the curb. Just to make sure, I also told him that visually impaired meant that I could not see.

The Mark

July 6, 2018

Mark’s eyes widen, and he gets out of bed, opens the closet, then pulls down on the coat hanger in the back. The clothing rack drops into the floor and the back wall of the closet opens.

ThE WooD BoX At 11 BRooKlYn RoAd

October 23, 2018

The house was of an unremarkable style, square and plain. It sat on a lot surrounded by tall woods...As Alison waited for someone to answer, she glanced at the wood box.

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Making "Reign in Blood" — Slayer's Timeless Classic

October 3, 2018

1986 saw Slayer's masterpiece "Reign in Blood" become the standard-bearer as one of the greatest thrash albums of all time.

Why Lupe Fiasco is Still My Favorite Rapper?

October 19, 2018

We get into Lupe Fiasco more closely especially after his most recent release, Drogas Wave.

Brands We Like. Bifocal Media: The Kings of Punk Rock T-Shirts

August 5, 2018

Our objective from the start was to create t-shirts for people who might not typically wear band shirts. I’d like to think we produce high quality, unique, collaborative shirts with a cool backstory. Limiting production to small numbers assures that you’re not going to see 10 other people wearing the same shirt.

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Stacy Kohut Interview: Four Wheels + For Life = FOURLIFE

July 16, 2018

I try to get 5 or 6 runs in the morning, then 5 or 6 runs after lunch. Its important to me to feel like I've put in the work, 'punched in' for the shift, when I ride. Makes the day have some more importance and meaning. A purpose if you will.

How to Pretend to Be Doing Something With Your Life

September 25, 2018

Life is hard. There are a million choices we could make in our lives that will impact us in ways we can never even imagine.

Cliff Burton's Influence on Ride The Lightning

February 27, 2018

There's no question Metallica's sophomore album, Ride the Lightning saw the band finding their thrash metal stride with better songs and production than on their stunning debut Kill 'Em All.

Shut The Fuck Up Apple Cheddar Pie

March 1, 2018

This Awesome Totally Awesome recipe comes from Chef Vanessa Rosenspies formerly the head Pastry Chef at Model Milk one of Canada’s most celebrated restaurants in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Piece of Mind: Iron Maiden's Metal Masterpiece

August 16, 2018

With the success of 1982's Number of the Beast, one would think Iron Maiden would be hard pressed to follow it with an equal or better record, but they did just that with Piece of Mind.

Fear And Loathing In The Penthouse Poker Game

February 12, 2018

I finally got the call. A friend of mine, who runs several legitimate businesses, but tends to spend his off time in the shadows had told me about a private, big baller home game held weekly in the penthouse suite of a Los Angeles area, deluxe, high-rise apartment.

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ATA's Timeline Review of The Distillers at the Hollywood Palladium

September 25, 2018

I tell my daughter that this album was written after the singer of the Distillers left the singer of Rancid. She doesn’t give a sh*t.

Big Coats, Ain’t Nobody Got Space for That

November 28, 2018

So apparently oversized coats that make you look like you have a shrunken head, or Baymax from Big Hero 6, are in right now.

Maple Leafs Move With the Times in Hiring Wickenheiser The GOAT of Women's Hockey

September 6, 2018

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that they hired Canadian Olympian and gold medalist Hayley Wickenheiser as Assistant Director of Player Development on Thursday August 23, 2018.

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Concert Review Legend of The Seagullmen: The Roxy, Hollywood

April 23, 2018

The Legend of the Seagullmen (Seagullmen) is a furious and heavy supergroup. Their self-titled debut album consists of dark and heavy, psychedelic, and evil pirate metal anthems all revolving around the deep dark sea.

Fucking Eh

February 1, 2018

I had just arrived in Paris after spending the past five weeks in Angola managing some offshore drilling rigs. Shitty job. After laying down the rules, I got some pushback from the locals. Not a surprise. Typical work politics down there.

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Hip Hop's Woke Hoax

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October 3, 2018

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Calling Out The Flex: How Much Do Rappers Really Make

November 9, 2018

Chance the Rapper called out that if we could see the bank accounts of a lot of rappers these days, the numbers would be way lower than we’d expect.

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Plagiarizing Led Zeppelin: Greta Van Fleet (Is the Criticism Against Them Warranted)

November 2, 2018

Imitation is the highest form of flattery. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that phrase growing up. I also remember learning about plagiarism.

Biker Shorts: The Athleisure Trend That Needs to Stop

November 28, 2018

It’s not news that biker shorts have been a thing this year. While it was nothing short of an atrocity from the get-go, there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight.

ATA Review of AGENDA, Long Beach

July 19, 2018

Inclusiveness: It’s what AGENDA is all about, and what makes it a special kind of tradeshow. No matter who you are, you can stand side by side with companies like the Hundreds, 10 Deep, or Chinatown Market and compete with the same. That’s the draw.

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Pho King Slayer

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May 4, 2018

Slayer is starting their final tour ever, which means their final tour until they decide they need another couple of million in the bank, at which point they’ll have a reunion tour. Nevertheless, assuming this is the end, it’s also the end of one of the greatest cathartic battle cries ever: F***ING SLAYERRRRR!!!

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Legit Check 101 Supreme: Box Logo Hoodies

September 13, 2018

The Supreme Box Logo (“BOGO”) Hoodie is one of the most iconic and sought Supreme pieces year in and year out. We’re here to provide you with a basic checklist that should apply to any BOGO Hoodie within the past 10 years.

Wu-Tang Clan and Activision to Collaborate for Call of Duty, 36 Chambers Edition

March 1, 2018

Videogame giant Activision announced that it will be collaborating with the legendary hip hop conglomerate, the Wu Tang Clan (“Wu”) for several upcoming projects, including Call of Duty, 36 Chambers Edition.

MATT FADER: JOURNEY FROM SURFER TO SYRIAN REFUGEE RESCUE LEADER

February 23, 2018

We are proud and privileged to have Matt Fader as the subject of our first Shine article. I’ve known Matt for over twenty years. He was one of the few people I remember who would give you a wave that he was in position for. “It’s yours,” he would say, and be truly stoked he gave it to you.

Why Phil Kessel Is Awesome (And Why You Should Think So Too)

February 28, 2018

Phil Kessel beat cancer during his rookie season and went on to become a five time thirty goal scorer and two time Stanley Cup Champion on his own terms. In spite of being one of the most prolific goal scorers of his generation, Phil has been oft maligned, bullied, and minimized by the press, the fans, the NHL, and even his peers.

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Top Five Feuds Between Rock Band Members

August 17, 2018

Much like a family, members of rock bands don't always see eye to eye and often aren't shy about venting their feelings and frustrations towards each other.

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Love and the Spiderman Easter Egg

October 19, 2018

One instance of what most would assume to be a harmless easter egg turned tragic. This is the story of Tyler Schultz.

Chicago: It's My Kind of Town

February 12, 2018

I’m a Chicago sports fan. Not the most hardcore admittedly, but I do hold a deep appreciation for its teams. The people that can spew out genuine stories about the fanaticism that lives inside the confines of America’s greatest city.

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The 5 Best Metallica Songs Co-Written by Cliff Burton

June 30, 2018

Revered and influential Metallica bassist Cliff Burton died 30 years ago today during the Master of Puppets Tour in Sweden. Burton helped write many of the great tracks from Metallica's first three albums. Here are 5 of the best songs Burton co-wrote.

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The 10 Presents: Wrestling's Doper

May 23, 2018

Class of Seventy Four loves wrestling...end quote. Despite the negative stigmatism attached to grown men watching a sport some have called a "soap opera", it still is probably the one thing in our creative process that excites us.

How Maria Beat The Real Housewives of the PTA at Their Own Game

August 5, 2018

I really didn’t care about winning, but seeing this lady’s cheerleader determination, made me say “I’m winning this mofo.”

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