Over the past week my personal life has chalked up a couple L’s. To maintain my mask, I’ve tried to soak up as much music as possible. One song that’s remained in rotation and managed put that pep in my proverbial step is the extremely odd and equally entrancing “Oh Centra,” by recently-mentioned remixers Javelin. This audio anomaly features flutes, shoulder-shaking bass, a looped version of the sound Mario makes upon eating shrooms and basically sounds like nothing you’ve ever heard. A 2017 Newcleus, maybe.

Anyways, this quirky little ditty comes from the Brooklyn-based duo’s newest album, No Mas, which I’m literally going to go buy right now off Amazon, because music this fun is worth is supporting and iTunes makes taking my money too difficult.

Javelin – “Oh! Centra” | Download

Words By Jason Hortillas

Winter’s dying down thankfully (Southwest U.S. readers disregard) so I had to re-up with another batch of gear picks for you guys. This time around, I enlisted Felson & Jason, the editors of SwipeLife, a men’s lifestyle website. After reading their work, I honestly had to step back and admit, I don’t know jack when it comes to next level schwag. Thankfully we got them here to break down their picks for Spring ’09.

Here’s what they have to say about their season selections:

Spring can only mean three things – sunny weather, more outdoor activities and pretty girls in skirts. And when it comes to those pretty girls in skirts, you definitely should know how to clean up if you want to get noticed at least. Spring weather will always call for brighter colors, but you don’t have to look like a bag of Skittles to get your fashion statement across. Remember to go light on the hues and always mix with neutrals for balance. Earth tones never fail as well, so play it safe within the spectrum of tans and greens if you’re unsure.

HATS — For Spring, try on lighter colors and new patterns like seersucker or summer plaid. Don’t like fitteds? Try snap backs, five panels or drivers caps. Here are some of our choices.

1. 3sixteen – Grey Seersucker Fitted
2. Supreme – Summer Plaid Five Panel
3. Brixton – Hooligan Multi-plaid Houndstooth Drivers Cap
4. Quiet Life – Square Pattern Five Panel
5. New Era – City Script 59 Fifty (New York Mets)
6. New Era – World Baseball Classic (Panama)

TEES — Tees are essential because it’ll probably be the most comfortable thing you’ll wear throughout the season. Pick graphics that Read the rest of this entry »