Available now for pre-order via Mount Analog is Jealous God 01 - SS/S (Silent Servant & Svreca) - Sicario De Dios 12” / Booklet / Mix CD.

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The venture (Jealous God) will be directed and run by Karl O’Connor (Regis), with Juan Mendez, AKA Silent Servant, working as visual director and Ruskin holding the title of music director. It falls under the umbrella of O’Connor’s long-running Downwards label (which recently launched a North American division). As with Mendez and O’Connor’s previous project, Sandwell District, Jealous God looks likely to be more than an average record label: its mission statement says the goal is to “question the here and now,” and is “intended for the mutants of our age.”

The first release is a 12-inch called Sicario de Dios from SS/S, a collaboration between Silent Servant and Semantica chief Svreca. This will be followed by a record from Ruskin, then further releases from Silent Servant in solo mode (with a Powell remix), O/V/R (AKA Regis and James Ruskin) and Minimal Wave regulars In Aeternam Vale. Each release will be accompanied by an art zine, while the first 100 will also feature an additional product—or “artifact”. The first record comes with a tote bag, the second with an engraved logo dagger, and the third with a military logo badge.

Jealous God follows on from the closure of Sandwell District, the collective that O’Connor and Mendez ran with Dave Sumner, AKA Function. The label shut up shop at the end of 2011, and the recent fabric 69 mix—which featured two Jealous God tracks—was the final Sandwell District transmission (the Sandwell-affiliated Wherenext? Tumblr has also been deleted).

JL01 comes in Clear Vinyl with printed sleeve Booklet and Mix CD

WAR BUNKER

Behold this amazing and once-secret war bunker in Konjic, Bosnia-Herzegovina, which has now become a billion dollar art gallery. Formerly used to house Yugoslavia’s Communist leadership, this u-shaped underground labyrinth is dug deep in to a mountain just miles outside Sarajevo. For now the bunker is used only on a biennial basis, but it will hopefully become a more permanent gallery space in this small, unsuspecting Eastern Bloc town.

Beth Richards Swimwear

We are loving the Beth Richards 2013 swimwear collection.

Shop the looks on our Svpply page.

Shops We Endorse - Saint Laurent Flagship, Paris

French Vogue gives us the first look inside the soon to be opened, Heidi Slimane designed, Saint Laurent flagship store. Located in Paris’ Triangle d’Or, Slimane’s work showcases a futuristic art deco vibe and touches of Brutalist geometry, all in Saint Laurent’s signature black and white palette. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Paris.

Everyone knew that the guests at last night’s Met Gala were ‘damned if they do, damned if they don’t’ in regards to dressing according to the night’s punk theme. The ideology of punk is really to be anti-fashion, so it would be decidedly more “punk” not to dress in the punk uniform, right? But, in this instance, not dressing according to the theme would just make you an average celebrity on the red carpet. In any case, there should be no discussion about what punk is and what it’s not. This is just an exhibit in a museum. Punk is history and this is a Costume Gala. Here are a few of our favorites from last night. 

Rooney Mara can do no wrong in our book (Givenchy)

Anja Rubik (Anthony Vaccarello)

Miley Cyrus (Marc Jacobs)

Emmanuelle Alt & Olivier Rousteing 

Donatella Versace…work.

Cara Delevingne (Burberry)

just had to go there.

James Piatt, Art Center graduate and multidisciplined designer, launched a line of handbags and accessories back in 2010 after creating the above piece called “PeaceKeeper” as a one off gift. We enjoy his use of leather and Lucite.

Metallic Shoes

This is heavy. Get noticed with these sleek options for men and women. Acne - Askin Silver 

Mark McNairy Silver 

Alexander Wang

Jeffrey Campbell

Senso

Find out where to purchase by visiting our Svpply page.

Ruins - Fire!

From the album, The Art Dance (1984) 

Pastels not your thing? Don’t worry, black is acceptable for all seasons. 

Coronation Boyfriend Tee by Matthew Patterson for Blood is the New Black ($44)

Lace Up Sandals, Zara $69.99

One Sleeve Boat Neck Tee, Zara ($19.90)

Staring at the Stars Chiffon Ruffle Maxi dress, Urban Outfitters ($39.99)

Trinity Suit, Chromat ($225)

Grey Ant Foundry Sunglasses, Oak NYC ($280)

Minimal Wave Records Tee ($20)

Cheap Monday Men’s Washed Denim Jacket, Acrimony ($100)

Oak #2 Sunglasses, Oak NYC ($98) 

Deconstructed Ankle Boot, Zara ($129)

The Pink Moon - April 25th, 2013

Has there been SOMETHING about this week you couldn’t quite put your finger on? Well, perhaps it is the coming of the “Pink Moon”, April’s full moon AND lunar eclipse. The Pink Full Moon gets its name from the herb moss pink, or wild ground phlox, which is one of the earliest widespread spring flowers to bloom, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.

Those of us in North America will not get to see a full lunar eclipse, but friends in Europe will be able to marvel at all its glory. As some consolation prize, the partial eclipse seen in North America will be the shallowest in decades and we probably won’t see another one this shallow until around 2034.

While the eclipse may be underwhelming, full moons are always special and April is the only month we get a “Pink Moon.” Might be a good idea to go for a night swim, hike or just be out in the middle of the desert channeling primitive man.