FRESHBAKED™ | DECEMBER 2005

Pictured: Graffiti writers Badroc and Buda, early 1980s Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo copyright Henry Chalfant.

Yep, it's that time of the month again, where we hit you off with a big 'ol list of the shit we're working on or are currently diggin' -- music, books, art, everyday life type shit, whatever. This month we've got a laundry list/clusterfuck of things that have no rhyme or reason. But that's what it's all about right? So, without further ado, let's get started.

Though I'm no shredder like Joe "Satch Boogie" Satriani, I've been playing guitar since before I grew in my puberty mustache -- you know, the transparent catfish lookin' thing all teenage boys think looks good (btw - I never actually had one of these, err, really). Lately, I'm really liking the look of Gibson's SG Special Faded guitar. The "worn brown" wood version is just fucking beautiful. This would make a nice Christmas present... hint, hint, hint.

On a more art-oriented tip, my man Cody Hudson and his Struggle Inc. design studio are always worth checking in on. Plus, don't miss my feature on Cody in the latest issue of Straight No Chaser -- on newsstands now. Also, when you have a chance, you have to check out this PDF magazine called Candy -- it's a top notch affair. Great design, elegant layout.

Recently, I collaborated with my pal Peter Sutherland (photographer) on an article for Anthem magazine about the Bicycle Film Festival in San Francisco. A fella by the name of Brendt Barbur runs the festival, which celebrates urban bike culture in an entertaining and comprehensive way. Look for the article in the next couple months.

This one's precious: David Cross Vs. Larry The Cable Guy. It seems there is some sort of feud brewing, to which I was unaware. The aforementioned link is David Cross's lengthy rebuttal to some shit Larry The Cable Guy said in his autobiography. Git-R-Done Cross, Git-R-Done.

Last but not least, here's a link to an article I wrote for the local alt-weekly, the Pittsburgh City Paper. The article's titled WRITERS' BLOC and is a 25 year retrospective of Pittsburgh graffiti culture. The hard copy version has a nice spread of color photography and boasts several never-before-seen photos from acclaimed hip-hop and graffiti historian Henry Chalfant.

Until next we meet, stay safe.

xoxo

Mr. Newton

PS: Fuck Fox for cancelling Arrested Development. And, while I'm at it, and still unable to accept it, fuck HBO for cancelling Carnivale.