We all saw the affects of the floods in Cumbria at the end of last year which left over 1500 homes and businesses devastated. The New Balance factory in Flimby is part of the area that suffered with some of their local workforce affected. As a show of solidarity a team at the New Balance HQ in Warrington are embarking on an impressive 140 mile, 5 day walk to Cockermouth. The 'Pound for Cumbria' fundraising walk starts on Monday 22nd February passing through Wigan, Preston, Lancaster, Kendal, Windermere, Ambleside and Keswick, finally finishing on the Friday at the home of the...

If you don't already know, King affiliates Virus Syndicate are four cats hailing from Manchester that deal in raw, bass-heavy drummery. Deftly infusing dubstep, grime, breaks, jungle and more grime, the Syndicate's tracks are only good for one thing: making you jack that body. Perfect for a Friday, I'd say. Anyway, the chaps have a new record - 'The Breakout Triology' - dropping in April: Here's the inlay: Looking pretty good right? The guys have also got a new single coming out with dubstep supremo Benga which drops next month. Keep an eye out, with a slew of US...

I've punked this from jeffstaple but i just had to share the love and after my post from way back, about how-to's and the making-of post, it's an excuse to carry on with the topic. Here below, Terry Richardson talks about his work on the making of the famous 2010 Pirelli calandar and my-my, this is a peach of a behind the scenes flick. It's nearly 20 minutes long and NOT SAFE FOR WORK - but endure and you'll be rewarded not only with beautiful scenery but a great insight to how the man works a.k.a. punk rock photography...

Have a look at this amazing little video that envisions how we might interact with everyday objects through new media and augmented reality in the future. Pretty cool, but if I had to go through my day with a view like this, I'd go nutso. Talk about sensory overload. ...

As most of you know - Eric Haze is one of the pioneers of graffiti and street art. Bombing the walls and trains of New York City, the guy is an icon. Here's some freshness courtesy of the man working with one of the Stussy chapter stores in Tokyo, Japan. For more, check out Eric's blog HERE....

We have a fair amount of viewers from across the pond, so if you're in the Chicago area this week and into graphic design, typefaces, Americana or just concerned that we are losing precious crafts and skills from older generations, go see the documentary film 'Typeface', crucially focusing and raising awareness of the last of a dying breed (tickets from Ticketmaster). Produced by Kartemquin Films, Typeface aims to highlight the plight and struggle to keep a Hamilton type factory doors open for future generations to learn the old craft and methods of printing and letter-cutting. The factory holds millions...

The barefoot craze has begun..You may have read the articles last week revealing that running barefoot may be healthier than wearing trainers. Well, be the first to try for yourself and get your hands on the first barefoot running shoe from VivoBarefoot - the EVO. Dropping instore next month, sign up to the mailing list here to bag your pair before anyone else! ...

King have always been strong conceptual thinkers, and their SS10 lookbook cements this reputation further. Employing some always on-point photography from regular collaborator Neil Bedford (Billionaire Boys Club, Stussy, Nike Sportswear), modeling from turntablist extraordinaire DJ IQ and a magic, bottomless cardboard box, the chaps at King bring a lookbook that boasts some refreshingly tongue-in-cheek stop motion animation. Which also happens to provide some excellent insight into what to expect from their forthcoming spring/summer collection. Take a peek: The collection drops the first week of March - keep your browsers on www.king-apparel.com for more info....

Hey, so guess what? It's official, the relentlessly oppressive recession we've been under in the UK is OVER (0.1% economic growth in the last quarter of 2009). Oh yes. To celebrate, London-based artist and proud vandal Ronzo has announced the release of his latest sculpture work: 'Pity Of London'. Each one of these sculptures consists of a little silver Credit Crunch Monster sitting on a 1-2 metre high plinth. The mischievous little buggers - like the Griffins of old - have been cemented into the streets of London's financial district as markers. But rather than mark the geographical boundaries of...

If you're into your road bikes then watch this amazing trailer for Chasing Legends, an independent film getting you closer to the action of the Tour de France and what it takes to complete it. An action packed, eye view flick with behind the scenes footage a plenty - it looks a goodun'. Worldwide release May 15th - we'll try to let you know UK dates when released. There's even a cameo by Ben Stiller! ...