Classic & Bangkok: 25 Hours
If only there were actually 25 hours in a day, we could get so much more done with our lives. In the meantime, Thai pop-rockers 25 hours are here to give us a break from our busy schedules with a tambourine and some good ol’ la-la-la’s.
Classic & Hong Kong: Chochukmo, Choco, Qiu Hong, and DJ Frankie Lam
Chochukmo have been dialing in on China’s indie scene since ’05, and they’ve definitely got their groove going. We just had to throw in this video so you could check them all decked out in Christmas lights. So rad.
The girls of Choco aren’t about to let the guys rule the music scene. Founded on happiness and positive vibes, they’ve almost got
Classic & Shanghai: Get Your Classic On
Shanghai was busting out customs like nobody's business. With artists Elephant Xiang, Tyakasha, and Ting on hand, the paint just kept flowing. Tons of customized totes and Slip Ons for all your pretty faces.
Classic & Hong Kong: Out On The Town
Hong Kong, you're looking particularly lovely. We just want to take you all out on a date. In the meantime, we'll settle for designing you some custom shoes and tote bags, and painting up your nails all pretty courtesy of Minx.
Photo Booth: Classic & Hong Kong
The photo booth was back in action, and Hong Kong was dressed to impress. Everyone was rockin' some pretty awesome kicks too.
Classic & Shanghai: Duck Fight Goose, Battle Cattle, and Larry's Pizza
It’s a sort of trance-like rhythm that takes over when Duck Fight Goose hit the stage. A little electronic, a little experimental.
Battle Cattle flipped the switch with a post-punk ska mixup for the event. Sometimes a little bit of ska in the mix is just what you need.
There's no better way to close out any Vans event than with some skate punk on the bill. Insert Larry's Pizza. They'll make you want to shred AND eat pizza at the same time. Perfection. Take a listen here.
Photo Booth: Classic & Shanghai
Lookin' snazzy, Shanghai! Thanks to those that came by and struck a pose at our photo booth. You kinda blew us away with over 1,000 people in attendance.
Los Punsetes
Choose your weapon wisely. Los Punsetes fiddle with voodoo in their music video, and it looks a little painful. Hopefully someone will leave the doll and pins at home when they play the Classics & Mexico City event next weekend.
Pegasvs
Pegasvs indulge in weird storytelling for their video for "Brillar." Starts with fire, shifts to crazy-colored lips singing (think Rocky Horror gone metallic. Gold teeth included), and then it's all crazy psychedelic colors everywhere. Basically, you just need to hit play. Flames, weird outfits, and special effects aplenty in this indie dance-rock track.
Pegasvs will be playing the Classic & Mexico City event next weekend.
Classic & London
From the Queen's Diamond Jubilee to the Olympics to the Vans Warped Tour, London is the place to be this year. We're teaming up with Offspring to bring you Classic & London at Topshop Oxford Circus. Pop in this Saturday, 18th August from 12pm-9pm for live screen printing on t-shirts and tote bags (free while supplies last!). There will also be rad designed Vans nail packs from Minx nails, Offspring will be giving a 10% discount on all Vans product for the day, and Copson St's Nyx Deyn will be on hand to customize your purchase Vans. Rad, rad, and rad. Get there early to get involved!
More info here.