FEATURED   Maestro Knows “When people hear the title of my show they think I’m arrogant, like I know everything. That’s not what it means. It means I understand and know where I want to go,” says Levi Maestro, the creator of the hit Internet show Maestro Knows. “It’s not a video blog or a video diary or anything like that, and it’s definitely not an interview thing. It’s just my perspective on life and the people I associate myself with.” Read more…   The Love Affair Inspired by the strange intimacy of NYC and the innocence of youth, we wandered the streets of Brooklyn and lower Manhattan—where in the early ‘70s post-punk groups like the New York Dolls and clubs like CBGB were born. Perhaps romanticized by time, this era is spun into gritty glamour where people clung to friendship, rights and freedom. Rock and Roll was at the heart of everything. Love or hate it, it was everywhere. Read more…     Jef Hartsel The first thing that Jef Hartsel told me when I picked him up was that I’ve been in his consciousness since we last spoke—a pretty heavy statement coming from a legendary professional skateboarder whom I’ve only had a few conversations with. See, he is Japanese/Korean and his Korean name is Chong—also his grandfather’s name—which translates to Zen in Japanese. Jef is like that. He is friendly, lights up a conversation and makes you think. Read more…       ON CONTRAST TV Shopping List This rad 3 piece from Hawai‘i consists of Grey Jennings (vocals and guitar), Toni Wong (bass), and Eric Pecoraro (percussion). Drawing influences from many genres has given them a unique sound all their own. Watch now... No.04-Creative Stimuli Willy Branlund Joseph Pa‘ahana Lucky Olelo Mike Giant Livingroom Johnston Shaun Castro Chris Lundy Painted Highways Clones of the Queen Donavon Frankenreiter 12th Planet Evidence Matisyahu The Deadbeats Kool Herc Official Contrast Magazine Locations: In4mation Aloha Army Fitted Prototype Stussy Honolulu Volcom Waikiki © 2010 Contrast Magazine LLC