In our 9th installment of Behind the Brand we give you an in-depth look of the production behind Providence rapper Knellz’s SOSICO. Session hosted in collaboration with Bafustago. Also included is a recap of Supply PVD at the Hope Artiste Village and some unexpected life advice in the midst of a surprise visit to Rhode Island from New York’s own Ace Sinatra.
Read MoreIn our longest session to date, Rhode Island based artist Jesse The Tree, accompanied by four piece band, The Tree People, graced us with an in depth interview and simultaneous (impromptu) game of a "dress up" in which even our host, Chris Lopes got into character! The good vibes kept rolling as Jesse unveiled a delicately intimate acoustic performance, of which included unreleased song, “Blue Window”.
Read MoreProvidence based rapper Knellz came through to the shop and sat down with our host, Chris Lopes of Bafustago to talk about an unexpected venture in modeling, the creative vision behind the music video for "Talk Facts", and the process of deconstructing a beat to choose between rapping or signing. After the interview Knellz set up with a small band to perform a raw acoustic set which includes unreleased song, "Friend or Foe".
Catch all the action that went down at an abandoned Providence gym with Josh Silva and the behind the scenes of our 3rd SOSICO. Session with Bafustago which featured East Hartford’s Bklyn Lo.
Read MoreIn collaboration with our friends at White Horse Tattoo, we've put together a tattoo party + pop up shop celebrating bold, traditional style tattoos & artwork.
Read MoreWe recently had the opportunity sit down with hip hop artist, Bklyn Lo, of East Hartford, CT, in which host, Chris Lopes of Bafustago has a conversation with him about early influences in rap as well as an interesting experience crossing the Canadian border.
Read MoreI recently had the chance to make it out to this indoor DIY skate park in Providence, RI that is located in the ruins of an old gymnasium. Below: Photos I shot of team rider, Josh Silva and some homies.
Read MoreAfter a short break from the Behind the Brand series we're back with Episode 7! Throughout the month of February we found some time to shred Skaters Edge in Taunton, MA with Josh Silva & Andrew Costa, shoot some photos in the snow with the new Collegium Hooded Sweatshirts and start a new video series; SOSICO. Sessions with Bafustago, a spin off of NPR music’s Tiny Desk Concert series.
Read MoreOne of our favorite Providence, Rhode Island based bands, Bochek, joins us at the shop for our second session to date! Chris Lopes, of Bafustago, discusses the bands musical influences, how they formed, and their recent & "unique" tweets.
Read MoreTo premiere the new series "SOSICO. Sessions with Bafustago", we invited Spocka Summa of Providence, Rhode Island to join us to debut some tracks off of his new project, "The Greeen", as well as touch base with host, Chris Lopes of Bafustago, on the concept of project, as well as upcoming shows and endeavors.
Read MoreIn our latest installment of Behind the Brand, we kick things off in NYC where we linked up with our homie Nello and shot photos of Grey Noise Studios. We came home and attended the closing party at Mushtopia and finished the week off gearing up for our first spring drop!
Read MoreTo start off 2019 we run you through a stock check and give a full tour of the SOSICO. Flagship Store!
Read MoreIn our last vlog of the year we wrap up 2018 with a Christmas party at the flagship store, a quick skate session at Trinity College in Hartford, and a look at everyone's resolutions for the New Year!
Read MoreMy resolution going into 2018 was to use my camera. Compiled below is a tangible recap of my resolution; my favorite photo from each month and the story behind it.
Read MoreIn the third installment of Behind The Brand, SOSICO. ships out pre-orders for the new Players Only Hockey Tee, the second annual JUSTOPPOZ Art & Photo gallery is hosted at the flagship store, and Brodie Fresh performs at Dusk in Providence, RI in support of Summer 88's "The Jam"!
Read MoreThe SOSICO. team skates through the streets of New Bedford, MA filming a full part and almost get their truck towed, are “attacked” by a squirrel prior to a Buzzed Conversations podcast with Bafustago, vends at Supply PVD and attends “The Greeen” EP release show in support of UNTLD., Spocka Summa & friends!
Read MoreIn this installment, the team rents a minivan for a team-building trip and stumbles up Mt. Monadnock in Southern New Hampshire, photographs & creates content for the combined Fall and Winter Collections, and ends with a $100 bet to swim across a freezing river!
Read MoreRecently I had the opportunity to sit down with Chris & Jason of BAFUSTAGO to speak on SOSICO., freelancing, running a business, and life in general. - all while getting a little buzzed...
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