Stumbling through i-tunes looking for the perfect music for the perfect beer and perfect night and low and behold what slaps me in the face–Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.  At first glance, I’m thinking old 60s band, they had the big bus, the hazy photos, the long, the frivilous clothing and the care free spirit.  But no, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros’s first full length release was sometime in July 2009.  Double click on the first song.  Sounding good.  Then the second, the third…the sixth and so on.  Hook, line and sinker, I was snagged and reeled in without a fight.  An album all to its own with smoothingly catchy beats and clear concise lyrics.  The rythmic beats make you tap your foot and beat the wheel.  There’s something special about Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.  This album without a doubt is a must to check out and they’ll be cruzing through California throughout the next month.  I’ve never seen them live, but from the reviews it sounds like a must see.  Only fitting way to finish this up would be with a “peace.”

Check ‘em out: http://edwardsharpeandthemagneticzeros.com/

In one of the most unique collaborations of the year Drake, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, and Eminem have teamed up to release the song Forever for the upcoming movie “More Than a Game”, Lebron James’ documentary.

Could Angelina Jolie be making her return to Wanted 2? Appartently so…well as far as director Timur Bekmambetov is concern. Althought Jolie died in the 1st Wanted, Bekmambetov has an idea for bringing her back. No word yet from Jolie on her return, but time will only tell what will become of Fox.

Over the process of making his new album, John Mayer has taken a camcorder and has been documenting the laughs, the thoughts, creative process, and ingenuity of his latest efforts.  He has been calling this documentation: Battle Studios, which can be found off his johnmayer.com website here.

According to his twitter, Battle Studies should be released November 17, along with the single “Who Says” to be released sometime soon.

Below is one of the videos (either a small snippet or an idea) taken from this “Battle Studies.”

Now I am not to sure if you remember Rufio, but this group of guys had me rocking out in 7th like none other. Their just your solid punk rock band- catchy lyrics and epic solos. Unfortunately, as the years went on the band split up and began working on different projects, but their back in the studio recording a new album. If you have no idea what I’m talking about then take a listen at some of the videos below.

LGM caught up with Danny Kass of Grenade @ 2009 Agenda Trade Show in Huntington Beach. Check out the latest gear from Grenade’s Spring/Summer Line.

(Major Props to Trent Tarasen as well as Cameron Briar on the flash introduction and editing)

Hurt so Good

Designer crutches, glamorous slings and light up canes, who would have thought? Cookie Tanney, as a matter of fact. Founder and Creator of Pretty Hurt, Tanney has made a name for herself in the extreme sports scene and is making headway all across America.

Tanney, a Huntington Beach native, moved to Fresno a few years ago and dabbled in a little bit of this and a little bit of that. She eventually grew restless and began to pursue a different type of avenue all together, crutches.

The concept came when a close friend, Ernie, broke his leg. Being the fashion forward gal she is, Tanney used her fearless senses to create a custom pair of crutches for him.

To her surprise, the crutches were a smashing hit and pretty soon Pretty Hurt was born.

Marking her one year anniversary of Pretty Hurt, Tanney has succeeded in being a part of the surfing US Open, touring with the Action Sport tour and signing on a team of riders (Adam Denny, Jeff Bohuslavsky and Patrick Ivison) to sport the Pretty Hurt name.

Doing big things and keeping the creative vibes going is what Cookie is known for best. Her spirit and passion has allowed her to achieve greatness.

If she has done all this in one year, we here at Lean Green Machine can’t wait to see what happens next with Pretty Hurt; keeping it PRETTY and makin’ it HURT so good!!

Written by Brooke Rolfs

If you are an artist and a Sean Fournier fan,  your time to get recognized is now.

Sean Fournier is reaching out to his fans and giving them the chance to express their creativity and diversity in his upcoming compilation project that could (or will) feature YOU, the fan/listener/artist.

Here’s how the compilation cd will work: you record your own version of one of Sean Fournier’s songs off his album “Oh My”, submit it, and if chosen, your version of the song will be featured on the compilation cd’s website at www.sean-fournier.com/ohbrother, as well as be part of a limited edition compilation CD titled “Oh Brother Take Cover.”

“Whether your style is rap, country, or whatever – record any song the way YOU want to and take part in this experiment (www.sean-fournier.com/ohbrother).”

To find out more information about Sean Fournier’s compilation project, please visit the “Oh Brother Take Cover” website here, which includes submission details AND lyrics/chords to Sean Fournier’s songs.

Right off the release of the Zoom Air Paul Rodriguez III check out the latest video from the campaign…keep your eyes open for some special guest