Rocksmith x Wu Tang Clan T-Shirt by Be Street

This spring Rocksmith has teamed up with Wu Tang to present the Wu Massacre Tee illustrated by French Magazine Be Street. The tee will be available in limited units worldwide at select retail locations early spring. The tee will debut in NYC at the Rocksmith Pop-Up store this March in the L.E.S. Reblogged from High Snobiety  Read More

McJAWN Goes to 2009 CMJ

Words and Photos by Edgar Alan Dough CMJ in New York is like all the things that make Philly better rolled up into one week – long lines, industry dickheads, overzealous scenesters and 7-dollar beers. But that didn’t stop McJAWN for stepping out and getting in on the action. Here’s a rundown of the things we saw, heard, and _______________ Speaking In Code | a Documentary film by Amy Grill Described by the film makers as “a human movie about computer music”, Speaking... Read More

Pop-up Exhibit Invitation

One-night exhibit of [[smeared smile, he walked]] mcjawner pop in!  Read More

Megabus

Being a Chinatown bus Century 2000 regular, it gets pretty frustrating dealing with such ghettoness. Especially leaving from New York to Philly, when I do get the chance to go back home, I first arrive on Canal St and then get harassed by those aggressive Chinatown bus ladies with them screaming in my ear, “Where you go!?” The buses are also pretty unpredictable when they relocate their spots every three months or so. What’s worst is that there buses usually... Read More

Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York

It’s kinda of disappointing after having had watched The Whackness and later realized that you missed out on all the fun of the 1994 NYC griminess. Most of us have lived in New York for many years, but we can’t stop feeling like psuedo New Yorkers. Unlike NYC, Philly has a soulful vibe to it. If you want to experience real art, come to Philly. We still have all of our assholes and than some, most importantly we’re real about our work, without the fancy high-end... Read More

Diptyque Store (Chinatown Bus)

If the city is smelling a little better these days, it could be because cult French fragrance house Diptyque has landed in the West Village, opening its first U.S. location. The store was designed by Benjamin Noriega Ortiz, and the best part about it is that the employees are so nice they don’t mind when you blatantly spray yourself with Tam Dao and walk right back out. More Info: http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/diptyque_store/#When:17:37:00Z  Read More

Spending Time With Poster Boy

Poster Boy is a New York City based street artist. By using a razor, Poster Boy slices up advertisements in the subway system to create completely original works of art. Due to the illegal nature of his work, Poster Boy remains anonymous.  Read More

Eat-Pisode A Bit of Thai in L.E.S. (Chinatown Bus)

I’m sure you guys are familiar with New York’s Lower East Side from all those long Chinatown bus rides. That’s right Canal Street and all. And after a long commute from Philly to New York, you might be hungry. Instead of jumping on those side-street $1 wings vendors. Try Thai. The food is delicious, it’s a bit spicy, but sweet and tangy. If you like mangoes, bean sprouts, limes and coconuts, you’ll love Thai food. Around Chinatown, try Eat-Pisode... Read More

Skate, It’s a Verb (Chinatown Bus)

It’s after new years and now that all the holiday bull crap is behind you, you have all this spare time before you go back to work and school. Well how bout skating? Below is a list of local skating rinks in your area. The Pond at Bryant ParkThe free rink in Bryant Park first opened in 2005. At 17,000 square feet, it is about half the size of the Wollman Rink in Central Park and twice as big as the rink at Rockefeller Center.Open: 27 October 2008 to 15 January 2009Location:... Read More

Brooklyn We Go Hard… NOT! (Chinatown Bus)

Find out what Brooklyn folks are really like, not trying to hate, but they did it to themselves. Credit(s): Jeff and Two.One.Five’s Blog  Read More

  • Our Mission

    Founded in 2008 by NoseGo and Wen Vo, McJAWN is a homegrown Philadelphia-based art and culture online publication. The amazing people behind the entire operation is a small group of local artists and writers who are dedicated to the art scene.

    Our common goal is to actively inspire and support the art community in Philadelphia by showcasing local artists and galleries. You can find us on the web, at the art shows, on the streets, at the cafes, etc.