We’re pretty up on that whole European hand-drawn aesthetic as of late. So Me pushed himself to the forefront with his creative direction for ed banger / illustrations-a-plenty per t-shirts in the video for Justice’s D.A.N.C.E. So it’s only appropriate we tip our collective hats to the artists continuing in that vein. First up; the French collective Shoboshobo. Like a couple previous posts, dudes are kinda all over the place. Hand stitched sweaters, silk screened shirts, drawn-on cassettes with original music, icons and the like. These guys are pretty on point. Viva la analog!

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This video for French artist Yelle incorporates footage of a dance movement which is apparently taking France by storm. Some say it has its roots at a Paris club called Metropolis but rumors fly. Tecktonik seems like a new hybrid of a few styles and it’s refreshing to see new blood making its way on the dance floor. On the flip side, “Tecktonik” is a registered trademark and Metropolis is legally enforcing its rights to the name. Apparently even dance movements are now becoming brands.