We’re loving Bear in Heaven’s track “You Do You.” They’ll be touring later this month, including a stop at the Andy Warhol museum, March 28.

A self-described “pet project projected to sound as good as pet sounds,” Dnonkong is a haunting new project by Echo Park artist Duncan Thum. We’re hoping to hear a lot more of these pet sounds.

Want more Fashion Next? Coming up, we’ve got an exquisite peek into the Rochambeau studio, and don’t miss yesterday’s exclusive with designer Suzanne Rae.

Color us obsessed with the dreamy soundtrack you hear, care of Canadian electro duo SolarSolar.

A launchpad and creative incubator, Fashion Next is dedicated to nurturing emerging design talent and giving them the boost of business savvy most designers don’t experience for countless seasons. As Rae sent her models down the runway just days after our visit—all fluid romance and fresh appeal—it became clear that there’s an undeniable new talent on the scene. Rae herself describes the collection as a bit “poetic and rock ‘n’ roll.” Unabashedly feminine and yet not without a sense of humor (see: her uber-faux fox stole), hers is a striking new personality on the New York runway. Call it a ray of light.

Stay tuned, Arcade Players, as the Fashion Next coverage continues. Next up, we’re taking you in the studio and front row with Rochambeau and Nomia.

Can’t get enough of the haunting sounds of BlindBenny? Neither can we. The NYC duo is gearing up for their upcoming tour dates, but in the meantime, visit them online to download their track “No Honor.”

See it all up close Thursday, December 15 at 7pm. 3×1 is located at 15 Mercer Street.

How do you describe what you do?

Basically I draw; I’m an illustrator, a creator over many mediums. My main focus or joy is to make experiences between myself, the art and the audience. I love to be in the crowd creating, drawing on people, making works that cannot be repeated or experienced twice.

You’ve recently shifted your focus from very large, public light installations to the more intimate drawings as seen in the video. How does the shift feel from your perspective?

The shift has gone full circle. I started with the more intimate, detailed drawings that I do now, which are much more personal and perhaps work better one-on-one and almost as a way of saying, ‘Come here. Look at these tiny worlds. Give them your attention.’ I started waving this super colorful, moving, projected flag around to music. Now I find myself really wanting to go back to the humble tools of pen and paper, where my true passion lies.

You have been working a lot with clothing – the kicks in the video, your upcoming collaboration with 3×1 denim – how does the wearer infuse the artwork?

The first art I did that could be worn was on people. After my live shows in Tokyo, people would come up to me and ask me to sign their arm or hand and I would always draw a little character or write a word that was present in my performance, this slowly developed into a whole series of collaborations with photographers and fans or friends’ faces. There is something quite special about your art smiling, happy and walking away from you. In Japan I worked on collaborations with different brands making silk linings and very limited t-shirts, which I really enjoyed, it gave the [work] a whole new life.

3×1 is pretty incredible, from the attention to detail that goes in to making the jeans, to the knowledge they have of the history and culture of denim, so I’m excited to be working with a brand that in a way reflects my one of a kind, detailed drawings.

You have so much coming up in 2012. What are you most looking forward to?

The biggest highlight would be the show I’ll be doing at Milk Studios gallery with Ben Watts and 3×1 in mid-January. It’s going to be lot of fantastic stuff happening in one night. I’m also excited about working with MNP, a project I have with cellist Anna Callner. Anna works on cello and beats and I do visuals and vocals and we only play in homes to explore that more intimate  “going in” experience.

Greville and Mayer of Best Friends Brooklyn go way back to freshman year, when they met in cheerleading practice, no less. Today, the stylish duo is devoted to their burgeoning line, now available at Cynthia Rowley stores. The heart of BFB’s latest collection is realized in wooden statement jewelry—bold cuts of marble ebony and burl wood—juxtaposed with chains of vintage glass beads. An incredible amount of love goes into each piece, from the hand-rendered baubles, to the bit of wood polish Greville tucks into mail orders, for longevity. Like a true friendship, these pieces are built to last.

BFB has a little treat for our Arcade Players. Use the promo code ARCADE44 to receive 30% off when you shop the collection.

Visit the OGJM Facebook page for the skinny on their sample sale, and check in with Of A Kind for their limited edition sale on Sunday, December 11.

A big thank you to Brooklyn band Small Black for supplying the dope tracks. Check them out and download the Moon Killer mixtape.

A big thank you to stunner Becca Schack for supplying the dope tunes, co-produced by Rich DeCicco and Gil Talmi. NYC, don’t miss Becca onstage at Arlene’s Grocery on January 31!