The weather in London is exceptionally depressing at the moment so head down to The Goodhood Store this Thursday 23rd May for a spot of late night retail therapy and a booze up on us ’til 8pm.

This week’s roundup comes from outer space, prison gangs and some good London folk music. Upworthy pointed me in the direction of some strange things that are happening to Astronauts upon returning to earth. Also a collection of Californian prison polaroids have just been put on sale for a staggering $45,000 and FACT have done a sweet roundup of Bandcamp releases so you don’t have to, one of which comes from Various Productions Ian Carter’s curve ball folk release “Stick In The Wheel” it is ace!

Marfa Journal # 1 is a new printed publication based in London, inspired by Marfa, TX and made by artists for artists. Launching in June 2013, Marfa Journal combines an enticing mix of laid-back American Road Trip vibe with contemporary high-end Fashion and Art. Marfa Journal is very current, though respects the past and continues to look forward. Limited copies available at The Goodhood Store very soon!

One Goodhood Store team member is away on a top secret mission on the other side of the globe this week. Little has been mentioned about this voyage and communication has been sparse and often broken, the only report we have received back in London has been this special mission table top and cryptic black and white photograph. Follow The Goodhood Store on Instagram for more info..if any.

If you have had the chance to visit The Goodhood Life Store over the last month or so you will have noticed that we have a variety of plants occupying our selection of pots and vases. We have been inundated with requests for the plants so have decided to make them available to buy when you purchases any of the pots or vases at The Goodhood Life Store.

Been about for a minute, but personally loving the animation on this.. the return of Queens Of The Stone Age. Drawing by Boneface and animation by Liam Brazier.

Last Monday we launched a competition to our customers to draw their favourite Happy Monday. From the hundreds of entries it was hard to pick our favourite but after a whole staff vote we felt Nathan Chan’s illustration of Bez was the one to take the top spot. So congratulations Nathan you win the £100 voucher to spend at The Goodhood Store. As the competition was so close we have decided to reward Benjamin Woodcock and Peter Lotz as the two runners up with a £20 voucher. We will be in touch.

Can you believe we are two weeks into May? 2013 is flying by.. anyway we have found three things that you should be checking out. First up is the next Earnest Endeavours Screen Test at The Village Underground. Featuring directors such as Insa, Hyperballad, Bobby Evans and live performances from Rustie, Gaslamp Killer, Kutmah and more. New online-magazine Bank Holiday launched recently and is a site designed to throw a spotlight on the best and most interesting parts British youth creativity, both new and old, with a solid focus on the more delinquent elements of that, because that’s where all the fun stuff happens. Last but not least is Baptiste Alchourroun incredible pencil work!

It is competition time at The Goodhood Store this week. We are offering one lucky doodler the chance to win a £100 Goodhood Store voucher. All you have to do is draw your favouirte Happy Monday member. The winner and runners up will have their handy work proudly displayed on the Insider blog. To enter send your drawing to store@goodhood.co.uk with the subject “Happy Mondays” or @ us on Twitter or Instagram (@goodhoodstore) and #goodhood or alternativly post your Happy Monday on the Goodhood Store facebook page facebook.com/thegoodhoodstore

Good luck!

This weeks Good Vibes comes from our mates Two Of Swords. A super feel good mix full of Sunday morning bangers, dancehall classics and good time jams.

Track List:

Banana Boat Song – Harry Belafonte
Bam Bam – Sister Nancy
It Mek – Desmond Dekker & The Aces
You don’t love me – Dawn Penn
La Lilarona – Kid Congo Powers
Cirandar –  Seu Jorge
Grilled Cheese – Cherry Glazerr
People – James Murphy
Workingman’s Smile – Albert Hammond
Solid Air – John Martyn