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Desire is the exclusive new track and interactive music video from Paloma Faith, Graham Coxon and Bill Ryder-Jones and the latest chapter in Converse's ongoing collaboration of the UK music scene.

Following on from Didn't Know What Love Was, the incredible track and music video from Hot Chip, Bernard Sumner and Hot City, Converse have brought together another collective of iconic UK artists. This time Paloma, Graham and Bill take it in a brand new direction, collaborating on an amazing indie rock track. Their Desire record blends driving rock riffs with Paloma's soul and jazz-infused voice to bring to life the darker side of passion.

Converse has also created an interactive music video featuring the three artists. Inspired by neo-noir graphic novels, the video is a unique blend of animation and live action. The narrative unfolds to take us on a journey into the weird and wicked world of Desire. For the first time, you are also able to join Paloma, Graham and Bill in this strange and sensuous place. Using Facebook Connect, you can pull photos of yourself and two friends into the video, creating a personalised Desire experience.

Download the track for free and connect with Desire here   

Despite weather feeling like sub zero temperatures with flash flooding, over 2000 people flocked to Princes Gardens in Prahran last Saturday for a Converse Block Party.

Punters enjoyed a day of live music and entertainment with Fool's Gold Records DJs "Flosstradamus" (Chicago, USA), "Nick Catchdubs" (NYC, USA), and local MC's Illy and Phrase rocking the house with their sets.



The Viva Prahran Skateboarding competition brought together some of Australia's best skaters to battle it out for the $7000 cash pool. Congratulations to Converse riders Bryce Golder and Cam Holling who took home some beer money.



On the other side of the park, street ball was played on some slippery courts which made for interesting viewing, the slippery surface causing players to go A over T! Congratulations to those teams that reigned (the other type) supreme in the 3on3 basketball touranments. Young Money (Open Division) and Full Court Street Press (Media & Retail) took out the titles, taking with them great prizes, a highly sought gold trophy shoe, and most importantly- home court bragging rights!



Crowds enjoyed local chow from The Taco Truck and Jerry's Burgers, and were entertained by local break dance and skipping crews. For those unable to avoid a shop, there was a treasure or two to be found in the vintage flea market.



Thanks to those who braved the weather to come down, I'm sure you enjoyed it as much as we did. Look out for the event video coming soon.

TheSkateboardMag.com hosts an online video series titled "Trippin" that typically presents footage from skateboarding travels.

The Converse Skateboarding Ambassadors are featured in a three-part Trippin' series from their trip to Mexico for some Day of the Dead action and some skateboarding.

Check out Nick Trapasso, Pat Pasquale, Julian Davidson, Jeffery Marshall, Raymond Molinar and Kenny Anderson suiting up for Day of the Dead and skateboarding through the streets of Mexico in the last episode available to view online now.

To watch Episode 3 of the series, click here

Also, be sure to check out the "Patinando Con Los Muertos" article in The Skateboarders Mag's issue #87 out now.  

Playing host to the Texas Style Death Match, which ran Wednesday March 16th to Saturday March 19th, Converse teamed up with Thrasher Magazine to open a new, specifically created skate ramp for the event. 

The Texas Style Death Match is the only integrated music and skate event open and accessible to all during one of Austin's largest music festivals. Covering four days of music and skate, the event engaged skate ambassadors from the Converse Team and the local skate community in Texas. In addition to best trick competitions and open skating, live music featured throughout the event with Converse showcasing plenty of emerging bands including Das Racist, Kokayi, Trap Them, Night Horse, Lecherous Gaze and Naam. Check out the recap video featuring Odd Future and Pentagram.

Converse skate ambassador Nick Trapasso, whose new CONS Trapasso Pro skate shoe recently released, was excited to be part of the event, but even more so about the release of his namesake shoes. Very much inspired by Nick's laid back style, the Trapasso features an all-black suede mid with a popped green flamingo sock lining. More information on the CONS Trapasso Pro skate shoe can be found at www.converseskateboarding.com.

Aussie team rider, Bryce Golder, features in this month's issue of SLAM Skateboarding Magazine. Bryce is interviewed by his mate Dane Burman who manages to extract the gritty facts from Melbourne's truly talented golden child. Bryce talks Justin Bieber, name dropping, and what really happened behind his "fallout" with Callum Paul.