As I’m writing this on Saturday, people are getting мишка-inspired tattoos at 350 Broadway. I’m sipping a Bud Lite and am planning on finally watching The Box later. Fair trade-off, I think. If you haven’t been keeping up with the tattoo club, we run deep.

• мишка Tokyo is now open!!! Worldwide, fools. The gang documented their excursion to the East, check out parts one, two, and three.

• Photographer extraordinaire Ellen Stagg got a chance to shoot Buck Angel, a transman. Open your mind.

• Don’t forget SXSW attendees, the Ov Curse showcase is on Thursday, March 18th at 8:0pm.

• Fumbling around with the keys to all your different girlfriends’ apartments is a nuisance. Cop some мишка Key Toppers!!!

• The Toilet Cobra delivered some fresh scene reports: Glasslands, Secret Project Robot, and Silent Barn.

• This week’s Choice Is Yours faced off DJ Shadow and Underworld.

• Freaky Stylee sees its first overseas winner with Tommi from Finland. To enter, check out the rules on the link and send your pic(s) to bloglin@mishkanyc.com.

• Fear of a 12th Planet explored the notions of evolution and intelligent design!!!

• This week’s Kill With Video made me uncomfortable. Mission accomplished, Vidiot!

• Top rated reviews: Crypt Born and Tethered to Ruin from Vasaeleth, Plastic Beach from Gorillaz, Sisterworld from Liars, S/T EP from White Car, n° 3 from jj, and Belus from Burzum.