PENDU FAM: Chelsea Wolfe + Todd Pendu + Sasha Grey of aTelecine. Photo by Ian C 04/08/11

PENDU MEDIA LLC was founded by TODD BROOKS aka TODD PENDU, a NYC-based artist, curator, and musician and has received acclaim from Black Book Magazine, New York Times, The New Yorker, Vice Magazine, Village Voice, Arthur Magazine, Signal To Noise, and other highly respected publications as a cultural force. It is the parent company of PENDU NYC, PENDU SOUND RECORDINGS, and EKSTATIC VISION MAGAZINE.

PENDU NYC is a lifestyle brand with a focus on the ECSTATIC in fashion, art, music, and culture known for throwing next-level, forward-thinking dance parties, music festivals, and art shows.

PENDU SOUND RECORDINGS is a record label which has released music by CHELSEA WOLFE and aTELECINE (ft. SASHA GREY).

EKSTATIC VISION MAGAZINE is a daily online magazine of curated music videos, fashion film, and exclusive fashion editorials.

PENDU MEDIA LLC is also an Artist Management/Agency and is currently representing LA-based musician CHELSEA WOLFE.

PENDU NYC has had the pleasure to work with so many of our favorite artists including: Black Devil Disco Club, SALEM, Light Asylum, HTRK, Chelsea Wolfe, Sasha Grey, Wolf Eyes, White Ring, Growing, Lauren Flax, Blank Dogs, White Car, Gavin Russom, Indian Jewelry, Robin C (Tri Angle), Gatekeeper, DJ Star Eyes, Laurel Halo, Prince Rama, Led Er Est, Tearist, Veronica Vasicka (Minimal Wave), and so many more…

PENDU NYC has also curated and hosted art shows featuring artwork (including video, painting, drawing, and collage) by cult legends such as Nick Zedd (founder of “The Cinema of Transgression”) and Genesis P-Orridge (of Throbbing Gristle & Psychic TV) as well as emerging artists such as Bunny + Amber Ibarreche, Jesse Gelaznik, and Adriane Schramm.

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The story of PENDU’s origins begins in 1997 with the founding of Disillusion Records which released the late-90′s classic DIY Hardcore compilation, “The 49th Parallel” featuring Acrid, Still Life, MK-Ultra, and Submission Hold. In late 2000, Disillusion Records was renamed ‘Transition Media’ in conjunction with a vision for covering visual arts and music. In March 2005, Transition Media was re-christened officially as PENDU. A compilation entitled “Getting Rid of the Glue” featuring Big A little a, Talibam!, and Excepter came out in November 2006 as the first vinyl release for Pendu Sound Recordings and made it into Ecstatic Peace! as one of Thurston Moore’s Top 80 Records of the Year.

PENDU exploded in the NYC scene in 2008 with the unveiling of the first NY EYE & EAR FESTIVAL. From 2008 – 2010, PENDU curated and hosted the annual NY EYE & EAR FESTIVAL which exclusively featured artists and record labels who call NYC “home” featuring bands including Sightings, Xeno & Oaklander, Liturgy, White Ring, Blank Dogs, Silk Flowers, Blondes, + over 100 more as well as a record-fair featuring NYC-based record labels such as Lovepump United, Wierd Records, Tesco USA, and ESP-Disk, + over 40 others.

In January 2010, the infamous PENDU DISCO dance parties began with a kickoff premier event featuring SALEM and GATEKEEPER on the same night, both of whom were playing their first major shows in NYC and have since become major names in the industry. The parties have continued bringing bands such as HTRK, Cosmetics, Light Asylum, Black Devil Disco Club, Cult of Youth have performed alongside epic DJ sets from oOoOO, CREEP, Gavin Russom, Traxx, plus so many more.

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Investor Opportunities
Pendu NYC is seeking Investors and Backers for short-term and long-term projects and events. Please contact: info @ pendunyc . com

PATRONS:
Pendu Org would like to extend a sincere THANK YOU for the support by the individuals below who have contributed above $1000 to our programs.
• Ursula Brown – Brooklyn, NY

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WANT TO WORK WITH US? WE NEED YOU! Happily, PENDU NYC is growing and we need to expand our family.
Interns must be able to work 15hrs per wk & be able to commute to Brooklyn (Lorimer St. at Maujer). Must have passionate interest in new music and new art as well as experience with blogging and social networking. Can earn college credit. We are seeking:

APPLY NOW… write to info @ pendunyc . com or CLICK HERE to send a Letter of Interest and Resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

PENDU NYC Winter 2012 Team – Jonathan Apolinaris + Sophia Sempepos + Jacinta Hollon

NY EYE & EAR FEST III 2010 TEAM. From L-R — Alexandra Velasco, Abby Echiverri, Elizabeth Gordon, and Lorraine C, Todd Pendu.

• Heather Strange
—Photographer (2011)

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INTERNS:
Currently Working:

• Sophia Sempepos – Assistant to the Director (Summer/Winter 2011)

• Jacinta Hollon (Winter 2011)

• Jonathan Apolinaris (Winter 2011)

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Pendu Alumni

• Sarah Kinlaw (Spring-Summer 2011)

• Sidra Malik (Spring-Summer 2011)

• Ruby McCollister (Winter 2010-2011)

• Lauren Paige (Spring 2011)

• Laura Brown (Spring/Summer 2009)
• Abby Echiverri (Spring/Summer 2010)
• Elizabeth Gordon (Spring/Summer 2010)
• Yuan Liu (Winter 2010)
• Adriane Schramm (Spring/Summer 2009)
• Catherine Serranoe – Intern Assistant to the Director (Spring/Summer 2009)
• Heather Strange – Intern Assistant to the Director (Winter & Spring 2010-2011)
• Alexandra Velasco (Spring/Summer 2010)
• Luna Vassarotti (Winter 2010 – 2011)