There’s still time to vote for your favorite artist in our 5th Annual JanSport Battle Of the Bands. Just head to our Facebook page where you can check music, videos and more from our  top 100 artists and then place your vote for your favorite. We’ll close the polls on February 12th, and we’ll announce our grand prize winner on the 14th. The winning band will be invited to play the annual Sonicbids Official SXSW Party, presented by JanSport in Austin, TX and have [...] Read More >

Check out this exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of talented Brooklyn MC, Skyzoo’s new single “JanSport Strings” brought to us courtesy of The Faculty Inc./Duck Down Records. Skyzoo tells us how the JanSport brand played a unique part in his life, especially during his childhood growing up in Brooklyn. A big shout out goes to Skyzoo and his team for sharing this with us! We also spotted a Right Pack Signature Series pack cameo! Very cool! CLICK HERE to listen to JanSport Strings by Skyzoo! Read More >

New to the Unzipped playlist is “JanSport Strings” by talented Brooklyn emcee, Skyzoo. The track serves as a mini-autobiography that looks into the life of a Brooklyn kid who fell in love with Hip-Hop. Legendary producer 9th Wonder supplies an epic backdrop that perfectly complements Skyzoo’s raw lyrical ability. This is the lead single off of his upcoming album ‘A Dream Deferred’ which hits stores October 2nd. The song is truly impressive and we support anyone who considers the JanSport brand an important part [...] Read More >

Listen to the lead single off Brooklyn MC Skyzoo’s upcoming album ‘A Dream Deferred’ out October 2nd. The track is titled “JanSport Strings” and it’s only right that we show love to a musician who truly considers the JanSport brand as an important part of their history. Click HERE to listen! Skyzoo explains it in his own words: “The idea behind JanSport Strings is not based on it being literal, but more so in the figurative sense. As a kid in NY, the strings on [...] Read More >

We’re excited to announce the second city stop of the JanSport Bonfire Sessions: Palm Springs! We’re taking the party to the desert and bringing the best of West Coast talent along with us. On Saturday, April 21, Crystal Antlers, Bleached and FIDLAR will perform live at a super secret location in Palm Springs. If you’re not familiar with these awesome bands, learn more about them HERE. In addition to awesome music, a bonfire, free BBQ and free beer, you could get your hands on a new JanSport backpack and other exclusive on-site [...] Read More >