posted August 23, 2019 #

Broken CCTV is the best thing ?????????? https://t.co/6XA6TL7tVJ

posted August 23, 2019 #

@yewknee There are no finer dulcet nerd tones. And I’m no dummy! I leave the umbrellas alone. ?

posted August 23, 2019 #

How most modern meetings end now: “Alright we’re getting kicked out of this room...”

Friday Videos - August 23rd, 2019

posted August 23, 2019 #

I don't care much for the ax thowing craze going on right now but see Gritty crush it really brought me back around to a refreshed enjoyment of All Things Gritty. Please let there never be a scandal with him.

Busy week! Busy past FEW weeks actually. Overwhelming you might say. But who's to blame but myself? Enjoy some distractions.

Empire State of Mind - Lizzo has been on YouTube since at least 2010 and published this video where she crushes a flute solo to accompany "Empire State of Mind" - I doubt there's anything else you need to see this week.
Bleary "Bug" - I quite enjoy this band and have been quite enjoying this ongoing series of studio sessions. Give it a listen.
Love After Lockup: Unlocked - I don't watch much trash tv but when I do, it's Love After Lockup, Life After Lockup or 90-Day Fiance. Okay, so maybe I watch a good amount of it. BUT, regardless, WeTV started a recap show where Jamie Bradley is one of the hosts; and it's written by Ashley Spurgeon. So, as far as I'm concerned, this is a Hott Minute product.
3rd Times the Charm - I have been this person.
Super Cat Bros Ultimate - stupid, loved it.
The Great Mattress Migration of 2019 - it's that special time of year when all the mattresses make their way to a new home for the Fall and Winter.
Beach Umbrellas - which of course reminds me of this gem, which I can never watch too many times.

East Nashville via The Washington Post

posted August 23, 2019 #

Honestly, these are not bad recommendations

posted August 22, 2019 #

This conversation was extraordinarily moving. You don’t have to be Nashvillian to be moved by @activistheology. https://t.co/nooVEkJoVH

posted August 22, 2019 #

On the next episode of Chris Gaines: The Podcast THIS comes up. Total Bliss. https://t.co/aqv9hILQX2

posted August 22, 2019 #

Introducing LADYLAND; a new podcast from @theblondemule. Women from a diverse set of backgrounds and professions sit down to chat about their lives, their hardships and their favorite guilty pleasures. Episode 1 Drops next week but you can subscribe now: https://t.co/LiZlSrU5qG

posted August 21, 2019 #

Some of you never had to create 4 gifs to use as corners before border-radius was a thing and it shows.

posted August 21, 2019 #

me and the boys when the new matrix drops https://t.co/bdhxWRHuT3

posted August 20, 2019 #

Things (like consumption of beer and spaghetti) escalate quickly in the music video for The Medium's "Have a Happy Day." The clip previews the group's 'Get It While It's Hot,' forthcoming from @records_yk. https://t.co/KHa8kxlLem https://t.co/gRChlTo6FV

posted August 20, 2019 #

I will be creating music sounds at the Ryman for the first time tonight. https://t.co/dXfB127sst

posted August 20, 2019 #

this hacking shit is so easy https://t.co/6SWgLzcPWS

METZ - M.E.

posted August 20, 2019 #

three covers. The Sparklehorse rendition alone is worth the purchase.

Garth Brooks, Ashley McBryde to Record Podcast at Belmont

posted August 19, 2019 #

should I attempt to attend this?

posted August 19, 2019 #

It should be illegal to convene a meeting and then read information from a website.

posted August 19, 2019 #

Nobody cared who I was until I put on the mask https://t.co/VcnZHy1N8l

The Medium - Have a Happy Day

posted August 19, 2019 #

The Medium are gearing up to release their debut Get It While It's Hot on September 6th and in doing so have released a new single for "Have a Happy Day." The track debuted over Pond Magazine and is available for your viewing pleasure at any time. It's a delightfully fun song, paired with a video of absolute chaos - a fitting combination.

The debut also has a great interview with the band and producer Jake Davis talking through their recording and writing process, interesting for very different reasons than the madness of the video.

4vesta - Light & Chemicals

posted August 19, 2019 #

I mentioned this in the sidebar the other week but, upon further listening, it bears repeating - if you're into the shoegaze genre, spend some time with this debut release from 4Vesta, Light & Chemicals.

It has all the shoegaze staples, the trembling guitar, the wall of reverb and the dream-y vocals; both female and male in this case. It's also conscious not to just ape the basics of the genre, tracks like "Autophase" stay in the shoegaze lane but add modern elements and instrumentation without feeling out of place.

It's also on the streaming services, so you can hear it wherever you'd like. I suggest hitting that Follow button as I'm sure whatever comes after this will be equally as intriguing.

Magnhild Kennedy

posted August 19, 2019 #

I am absolutely smitten with Damsel Frau, the mask work creations of Magnhild Kennedy. The Norway born designer moved in London in 2007 and started creating these headpieces from found materials while working at a vintage shop. Her process is nicely explained in this Vogue piece but it's hard to imagine that any amount of words could encapsulate the downright captivating constructions. They manage to be nightmarish, beautiful, alien and familiar all at once.

The four images posted above are a nice start but there's a deep well to check out on Instagram at @famselfrau and over at her official site.