yeah owls are something else

posted July 12, 2019 #

slo-mo owl ftw

Friday Videos - July 12th, 2019

posted July 12, 2019 #

Many thanks to Collin Martz for the Cat Wind-Up cover image... what a delightfully skilled little beast.

Been thinking a lot about blogs lately. What is their relevance in 2019? Are they largely just a holding ground for social links? Should they be more immersive? I know there's no rules but I constantly think about the walled garden of interaction from a site like this, particular when compared to something like Twitter where feedback is so instaneous. Maybe I'm falling prey to dangers I'm aware of.

...Aaaand that's my Marc Maron ten minutes at the top of the show. Enjoy some distractions!

Westering Animal - of course I'm going to push you to watch this new DM Stith video. It's a beauty!
The Shining - Jim Carrey [DeepFake] - the deep fake stuff is often very well done but this is alarmingly well done.
Potion Seller Soundtrack - I've no idea what's happening in this video, nor do I understand the original. I am okay with this. via Lee,
Wet Hot American Midsommar - no spoilers for Midsommar if that's a concern for you.. this is just a perfect blend. Also via Lee.
Heartwarmer - American Dog - peanut butter, mannequin hands, doggos, Yacht Rock. Pleasantries abound.
Morphing Paper Fish - for reasons beyond explanation, I've been enjoying Grand Illusions lately. Here's a fun bit.
Thank You For Watching; If, indeed, you still are... - a message from Richard Ayoade.

Oh, and this is deserving of it's own post, but please don't miss out on Popup Trombone.

DM Stith - Westering Animal

posted July 12, 2019 #

The second of three summer singles from DM Stith was released today. The song, "Westering Animal", is on all the streaming platforms but, more importantly, comes coupled with a video that I can't really say enough great things about. It's animated by Sishir Bommkanti and manages to blend lonesome western vibes with retro-tech-futurism vibes. Viewing it by itself I'd be enamored but paired with the song, it's a legitimately moving viewing experience. I know I'm biased and obviously gushing over it but there's really something magical about the transitions and the "interior" world it showcases.

I don't think one single GIF (or even a series of GIFs, really) can do it justice but if you need more of a teaser than the youtube still image, let these snippets be the carrot that tempts you.

posted July 12, 2019 #

Next Friday we're releasing our first new song in 5 years. It's called "Apostate" and you can pre-save or pre-order it today if you're into that kinda thing. https://t.co/S2A5SJvQxH

posted July 12, 2019 #

“Westering Animal” is my new single sneaking into your streams now. Right now. This very minute, in fact. https://t.co/6b3iOq5t8g

Pocket Raccoon

posted July 11, 2019 #

want

Jake Vest - Time Off

posted July 11, 2019 #

two song preview single. good stuff.

posted July 11, 2019 #

I'll be at the @WhiteHouse's social media summit tomorrow. My ? take, for your consideration: https://t.co/yGS5sQY3HN

posted July 11, 2019 #

I don't think its an exaggeration to say that Ride's massive sound in Leave Them All Behind had a greater long term impact on me than Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit. My grunge phase fizzled but Shoegaze Is Forever. https://t.co/Tj9pS2NaFk

Foreshadowing An Internet Health crisis

posted July 11, 2019 #

There's a lot of words out there on the Internet about the inherit goodness or badness of our current behaviors within the realms of social media. Many times it is rather doom and gloom and often it doesn't provide suggested solutions, insights or even context to the overall takeaways.

That being said, Michael Marinaccio's piece Foreshadowing an internet health crisis manages to check all the right boxes. It's insightful, contextual and even provides some guides for the future. It's also not entirely doom and gloom, though there's certainly an understandable amount in there.

Concentrated eyeball time reading a piece about how the Internet is draining us is likely not at the top of anyone's priority list but it's worth it, probably more than once.

It covers a lot. It's a great articulation on "image-based" culture (not jpegs and gifs but perception itself), corporations and politicians role in gatekeeping and the general concerns around the mass consumption we all now participate in. I promise it's not a complete bummer but it is something we should all give some brain cycles to.

How Many Of Each Caffeinated Drink You Can Safely Have On A Daily Basis, Visualized

posted July 11, 2019 #

life lessons on Rage Inferno

posted July 11, 2019 #

https://t.co/EF03oAbaZf

posted July 11, 2019 #

@yewknee Interpaw

posted July 10, 2019 #

Anyone want to be my friend? Asking for a friend.

posted July 10, 2019 #

A stand up paddleboard-based hot dog vendor called SUP Dog?

posted July 10, 2019 #

@yewknee Better yet live vlog that seems a like a good podcast thing to do

posted July 10, 2019 #

@yewknee byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee https://t.co/uJOp7m7J8G

Acid Test: Robot Pop Singers, Fake Video Game Soundtracks & More

posted July 10, 2019 #

Bandcamp Daily is great. Everything in here is worth a listen.

Nordic Knots, Jeremy Okai, Robbie Augspurger

posted July 9, 2019 #

Just a quick note to document the fact that longtime buddy Jeremy Okai is in an ad campaign for Robbie Augspurger, a Portland creative type who does a bunch of great, stylistic, photo work but also created Video Pizza (a personal favorite) and makes music as Ozarks, which I am quickly falling for.

TLDR: the Internet still has good things.

Last Straw by Will Bryant Studio

posted July 9, 2019 #

I've been a fan of Will Bryant for about as long as I can remember so it's no surprise that his interior design, branding and overall vibe for the Austin, TX restaurant Last Straw is a treat for my eyeballs. Done in collaboration with Cody Haltom, the space is vibrant and bustling with colors but somehow it's not overwhelming. The camel neon is, obviously, a great touch but the blue floors and accents on some of the seating are just great. It's that tiny random, slightly chaotic, vibe that actually pulls it all together.