posted December 1, 2017 #

I only care about Snoke and Porgs. Porgs 'n Snoke, baby, it's what I'm all about.

Brian Eno and Tom Rogerson collab

posted December 1, 2017 #

this cover art

Friday Videos - Dec 1st, 2017

posted December 1, 2017 #

It's December. 2017 couldn't end sooner as far as I'm concerned but I'm looking forward to wrapping up some lingering projects and some new big undertakings. I've got a lot of work ahead of me for a January debut on some of this stuff but I'm looking forward to it.

Here's some feel good distractions for making it through another week of Internet Punishments.

Twinkle Tush - tired of seeing your cat's butthole? Why not decorate it with a gem? Why not decorate your cat's butthole with a gem? Yes, it's real.
Navage Nasal Care 3D - watching a ton of TV last week during Thanksgiving exposed me to this absolutely horrifying modern neti pot. Customers trying it out is phenomenal thing to watch.
Bone-hemian Rhapsodoot - a year ago I posted Doot Star, so this seems like a pleasant followup. Just wait for it to really kick in.
Try the Christmas Drink - I felt like I was making fun of Weird Paul Petroskey by including this but taking a deeper dive into his channel confirms I'm a fan. It's got a Wesley Willis vibe but with more self awareness, less exploitation and a sweet Kurt Cobain haircut.
Cheeki Breeki - I love memes that I have absolutely zero understanding of.
Ian Curtis Rides a Rollercoaster - Stupid in its finest form.
Have You Ever Had A Dream Like This? But It's A Piano Cover - there are more of these, well worth a deep dive. Also reminds me of Charles Spearin.

I also recommend you check out the KFC Internet Escape Pod. Excellent execution on that.

No Age - "Drippy"

posted November 30, 2017 #

new track from new album coming in late January 2018

posted November 30, 2017 #

https://t.co/qD9QJpZ0Q9

Ghost Bikes

posted November 30, 2017 #

This Ethan Brooks short, Ghost Bikes is a heart heavy tale of the bicycles found throughout Brooklyn that have been spray painted white and chained to sign posts memorializing someone who lost their life. It's not an altogether uplifting but it is a pleasant and beautiful looking piece of film to sit quietly and reflect on.

Meth Storm

posted November 30, 2017 #

Despite it's terrible title, I recently watched the HBO documentary Meth Storm, which follows a family of meth addicts and the local police as they attempt to shutter the abuse across the region. It's humanizing from both sides - the frustration of the police that they know they aren't doing any good and the sadness of the addicts that are hooked and continue to make terrible decisions.

It's often all-too-easy to wave away the hardships of those hooked on hard drugs but this film gives you an inside look at their lives (as rough as they are) to remind you that they are not in a good place; these aren't sound choices.

It's a tough watch but a good one if you're looking to understand the recent opioid epidemic from the ground level.

posted November 30, 2017 #

I just published “9 Initial Thoughts on Android after 9 years on iOS” https://t.co/SQ24jijaqS

posted November 29, 2017 #

i’m performing a film score in LA on dec 9th. looking for someone to help me with live visuals. @ me or DM me. the music is all pretty experimental.

Holiday Music

posted November 29, 2017 #

Given that it is December and their name is amusingly confusing this time of year, I'd like to make note that I've been enjoying the latest release from Holiday Music - a Boston band that is decidedly not making Holiday Music. John Wayne Syndrome is a nice mixture of detached vocals, spacey guitars and keyboard flourishes.

I haven't found the album on Spotify or other streaming services, so it serves as yet another healthy reminder that those destinations are not the end-all for music discovery.

Email Is Broken. Can Anyone Fix It?

posted November 29, 2017 #

a worthwhile read

Forecast: Podcast MP3 Chapter Encoder

posted November 29, 2017 #

interesting

Yamamoto Masao

posted November 28, 2017 #

After this post from Priscilla Page, I've been exploring the works of Yamamoto Masao. His work is beautifully contemplative, likely due to his keen eye and printing process:

He blurs the border between painting and photography, by experimenting with printing surfaces. He dyes, tones (with tea), paints on, and tears his photographs. — Wikipedia

His website is a bit underwhelming in terms of showcasing his body of work but plenty of other sites and a simple Google Image Search unveil a massive amount of stunning images.

Tumblr Founder David Karp Steps Down

posted November 28, 2017 #

bonkers but not THAT bonkers given the past few years

Birmingham Macy's Parade, 1960

posted November 28, 2017 #

Pretty fascinating article from AL.com on Birmingham trying to outdo the Macy's parade in the 1960s. The city's "Downtown Action Committee" decided to put on their own parade that would rival the NYC staple, despite not having the power-line clearance to actually float any balloons. While balloons on trucks is not quite as visually impressive, they did manage to make some pretty wild creations well worth a look.

posted November 28, 2017 #

This tweet gave me gas. https://t.co/vyvnGyVwti

yk Records 2017 Sale

posted November 27, 2017 #

My feelings on Black Friday and Cyber Monday are a bit complicated. It's clearly a cash grab from big companies to promote spending but it's also an opportunity to lower some prices on items that otherwise may have been out of reach. As a small business owner, I can't help but think that's a good thing.

So, I'm having a Cyber Monday Sale on select items in the yk Records catalog. Some treasures from the back catalog and some recent releases are on sale for fairly absurd prices! Since you're able to stream all this music for free whenever you want, give some consideration to owning the physical versions as a means of support and longevity to the music.

Little Bandit - Breakfast Alone
Limited Edition Pink Vinyl
Tower Defense - Stay Inside
Double Sided Colored 10" Vinyl
Makeup and Vanity Set - Trackless OST
Limited Edition Clear Cassette
Forget Cassettes - O Cursa
Ltd Ed Double Colored LP!
Uncle Skeleton - Cocoa Beach
Baby Blue Vinyl
Uncle Skeleton - Too Young, Too Old
Gold Vinyl

Striped Light

posted November 27, 2017 #

I recently stumbled upon Knoxville's Striped Light studio, the homebase for a collective of creators involved in letterpress, screenprinting, workshop classes and all sorts of other creative endeavors. Their shop is filled with a variety of goods from empowering messages to mind boggling patterns to classic show posters.

They are, of course, on Instagram and Tumblr if you'd like to follow along with updates on new creations.

Swim Reaper

posted November 27, 2017 #

New Zealand has really been crushing it lately. One such example of their exported goodness is this Swim Reaper ad campaign in which a fun-loving shepherd of death hangs out near dangerous water based locations and warns those that don't heed his warnings. He also just hangs out and has a nice time playing volleyball, like a Reaper do.

There's an entire Instagram account of his exploits, so please feel free to dive right in.

Mike Judge Presents: Tales From the Tour Bus

posted November 26, 2017 #

its like King of the Hill but with actual country artists. via @falfa