posted September 15, 2017 #

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Friday Videos - Sept 15th, 2017

posted September 15, 2017 #

Slow week this week for a number of reasons; namely spending time in NYC with my co-workers. Being back in TN is certainly great but there's a lot to be said for the energy of having folks in the room with you. I don't really understand how these de-centralized companies do it. No in-person co-workers is tough!

But I digress, on to some distractions:

Those Darlin's - Oh God - with the extremely unfortunate passing of Jessi Zazu this week, I've been revisiting a lot of her work in Those Darlins. This song in particular always struck me as particularly potent.
Roadman Shaq - I will be perfectly honest in admitting that I don't really get the meme but I enjoy it none-the-less.
Encyclopedia Wildlife Ad - as noted, this ad gets unexpectedly bleak.
Ukrainian Synthpop 1989 - aside from the terribly lipsync job, this is fairly straightforward but that drum attack is something else!

Cassini, Fin

posted September 15, 2017 #

Today, the Cassini satellite that's been orbiting and exploring Saturn since 2004 will nosedive into the planet, collecting data about the atmosphere on the way down but, ultimately, ending its exploration. There are massive repositories of images sent back and beautiful galleries compiling the best of them (particularly when colorized) but this final dive should reveal even more.

I've mentioned this before but given that today is the day, it bears repeating. A man-made satellite that's been documenting an enormous planet for the past 13 years will intentionally enter the atmosphere today to collect more information. That's a helluva journey worth taking note of.

How Do You Design Trust Between Strangers?

posted September 14, 2017 #

i was told to watch this. putting this here as a reminder to watch this.

YK-048: Trackless Streaming

posted September 14, 2017 #

The brand new Makeup and Vanity Set album released earlier this week is now available on your favorite streaming services - Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play, etc. etc.

Abandoned States

posted September 14, 2017 #

You may recall the name Pablo Maurer from documentation of a field of abandoned concrete Presidential monuments or Pennsylvania's Abandoned Turnpike. He is an explorer and documentarian of the forgotten. His latest in the Abandoned States series are these Postcard Matchup diptychs; pairing gorgeous postcards from the 60's and 70's with their 2017 realities. Obviously there's a lot of emptiness and neglect with most of these spots but some of them have held up surprisingly well, all things considered.

Dive into the full gallery as there plenty of wonderful examples.

Literally Balling

posted September 14, 2017 #

Victor Solomon takes basketball and turns it into high art with his project Literally Balling. There are stained glass backboards, clear crystal basketballs and even usable silver balls.

I don't keep up with much of anything having to do with the sport but I enjoy this approach on taking it to the extremes of wealth.

posted September 13, 2017 #

Check out this article I'm in and check out my panel at the Westin at 11am tomorrow (Thurs). @RevSekou… https://t.co/xm7TY4VKcb

posted September 13, 2017 #

RIP, Jessi. From the SXSW True Blue Raider Party 2009 https://t.co/LLpQKY85LU https://t.co/tFl5YkR08h

posted September 13, 2017 #

@yewknee @those_darlins I've met a lot of random musicians in my years at venues/in music, but she was one of the c… https://t.co/TaRyguac8i

Rest in Peace Jessi Zazu

posted September 13, 2017 #

Recently, Jessi Zazu of Those Darlins passed away. For those that don't know, Those Darlins was a rock band around the Nashville area from 2006 to 2016 fronted by Zazu that started off as an irreverent country act and grew over time into a band with dark, cutting rock songs. Zazu also contributed to the Southern Girls Rock Camp and was a visual artist unto herself. She had been battling cancer for awhile but faced the odds with unbelievable bravery.

While I've long been a fan of Those Darlins (particularly this album) I did not know Jessi personally. However, she is cousin to Ross Wariner, aka Uncle Skeleton, and we are extremely close. Her extended family are warm, supportive, loving people and I can't imagine the loss.

You can read more about Jessi here, here or dive into her Those Darlins work here. Rest in Peace.

posted September 12, 2017 #

Here it is! @RealGilbert @gilbertmovie https://t.co/93WrPul9tb @EW

posted September 12, 2017 #

.@skyway_man documents his travels through Japan in the striking "Mighty Eye" [Fresh Vid] https://t.co/V5OyZVnoYU https://t.co/mqxqbG01Oq

posted September 12, 2017 #

YK-048: TRACKLESS from @vanityset; a sinister soundtrack to @AubreySerr’s indiegame. https://t.co/ckjOQDZZcJ https://t.co/P9WbWVUbTT

posted September 12, 2017 #

MAKEUP + VANITY SET TRACKLESS (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK) https://t.co/vna3Ys6hjw https://t.co/GvuE406pvC

posted September 12, 2017 #

I'm so happy I get to tell all my coworkers about Ted Cruz this morning, best day

YK-048: Trackless OST

posted September 12, 2017 #

It's been a minute but I'm happy to announce a brand new release for yk records from Makeup and Vanity Set. The album, Trackless, serves as the soundtrack to the indie game of the same name - available on Steam. The album exists in the same aural realm as other MAVS releases - dark and foreboding - but, for me, shows that he's continuing to explore new styles and sounds.

You can stream the album on Bandcamp or snag a limited edition cassette. It will be streaming everywhere shortly but I highly recommend you listen at your earliest convenience. There's something about it I can't quite put my finger on that reminds me of a mixture of The Art of Noise, early point-and-click videogame soundtracks and something sinister.

Skyway Man - Mighty Eye

posted September 12, 2017 #

Earlier in the year, Skyway Man, aka James Wallace, released Seen Comin' From a Mighty Eye on my yk records. He recently debuted the video for "Mighty Eye" over on the American Songwriter site. It's a beautiful mini-documentary following James through a tour of Japan - including vast cityscapes and beautiful, peaceful, rural areas. It pairs excellently with the song, which happens to be the album closer.

Give it a watch and then dive into the album. And go see him live on the string of dates he just announced.

The Rolling Mill

posted September 12, 2017 #

Maryland, like much of the country, is undergoing some serious gentrification. This results in a lot of families being bought out or, sometimes unfortunately, forced out of their homes. Filmmaker Dillon Hayes created The Rolling Mill to document this change in Cumberland, MD - an economically depressed city looking to revive itself.

It's only 15 minutes and covers many families affected by the change. The music is provided by Coupler, a Nashville / Chicago outfit that really helps set a unique tone for the piece.

TDLR: short film worth watching with good music. Watch it.

posted September 11, 2017 #

Skyway Man Goes To Japan for “Mighty Eye” Video - watch here: https://t.co/IbYcWwswyB @skyway_man