We've been covering Joe Arpaio for more than 20 years. Here's a couple of things you should know about him... 1/many

If you're "but her emails lol", "gotcha in a grammatical error, Trump" and quoting 'What Happened' in your bio, you have to join the army

LMAO THESE DUDES ARE ARGUING ABOUT WHETHER FISH ARE "WET" OR "DRY" https://t.co/91KpPOaa91

The best respite I have all week is browsing for the cover art on Friday Videos. It's always a treat. This week I ran across this thread that is absolutely brimming with tears of laughter. I suggest you partake.

• MGM Lion - at first you think you got it, then you get the real treat.
• Slowmotions - Banker - The Domes from Slowmotions is, in my opinion, rather overlooked in its goodness. Enjoy this new video and then dive into the album.
• Shep Smith on the Eclipse - I've always thought Shep Smith had a meltdown a few years ago and the wires don't quite connect anymore. I take this as further proof of that theory.
• Cottage Cheese, 1977 - when's the last time you saw a cottage cheese commercial? How about one with the Dunkin Donuts guy and Jeffrey Tambor?
• Beck - Dear Life - just because Taylor Swift releases a new song doesn't mean you shouldn't also get hype on forthcoming Beck.
• Fox - S-S-Single Bed - I'm learning a lot about Noosha Fox the past few days and I'm liking what I'm hearing.
• David Lynch & Werner Herzog Extreme Makeover - the intro to a much longer episode and much deeper Youtube hole of videos.

Thanks to Renaud I also played this Shaker Loops song about 20 times this week. Oddly captivating.

I love a good datamosh. Regardless of it being intentional or a mistakenly missing keyframe, I love the aesthetic. The Youtube Artifact account compiles these mishaps into a stream of wonderful glitches. While I certainly enjoy seeing a weird dog man or Muppet remnant, I'm extremely drawn to the errored out pieces that feel almost painterly. If this were hanging in a gallery, I'd think it was the birth of a new movement. There really is a true beauty to many of these that should be regarded as more than just a funny hiccup in the system.

OMG did taylor's new music video just leak https://t.co/cTt0ocrZJ9

official video

The new Slowmotions video for "Banker" premiered yesterday and I'd be a fool not to take the opportunity to crank out some GIFs of the creation. It's a lot of fast cuts and crazy color palettes - two factors that don't often work great with the format but I think they turned out quite nicely.

Makeup and Vanity Set posts a lot of interesting items on his feed but I was recently struck by this link to the Wolf Fifth Archive, a repository of "over 100 avant-garde LPs from the 1950s to the 1970s."

It's impossible to know where to start when looking at a vast archive of unknown music like this but I'm a fan of following the rule of thumb that if the cover art is appealing, give it a whirl. This doesn't always work but it can have good results. This 1968 Music Today LP is a great example - good cover and compelling music. This 1970 Clavecin 2.0 cover is strange and the harpsichord onslaught within is a nice pairing (abrasive but hard to tune out). This 1975 Wlodzimierz Kotonski cover and music pairing is perfect.

I know nothing of any of these artists or albums. My curiosity lies entirely in clicking on a compelling image and see what lies inside.

I fixed giraffes. https://t.co/QtavtoFRAt

Ok. I am ready. #TheRock2020

new point-and-click indie game, looks good

enjoyed. want to hear more.

I am extremely happy to announce that one of my favorite tracks from the second Slowmotions album, The Domes, now has an official video. The kind folks at For the Rabbits have posted the premiere for "Banker" and you can partake in all its mixed media glory now.

Here's a nice bit of insider info from songwriter Andrew Brassell on its creation:

Contrasting dark subject matter with upbeat music or imagery is something I've been interested in for a while and I think that fits in with why I animated large parts of the video and used my own drawings. I like creepily endearing things and art that is pleasing or interesting enough to draw you in and get you closer to whatever subject matter is at the heart of it, no matter how dark or unpleasant that may be. That's how I like to think my art is and I think it pairs well with the song.

There's also something distinctly 90's about the video. One of my friends saw an early version and told me that it reminded them of a trapper keeper, which I think is pretty spot on. I wanted it to be a colorful, messy collage and old videos of friends and family added some humanity to the mix. Essentially the video was made as a means of expression for me, but I'm happy to share it with anyone willing to watch.

It's truly an onslaught of imagery - childhood videos, ambient lights, animated faces, text and fast paced cuts keep it interesting.

Give it a watch and then dive into the album, it's one of those overlooked gems you'll come to love.

While searching around for a good pic of a vintage banana (don't ask), I stumbled into the photostream of jbcurio. Within the 107 pages of images you'll find absurd old newspaper scans, amusing ad campaigns, personal photos and the occasional indescribable gem.

I find these kinds of streams to be extremely inspiring for ideas and, if you're careful, a wealth of source material to cut and create into your own new masterpieces.

You likely know Scott Campbell from his myriad of adorable works depicting pop culture (think David Bowie lounging atop a pile of Goblins or John Hammond riding a brontosaurus). He also has a somewhat massive shop offering real world versions of these things - including these Great Northern character pins from Twin Peaks. Rarely do you see Pete as a purchasable collectors item but that fish cup certainly makes a strong case for it. Cooper, Log Lady and The Arm are always a welcome visage.

The latest season of Twin Peaks is such an intense viewing experience that requires research and thought and interpretation that it's nice to cut it a bit with something cute and straightforward.

Being alive is cool. Thanks, eclipse. Thanks, universe.

You guys I’ve been staring at the eclipse all day, it is glorious! https://t.co/jQRzEMDPpt

I know this is off topic but nachos are named after a guy. https://t.co/CviaQQKOpP

Great eclipse capture @thisisjakea https://t.co/VuHJz99jR1