Little Bandit - Platform Shoes

posted August 14, 2017 #

Back in 2013, Little Bandit recorded the song "Platform Shoes" and promptly shot a video for it. The song eventually landed on his full-length album Breakfast Alone and last week Rolling Stone Country relaunched the video.

The album is filled with macabre tales and "Platform Shoes" is among the top contenders for most harrowing. Watch the video - featuring Margo Price and appearances by Tristen, Coco Hames, Amaia Agirre, Bekah Cope and Samantha Frances Cutler - to see the tough tale played out.

Watch the video here, read the writeup here and then dive into the album.

posted August 14, 2017 #

I'd like to make it known that I am officially on the side of "fuck nazis" and it's weird that I feel like I need to say that.

Jammer app

posted August 14, 2017 #

The folks at Keezy (that's Jake Lodwick's latest company) have released Jammer, their newest contribution to the world of looping musical apps. Like Keezy, the app aims to make loop based music more accessible through simple sampling and triggering. Jammer is as straightforward as it could be - circle buttons are loops, squares are one off samples and the whole thing keeps to a grid, so your creations never sound awkward. It's extremely enjoyable to be able to have no timing and still play around with music in this way.

The first version of the app launches with an exclusive Reggie Watts song and contributions from Anamanaguchi, Francis and the Lights, Mothica and more. Personally, I suggest firing up the Dirty Duck pack and enjoying some Kazoo Kid aesthetics.

Annie Dillard's Classic Essay 'Total Eclipse'

posted August 14, 2017 #

to read

Synth Soundtracks For Films That Don’t Exist

posted August 14, 2017 #

excellent list, lots of goodness to listen to here (bonus: includes @vanityset)

posted August 13, 2017 #

Someone was murdered at a Neo-Nazi rally today. That happened. In America. In 2017. It's time to make clear where we stand – all of us.

posted August 13, 2017 #

NYC Charlottesville solidarity rally has shut down 6th Avenue for blocks, headed to Trump Tower. https://t.co/QFsXCkx0fC

posted August 12, 2017 #

"What you see in an eclipse is entirely different from what you know." https://t.co/rX932FAUGO

posted August 12, 2017 #

Imagine if these people ever faced actual oppression. https://t.co/dhPCbtfEjO

posted August 12, 2017 #

my twitter feed is like 80% coffee declarations.

posted August 12, 2017 #

Read this https://t.co/GjMtq7xaCq

THE DEATH OF STALIN - Trailer

posted August 12, 2017 #

Armando Iannucci

posted August 11, 2017 #

@RollingStone #fbf to our video for Platform Shoes starring @MissMargoPrice @tristentristen @CocoCommotion and more… https://t.co/kut3kxZJ4N

posted August 11, 2017 #

See Margo Price's bold cameo in Little Bandit's "Platform Shoes" video https://t.co/5ok4DMkFEE https://t.co/tPsBUsEPtB

Rapture Chasers - by Gimlet Media

posted August 11, 2017 #

i am told this is well worth a listen

Telling Stories with Adam Lisagor

posted August 11, 2017 #

love hearing him talk about his history and process.

posted August 11, 2017 #

Hey Nashville! norestnorust and I are having our shops 1st Anniversary this weekend. Come by the… https://t.co/L7ArWPG7wy

Friday Videos - Aug. 11th, 2017

posted August 11, 2017 #

Fairly sure I could watch that doggo for a solid hour and still be chuckling aloud every time he passes through the frame. Thank you Internet.

Stephen Miller Talks Statue of Liberty Facts (with Pauly Shore) - I'll be honest, I did not think anything featuring Pauly Shore was going to work for me but I'll be damned if it isn't legitimately funny. HT Paul.
Step by Step Guide to Becoming a Fossil - step one is a doozie.
Mother trailer - the new Aronofsky film has a trailer and I had to stop myself from watching the whole thing. I refuse to have any plot points spoiled but just watching the first portion of it was enough to grab me.
Jerry Horne Storms the Castle - a niche joke for Monty Python and Twin Peaks S3 fans but a good joke nonetheless.
Snek.mp4 - stupidity at its finest.
Anthony Scaramucci FaceTimes Weekend Update - Bill Hader embodies the 11-day Mooch pretty damn well.
Norm Macdonald Talks About His Wife on Conan - the last joke is pretty crass but the lead up is perfect.
Dog Pool Fails - I was looking for a YouTube copy of this and encountered this compilation instead. I don't care if it's in the style of America's Funniest Home Videos, I enjoyed it.

This Blinker Fluid prank is pretty funny too if you enjoy the idea of having children is somewhat about playfully messing with them.

We Own This Town - Volume 90

posted August 11, 2017 #

It hasn't been very long since the previous volume of the We Own This Town podcast but there is so much good music coming out of Nashville that I'd be remiss not to continue compiling and releasing what I've got. I like to keep the runtime under 30 minutes so it's a no-brainer to give it a listen.

This is the 90th volume and I've already got the 91st complete; I just need to determine a regular schedule at which to release them. Many of these artists will pop up on future editions as well, given that their full records aren't out yet and there's plenty more to hear from them.

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WELLES - Life Like Mine
The Lees of Memory - Keep a Tight Grip on Your Mind
Cortney Tidwell - Blind
GAY VIBES - No Chill (feat. Kyle Andrews)
The By Gods - Rat in my House
Commander Keen - Cowboy Killer
Vekunin - Dance 2nitel

Javier Gomar Llario

posted August 11, 2017 #

I think I can safely say that I've never seen artwork quite like the works of Javier Gomar Llario, owner of Javier's Blade barber shop. His wildly fluorescent, intricately styled hair pieces seem like a nod to the more audacious hairstyles of the 80's - both in color palette and presentation. Comb through his Instagram and be sure to partake in the video clips that really show off how bizarre is it to see from all angles.

There's a lot of rabbit holes to follow from here. You can dive into the OMC Hairworld Competition, of which Javier participates. Or maybe dive into the #BarberGoneWild tag for some truly odd view.