posted August 15, 2017 #

This is the final boss of confederate monuments. We're not stopping unless we replace these scumbags with Outkast. https://t.co/HdqepIDTwe

posted August 15, 2017 #

Diamond Age alert: "In an era when everything can be surveiled, all we have left is politeness" https://t.co/lnpZvJKRo4

posted August 15, 2017 #

Meet the JobTaker. https://t.co/XmMdB2RXiI

Instagram's CEO Wants to Clean Up the Internet

posted August 15, 2017 #

long read on Kevin Systroms AI and DeepText to make IG a more positive place

Bennett Art

posted August 15, 2017 #

The work of Amanda Bennett reminds me of the work of BEAST Magazine, an influential publication for me in defining an aesthetic of mixed media. Bennet hits that sweet spot of paint texture, reused media and scrawled messaging that can be both funny and poignant.

Riley Carroll

posted August 15, 2017 #

Enjoying the portfolio of Riley Carroll, a Nashville based designer with a pretty diverse client list. From chocolatier Olive & Sinclair to real estate branding The Eastland to this phenomenal Knoll + GBI, there's a lot to take in. Fortunately, it's not so much that it's overwhelming. He's got that balance of quantity and quality just right.

HT Mr Lehman.

Upright T-Rex Music Relaunch

posted August 14, 2017 #

Ross Wariner and Cody Uhler make music together under a number of different monikers but their primary company undertaking is Upright T-Rex Music. You know their work from the Two Dots, Dots & Co, Specimen and, hopefully, various other pieces.

I recently relaunched their site to give it some proper focus from their previous iteration. It's cleaned up, easier to browse and provides detail where detail is needed.

I'm happy with how the site turned out. They don't actually need any work at the moment as they're neck deep in the next thing but it's always nice to give talented friends a good home on the Internet.

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