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posted March 15, 2017 #

man, i really did not see this coming. how kind. thank you everyone @sxsw! https://t.co/mjeL7cuUiX

posted March 15, 2017 #

i know i cry, like, all the time, but rarely at trailers for games.. this is beautiful, @davidoreilly h/t @yewknee https://t.co/IdLWpGRs66

Everything from David O'Reilly

posted March 15, 2017 #

I am, as I assume most are, a big fan of artist David O'Reilly. Even if this was the only thing he ever made, I'd be locked in.

His latest release is Everything, a "game" for PS4 in which you embody... anything. I implore you to watch the trailer, in its entirety, to fully appreciate what he's tackling here. In the words of narrator Alan Watts, it is "an exercise in perspective."

I realize taking ten minutes to watch anything on YouTube with your full attention is a big ask but it's entirely worth it. O'Reilly's ability to merge the poignant with the absurd is unparalleled.

HT Caspar

Advice King - Episode 5

posted March 15, 2017 #

Chris Crofton is a comedian. Furthermore, he's a comedian with a point of view. He writes a regular column for The Nashville Scene called Advice King in which he answers absurd questions, typically with a vitrolic response. 90% of the time, the questions are intentionally absurd, non-serious and meant to provide a platform for his ire.

Recently, he's taken to YouTube in a series of Advice King videos. The latest episode is the best of the bunch so far (and they've all been good). Crofton lambasts the questioning individual by explaining gentrification in the most entertaining way.

Why is this relevant? Because the gentrification of Nashville is not unique to Nashville. "Condo Zombies", "Ultra Lounge Bowling Alleys" and "Sociopath Makeovers" are happening across the country. In the pantheon of complaints and things wrong with the world it's a minor one but it's still great to hear someone so eloquently lambast the phenomena.

Bandit Bird - Chapter 1

posted March 15, 2017 #

Awhile back I posted about Bandit Bird, an episodic, hand drawn animation from Jayr Sotelo with a spaghetti western vibe - complete with original music courtesy of Theo Katzman.

The first episode, aka Chapter 1, is now available for viewing. It's hard to imagine the amount of work that goes into one person drawing each cell of this. It's impressive and it's fun to watch.

posted March 14, 2017 #

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posted March 14, 2017 #

This GIF of @johngizzi is just amazing https://t.co/EfRjlQjbc5

posted March 14, 2017 #

ah, now you can answer your phone privately while looking like a super villain https://t.co/9rvjM5ySjh https://t.co/9guCPWIFHo

posted March 14, 2017 #

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posted March 14, 2017 #

I want to buy wireless headphones but I don’t want to look like I’m going to space when I wear them. Can you help?

posted March 14, 2017 #

Posted photos from the final Freakin’ Weekend on my website. Don’t let the danger I put my camera in go to waste:… https://t.co/OdwEXXthrh

posted March 14, 2017 #

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posted March 14, 2017 #

wonder if there's anything shady in the financial dealings of a man who lives in a solid gold box atop the clouds

posted March 14, 2017 #

High praise from @RollingStone calling @LilBanditMusic one of the 10 new country artists to watch!… https://t.co/tlacHBAbPW

We Own This Town: Volume 84

posted March 14, 2017 #

It's been about a month since the last edition of my Nashville-focused podcast We Own This Town. So much new music has come out in that time that this edition doesn't even come close to covering everything. However, it does provide 34 minutes of a variety of new music that your ears will enjoy - provided that you like indie rock, desert psych rock, traditional country or some keyboard-y pop. Listen to it.
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Alex Merto

posted March 14, 2017 #

I recently picked up and read through Universal Harvester from John Darnielle, simply because I saw the intriguing cover.

Turns out that cover is courtesy of Alex Merto, a NY designer with an impressive portfolio of compelling book covers, magazine work and illustrations. I love his use of typography and overall restraint.

He's got a great Tumblr filled with his own work and inspirational pieces, well worth a follow once you're done gazing at the official work.

Big Nazo

posted March 14, 2017 #

Quick; glancing at Big Nazo what would you say it is? Do you assume it's a Puppet Workshop started in the 80's that was born of a combined love of public performance art and creative character exploration? Yep, you nailed it. It's also a live band and a Providence Institution.

Watch this intro video to get a good overview of the project and the intent behind it. No surprise, it's an optimistic message of "Celebrate your Differences." Then, just dive into a image search and a Tumblr deep dive. These weirdos are a rewarding treat for the eyes.
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