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posted January 30, 2017 #

Couple of project updates over on ye ol' website dot com - https://t.co/aeWcM6etzx https://t.co/ySuKSVwu8t

posted January 30, 2017 #

Only 4 of these in existence. 100% of buying price will be donated to the ACLU. Bid here: https://t.co/uhrYkCFgq2 https://t.co/PX2fc0POA9

posted January 30, 2017 #

https://t.co/hUHSoPl6dr

posted January 30, 2017 #

wow amazing cover for the @nytimes magazine this week https://t.co/vDm4G9gae6

BNQT Debut

posted January 30, 2017 #

Midlake's Eric Pulido plus members of Band of Horses, Franz Ferdinand, Travis and Grandaddy. yes.

BNQT - Restart

posted January 30, 2017 #

BNQT is the new indie super-group conceived and led by Eric Pulido of Midlake and featuring Ben Bridwell of Band of Horses, Alex Kapranos of Franz Ferdinand, Fran Healy of Travis, Jason Lytle of Grandaddy with backing from other Midlake members McKenzie Smith (drums), Joey McClellan (guitar) and Jesse Chandler (keys). Pre-order CD/Vinyl/T-Shirt (US/CAN): https://www.dualtonestore.com/collections/bnqt Pre-order CD/Vinyl (UK/EUR): https://bellaunion.greedbag.com/buy/volume-460/ Pre-order Digital (Worldwide): http://smarturl.it/BNQTiTunes

Mike Mills Deep Dive

posted January 30, 2017 #

I've been a fan of Mike Mills since his days as a graphic designer but his work as a film director has really taken my appreciation of him to new heights. If you have not seen 20th Century Women yet, find some time to see it very soon.. it's phenomenal. I posted some of this in the sidebar recently but if you missed it, please join me in a Mike Mills deep dive:
  • Mike Mills AMA - a great rundown of insight for the man's process, his inspiration and how he deals with criticism.
  • 1979.fm - a streaming radio station curated by Mills featuring the influential music from this era. There's a Spotify version as well but it's not as complete.
  • 1979 in Images - back in 2012 Mills compiled this five-minute video of stills from 1979. It's an onslaught but it's entrancing.
  • Lessons We Can Learn From Daisies - during the AMA, Mills says he was inspired by the Czech New Wave film "Daisies" for the sped-up psychedelic effect using occasionally in 20th Century Women. I had not heard of this film but it looks great. I feel like this is the tip of the iceberg in terms of inspiration to follow from Mills.

A Vampire Goes West

posted January 30, 2017 #

I know very little about Legowelt, a musician from The Netherlands that's been quiet for the last seven years but has returned with an "all out smackos amateur space jazz meets professional ambient experience." An insane description if ever there was one but, pleasantly, not inaccurate.
Thanks to Davis for the heads up.

posted January 29, 2017 #

NEW: @ACLU now says it has received 290,000 online donations totaling $19.4 million since Saturday morning. Average per year is $3-4 million

1979 Radio

posted January 28, 2017 #

Mike Mills DJ's this all 1979 station

Friday Videos - Jan 27th, 2017

posted January 27, 2017 #

Can't quit listening to this. Hopefully you feel the same. If your'e in the Nashville area, come out to this... as I'm going to ramp up the promotion for it in the next few weeks as best I can.

Hang in there, distractions await: If you're a glutton for punishment, watch Charlie Brooker discuss Trump, otherwise... just enjoy some GIFs or these feel good moments.

Mike Mills, AMA

posted January 27, 2017 #

Loved 20th Century Women, gotta dig into this

Tower Defense "Not Safe" B-Side

posted January 27, 2017 #

The Night of YK Records is right around the corner. One of the many bands on the bill is Tower Defense - the post-punk quartet that produces a blast of double-bass powered rock. My only complaint about their EP, Stay Inside, is that it leaves me wanting to hear more and more from them.
Fortunately, they've just released a brand new b-side from the same recording sessions; giving good reason to revisit Stay Inside and a nice reminder to come out Feb 10th.
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