what is going on here? read more to find out

We Own This Town: Volume 80

posted December 14, 2016 #

To commemorate the 80th volume of the We Own This Town podcast I wanted to have a guest curator put together a playlist that reflected a side of Nashville music that I was largely unfamiliar with. So, I invited Olivia Scibelli - of Idle Bloom and Husband Stitch - to put together 30-45 minutes of local area music. Olivia's own music always has an excellent balance between the explosive and visceral to the accessible and catchy so I was fairly confident her selections would fit the bill.
Unsurprisingly, her choices were exactly what I had hoped for; completely new to me. There's a great variety between all of the bands selected - ie. the darkness of Devaga Bike and Chunk songs contrasted to the gentle Lawndry and Soccer Mommy songs.

I know these podcasts don't get a ton of play but I'm happy to have this time capsule of music; particular when compiled from someone else's mind.

Download MP3 | Subscribe

Radio Garden

posted December 14, 2016 #

The international radio station listing service Radio Garden is surprisingly captivating. The familiar globe interface allows you to seamlessly cruise around the planet from live station to station; hearing an absurd amount of diverse sounds. There may be a homogenization problem in commercial radio in the US but this site proves you can still find some surprises. For example, I just happened upon this Christmas 365 station and it's been filled with holiday treats I've never heard before.

I love that you can simply flick over to a different country and dive into someone else's version of Retro 80's.

Give yourself some time to enjoy the experience, as there's a literal whole world of music to poke around in.

Kazuaki Horitomo's Monmon Cats

posted December 14, 2016 #

Kazuaki Horitomo is, by and large, known for his incredible tattoo work. However, he also has a burning passion for cats and Japanese heritage. So, why not blend them all together into one phenomenal project called Monmon Cats?

There's plenty of wonderful examples of these Tattoo Cats here and the official store filled with prints, shirts and other goodies can be found here.

via Bryan.

Yule Log 2.016

posted December 13, 2016 #

It's back! Yule Log 2016 is available for your viewing pleasure. Put it on fullscreen and let it loop for the remainder of the year. I feel like the variety this year is much wilder than years past (in a good way). I mean, look at this! or this! The list goes on and on so be sure to let it sit and run for a good long while.

Fidelity High

posted December 13, 2016 #

Been enjoying a deep dive into the archives of Fidelity High. The concept is simple - ask someone what their favorite record is. This results in a number of profiles and podcasts from various artists and creative types diving deep into their favorite albums.

The concept is simple but the results are compelling; particularly when you're sitting down with the likes of Steve Albini, Kelley Deal, Alicia Bognanno, Patrick Damphier, Ben Blackwell and Louis Charette. Oh, and the unpronounceable Hrishikesh Hirway.

The OA

posted December 13, 2016 #

Netflix is basically pulling a Radiohead and releasing an entire new mini-series without much fanfare before it's actually available. The trailer for The OA was posted Dec 12th and the entire series will be watchable this Friday, Dec 16th. The story itself looks engagingly odd - a blind girl disappears for seven years and then returns, sighted, and with a bizarre cult-ish tale to tell. Brit Marling is the lead and she's been involved in some interesting films, so I suspect this will continue that trend.

posted December 12, 2016 #

Confirmed: Boston Dynamics is a nightmare factory https://t.co/6P4fQu5TlT

posted December 12, 2016 #

I think we're all neglecting to notice that Twitter has already written us the most relevant tweet you could post i… https://t.co/lMyWUPAgMM

posted December 12, 2016 #

Exactly so: https://t.co/nxdhuzunfp https://t.co/D7z4My503e

Clapping For The Wrong Reasons

posted December 12, 2016 #

I've been geeking out over the new Childish Gambino record, Awaken, My Love!, so, of course, I've also been digging into his past works to re-familiarize myself with what came before. Somehow I'd missed out on his 2013 short film, Clapping for the Wrong Reasons. It's a plotless, slice-of-life, piece on a musician's detached malaise through the good life - mixed with a few rather bizarre twists. If you, like me, happened to miss it the first time around, get into it now.

Copy This podcast

posted December 12, 2016 #

The Re:Create Coalition has teamed up with Kirby Ferguson to create the Copy This podcast. The first episode is on all the streaming services and it's a worthwhile listen. Clocking in at just under 9 minutes, it won't take much of your time but covers a lot of ground with the current state of copyright.

posted December 12, 2016 #

@yewknee dang! Cookie Monster beat me to it https://t.co/AVlsQbzMYx

Purple Snowflakes

posted December 12, 2016 #

Jessie Baylin has a wealth of dark, melancholy songs (often produced by Richard Swift) so it's great to hear her take on Marvin Gaye's Purple Snowflakes. Granted, this cover was released back in 2014 but it's now available on Spotify and the like, so you can more easily dive in and enjoy.

posted December 9, 2016 #

@yewknee I knew I would laugh, and I did laugh. Oh, how I laughed.

posted December 9, 2016 #

Me at the beginning of 2016 vs me at the end of 2016. https://t.co/4oBiLIdC90

Friday Videos - Dec 9th, 2016

posted December 9, 2016 #

Cruising in to the end of the year, feels good. Wrapping up projects and prepping new ones is always a good feeling. I've got a mega Christmas playlist brewing, so if you have any gold suggestions be sure to submit them at your convenience.

Oh, and if you need some quality Christmas music to get you going this season; listen to this or this.
Older Posts
  Page 375 of 1,455
Newer Posts