posted August 28, 2016 #

Already excited to see your Harambe Halloween costume!!!

How technology has changed the definition of death

posted August 28, 2016 #

It’s surprisingly hard to say when things truly end. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO In the 19th century, the moment one stopped breathing was the final indication of death, and a mirror held to the mouth, unfogged, was the indication that the soul had exited the body. Currently the measurement of death is a much more complicated one that involves a more industrialized and less religious view of the body: when mechanical and electrical activity ceases (the brain stops signaling, the heart stops beating and breath stops), one is pronounced dead. But as we increasingly peer into the body with more powerful tools, these markers of death might not really indicate a final end. Credits: Written and Created by Nadja Oertelt Directed by Sophie Koko Gate Sound Design + Music by Skillbard Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com to get up to speed on everything from Terrorism to Taxes to Taylor Swift. Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on Twitter: http://goo.gl/XFrZ5H Or on Facebook: http://goo.gl/U2g06o

posted August 26, 2016 #

@jamiew just download a few photoshop filters, grab bryce 3D, and the album covers just make themselves https://t.co/sYMTjw7OLU

Friday Videos - August 26th, 2016

posted August 26, 2016 #

As previously mentioned, it's Weird Fears birthday! So, go listen to that today and then go see Mount Sharp in Brooklyn tomorrow night. Gonna be good.

On to the madness...

Ben Dover at Newsmeum - First, be aware that there is a Newsmeum that lets anyone record their own news report and the full archive is unbelievable. Your entire weekend is now booked watching these loonies. second, thanks to Sage Boggs for making the world aware of this. Ben Dover, shown in the above video, is a pure reflection of the awkwardness in all of us. Just don't miss out on Bill, Dancin' Ashley or this compilation either.
San Francisco Dog Bumpers - I want to watch this on repeat for days.
DJ Shadow - Nobody Speak - take this video, re-film it and put it to a badass song. Magic. (NSFW language)
Antonio Banderas: Hacker - there's a lot to enjoy here but I think the computer interface may be the best part... and that's saying a lot.
Japanese McDonalds ads - I dunno how I ended up here but I highly enjoyed this strange compilation of early 80's McDonald's ads from Japan.
Otter Juggling Stones - you now have a new aspirational goal to reach. Be this happy.
The Secrets of "Daydreaming" - Rishi Kaneria goes deep inspecting the meaning behind Radiohead's epic video and song. I think it's safe to say there are some giant leaps being taken here but it's still interesting to see it dissected.

Straphangers go berserk after woman tosses bugs in subway car

posted August 26, 2016 #

welcome to the Big Apple!

Happy Birthday, Weird Fears

posted August 26, 2016 #

One year ago today (on this very day!), Mount Sharp released their wonderful EP Weird Fears on my own yk records. It's six songs of finely tuned indie rock influences from all over - noise bands, gentle pop and frantic building energy now and again.

I have a hard time picking a favorite - sometimes it's "Serial Killer", sometimes it "Icarus" or maybe it's "Skin." The beauty of an EP is that there isn't much room to hit a lull; which Mount Sharp certainly never does.

Give a listen. Here's a link to every streaming spot; pick your favorite or go buy the vinyl, it's got a wonderful etching on the b-side.

posted August 26, 2016 #

Ruby insists there's a boy in her class named Antler. There's a good chance she's right. #newnashville

posted August 25, 2016 #

LISTEN to the latest from @vanityset with this handy link. Let me know how it works for you: https://t.co/VU3yefpvv1

posted August 25, 2016 #

Dear @Disney @starwars please make a spinoff trilogy about my favorite Star Wars character Yaddle. #Yaddle #YaddleDo https://t.co/TFa7VR0d8n

posted August 25, 2016 #

I've never related to another person more https://t.co/2zKBHOIbdI

posted August 25, 2016 #

You got one job. https://t.co/pKHNYtGZRP

posted August 25, 2016 #

Let me make sure I understand this: every single person has nudes and 100% of them keep the nudes in the cloud? Got it.

posted August 25, 2016 #

I guess making people jump through hoops to buy your album is likely not a good business decision: https://t.co/Lhi0h69H2F

Paul Kremer

posted August 25, 2016 #

It's impossible to properly encapsulate the giant paintings of Paul Kremer into one blog post, so I won't even try. Just head over to his paintings repository and start scrolling. The palette and compositions are incredibly simple but made all the more impressive by their scale. I love it when an artist is able to do a lot with very little.

He has a number of other fun project as well - such as Great Art in Ugly Rooms - but it's his personal work that I'm allured by.

Graphic Design Linkage

posted August 25, 2016 #

I found the following reads interesting and thought you might as well:

Typography is Impossible - a lengthy read about the history of type and why it can be so frustrating digitally. Maybe nothing you don't know but still a pleasant read.
Mozilla Wants You To Help Redesign Its Logo - being given the option to weigh in on a big companies future logo seems like a good way to have all of your ideas poo-poo'ed and some miraculous new design to emerge. If they go with the "Flik Flak" design they are dead in the water. That's just trolling, right?
This Logo Looks Familiar - if this article isn't directly inspired by this, I'll be shocked. If it's not, then they are falling prey to the very hive-mind mentality they're trying to point out.
Designing Data with Sketch - great walkthrough of tutorials and insights for getting sketch to play nicely with data and graphs.

Dimensions

posted August 24, 2016 #

Written, produced, mixed by Danz. Obscure but Visible EP out October 7th on Channel 9 Records, available August 26th for pre-order. Pre-order limited edition 10" vinyl here: http://bit.ly/2bDaALd Pre-order limited edition red cassette here: http://bit.ly/2bS1Ql9

Vote GIF

posted August 24, 2016 #

Erica Gorochow put together this great site - Vote GIF to make reminding your fellow citizens of their deadline to register to vote easy and fun. Each state has it's own GIF with a little local flavor, a friendly wave and the pertinent information about the deadline. At the very least, I recommend heading over to the site and clicking the "Play All" button up top.. it's an animation extravaganza.

Mort Garson - Plantasia

posted August 24, 2016 #

I posted about this in the ole sidebar the other day but since it has earned its way to heavy rotation I figured it bears repeating. This Mort Garson album, Plantasia, is a fantastic little 1970's Moog space journey. Mr Garson had an illustrious career writing and arranging for the likes of Brenda Lee, Cliff Richard, Doris Day, Mel Torme and Lee Hazelwood but he was also a pioneer in usage of the Moog and, boy oh boy, does it show. Plenty of early adopters of the instrument ended up making cheesy versions of classic songs but Garson crafts a audible journey that feels like it has some real heart behind it. Be like me, listen to it on repeat.

OK Cookie Co.

posted August 24, 2016 #

Horrible fortune cookies from the creators of Cards Against Humanity. 15 random cookies in a box.

Bent Camera

posted August 24, 2016 #

Been enjoying playing around with the Bent Camera app from Ian Broyles. It's a Glitch Effect camera for photo and video and it has a lot of options. I'm partial to the delayed RGB phased filter but there's plenty of different looks to play with. Give it a spin.