what is going on here? read more to find out

Pat Shannahan, Sample Detective

posted August 29, 2016 #

Take a moment to read through this great interview with Pat Shannahan, also known as "The Detective." She is hired by various artists and independent labels to track down the original owners of various samples and convince them to be cleared for usage in a new original work. She's worked for plenty of notable artists but clearing all the samples for both Avalanches albums is probably her biggest claim to fame... rightfully so, as that is no small feat!

There's plenty of interesting anecdotes throughout the piece but the exchange between Shannahan and Johnny "Guitar" Watson is especially ridiculous.

Astoria Design Studio

posted August 29, 2016 #

Have you ever been to Astoria, OR? You may remember it from the likes of Kindergarten Cop, Short Circuit or the background of The Goonies. It's a quaint, pretty, delightful small town.

The work of Astoria Sign Shop helps to augment that delightful feel by providing extremely well crafted, hand-painted storefront signage. It's only appropriate for a delightful small town. Primary creative force Anna Weber does an excellent job of harkening back to older type style configurations and implementations (see: gold-leaf on glass) while still feeling like it's a sign that was made recently.

posted August 28, 2016 #

Things that make me feel old: 1. #VMAs 2. 90% of Adult Swim 3. My birthdate

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.

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.
Older Posts
  Page 406 of 1,458
Newer Posts