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T-wei

posted May 9, 2016 #

I am sure I have perused the works of T-Wei before. His isometric illustrations are quite memorable to say the least. He even manages to use imagery that pulls from nostalgic sources that doesn't feel overwrought or pandering, it's impressive and smart.

There is some NSFW imagery in there but it's hilariously executed in my opinion, so your conservative office mates should have no issue with it.

If the Instagram feed isn't enough, dive into the Tumblr or the Shop.. you'll be plenty satisfied from there.

Belladonna Of Sadness

posted May 9, 2016 #

I recently stumbled into the trailer for the fully restored, 4K, re-release of Japanese cinema masterpiece, Belladonna of Sadness and was blown away by the style and aesthetic of the whole thing. I won't act like I'm some major cinephile that understands the importance of it's re-release or that I even know who director Osamu Tezuka is. That kind of information is better left to true professionals. What I can tell you is that you should steer yourself over here and have a look at your earliest convenience.

posted May 8, 2016 #

I'm going to fight my heart out to make sure @realDonaldTrump?s toxic stew of hatred & insecurity never reaches the White House.

posted May 6, 2016 #

I built a hair washing robot. https://t.co/TSEAugnlfJ

posted May 6, 2016 #

So the politicians who talk about standing up to terrorists can't even stand up against a reality TV star, got it.

posted May 6, 2016 #

99% of hipness is determined by what's going on between the calf and the ankle.

Friday Videos - May 6th, 2016

posted May 6, 2016 #

Big week! Relaunched the site, announced the acquisition of VHX, actually released a mix and shared the latest from Nightblonde. Not too shabby. Let's hope continued greatness of this kind continues.

On to the wacky distractions...
  • Pouff - Grocery Trip - a relaxing trip through the grocery store turned into a day-glo nightmare thanks to Google's Deep Dream.
  • Vape Champs - Vape culture has somehow aligned itself with the ilk of Insane Clown Posse. This is further evidence of diving down that rabbit hole.
  • Unblock Me - 19 seconds of pure delight.
  • Marble Machine Madness - I am sure this rube goldberg music maker may drive some folks insane but I found the whole thing fascinating.
  • Yoda - Rockin' and Rollin' (Bad Lip Reading) - you know I try to stray from Star Wars stuff but sometimes it's just too good to skip.
  • I didn't get no sleep - sometimes it's best to have zero context about a video and to never seek it out.
  • Radiohead - Burn the Witch - of course, if you haven't heard Radiohead's new track and video homage to The Wicker Man, do so now.
  • Micro Pig Twerk Twerk Twerk - sometimes you just need an adorable piggy to help you quick off your weekend.

posted May 6, 2016 #

Never going to Bushwick again #NYC https://t.co/MQGmfdTXjj

Nightblonde, I Belong in Your Arms

posted May 6, 2016 #

Last week I told you about the debut release from Nightblonde and now I'm happy to share the first track from it, "I Belong in Your Arms." For me, this track embodies the vibe of the band so perfectly - a fusion of The Smiths, 80's electronics, a touch of shoegaze and a dramatic heartfelt longing all wrapped up in a catchy pop song.

You can also now pre-order the album - available in digital or beautiful die-cut packaging on milky white vinyl.

Hit TV

posted May 6, 2016 #

The short film Hit TV is a visual mashing of Michael Mann, Running Man, 80's nostalgia and a bit of recent era horror. The story is definitely intense but the visual aesthetic is undeniably appealing. Moreso, the soundtrack was done by Makeup and Vanity Set and provides the perfect dark, electronic backdrop to the film. Bonus, Jasmin Kaset does vocals for the theme and it's a damn good combo.

The short linked above is only the prologue for the full film, expected in 2017. Hopefully that means more MAVS music as well.

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People

posted May 6, 2016 #

I've just scratched the surface but I'm rather enjoying Chris Gethard's podcast Beautiful/Anonymous. A phone line is opened, a random caller connects and then proceeds to speak with Chris for an hour. Conceptually, it sounds like it could go downhill very fast but it manages to stay compelling and even dig much further past the surface of just idle chit chat.

I started with Episode 3, so I will suggest you do the same.

via Rachel.

posted May 5, 2016 #

@yewknee I?m 100% stoked on my Feedly page right now. https://t.co/1svBcAsGRi

yk mix: Q1 2016

posted May 5, 2016 #

I fully admit that my attempts at documenting an entire year's worth of enjoyed music in quarterly chunks has never once been seen through to fruition. However, that's not going to stop me from trying. All and all, these mixes aren't here to showcase some eclectic taste that I have but, rather, just a means of compiling some of the highlights that have come across my desk in the past few months.

I made the playlist available on Spotify but everything on the mix isn't on Spotify, so you're missing some treats by listening there.. but it's still enjoyable.

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The Future of TV

posted May 5, 2016 #

Jesse Dallal put together this nice rundown, Some thoughts on the future of TV, that I suggest you peruse. The overhead view is that apps really are the ala carte future that we're barreling towards and that while you see homogenization of the channel experiences now, there will be breakout performances once the overall space slows down a bit and it isn't a race to the starting line.

For me, the most interesting aspect of the future of TV is "The Great Unbundling" and the inevitable "Great Rebundling." Wile the unbundling is still in progress, the rebundling is already happening with Amazon Streaming Partners and Hulu's Skinny Bundle. It's an interesting cycle to watch as it seems to be happening at a rapid pace. The future of TV is most certainly going to be interesting.

via Chris

Feltron 2016

posted May 5, 2016 #

The pile of May 1st Reboot sites is over 3000, so it's a lot to sort through. However, among those masses is a fully overhauled site from Nicholas Felton, aka Feltron. You know and love him for his Annual Reports but take a moment to peek in on his other, equally impressive, undertakings.

Which reminds me, I need to pick up a copy of PhotoViz stat.
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