this is so perfect

It's rare that you can take two things you love, mash them together and create a new thing that is equally as enjoyable. Fortunately, when Paul Hinman combined Shaboi's "Curse Rock" and KXVO's Pumpkin Dance, he created something new and wonderful. Stick with it to the :40s mark, it really hits it's stride then. I stand by the claim that it's every bit as good as Pink Floyd + The Wizard of Oz, or Peanut Butter and Jelly. The perfect combo.

I don't know how this slipped past me last year but Lance had an incredibly solid Halloween mix, Glenn Danzig's Lament. It's filled with just the right kind of dark indie rock I like. Better late than never, right? Go get it or stream it on Spotify.

I recently mentioned that pop outfit How I Became the Bomb has resurfaced after several years of silence and they're really pushing out some new goods out into the world. Their new EP, Adonis, is now available to stream in full over on Soundcloud and they've released the above video for "Ulay, Oh" - a song directly inspired by the reunion of artist Marina Abramovic and her companion Ulay.

You may have seen the footage of The Artist previously but it has a nice impact when paired with a song directly inspired by and narratively retelling the event. It's powerful and sweet.

The amount of gaming I partake in these days is fairly slim. I'm mostly an iOS kind of participant than I am any of the consoles. However, I'm still fascinated by that whole world of creation - both in terms of independent and largely commercial undertakings (tho I'd say those lines are really started to blur a bit). So, when my friend Adam and David launched their Super Best Friends Video Game Sleepover podcast, I was intrigued. There are two episodes up and it's just some funny dudes gabbing about games. Do I know what they're talking about all the time? Nope. Do I find it interesting and entertaining regardless? You bet.

I don't make it out to Minneapolis very often but if I did, I would make it a priority to seek out some Bauhaus Brew - specifically for the can design. It's a nice blend of pop art and, obviously, some Bauhaus inspired styles.

JPEG compression with SVG transparency. experimental.

Rarely, if ever, do I listen to the Howard Stern show but this episode with Bill Murray is worth making an exception. Stern actually asks some great questions, isn't offensive in the slightest and it's an overall treat to listen to. Murray is honest and forthcoming with plenty of insights into his long, enjoyable, career.

Over at VHX, we recently helped Kino Lorber launch a vanity brand called Kino Cult - which puts revamped horror titles available in digital HD. They market it as "Sexy Vampires, Gothic Chills and Nightmare Visions in Spine Tingling HD."

They also went as far as to cut a great trailer and a bundle of five movies for cheap. It's a great idea and I'm really happy to see them grow this mini-brand into a real destination.

My friend Brandon is on a quest to raise money for the homeless. And what better way to do that then to promise to watch every episode of Night Court - including the pilot, the finale and all 191 in-between episodes. That's a lot of Night Court for a good cause.

So, if you're into potentially punishing a stranger and doing some good for the homeless, go donate a few dollars.

Man With a Van

both of these are phenomenal reactions.

Do you need introduction to weekly distraction? Without further ado, I present you with - lack of productivity for 5-10 minutes!

• Midnight Juggernauts - Systematic - I attended the CatVidFest last night and this was among the highlights. Absolutely epic.
• GET DOGS PUMPED - and just a nice balance to that cat video is one helluva Doggie Excitement vid.
• Nasua Nasua Pets - if you have never googled "Nasua Nasua" - do so now.
• Black Rivers - Voyager 1 - I loved the band "Doves" and Black Rivers is the newest project to rise from those ashes. Great stuff.
• TJ Miller's Local News Appearances - perfecting the Drool Take.
• Man caught secretly being a fan - we have all been this guy.

Have a great weekend!

Scott Benson has been rather busy this year making Night in the Woods - a video game that, honestly, looks unlike anything I've played before. Despite that, he's still found some time work on a short film called Potential - a "Brancing bubble narrative" that explores alternate realities through choices. You should watch it big. His animation style is unflappable and the concept here is solid - rewatching it only adds to the enjoyment. Some sound and music would certainly add to it but it's unfinished! So, no complaints. Just great animation and plenty of rad GIF's that stem from it.

HT Davis

Patrick Moberg is a helluva talented guy. Aside from being largely responsible for Dots and a bevy of awesome illustration work, he's also now able to call himself a true blue author. His book, Lessons from a Dog, ships in a few weeks and if you pre-order now, he will draw your dog a portrait.

Watch the book trailer here and pre-order the book here. I wanna see some doggie portraits!

Having spent over a decade working there, I have a huge affinity for the work being done over at KNI. One of their latest creations is the full blown site for Highfive - a video conferencing device and service. There's a whole lot to love on the site but I'm particularly fond of the shifting rooms marquee on the homepage, the device rotator on the product tour and the shifting galleries on the team page. Overall, I love the whole vibe of the thing and look forward to more big projects from the ole homestead.

I'm planning on putting the finishing touches on my own Halloween mix this weekend but, in the meantime, please dive headlong into Jonathan Toubin's 2014 NY Night Train Haunted Hop Halloween Mix. The title is an absolute mouthful but the entire mix is comprised of songs and soundbites directly from 45's out of the 1950's and 60's. A truly vintage Halloween undertaking.

love the "Are you going to call Saul?" response

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merge TV Guide with The Internet. Odd concepts merging but maybe helpful?