I didn't realize Google Play was putting out original content series now but I was definitely pleased with the results of this mini documentary - Merge Records: 25 Years in 24 Minutes. It's a nice little slice of history of the NC label (and a little promo for these Google Play downloads).

Tip of the hat to Kelly for the heads up.

I am loving the works available over at Hammerpress. Their site is, largely, a shop filled with beautiful prints, show posters and cards. I'm really enjoying all these chipboard prints and may just have to pick up a few for myself.

Been digging into the portfolio of Chattanooga based Humanaut. The design agency has a slick site, a fun personality and a great deal of impressive work. Aside from solid client work, they also have some fun experiments they've put out into the world.

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new volume. Still damn good.

When Ryan Burleson originally released his beachy Girls of the SEC EP, Lost Summer I was very pleased to listen to it on near constant repeat. The Rachel Briggs cover art and multiple videos also pushed it into a new level of enjoyment - not only was it audibly enjoyable, it was visually a treat too.

is it weird to miss crappy places like this?

I've been following this Nigel Godrich series, From The Basement since 2006 and am quite pleased to see it's made its way to ad supported streaming over on Crackle. If you are not familiar with the performance series it's a great place to see some well contained performances by Radiohead, White Stripes, Autolux, Eels, Sonic Youth, Beck, Jarvis Cocker and a ton more. Yes, it's an early 2000's nostalgia dream come true but that's not such a bad thing.

When Will Bryant moved to Portland I was curious what would come of it. His work was already incredibly solid, what could the relocation bring? Well, let this gallery of Print All Over pieces stand as evidence of the greatness of his move. I have no idea where I would put a print like this or if I personally have the gall to wear this sweatshirt but I'll be damned if I don't want them real bad.

His actual art is also leaps and bounds improved and amazing but I'm just loving that damn sweatshirt at the moment.

I am not even sure how I ran across it but I've been rather enjoying the Electric Toy Company mobile game Doug Dug. The official description puts it in the realms of "Minecraft, Spelunky and Dig Dug" - a comparison that really isn't too far off. It's incredibly simple but just mindlessly engaging enough that you can't help but enjoy it. Also, total plus that it's on iOS and Android. All can enjoy. Watch the teaser or just go get it.

control Soundcloud and Bandcamp with your keyboard

wtf? I had no idea.

Yes, I mentioned this new Uncle Skeleton remix just the other day but it was a holiday break - so who was reading the Internet? No one! So, take a moment to listen to Uncle Skeleton take on the theme to TWODOTS, which he had a hand in creating over at Upright T-Rex. Meta-remixes.. the best kind of remix.

Oklahoma born artist Benjy Russell has a varied portfolio of works. Much of it deals with sexuality, so be forewarned if your workplace isn't friendly to that sort of thing but it's worth a gander into some of these sets like Dreamcatcher or Soft Butch. On the whole I'm mostly into the Assignments section - work that was commissioned from him that tends to be a bit "tamer" but also seems a bit more focused. The "Prettyboy" piece shown above is pretty much perfect in my opinion. Lovely.

via Patrick.

Remember Dirpy? It was a very slick Youtube to MP3 convertor that didn't require the nefarious click-throughs and misleading "Download" buttons to snag your audio rip of any youtube video. It went the way of the Dodo but has risen like a Phoenix as Peggo. You want Dolly Parton playing Yakety Sax as an mp3 you can enjoy for all time? Peggo can make that happen.

I am sure there is some questionable legality with this but they're marketing themselves as a "Youtube DVR" so maybe that helps them dodge any forthcoming bullets. I also realize most people prefer their streaming services to hard and fast mp3's but there are too many gems out there unavailable on the streams to not have this tool at your side.

not what you'd likely imagine. Things can change fast

obviously this works best for a niche audience but at least someone is rewarding vinyl purchasing over digital

ridiculous

Uncle Skeleton released great remix of the TWODOTS theme song, which he also helped create under his Upright T-Rex production company. The full game soundtrack is available here and it is equally as great but if you really want to flesh out the full collection of songs and remixes, you gotta hear this new jam.

omg, that album art.