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Nestflix

posted August 11, 2021 #

Netflix but for fake movies and tv shows that appear inside real movies and tv shows

You Drive - Such A Perfect Thing

posted August 10, 2021 #

You may recall back in 2018 when Makeup and Vanity Set and Jasmin Kaset joined up to create a new project called You Drive. I've always loved it when Kaset provided vocals to MAVS songs and having a whole record of the team of them collab'ing was really something special. Honestly, it's a record that I don't think really gets the recognition it deserves.

The two recently released a new track called "Such a Perfect Thing" (via yk Records). It's a standalone single that was actually written for the Starz series The Girlfriend Experience. The track is featured in one of the episodes but not on the official soundtrack. Despite that, it's a wonderful piece of music.
I don't know if there is more You Drive on the immediate horizon but I'm happy that they're continuing to work together. They also managed to pull in Caspar from Version Industries for the artwork, who also did the original You Drive album art. It's a Dream Team collab if ever there was one.

This will hit streaming services on August 13th but, for now, it's exclusive to Bandcamp.

DM Stith Singles

posted August 10, 2021 #

Last Friday (Bandcamp Friday, natch), DM Stith released two new singles via yk Records. The singles are actually two pairs of songs, all culled from the recording sessions of his 2016 album Pigeonheart. They are b-sides, alternate and early cuts. The whole thing is meant to evoke that Circuit City sort of experience where you stumble upon a maxisingle import that has some elusive b-sides that very few of your friends have ever heard of.
Obviously I'm biased in my enjoyment of the tracks or I wouldn't have put them out but I really think these alt versions of My Impatience / Cormorant are especially wonderful. I've always been a fan of the versions that ended up on Pigeonheart but it's kind of stunning to hear these early versions that he decided to axe. They're fully formed songs and it's just mind boggling to think of the creative process that went through making the songs.

The other single - High Tower / Imperial Leather is great too and actually shows a funnier side of Stith that I don't think comes across in his music too often. He is a serious artist and his songs carry a lot of gravity (it's why we love them) but sometimes it's nice to hear him be a little jaunty.

All four tracks will be streaming on the various services over the next month but they're only on Bandcamp for now.

Caitlin Rose - Whatchoo

posted August 3, 2021 #

bonus track from upcoming 10-yr reissue of Own Side Now. Love this one.

Bolt - One Click Checkout

posted July 30, 2021 #

scroll this homepage. The animations are absolutely bonkers and spot-on elegant. Haven't seen something this nice in awhile.

Jack White Art & Design

posted July 29, 2021 #

Recently helped launch a portfolio site for the one and only Jack White that showcases his endeavors outside of the musical realm. Jack White Art & Design is a rundown of photography, sculpture work, interior design, instruments, film direction, vinyl concepts, upholstery and more that he's had his hand in. It's truly mind boggling how many projects he's been involved with.

I don't do a ton of freelance these days but when the opportunity came my way to work on this, I couldn't pass it up. It was a truly collaborative effort but I was really happy to be leading the charge and am quite excited to get the work out into the world.

We'll be adding more content over time but there's plenty there already to keep ya busy. For more on the project, check out this Rolling Stone or Variety piece.

Kay Adams - The Reason We're Together

posted July 26, 2021 #

just a reminder that not all great music is on your traditional streaming services. unless you count youtube in there, then i guess it is.

Holly Plus

posted July 25, 2021 #

artist Holly Herndon releases a tool to allow anyone to make music with her voice. aside from the interesting utility of it, there's plenty of conversation to be had about vocal ownership, AI impersonation and potential privacy concerns this could have in the future. It's Art for now but it opens the door to a lot more.

"Demon Embrace" by Theo Ellsworth

posted July 25, 2021 #

I've been subscribed to the Tiny Showcase newsletter for more years than I can count. I *stay* subscribed just to see gems like this one.

Building a Tabby Cat

posted July 24, 2021 #

absolutely bonkers skills. the eyeball alone would take me a lifetime.
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