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posted November 24, 2020 #

Once upon a time, while perusing the crevices of a crusty New York mom-n'-pop video store, legendary VHS collector Matt Desiderio stumbled upon an extraordinary treasure – a human-sized anthropomorphic home video mascot, known forevermore as Tape Man. https://t.co/rcR6nt7KpB

Frank LoCrasto - Sandbar

posted November 23, 2020 #

a soundtrack to a 2012 film by one of my faves. the one available track is top notch.

posted November 23, 2020 #

Americana UK's Martin Johnson discusses the future of the pedal steel guitar, krautrock and Coin Collecting with @spencercullumjr https://t.co/NnFn7kqUpD

posted November 23, 2020 #

This undead Benghazi t-shirt catalogue model nailing the dismount so impeccably on something that en masse is so hallucinatory, cringeworthy, infuriating and comically sublime, has to be commended. Additionally, kudos on recouping those Trump campaign donations so quickly, Mark. https://t.co/OOhGydM4WG

posted November 22, 2020 #

every tweet in this thread is an episode of a show https://t.co/tGRzH9FPMd

Bandcamp Live

posted November 19, 2020 #

wonderful new feature from Bandcamp.

Tower Defense - In The City

posted November 19, 2020 #

Last week, yk records released the debut from Spencer Cullum's Coin Collection and this week I'm happy to announce the release of the second full-length LP from Tower Defense, In The City. Vibe wise the two records could not be more different but I'm hopeful that's a good thing.
The band makes absolutely bombastic rock n' roll with their double bass configuration but it's absolutely laden with harmonies and, on the second record especially, there's a ton of fun injected into the songs. I'm biased but it's absolutely delightful.

You can grab the digital or limited edition purple LP on Bandcamp, stream it on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music or wherever else. It's 23 minutes of good time.

posted November 19, 2020 #

TD LP 2 is out today! We are so appreciative of the amazing contributions from @battletapes @audiosiege @bansmythe and especially for the continued support of @yewknee and @records_yk! Get your hands &/or your ears on it wherever loud sounds are served! https://t.co/l4Q4e0I3xz

posted November 18, 2020 #

Hey @TowerDefenseTN & @yewknee I just got “In The City” in the mail and it is beautiful. So pumped about this record! All the rest of y’all should go get it too. https://t.co/eLZb986Zsy

ViDL for Mac

posted November 17, 2020 #

based on youtube-dl but as a desktop app. lovely. via daring fireball.

posted November 17, 2020 #

Square Lion, by Slovak painter Peter Kľučik https://t.co/3Fjiyju3vS

Rodney O

posted November 16, 2020 #

Today, The Mute Group released the video for "Rodney O." That fact by itself may not mean much but it's the final video in promotion of their debut album, Sinister Hand. As far back as 2016, they've been crafting videos to help promote their music and "Rodney O" serves as a pinnacle of accomplishment from those four years.

I know I'm biased in my enjoyment of a band that I'm actively helping release music but that bias doesn't overshadow the fact that I'm completely blown away by the video. It instantly reminds me of Aldous Harding, tho the band had no prior knowledge of her work before embarking on this video. I can see comparisons to REM as well but that feels too lofty for folks to take seriously, even if it's apt.

It's a stunning piece of work. It's mysterious, immersive and captivating. It tells a story without really laying it all out for you. Flat out, I'd call it Art. Hard stop. Again, that's lofty but I stand by it.

I hope you'll watch the whole thing, fullscreen.

posted November 16, 2020 #

It’s release day! The “Rodney O” video is ready to transport you. Link in bio. . Share widely. We would appreciate it. https://t.co/sRl9U4SVE6

posted November 15, 2020 #

My friend Nicole Spiezio used to make me scream by pretending to conduct the score to the housewives. https://t.co/02pDS6WvRn

posted November 14, 2020 #

Currently obsessed with Leta Powell Drake, the greatest interviewer of all time. https://t.co/3oCYAd9vZD

posted November 13, 2020 #

Johnny Cash spent decades trying to warn us about this. https://t.co/EkqJhSUqdq
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