posted September 29, 2020 #
@yewknee two drunk uncles arguing over who makes the better cornbread dressing
what is going on here? read more to find out
How Bandcamp became the anti-Spotify during the COVID age
posted September 28, 2020 #
a great read
Introducing Spencer Cullum's Coin Collection
posted September 25, 2020 #
Over at yk Records, we announced the debut album from Spencer Cullum, appropriately entitled Spencer Cullum's Coin Collection. The video embedded above serves as a nice introduction to the project.
For those that do not know, Spencer Cullum is a pedal steel player - most known for his work in the duo Steelism. He's also part of Miranda Lambert's backing band (seriously) and has guested on a ton of records. He's from London but has made Nashville his home for the past decade or so.
The record is a far cry from Steelism (and Miranda Lambert), in that it was inspired by `60s and `70s psych-folk records like Kevin Ayers or Fairport Convention. It's also got a touch of Fripp and Eno, Soft Machine and a dash of krautrock. If all that sounds absolutely foreign to you, don't worry - you can still enjoy it.
The album features a ton of guests - hence the "Coin Collection" - such as Caitlin Rose, Skyway Man, Erin Rae, Herman Dune and a long long list. The first single will be coming out very soon but just wanted to drop a note here to keep you aware. This is not a record you wanna miss.
For those that do not know, Spencer Cullum is a pedal steel player - most known for his work in the duo Steelism. He's also part of Miranda Lambert's backing band (seriously) and has guested on a ton of records. He's from London but has made Nashville his home for the past decade or so.
The record is a far cry from Steelism (and Miranda Lambert), in that it was inspired by `60s and `70s psych-folk records like Kevin Ayers or Fairport Convention. It's also got a touch of Fripp and Eno, Soft Machine and a dash of krautrock. If all that sounds absolutely foreign to you, don't worry - you can still enjoy it.
The album features a ton of guests - hence the "Coin Collection" - such as Caitlin Rose, Skyway Man, Erin Rae, Herman Dune and a long long list. The first single will be coming out very soon but just wanted to drop a note here to keep you aware. This is not a record you wanna miss.
Coupler, Cessation (of Gene Flow)
posted September 25, 2020 #
Debuted a new video from Coupler this week, off of their recently released EP The Rhythm Method. The release is comprised of "Strictly Bangers" - upbeat tracks that are a bit atypical for the expected sound from Coupler; but certainly a welcome change.
The video is a bit spasmatic at times but I think that's exactly what I like about it. Peering down through the microscope is manic but its cut with still and serene scenes of the larger world. For me, it's a nice reminder that there's a busy little world happening all around us, all the time.
...and the song really is a Banger.
The video is a bit spasmatic at times but I think that's exactly what I like about it. Peering down through the microscope is manic but its cut with still and serene scenes of the larger world. For me, it's a nice reminder that there's a busy little world happening all around us, all the time.
...and the song really is a Banger.
DOTs for GameBoy Color
posted September 24, 2020 #
well done
Ghost of Vroom - "1918"
posted September 24, 2020 #
Mike Doughty + Andrew Livingston. Love the video visuals.
METZ - Blind Youth Industrial Park
posted September 24, 2020 #
not a day goes by where METZ doesnt hit the spot
posted September 24, 2020 #
2. Every time Trump spouts this kind of garbage, he is revealing that he is TERRIFIED. Ab. So. Lute. Ly. Terrified. His **existential** fear is losing. And he knows that there is a very good chance he is going to lose. And he can't do a damn thing about it. He will be a LOSER.
Why does David Lynch wear his shirt buttoned all the way up?
posted September 23, 2020 #
kind of a beautiful answer
posted September 22, 2020 #
I’m releasing a psych folk record with @records_yk in November featuring some wonderful Nashville folksters https://t.co/RLxcL1U2kJ
posted September 21, 2020 #
https://t.co/oqsf6rtAU6 • https://t.co/ztznLId5fl https://t.co/2J2iMWGVc2
posted September 20, 2020 #
Do you think the benihana chefs still do all of the cooking tricks for quarantine takeout orders, like just sighing whistfully in a darkened reataurant and solemnly throwing shrimps into their hats
posted September 20, 2020 #
Two weeks ago, I spoke to someone who told me they’ve figured out who’s in control of Q-Anon. And after a lot of reporting, I believe them. https://t.co/sS2YQx1ubz
posted September 18, 2020 #
You know what this means, gang. We gotta start prepping for the big earthquake and the asteroid. It’s all that’s left on the list of horrible shit!
Friday Videos - Sept 18th, 2020
posted September 18, 2020 #
In other news, the latest Coupler EP is streaming everywhere. Treat yourself to this EP of "Strictly Bangers."
On to the visual distractions.
- Margot & Andy - "will you move your clothes?", "Yea, I need to do something tho"
- MAVS - "Algorithm" - it's a music video but really it's a short film. A pretty intense one at that.
- Buying a Computer in 1994 - a shocking amount of Good Ole Boys and Older Ladies.
- Fox in the Starbucks - these noises... :mindblown:
- Free Form Chair Climbing - an Olympic I'd watch.
- Too Many - or just enough?
- A bowl of salad in the seat of a wheelchair rolling down the street unassisted (with Diana Ross) - say no more.
Topshelf Records
posted September 17, 2020 #
When writing about a song or album, the convention is to use the present tense. A piece of music, although representative of and influenced by the era in which it was created, is ultimately always experienced in ~the present~. It's with this innocuous little thought nugget that we bring you the newest version of our humble home on the www.The idea that new music has to be recently released is cumbersome. I can't tell you the number of roadblocks I've encountered with yk Records in trying to get attention on an album or song that is simply discarded because it's "already out." Music having been previously out in the world has no bearing on its enjoyment or its share-ability.
I'll refrain from a longform rant on our collective social desire for "the next thing" - and just say, please click around this site. Give it a deep dive. Listen to some "new" music. And give a big round of applause to Kevin Duquette for the hard work.
Quake Soundtrack
posted September 17, 2020 #
100% forgot this was a NIN undertaking. Revisiting.
posted September 16, 2020 #
Oh my god you guys https://t.co/fLmhViVQnY
posted September 16, 2020 #
While looking for a piece of old @vhxtv
work, I came across a video that I couldn't remember making https://t.co/wqD1oDxA16
Turns out I didn't - a Korean brand combined the letters VHX the same way I had for our old logo – which is an amazing fluke and I believe it's just that.
posted September 14, 2020 #
drew some skull stuff last year & just made a folder for them. https://t.co/GnMt9L53uH