posted June 30, 2020 #

Please watch this 35 second Magnum clip. I have not stopped laughing. https://t.co/nneXjJxUPj

posted June 28, 2020 #

RIP Milton Glaser https://t.co/76PgWdZC4H

posted June 27, 2020 #

https://t.co/RcDKoUJgIq

posted June 27, 2020 #

Greatest band in America. More of this please. https://t.co/Rky8xNeZ8S

posted June 27, 2020 #

What Milton Glaser gave to New York will long survive him. I❤️New York was the perfect logo at the time he created it and remains so today. We lost a brilliant designer and a great New Yorker. https://t.co/LNRPNcHzou

posted June 26, 2020 #

Thank you @nytopinion for giving me a platform to tell the truth. #blacklivesmatter #mybodyisamonument https://t.co/fifXazrqcW

Secret Machines - Awake in the Brain Chamber

posted June 26, 2020 #

first new album in ten years coming out Aug 21, 2020

Friday Videos - June 26th, 2020

posted June 26, 2020 #

Back with another dose of distractions. Can't believe it's almost July but I suppose time is both flying by and crawling at the same time. As a kid, I always wondered how memorable the year 2020 would be and, turns out, it's really making a name for itself in the history books.

Hope you're safe, hope you're sane and hope you're able to enjoy some distractions.

Nine Inch Nails - Closer But It's Funkytown By Lipps Inc. - a cursed mash-up if ever there was one and, honestly, it's kind of great.
Skull Trumpet [HD] - this has been available since 2018 but it feels new to me. YouTube's greatest video, now in 4K.
Dear Class Of 2020 - John Mulaney - a commencement speech I can get behind.
Friday I'm in Love [Bardcore] - did you know there's a whole genre of re-inventing modern songs as if they were performed by a Bard? Let Bardcore into your life.
Baby Driver Opening Scene but with cowboy bebop theme playing instead - never seen a single episode of Cowboy Bebop but this works.
British Politics, Man - when it's done right, it's great.
Super Star Kid - :chefskiss:
Nine Inch Nails - The Perfect Drug But It's We Like to Party by Vengaboys - endurance challenge; how much can you endure?

Everything Slows Down (Shut In Version)

posted June 26, 2020 #

If you're in a band and stuck inside for 3 months, why not find a way to be creative with the available free time? Sure, you can't play a show or even practice together but you can re-arrange, re-record and perform a video.. together, apart.

This New Man undertaking for Everything Slows Down (Shut In Version) isn't uniquely novel - lots of other bands and performers are doing something similar - but I love how they re-invented the song, captured the doldrums of being at home but still managed to keep it fun. I'm biased of course but it's a real delight.

posted June 25, 2020 #

A few months ago, I released the World Peace - TNSU 7”. As of last Saturday, 100% of sales will be donated to the People’s Breakfast in Oakland. There are ~50 left and I’m covering all shipping costs. https://t.co/nL6AKLHfuY

posted June 24, 2020 #

I’ll be the one playing Fender Rhodes and wearing a floral print face mask. My 10min monologue on racism and our education system was cut for time. https://t.co/R5TgONEcC1

posted June 22, 2020 #

@yewknee What does that have to do with this picture of your back tattoo

posted June 22, 2020 #

Hypervigilance Casserole https://t.co/rkU5prjXCx

posted June 22, 2020 #

@jamiebradley Dysmorphia Pizza seems a little on the nose.

posted June 22, 2020 #

@yewknee @AdultRockist @jamiebradley @black_cat_belle Maximilist Drunken Noodles

posted June 22, 2020 #

Kora the caracal kitten has perfected her ear flick. via wildcatcentre/IG https://t.co/AZjtFQeVbQ https://t.co/4xSbQ9lb9m

posted June 22, 2020 #

Muad dib fucks. https://t.co/nmEg6QkggM

posted June 22, 2020 #

It’s on @Bandcamp of course! https://t.co/2sdY8jwEV0

posted June 22, 2020 #

Well, this is odd and random... https://t.co/lUCSoWfVTC

Rabbit Hole, Podcast

posted June 22, 2020 #

On a trusted recommendation, I've been spending time with the NY Times podcast Rabbit Hole, an eight-part series that asks the simple question: "What is the internet doing to us?"

I'm not clear if this just Season 1 of the series or not but it is largely focused on YouTube and the impact that the recommendation engine can have on radicalizing viewers. It's not a heavy-handed philosophical style presentation but it does use some wonderful real world examples of how this is taking place.

The episodes weave into one another seamlessly. So, what looks like 8 episodes actually feels like one long piece; which I really appreciated. There's not really a stopping point as you're pulled further into the show - a fitting editing choice for a show about immersion.

If you've already heard it, I suggest reading this background piece on why / how the show came together and following @kevinroose on Twitter.