Chairlift:
Fare Soldi:
(Warning: This song isn't that good. Or at least it hasn't really grown on me yet..)
Late of the Pier: (00:48 is so intense!)
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Trippin'
I've been a big fan of trippy and psychedelic inspired things recently. I'm talking about stuff like this:
Tahiti Boy and the Palmtree Family
Simian Mobile Disco:
Parts of the video remind me of this little trick:
Deerhunter:
Animal Collective:
The artwork for Animal Collective's most recent album, "Merriweather Post Pavillion":
(It's an old internet meme but will always be awesome)
I'd also like to add that "Merriweather.." is SO GOOD.
Ah, I almost forgot one of my favorite videos of ALL TIME:
And if Universal Music Group weren't jerks I'd post this video, it's an older Presets song but the video is absolutely NUTS and super unpredictable:
The Presets - Are you the one?
It's fun stuff and I used to think it was too spastic and annoying but something in me switched, and I'm glad because there is sooooo much of this stuff out there. Post some of your favorites if you've got 'em!
Tahiti Boy and the Palmtree Family
Simian Mobile Disco:
Parts of the video remind me of this little trick:
Deerhunter:
Animal Collective:
The artwork for Animal Collective's most recent album, "Merriweather Post Pavillion":
(It's an old internet meme but will always be awesome)
I'd also like to add that "Merriweather.." is SO GOOD.
Ah, I almost forgot one of my favorite videos of ALL TIME:
And if Universal Music Group weren't jerks I'd post this video, it's an older Presets song but the video is absolutely NUTS and super unpredictable:
The Presets - Are you the one?
It's fun stuff and I used to think it was too spastic and annoying but something in me switched, and I'm glad because there is sooooo much of this stuff out there. Post some of your favorites if you've got 'em!
Friday, February 6, 2009
"Hope for the Fallen" video
Here's a sweet new video from Facedown Records band Call to Preserve.
(Fun Fact: You can see me in the background of some shots, awkwardly jivin' along on the right in my sweet Obey 'Obama' shirt.)
Very nice video, gentlemen!
But really - poor Harbor, why can't he just enjoy his drink?! Him getting his drink slapped out of his hands reminded me of something, and I think it might just be this video:
Anyway! Call to Preserve will be performing at this years Facedown Fest in Pomona, CA.
CTP will also soon be on tour with hardcore greats MADBALL and REIGN SUPREME, starting with a show in Erie, PA on March 6th.
(Fun Fact: You can see me in the background of some shots, awkwardly jivin' along on the right in my sweet Obey 'Obama' shirt.)
Very nice video, gentlemen!
But really - poor Harbor, why can't he just enjoy his drink?! Him getting his drink slapped out of his hands reminded me of something, and I think it might just be this video:
Anyway! Call to Preserve will be performing at this years Facedown Fest in Pomona, CA.
CTP will also soon be on tour with hardcore greats MADBALL and REIGN SUPREME, starting with a show in Erie, PA on March 6th.
Anneli Olander
A Swede with a penchant for watercolors, Anneli Olander is one of my favorite artists of today.
These first two are very recent pieces of hers, and after that are gallery pieces that are a bit older.
And my absolute favorite (and is framed on my bedside table):
A lot of her work feels very ethereal and floaty, but wet and soft, all at the same time. Those might be strange adjectives to describe art with, but her work really makes me feel a lot. I just love it. What does it make you feel?
For more info on A.Olander Illustration:
http://www.anneliolander.com/
www.myspace.com/anneli_in_wonderland
These first two are very recent pieces of hers, and after that are gallery pieces that are a bit older.
And my absolute favorite (and is framed on my bedside table):
A lot of her work feels very ethereal and floaty, but wet and soft, all at the same time. Those might be strange adjectives to describe art with, but her work really makes me feel a lot. I just love it. What does it make you feel?
For more info on A.Olander Illustration:
http://www.anneliolander.com/
www.myspace.com/anneli_in_wonderland
Oh my Coachella
I'm generally not a big fan for fests. Big ones, I mean. Bonnaroo, Bamboozle, Bumbershoot, South by Southwest... those types of fests. Expensive tickets for the actual event, plane tickets, lodging costs, food, and booze equals a lot of hours at work to pay for an event which would most likely just leave me sunburned, hungover, dirty, and broke. No thanks. But I'm not gonna lie, these fests have some seriously killer performers and seeing lineups like this year's Coachella in Cali makes all the effort seem worth it.
That is a boatload of bands, and those are not even close to all of them. To see Leonard Cohen, Paul McCartney, and Morrissey in a single day would be so epic you'd be picking up my gray matter after my head exploded from the insanity that just occurred.
At $269 for all three days and with a lineup like that, it almost makes me want to get a second job. If you do have the means and time, though... please go.
And try to make out with Morrissey.
That is a boatload of bands, and those are not even close to all of them. To see Leonard Cohen, Paul McCartney, and Morrissey in a single day would be so epic you'd be picking up my gray matter after my head exploded from the insanity that just occurred.
At $269 for all three days and with a lineup like that, it almost makes me want to get a second job. If you do have the means and time, though... please go.
And try to make out with Morrissey.
Slap the butcher!
"Summer Heights High" may be old news to some, but if you haven't heard of it... you'll be thanking me by the end of this post.
It's my current favorite show and quotes from it have swiftly infiltrated my vernacular, possibly to the annoyance of others. It's an Australian program that can be viewed in America on HBO. The main characters for the show are: Mr. G, a drama loving egomaniac; Jonah, a rebellious and trouble-making Polynesian native; and Ja'mie, a cocky private school snob. Here are some videos to show what you have been missing out on:
Mr. G, aka Mr. Gregson, aka Greg Gregson, aka Helen 'Greg' Gregson:
Ja'mie King:
Jonah Takalua:
Go check out the SHH site where you can make Mr. G dance, dress the characters up, and my favorite - have Jonah write up some graffiti that you compose. It's also got videos, bios, and merch (a "Puck You" shirt? yes plz!)
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/summerheightshigh/#home
It's my current favorite show and quotes from it have swiftly infiltrated my vernacular, possibly to the annoyance of others. It's an Australian program that can be viewed in America on HBO. The main characters for the show are: Mr. G, a drama loving egomaniac; Jonah, a rebellious and trouble-making Polynesian native; and Ja'mie, a cocky private school snob. Here are some videos to show what you have been missing out on:
Mr. G, aka Mr. Gregson, aka Greg Gregson, aka Helen 'Greg' Gregson:
Ja'mie King:
Jonah Takalua:
Go check out the SHH site where you can make Mr. G dance, dress the characters up, and my favorite - have Jonah write up some graffiti that you compose. It's also got videos, bios, and merch (a "Puck You" shirt? yes plz!)
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/summerheightshigh/#home
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