The concept behind this isn’t necessarily anything new from Hexstatic (old schooler from Ninja Tunes label) — who often takes videos and chop n grinds them up into and A/V track — but the material used for this project is pretty great. Although it’s been a while since I’ve heard anything from Hexstatic I’m happy to hear they’re still at it. Akira Kiteshi has been droppin’ bombs for a min now, but the combo is nothing short of magical. Hexstatic has a swell mix available for download here: NoMix
Check out Square, a swell new mobile card payment solution for independent and small businesses. I personally have no use for it, but could think of a million ways I could. Think about using this at an SXSW, an art show or even Craigslist purchases. I think it’s great to see people thinking about utility now and again when it comes to application development and tech services. This is the shit that gets me excited to be working in mobile and in design all together. Solve problems, don’t make new ones.
You know the feeling you get when you start to fall asleep, and then before you know it.. you’re dreaming — sort of a magical tingly experience. That’s the same feeling I got when I first heard Babe Rainbow. Granted, I am not that well studied up on BR yet, but from what I’ve seen/heard, I don’t think it’s going to be long before I’ve downloaded every single track I can find.
As the excitement swells for Die Antwoord to hit us with their extremely anticipated album this February, all sorts of buzz about the group has been stirring. Apparently there is a number of people who think they’re “fake” and are the South African version of Sasha Baron Cohen. Not really sure what that means or what they are trying to get at, all I know is that, the more I learn about them the more totally amazing they are. One of the things that’ve been spreading around the interwebs is there show, MaxNormalTV. After one time through this bad boy, you’ll be hooked.
Grab their latest leak from the new record: “FISH PASTE“
Whether you know a lot about Geoff McFetridge, this video still has a lot of interesting perspective on being a designer. Catching him speak is kind of radical and reveals his very genuine and the “realness” that is so great about humans. Sometimes I love to watch lectures but so caught up in the persona of the speaker… or even worse, their projected persona. Geoff keeps shit real, I think he inspires from a place only the best of us wish we could.
Make sure to peruse the catalog at DO LECTURES. There are a ton of great talks.
I don’t think there is anything more interesting than getting a peek at someone’s process or catching a glimpse at something that may have never been seen otherwise. Keith has given us a taste of both. Ironically, my mild curiosity for the album has been escalated due to this particular sneak peek and brought my appreciation for the work BLK SWAN did on this, up a notch or two. Glorious indeed.
The gentlemen at Legwork Studio are staying busy as cuss and it’s no secret why. One of the most recent pieces to astound and inspire is their design for ICON’s seasonal promo mailer. I know, I know… it’s only a CD mailer right? Well, this project is only one in a stack of well thought out and produced pieces by Legwork. Plus I’m a sucker for informational videos…
I’ve been reading the XLR8R blog for a minute now and have been pretty impressed with the content. What I’ve only recently come to enjoy, is the plethora of wondrous podcasts. One of the most recent to grace the annals of my iTunes catalog is that of up-and-comer Shlohmo. Heeters all the way. Grab it before you forget. And nab his Shlo-Fi EP or recent release Shlomoshun Deluxe
Great color pallet mixed with an atypical audio cut and less than expected content. The type treatments are fancy as well. Sexy and intelligent all at once.
Die Antwoord… I don’t even know where to start. They’re from South Africa. original, is an understatement, and have “the answer.” Watch their videos and listen to their musics. It’s amazing.
Full length album $O$ set to drop February 2010. Grab that shit.
I honestly never thought I’d see or potentially ride a highspeed rail in the US but from the sounds of this article and so many similar ones popping up lately, we have a strong chance of this becoming reality. I must also admit that hearing that Florida (of all places) would be one of the first to receive said trains and that Texas would follow there after. What does make me smile on the inside, is how many people are not only behind such plans for tracks to be laid across the US, but how much momentum these plans are gaining thanks to the Obama administration. Undoubtedly, this will be one of the most important and crucial periods of American development in our lifetime.
ELM&OAK just added their spring line of merch to the site. Their store has 12 new items on a super limited run, 3 of which were designed by yours truly (Perfect, Destroy, Rebuild / Space Mickey / Local Hero). Stop by to take a closer peek and grab something while you can. I think there were under 50 of each item printed. Hand sewn tags printed on American Apparel.
Mike Swoop is throwing a release party for his New Love album, set to drop 02.02.2010. The event is February 5TH at Sauce in Uptown Minneapolis. Featured guest include Espada & Booka B. Rumor has it that there could be some special appearances as well.. more on that soon as I get word.
There is something familiar yet refreshing about Matthew Lyons work… I’m really digging the resurgence of the hand crafted fuzzed out feel that seems to be working it’s way through a lot of art & design being pushed out these days. It’s rad to see the textures and character reworked and reinterpreted with modern day technology/techniques. Matthew’s work is an exemplary of what I’m trying to touch on… each piece is stylized, unique, and suggestive… using no more than is needed to get across the point… streamlining each piece letting the personality and emotion shine through.
Follow Matthew’s digital footprints to catch up on more work and other wizardy being cast by this 21 year old student at Loughborough University in England: website • flickr !
The 4th installation of Shoe Shine is dropping on Denver this Saturday. Jasmine Solano, MU$A, and a handful of special guests will be dropping notes, beats, and tunes on ear drums while visitors geek out on assorted visual goodness. Shoe Shine versions 1.o, 2.o, and 3.o have been more than noteworthy… 4.o will be one for the books. I would most definitely suggest making an appearance and sneaking in a few pelvic thrust uppercuts™ if possible.
Artists:
Jay Paul Apodaca · Marz · Jon Strieby · Shitty Kitten · Jher 451 · Scot Lefavor · Andrew Kimmel · Raul Pinto · FILTHE · Delton Demarest & Karma Leigh · MoeH · Make Graves · EmmanueLabor
January 30th : Andenken Gallery : 2990 Larimer Street
