Junip, “Fields”
2 Sep2010
Junip is the band that José González is in. They have a new album coming out in a couple of weeks, “Fields”, that I am currently listening to through an NPR stream. I find González’s solo work a little too quiet so I like the more guitar’d sound of Junip. González’s voice is as good as ever, though.
- In: heavy rotation
Anthem Moonlight Ride is August 21st
9 Aug2010
I am sad that I can’t make it to the Moonlight Ride this year. We’re going on vacation later than normal and I’m going to be out of town. Emma and I had a terrific time last year and if you’re in Richmond and have a kid to make the ride with I can’t recommend it more highly. It’s well-run, safe and riding your bike at night is a cool thing to do.
Dalek (James Marshall)
6 Aug2010
I’m a super-nerd for Dalek’s work. Something about the rigid geometry and the way the colors are sorted makes me happy. I bet this mural is bonkers in person.
James Marshall (Dalek) (interviewed) will be exhibiting his 37-foot continuous wall mural, “Chaos on the Edge of Reason”, with the kicker being that pieces of the painting will be cut out and framed on demand for attendees to take home at $200 per square feet (2×2, 3×3 and 4×4 feet).
- In: the good life
The Beer Rod
5 Aug2010
This is a terrific pairing of two things I enjoy very much.
[via Make]
What A Goal!
23 Jun2010
(Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
U.S. beats Algeria 1-0 in the 91st minute to win their Group in the World Cup.
Mountain Man – Made the Harbor
21 Jun2010
Mountain Man is a group of 3 women who sing a capella (or minimally accompanied) American-style folk songs. Think, “Down to the River to Pray” by Alison Krauss from O, Brother Where Art Thou. I have an unabashed love for this kind of music when it’s done right, and I think this is done very, very well.
“Buffalo”, “Animal Tracks”, and “Sewee Sewee” from the forthcoming album Made the Harbor, probably out on July 11 from Bella Union.
- In: future|heavy rotation
new Scott Pilgrim vs. The World trailer
1 Jun2010
This makes me happy because it looks like they really went for it.
The Last Detail
1 Jun2010
I read Easy Riders, Raging Bulls a couple of months back and now I’m working on filling in some of the holes in my 70′s films knowledge. The Last Detail is a sort-of road movie starring Jack Nicholson and Randy Quaid (23 in this movie, but he looks 18).
It’s quiet and mumbly like a lot of 70′s movies, but I liked it well enough. Nicholson’s moustache is World-Class, too.
Here’s a clip with one of the more famous scenes from the movie:
- In: film
au courant – 5/2010
27 May2010
Here is some fine music to enjoy over your long weekend. It’s just over half an hour and it’s all on the easier side. Enjoy.
1. Matador (acoustic) – Sky Larkin
2. Lady Daydream – Twin Sister
3. Here – Mutual Benefit
4. One On One – The Bird and the Bee
5. Pleasure Sighs – Morning Benders
6. At The Doors – Junip
7. Never Tear Us Apart – Beck’s Record Club
8. Check The Door – The Ponys
9. I Hope You Die – Wye Oak
10. Radiance – Oppenheimer Analysis
Beck’s Record Club – “Never Tear Us Apart”
27 May2010
Every time they post one of these videos I am reminded of how much I loved Kick as a high schooler. Almost all of the Record Club covers from this album have been worthwhile, too, so check them out if you’re interested.
Record Club: INXS “Never Tear Us Apart” from Beck Hansen on Vimeo.
[ via Stereogum]
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