Danny b Funk

Mix For Carrot Creative

2011-10-18T17:38:00.003-04:00

~~So for the past .~~

~~Every since graduating.~~

…Since the beginning of time, I have been searching for a job. A real job, a good, fulfilling, enjoyable, meaningful job that I can call a real career. Maybe it’s a pipe dream, but I have convinced myself that I am going to find a job that I’m going to completely love. One of those “not your ordinary workplace” type of jobs in a cool environment with smart, funny, progressive thinking, coworkers working together to create, market, produce, advertise, cook, bake, build, make, design…whatever it is that they do.

I’ve come across a few of these companies/businesses in my search but it wasn’t until about a week ago that I found out that Carrot Creative was hiring. ThisBrooklyn, NY based full service social media agency exudes all of the qualities of the type of company I dream of working for. Progressive, different, Smart, with enjoyable atmosphere. You know “hip” and “cool”. Well, I’m hip(?), I’m cool (?), (right?).

Since they are quite progressive and forward thinking, their hiring process is quite different from your average “send us your resume and cover letter and if you happen to know somebody who works here maybe we’ll get back to you” type of business. Right on their website they say they get lots of applications, and if you want to “stand out from all the noise, figure out how to get our attention”.

So Carrot Creative. That’s what I’m doing. I’m calling you out!

HEY GUYS LISTEN TO ME. HEY HEY. OVER HERE.

I LOVE music. And I LOVE sharing it (that’s why I’m here, duh) so I scoured, searched (stalked?) many of your Twitters, Blogs, personal websites, etc to try and figure what kind of music you all enjoy. Then I combined that with what I enjoy, and realized it’s not all that different! (how bout that!)

So, the following mix was created completely with you in mind, you little Carrots you.

I hope you enjoy it. And maybe possibly hire me, or at the very least, call me for aninterview? Be friends? Commission me to make you monthly mixes? ___(insert exceptional, fantastic, and wonderful opportunity here____

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Link to Mix: IS RIGHT HERE (don’t worry it’s not a virus, I uploaded it myself from my spankin’ new MacBook-Bro )

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Track List:

XCPR - Hoop Dreams
High School Lover - Oregon Bike Trails
Battery Kinzie – Fleet Foxes
Two Timer - Pappy
Tell Her No – Tennis
Romantic Streams – SLEEP ∞ OVER
Truth – Top Girls
The Zone – The Weeknd
Ask For - CHLLNGR
Steven McQueen – M83
Now That I’m Real – Chad Valley
Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Pt. 1 - The Flaming Lips
Wildcat – Ratatat
On On - MillionYoung
Give Me Every Little Thing – The Juan Maclean
You’re So Gangsta – Chromeo
Into The Night – Azari & III
Butt - StewRat
How Will I Copulate? (Moranis Mashup feat. Whitney Houston) – Star Slinger
Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson

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F'n

2011-08-31T18:10:00.001-04:00

Haters. :)

Faster Alabaster Disaster

2011-08-31T18:06:00.002-04:00

This has the potential to make you happy, at least it did for me.

Alabaster Bodyworlds by Born Gold

Pictures Return!!!

2011-08-22T22:56:00.007-04:00

Back when I was in college I used to draw lots of pictures during class and scan them into my computer and post them up on here. Now that I'm working, I draw lots of pictures...and (plan on) scan(ing) them into my computer and post(ing) them up on here.

I now give to thee, pictures from work. Maybe you'll see a few others from the archive of my college days but most of these will be from the past 2 months at work.

Slang em

2011-08-22T18:24:00.002-04:00

That dude, doin what he does.

Caged Animals - Teflon Heart (Star Slinger Remix) by Star Slinger

Azari & III

2011-08-02T00:14:00.001-04:00

This is sex.

Questlove Nike Dunks!!!!!!!!!!

2011-03-03T20:07:00.001-05:00

What ?!?!?!?
So.Dope

iLLs

2011-02-23T21:12:00.001-05:00

The Freshness.

Odd Future Wolf Fallon Kill Em Late Night

2011-02-17T12:26:00.003-05:00

Odd Future has been superhypedup on the blogosphere for a while now but this is the meanest shit I've seen in a minuet!

SWAG SWAG SWAG SWAG

Git em!

Wavves "Bug" Video

2011-02-14T13:54:00.003-05:00

Yeah I like this. So what?

“We Have Everything” - Young galazy

2011-02-05T23:04:00.003-05:00

Song is cool.
Video is cool.
So.. this it's cool.

"That Guy" Of The Day

2011-02-05T21:55:00.002-05:00

"Hey look at that guy"

What guy?

"That guy, the crazy son of a bitch who just axed down the bathroom door and is now sticking his head through the hole"

Wait, Jack Nicholson?

yes.

Fleeting Blues

2011-02-05T21:33:00.005-05:00

2008 marked the release of one of the most beautiful albums I've heard (dare I say ever?) in quite some time. Fleet Foxes' self titled release has been in my rotation since then and I have been patiently waiting for more music from these guys.

Finally my wish has been granted!

The boys are set to release their new album "Helplessness Blues" in early May and I can't be more excited. Also, in conjunction with the new album they are going out on tour and have promised to "go everywhere [we] they are wanted".

Listen/Download the title track/first single and check out their tour dates below!
Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues by subpop

04.29.2011The Vogue Theatre / Vancouver, BC

04.30.2011The Vogue Theatre / Vancouver, BC SOLD OUT!

05.01.2011Crystal Ballroom SOLD OUT!

05.02.2011Moore Theatre / Seattle, WA On Sale Now

05.03.2011Moore Theatre / Seattle, WA SOLD OUT!

05.05.2011Fox Theater / Oakland, CA

05.06.2011Spreckels Theatre / San Diego, CA

05.07.2011Hollywood Palladium / Hollywood, CA

05.08.2011Rialto Theatre / Tucson, AZ

05.10.2011Stubb's Waller Creek / Austin, TX

05.11.2011Palladium Ballroom / Dallas, TX

05.13.2011Ryman Auditorium / Nashville, TN

05.14.2011The Tabernacle / Atlanta, GA

05.15.2011DAR Constitution Hall / Washington, DC

05.17.2011Orpheum Theatre / Boston, MA

05.18.2011The United Palace Theatre / New York, NY SOLD OUT!

05.19.2011The United Palace Theatre / New York, NY

05.21.2011Tower Theatre / Upper Darby, PA

05.25.2011Astra / Berlin, Germany

05.26.2011Dachau Summer of Music / Munich, Germany

05.28.2011Primavera Sound / Barcelona, Spain

05.30.2011Bataclan / Paris, France

05.31.2011Hammersmith Apollo / London, UK SOLD OUT!

06.01.2011Hammersmith Apollo / London, UK

08.11.2011Oya Festival / Oslo, Norway

08.12.2011Way Out West / Gothenburg, Sweden

Hi

2011-01-18T17:52:00.003-05:00

I'm high as fuck mayne!!!!!!!!!

My Man Clive

2011-01-18T17:40:00.003-05:00

One of my very most favorite albums of this past year has been Clive Tanaka y su orquesta presenta:Jet Set Siempre 1.

For quite a few months it was only available on tape

but it's NOW out both digitally and on vinyl!!!!

I just got my copy in the mail today and it's beautiful!

Go grab the vinyl HERE, HERE, or HERE

OR grab it digitally on band camp (broken into tracks): HERE
OR OR grab it straightup digitally (in tape style...long playing 2 sides/tracks FO FREE!) HERE

SLANGIN' GOLD !!!

2011-01-10T16:29:00.002-05:00

(originllaly posted on What's Protocol?)

A few days ago one of my current very most favorite dudes, Star Slinger, dropped a new 6 song EP.

Shits gold ! So smooth, funky, and straight up sex (especially “Do It Myself“..hehe, sorry). Apparently it was just some “stuff” he “had lying around”. Good God.

Check it out

Rogue Cho Pa EP by Star Slinger

Stay tuned for the split 12" with fellow beatsmith Teams being shipped out on January 25th by Mexican Summer.

"That Guy" Of The Day

2011-01-10T16:24:00.002-05:00

Hey look at that guy.

"What guy?"

That guy...fuckin, Johnny Fun Time.

Ropeadope Design Collective Round 2

2010-11-23T15:43:00.004-05:00

Ropeadope Records' "Ropeadope Design Collective" returns with a brand new lineup of 8 new T-shirts~!!!!

T-shirts include designs from:

wotto (a personal favorite)
Mike Friedrich
Yema Yema
Jamie Marshall
Qetza
Harry Gordon
SEIBEI
Haiti

Check out a few of my favorites below:

Catch the rest of the Ropeadope goodness HERE and HERE

Ah, Synths!

2010-11-23T13:03:00.002-05:00

Check that shit out.

Conan's Back!

2010-11-10T22:13:00.003-05:00

Damn it's been a minuet! I'm back, Conan's back, thought it was appropriate to post a little something.

I caught Conan O'Brien's first show back/new show on TBS the other night. It was pretty good as new shows go, considering it's not REALLY a new show. He pretty much picked up right where he left off and everything went smoothly, nothing crazy new and inspiring but it was pretty good i suppose.

Ummmmm. Well that's about it.

That was really weak.

So now go check out Carlton Banks bustin' serious moves.

Tapes

2010-09-29T21:05:00.003-04:00

*originally posted on "What's Protocol?*

So over the last year (?) or so cassette tapes have been making a comeback, mainly throughout the indie music scene. I’ve been thinking about this a bit lately, trying to understand why the audio format most widely accepted as the WORST ever has had a resurgence, so I did a little internet browsing. Apparently some companies have been putting out tapes due to the elderly population never upgrading to CDs, but that isn’t exactly the demographic I was thinking about.

Another article quotes someone as saying “tapes are great because they have a really nice warm and fuzzy sound.” That “warm fuzzy sound” is the tape hiss that drove audiophiles crazy and assisted people in NOT wanting to listen to them, but I do get what the quoted meant. Tapes just had/have this unique character to them, in both the tangible cassette and their sound quality. Additionally, they posses a sort of nostalgia that has become increasing popular among hipsters and independent music (actually maybe all of music). Anyway, it’s my belief that tapes completely fit the mold of this current shift to nostalgia. Polaroids, fanny packs, retro this and that, cassette tapes…it just makes sense.

Additionally, tapes fit into the DIY (do-it-yourself) state that the music industry has turned towards. Think about it, a garage band or bedroom producer creating music at their house probably can’t afford that great of equipment (or at least that’s the image of it anyway) so if they are working with dated equipment, and have a throwback band/artist image, putting something out on a tape fits right in with their antiquated mold. Another article mentions the fact that many touring bands drive older vans with tape decks, while some of their fans have shitty cars with decks in them as well. So these bands can trade and sell tapes among their peers, which also makes sense.

To be honest, before looking into this at all, I thought this was pretty lame and just another retro gimmick, but after I thought about it I changed my mind and happen to think it’s actually pretty cool. I’m already a big fan of vinyl and have been collecting old (and some new) records for about 2 years, and a do like “retro” things quite a bit (especially sneakers) so I guess I can accept the idea of tapes being put out as well. Now I just need a taper player….

*And you know, speaking of the whole nostalgia thing, I can remember when I used to make radio mixtapes of my favorite songs on the nightly “Hot 9 at 9″ countdown on 98.5KRZ. Those were the days*

LS MGMT TaLkiNG hEaD AnnouncemenT

2010-09-21T22:21:00.004-04:00

This memo was recently released, I figured I'd post it due to its dire importance.

LS Talking Head Announcement #1 by LaserSex

MONSTA!!!!

2010-09-09T04:31:00.002-04:00

Yall prolly already heard this one already but this shit goes HARD

Git em Rawss
Git em Ye'
Git em Jay
Git em Nikki!
Git em Bon (haha)

"That Guy" Of The Day

2010-09-09T04:11:00.004-04:00

Hey look at that guy!
"What guy?"
That guy!
"Who?"

THAT GUY, young Paul Bearer, before he met The Undertaker

"Ohhhhhhhhh yessssssss yesssssssssss, Hiiim!"

A Little Backyard Baseball

2010-09-01T05:33:00.002-04:00

It's always baseball season for these guys....

(Check out my other drawings )

A Big Gigantic Signal Path !!!!!!!

2010-09-01T05:23:00.004-04:00

Kind of strange (maybe not?) but awesome news, two great electronic groups have dropped FREE albums today!

Check them out below: (click the links to download)

Big Gigantic.

Signal Path.
&amp;amp;lt;a href="http://albums.signalpathmusic.com/album/imaginary-lines"&amp;amp;gt;This Life Is A Mist by Signal Path&amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;gt;

School? HA!

2010-09-01T05:19:00.002-04:00

A lot of my college friends have gone back to school this week and the last few weeks.

Kind of weird that I'm not going back, but I can't say that I'm too upset about it. I WILL miss my friends and those wild first weekend parties though and I DO plan on making a few trips back in the not too distant future.

Bloggin' - I'm back !!!!!!!!

2010-09-01T04:44:00.007-04:00

Let me tell you. I miss putting up my stupid little pictures, my "witty" little comments, my new music and old music posts, my "that guy" of the day, and all the other random nonesense I put on here.

I've been really busy lately and haven't had the time to upkeep this site. If not for anyone elses' enjoyment but my own, I really do miss it.

I guess I should explain what's been going on. Sure. Why not?

Welp, I graduated college and after not knowing what the hell else to do, I figured I would move home and try and save up some money. So after a few weeks of sitting around thinking of what kind of job to get (because like an asshole I hadn't been looking for jobs before I graduated..although I must say I had an internship that continued on after I graduated so I was focused on that...and of course getting the HELL out of school).

So, after sitting around planning on getting some terrible job at a restaurant or something I thought I'd try to do something at least relatively related to my interests. SO around the beginning of June I got a job at a local music venue. I dig music. Alot. So i wanted to be around it. I'm just a doorman/janitor/runner/whateverelsethey need. But hopefully I will start booking some shows, PLUS having this job has lead to some other good things happening as well (I'll get to that).

SO. I get this job, then I go on vacation for a week.

During that time I get a call from a fellow whom I was supposed to have a different internship with this Summer (and live in LA) but it fell through and did not work out. A long story short..I get offered another part time job, which I can do from my home during the day...and still work at the music venue at night/ occasionally when they need me for other things.

So most of my time has consisted of staring at a computer screen all day, then running off to the club, and then coming back to finish up my work from home.

Because I often want to throw my computer out the window, I haven't had the time to post much on this site.

BUT. I'm not finished!

So for the past 2 or so months I've been working a lot, saving up some money, doing pretty okay and staying busy but not really having any direction other than, as I said, saving up some money (which I guess is okay for now?)

BUT then! A friend I've known for a number of years contacted me, after I had shown a good deal of interest in his band and asked me to be his/their tour manager. Using some experience from my job at the music venue, and a term a new-found acquaintance from another band told me, I consider myself a sort of "Swiss Army knife/Janitor" - I do a little bit of everything, I got all the keys, I come in early, clean up, stay late...you get the idea. I'm really enjoying this so far and I've got faith that we are going somewhere with this thing. Additionally, working at the venue has brought up a few opportunities for the band.

So as I said before, I've been busy. Which is kind of a first for me. I don't really know where exactly I'm heading right now but hopefully it's somewhere good. Anyway, I'm definitely up for the trip.

Here's to the future.

I am going to try and hopefully keep this updated a little more frequently.

For now, It's good to be back
-b Funk

Laser Sex

2010-08-23T23:03:00.005-04:00

http://lasersex.bandcamp.com/

RDC: Ropeadope Design Collective

2010-07-13T04:28:00.003-04:00

I finally got my shirts!

This design by Wotto is definitely my favorite... Trumpty Trump puts the DOPE in Ropeadope...haHA!

If you missed out this time around, the Ropeadope Design Collective will be having another go by the end of the Summer. Get updates from my boy Matt (head of the RDC).

W.K The Extra Terrestrial

2010-07-13T04:10:00.004-04:00

Found this picture of Wiz Khalifia lookin' real E.T-like.
Anybody else see it....?

hahahahahahahah I think it's hilarious

Die Antwoord

2010-07-13T03:44:00.004-04:00

Die Antwoord....this out of control South African electro-rave(?)-hip hop group has their first US release streaming over at Pitchfork.

Although a good amount of the time I don't know what the hell Ninja is saying, I happen to think it's pretty sick, dope, good, etc. So go listen to it.

I heard about them a few months back when I saw the video for the first single "Enter the Ninja"

Check that too.

TheEnd.

Majaaaahhhh

2010-07-01T02:45:00.001-04:00

7/20/2010

b Funkin' The Beach

2010-06-25T21:07:00.003-04:00

Sorry about the lack of posts this past week. My family and I went on a little vacation to the Avalon this past week. Figured I'd go and enjoy the beach and ocean before they are completely ruined by this oil spill ridiculousness.

Oh well, I'm back in action. I need to regroup and you'll be getting some new posts soon.

-b Funk

Cupcake Hat

2010-06-18T04:16:00.001-04:00

Dope.Ass.Hat.

from Johnny Cupcakes

Ripoff Song of The Day #1

2010-06-17T22:49:00.007-04:00

I wanted to do this a while back with a few other songs but I never did and now forget what most of them were.

Anyway, I know artists have influences and similarities and so forth and there are reoccurring musical themes throughout tons of music but I think it's fun to point out when you hear those similarities and influences.

Here's my first installment.

Australian band Cloud Control and Seattle based Fleet Foxes.

I mean outright RCRC LBL had this to say about the Austrialian band:

Like less-hairy, less-afraid-of-distortion version of Fleet Foxes, Sydney's Cloud Control have the innate ability to make you feel like you're in the woods, sitting cross-legged, painting your face with dirt and wondering why you live in a city and not out here, where things are slow and quiet and naturally beautiful.

Have yourselves a listen:

1.

2.

3.

I see it as kind of a combination of the music and harmonies of "English House" and the singing style of "Oliver James"

Anyone?

New Kid Cudi Track

2010-06-17T22:26:00.005-04:00

Here's some of that new new from Kid Cudder off album number 2 (dropping supposedly in September) "Man On The Moon II: The Legend Of Mr. Rager.

Song is titled" “Rev Of Ev" (Revolution Of Evolution).

Check it out here or here

Where you be for the revolution?

(thanks stupidDOPE and NahRight)

Thelonious Thursday

2010-06-17T15:56:00.003-04:00

Enjoy a couple jazz tunes from Brother Thelonious .

Happy Thelonious Thursday!

1.

2.

Phil Lesh and Mike Gordon

2010-06-17T03:06:00.004-04:00

I recently (like..today) made a connection.

Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead) and Mike Gordon (Phish):

1.Both place bass.
2.Both are members of EXTREMELY influential jam bands.
3. Both are pretty goofy looking.

Who's funnier looking? I have to go with Gordo.

Young Phil

Old Phil

Young Mike

Old Mike

Haha, yeah I think Gordo wins.

Holy Fuck : Latin America

2010-06-17T02:59:00.003-04:00

Check out this official video for Holy Fuck's "Latin America" off their new album "Latin".

.

Love these guys.

MMW @ Scranton Jazz Festival !!!!

2010-06-16T16:56:00.005-04:00

HOLY SHIT.

Medeski Martin and Wood will be playing at this year's Jazz Festival in Scranton, PA.

Main Stage at the Radisson Hotel Indoor /Outdoor Amphitheater
Saturday, August 7
8:00
TICKETS

Hey thanks Scranton!

Aw Thanks Lotus!

2010-06-16T16:48:00.003-04:00

Philly/Denver based Electro, Post-Rock, Jamband, Lotus was nice enough to put up some 2010 Live Selections for free! How nice!

Check em out
<a href="http://lotusvibes.bandcamp.com/album/2010-live-selections">3-Legged Workhorse by Lotus</a>

Hey You Over There...

2010-06-15T19:20:00.001-04:00

Yeah that's right, bring it in for the real thing.

(Check out my other drawings)

Know what I love about Summer? #3

2010-06-15T18:20:00.005-04:00

Jockomo Fee-Na Nay?

Maybe this doesn't even make any sense. Or maybe it makes perfect sense.

Happy Summer!

WAVVES : in the studio

2010-06-15T03:26:00.006-04:00

Not sure why, but I'm super excited to hear the final outcome of this fellow/band WAVVES new album "King of the Beach". From what I've heard so far it sounds like it's going to be pretty interesting, PLUS the album art (above) is sick!

It's just kind of odd that I like this guy, I can't figure out why. I guess that's the beauty of music. (or maybe I have shitty taste in music?).

Here's a little in the studio video.

WAVVES @ SWEET TEA from Pete Ohs on Vimeo.

Also they begin a little North/Northeast Tour soon:

Jun 18

Lee’s Palace

Toronto, Ontario , CA

Jun 19

Yonge-Dundas Square

Toronto, Ontario , CA

Jun 20

Il Motore w/ Cloud Nothings

Montreal, Quebec , CA

Jun 21

Club Metronome

Burlington, VT

Jun 22

Great Scott w/ Cloud Nothings

Boston, MA

Jun 24

Knitting Factory

New York City, New York

Jun 25

Rock and Roll Hotel

Washington DC

Jun 26

The Barbary

Philadelphia, PA

Oh yeah, album drops August 3rd!

NEW MORTAL KOMBAT MOVIE TRAILER!!

2010-06-14T18:25:00.007-04:00

FINISH HIM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anybody remember the 1995 Mortal Kombat movie? Now we've got a remake! Allright!

Man, I've spent many a day playing this game as a kid. You know all those debates about "violence in video games?" Well this was pretty much the game that started it all. After this game came out, the whole world went to shit; kids were upercutting their friend's heads off, knocking them off giant bridges onto death pits of spikes, shootin' rope-harpoons out of their arms at each other, freezing each other and zappin lighting at one another! Good God!

Fatalities 1

Fatalities 2

(thanks WhooHa)

New Tokyo Police Club Album

2010-06-13T03:23:00.005-04:00

I don't know where I first heard about Tokyo Police Club, but I enjoyed their 2008 album "Elephant Shell" so I figured I would check out their newest, "Champ", which just came out a few days ago.

It's pretty good from what I've heard so far.

Check out this little sampler.

LCD Soundsystem : Drunk Girls

2010-06-13T02:11:00.004-04:00

I always (well since I've known them) kinda dug LCD Soundsystem but it wasn't really until the release of their new album "This Is Happening" that I went back and really listened to their other stuff. And well, I enjoy it!

Check out the video for the fist single "Drunk Girls". James Murphy and the gang get completely abused (by sheep?) and it's hilarious!

Thanks Rick for reminding me about these guys.

Major Lazer + La Roux Present : "LAZERPROOF"

2010-06-10T13:42:00.002-04:00

This came out a little while ago but I forgot about it. Check it.

<a href="http://maddecent.bandcamp.com/album/lazerproof">Bulletproof (Nacey Remix ft. Matt Hemerlein) by Mad Decent</a>

Wiz Khalifa : Mezmorized

2010-06-10T13:26:00.002-04:00

Here's a lil sumpin' from the Wiz kid.

Kush&OJ

(thanks Nah Right)

Just Whistlin' Dixie

2010-06-05T19:27:00.002-04:00

Know what I love about Summer? #2

2010-06-05T19:13:00.004-04:00

CAMPFIRES !
SMORES!

Coupla Hadogs

There are very few things better than getting a good group of people around a campfire and just hangin'.

Here's a little nostalgia for all us 90s kids, a little "Are You Afraid of the Dark?". A bunch of kids, sittin' around a campfire telling ghost stories. Man, this show used to scare the hell out of me, especially the beginning sequence. Anyway, kind of reminds of of Summer.

Enjoy.

"That Guy" of the Day

2010-06-05T14:43:00.004-04:00

Hey, I'm here for the lifeguard position.
"Um...would you mind taking a drug test..?"
...shit

(that guy)

Dutch Record Release Show (Stoupe of JMT)

2010-06-05T14:26:00.005-04:00

If you are in Philly this Tuesday night check out Stoupe of Jedi Mind Tricks' side project with singer Liz Fullerton entitled "Dutch"

They are having a record release show at the Kung Fu Necktie (a sweet place if you've never been there).

Here's the low down:

Tue, June 8, 2010
8:00 pm
$10.00
BUY TICKETS HERE

Know what I love about Summer? #1

2010-06-04T16:16:00.007-04:00

WATERMELON !

It's Fuckin' Delicious!

Sweet Melon-Kicks

Melon-Caps

Rhino-Melon?

I mean, look at this little tyke gettin' lost in those melons!
Big ole' pair of melons

Okay I realize this post got progressively dirty as it went on. That wasn't my original intention. I really do love watermelon.

Happy Summer!

SELECTOR: Big Boi Freestyle over Crystal Castles

2010-06-04T15:06:00.002-04:00

Keeping in the vein of my previous post, here's a little video from Pitchfork TV's SELECTOR series in which a rapper picks between two beats and then BUSTS A FREE ALL OVER IT!!!! (sounds kinda gross). Anyway, very cool idea.

Not the best freestyle ever but I Dig Big Boi, Dig Outkast, Dig Crystal Castles so it's "right up my ally".

Give it a little check-eye.

Friday Freakout : Crystal Castles

2010-06-04T13:18:00.006-04:00

YEAH IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!!!!! SO GET WILD WITH CRYSTAL CASTLES AND THE FRIDAY FREAKOUT!!!!

I don't know what it is that I love about these guy(s) (and gal). It must be the perfect mix of electronic groovey-ness, computerglitches, straightup fuzz, and pure freakout prowess of Alice Glass. (whateverthehellthatmeans?)

(Thanks Tommy for hippin me)

Alice Practice (just don't go and have a seizure)

Baptism

Courtship Dating (official video)

"That Guy" of the Day

2010-06-03T19:51:00.001-04:00

Hey look at that guy.....er...uh....?
"............"

iPhone Rant (They Terk errr JERBBS!!)

2010-06-02T15:29:00.010-04:00

Over two years ago I wrote a hypothetical paper about "An Ultimate Mobile Device, in a Completely Ubiquitous Environment”. During this time, the iPhone had been out barely under a year and all of its' aps were just sort of getting underway.

Now, two years later, more than half of the shit I "made up" in my paper has actually come into existence. Now I'm not saying I thought of all this before anybody else but I swear every time I think of a good idea and don't act on it, somebody else ends up doing it.

If you've got the time, read this. (below) and let me know if I'm crazy or not.

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Mobile Media

May 1, 2008

“Further Research: An Ultimate Mobile Device, in a Completely Ubiquitous Environment”

Introduction

The cell phone, the i-pod, the digital camera, the navigation system, the portable dvd player, the PDA, and the mobile gaming device. All of these various devices, among others are used on a daily basis by millions of people around the world everyday. They are used by so many and so often that many consider them integral parts of their daily lives. Some people have one, two or even three of these devices while other may have each individual device. Even more so, some of these devices have converged over the last years and one single device may be an array of different gadgets. For example, one device with its primary function as a cell phone can also be a media player, as well as a camera.

The problem at hand though is that more often than not, the other utilities of these multi-functioned devices are lacking in their quality compared to a device with a single function. Some examples of these lacking utilities are: the poor quality of the many camera and video phones, the lack off storage space on a number of devices, the difficultly in text messaging on certain devices, and the difficulty in navigating to certain functions such as music players or internet capabilities. The existence of these problems does not come as too much of a shock though, because certain companies are on the market to create top quality devices with one particular function. But if possible why wouldn’t one company try to create a single “ultimate” mobile device with superior multifunctional capabilities? Furthermore, as technology increases how would a specific device such as this function in the completely mediated (ubiquitous) environments of tomorrow?

Purpose

The following report will take a further, more in depth look at the multifunctional “ultimate” mobile media device introduced in the previous position paper. Also further examined will be how this ultimate device would interact, as well as be useful in a mediated “smart” environment containing elements of both ubiquitous (ubicomp) and tangible computing. Additional information will also be provided about some technologies and advancements that have been made over the last several years in the computing technology fields that can possibly help to facilitate the ubiquitous environments being discussed.

Even though the idea of ubiquitous computing has been around since 1988 when Mark Weiser coined the term and there are a good deal of articles, reports, and research going into ubicomp, the advancements in this particular field have been somewhat slow because of the complexity of all that is involved in creating these environments. There is further current research going on in a number of countries including Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Japan, Korea, and the US and as the computer technologies available to us are increasing there is progress being made. On account of these impediments, the ideas and information given in regards to the ubiquitous environments will be based mostly upon a working knowledge of the area as well as personal imaginative and creative ideas. Although, due to the extended investigation done, there will be some additional information provided from a number of different research sources including the ideas of Mark Weiser, Intel, Fujitsu, Palo Alto Research Center, Eaton, and other researchers as well.

Look and Functionality of the Device

Cell phones and other mobile media devices have come a long way, but in the future they will go even further. A key function of ubiquitous computing is the idea of the “disappearing computer”, which means that the technology is more so integrated into the background so that an individual’s main tasks can be in the foreground. Taking into account this idea, the mobile device will also try and “blend in with” its environment and because of that its name will be “The Chameleon”. It will have a smooth, sleek, but also strong (not clunky) look to it and come in varieties of different colors to fit anyone’s personal style. Keeping in mind its name, The Chameleon will be waterproof and more durable than modern mobile devices, as many people can vouch for having broken their phones or media players due to accidental drops or water incidents.

As for functionality, this device will integrate all the utilities of modern mobile media devices but it will also expand on them and add much more. This is one of the key ideas of the device as a whole; it integrates all modern electronic mobile devices into one, which eliminates the hassle of having multiple devices for a different tasks. It will have no “primary function” because all of its utilities will be of superior quality and work seamlessly together so that no one function will out weigh the others. Although depending on the individual, certain functions of device will be used more than others. The basic functions of The Chameleon will be a cellular phone with a video calling function, a digital camera/camcorder, a music, movie, and live television player, a navigation device with GPS, a portable HD gaming system, and a wifi wireless internet device with full high speed internet capabilities. Also included with the device will be wireless ear phones that double as a sort of Bluetooth headset as well as a docking station which also charges the device (more will be discussed about this docking station in a later section). Many of these functionalities will be accessible through voice activated commands as well. Because the storage capacity of hard drives is rising nearly every two years while their sizes are decreasing, all of the programs, functions, data, and information will be stored on an internal hard drive with not gigabytes but terabytes of storage space.

As stated above, this device will also contain some functions that are original to most of, if not all other mobile devices. One such aspect will be this device’s ability to function as an external portable hard drive such as the current flash drives of today. Upon entering a workspace with a computer the device will wirelessly sync up to it (granted it has not been restricted by privacy settings) and a user will be able to transfer or save data onto the device just as one would with a normal hard drive.

Another positive function of this device is its ability to facilitate social interaction. One such aspect is the video calling function. Prior to a phone call a user can select the “video call” function on The Chamelon, which will let the user be visible on the other user’s device and vice versa, as they speak. This will be a positive feature for users speaking together from far distances or users who have not seen one for a long time. Although, privacy is often a main concern in regards to being seen while making a call. If a user wishes not to be seen they can simply deny the “video call” request and engage in a regular phone conversation.

It is also possible that in the future The Chameleon will contain various health and wellness applications as well. There will be a health alert system integrated into the device for users with certain medical conditions or electronic aids, such as pace makers, hearing aids, ect. If there is a malfunction with the device or something happens to the user, The Chameleon will set off an alert that can go out to 911. An alert will also be sent to selected users on a special contact list which notifies the location of the user and indicates there is a problem. Another health implication is that The Chameleon will have a touch screen that when a user holds and presses their thumb on it, their heart rate, pulse, and other vital signs will be displayed on the device. There can also be a function that will record calories lost or distance ran after indicating user specific information such as weight,age, ect. This function can be very useful to users while dieting, lifting weights, or exercising.

The Chameleon will also take full advantage of the fact that by 2009 all television will be broadcasted in high definition. On account of this, its main front and inner video screens will both be HD and the device will have the ability to stream as well as store (like TiVo) live television programs. The gaming on The Chameleon will also be superior HD quality and through Bluetooth or wifi internet a user will be able to play multiplayer games with other users, which further facilitates social interaction. Because this device will exist in a ubiquitous environment it will also have the ability to connect wirelessly to a television set and either play games, listen to music, or watch the stored movies or programs on a larger screen while still using the device to control the functions.

Introducing some of these basic functions gives only a small incite into what The Chameleon will be capable of. To further understand its other capabilities one must get a general understanding of what the ubiquitous environments the device will function in will be like.

Ubiquitous Environments

In 1993 Mark Weiser, the “father of ubiquitous computing” described ubicomp as a type of computing:

In which each person is continually interacting with hundreds of nearby wirelessly interconnected computers. The point is to achieve the most effective kind of technology, that which is essentially invisible to the user. To bring computers to this point while retaining their power will require radically new kinds of computers of all sizes and shapes to be available to each person (Weiser 1993).

This quote perfectly explains the idea as well as the basic technology of ubiquitous computing. Through ubiquitous computing, computers, sensors, scanners, wifi and even RFID tags and other similar technologies will all be integrated into our current everyday environments. These technologies will create a smooth and seamless interaction between physical objects and computers so that there is little distinction between the two. According to Mark Singer, in his news article, “Ubiquitous Computing Research Spreads” which discusses the joint efforts of electronics company Fujitsu and the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC):

The idea is that almost any device (clothing, tools, appliances, cars, homes, the human body and your coffee mug) can be embedded with chips to connect it to an infinite network of other devices. The goal of ubiquitous computing is to create an environment where those devices are embedded in such a way that the connection to the greater Internet is unobtrusive and always available. Researchers said they will combine the vast array of current network technologies with wireless computing, voice recognition, Internet capability and artificial intelligence into one architecture (Singer 2004).

The Chameleon will be somewhat of a tool to help individuals navigate through, as well as make use of these ubiquitous environments to their fullest extent. Even though there is a general clarity of the concept of ubicomp, the working and technologies behind it are rather complex and complicated. According to the research of the Intel Corporation:

To make ubiquitous computing a reality will require the collaboration of researchers in a broad range of disciplines, within computer science and beyond. Intel’s ubiquitous computing research team includes experts in hardware design, systems, networking; signal processing, machine learning, human-computer interface (HCI), and social sciences (Ubiquitous Computing Research 2005).

Such application and research aspects include: “Embedded Hardware and Systems, Ubiquitous Networking and Intelligent Services, Interaction and Intelligent Management, Embedded Software and Intelligence, Smart Objects and Environments, and Context-aware Computing” (Journal of Ubiquitous Computing and Intelligence). All of these applications, as well as even more are critical to the success of the future of ubiquitous computing.

One such example of a technological advancement that can contribute greatly to the field of ubicomp is the research being done on “extremely high radio frequencies (RF) to achieve broad bandwidth and high data transmission rates over short distances” by scientists in the Georgia Electronic Design Center (GEDC) at Georgia Tech (Georgia Institute of Technology). According to Prof. Joy Laskar who is one of the directors of the GEDC, the goal of the research is “to maximize data throughput to make possible a host of new wireless applications for home and office connectivity”. Also explained in the article is the idea that, “Devices such as external hard drives, laptop computers, MP-3 players, cell phones, commercial kiosks and others could transfer huge amounts of data in seconds. And data centers could install racks of servers without the customary jumble of wires (Georgia Institute of Technology). These developments in the field of high speed, peer-to-peer data connections are believed to be “right around the corner” and Professor Laskar believes, “The promise of multi-gigabit wireless is tremendous. The combination of short-range functionality and enormous bandwidth makes possible a whole range of consumer and business applications that promise great utility” (Georgia Institute of Technology). This technology is certainly another positive move in the field of ubiquitous computing as a whole because it harkens back to the original ideas of Mark Weiser and his “disappearing computer” explanation. To end this section I would like to use another quote of Weiser that further explains his ideas about ubicomp as well as the “disappearing computer”. In his 1993 article The World is Not a Desktop Weiser commented:

I think the value of invisibility is generally understood. Unfortunately, our common metaphors for computer interaction lead us away from the invisible tool, and towards making the tool the center of attention… The clock, and the clockwork machine, are the metaphors of the past several hundred years of technology. Invisible technology needs a metaphor that reminds us of the value of invisibility, but does not make it visible. I propose childhood: playful, a building of foundations, constant learning, a bit mysterious and quickly forgotten by adults. Our computers should be like our childhood: an invisible foundation that is quickly forgotten but always with us, and effortlessly used throughout our lives (Weiser 1993).

Using the Device in a Ubiquitous Environment

The research done by the Intel Corporate provides a few different contexts for how a device may function in a ubiquitous environment. These contexts are as follows:

A factory technician, hired to bring an old manufacturing facility up to spec, is conducting a site visit. As he walks through the unfamiliar production floor, the screen of his personal digital assistant (PDA) lights up with manuals and notes from previous technicians about the idiosyncrasies of the various machines he passes.
While visiting a dozen key stores across the country, the national sales manager of a major retail chain uses her cell phone to take photos at each location. At the end of her trip, she presses a key on her notebook computer, and the photos appear on a Web page wirelessly transmitted from her cell phone.
A graduate student wanders through a university campus. As he passes the chemistry building, his PDA screen shows that his favorite professor is scheduled to deliver a public presentation in room 405 later that day. He adds the item to his calendar.

There are certainly other contexts and situations in which The Chameleon, or any other ubicomp device can be applicable to, but for the time being only a few more of them will be further discussed in more detail. The main focuses will be on the home, the car/ commute, and an entertainment setting such as a restaurant.

Imagine the modern day home transformed into a completely ubiquitous environment with The Chameleon being an integral piece to that environment. The docking station that comes with this device is a sort of hub that may control several different functions of the home from one location. Initially this station is used to sync The Chameleon with the other ubicomp elements of the home but after going through this process, a user is free to roam their home environment freely without having to be tied down to one room. Some possible examples of functions that this device may be able to control are: room temperatures, light timers or settings, locking/unlocking electronic doors, or house alerts (such as a doorbell, the arrival of mail, or security issues). If a user leaves their house and forgets to lock their door or shut off a certain appliance, they can check the status of their home electronics from The Chameleon. With the device they will be able to turn them off (or on) and even lock their doors. This function/technology in particular has actually become available in a somewhat similar device. The Eaton Corporation has created a home awareness system known as the “Home Heartbeat System” which is made up of three basic components, a base station, the Home Key device, and sensors. The base station is a wireless relay system that takes information from the different sensors set up in the house and sends information to the Home Key device. The Home Key is the basic control for the different sensors and the sensors themselves monitor the status of the home. The Eaton Corporation explains that, “Most home security systems drive people crazy more than they drive away bad guys” But “Home Heartbeat is different. For starters, it’s all about home awareness rather than just security or automation. With Home Heartbeat, you can intervene before disaster strikes (Eaton Home Heartbeat). The product’s description further states that:

Small, wireless sensors monitor the pulse of your house. If something’s amiss, the system alerts you — the person who cares most about your home, not someone at a call center halfway around the world. When you’re away from home, Home Heartbeat automatically detects your absence, elevates the system’s awareness, and can send messages straight to your cell phone (Eaton Home Heartbeat).

This device certainly demonstrates the strides being made as well as the many opportunities in which ubiquitous computing and sensors can be integrated into an everyday home environment. In these ubiquitous environments nearly everything will have sensors and computers in them, from walls, mirrors, to even books on a shelf. Another function of The Chameleon will be its ability to scan a particular book, newspaper, or magazine and then download its contents onto the device for future reading on the device or even uploading to a computer. This can be useful if an individual is searching for a specific chapter or section for research or pleasure and they do not need the whole book.

A second context in which The Chameleon can be extremely useful is in a car. Upon entering a vehicle this device will almost immediately sync up to the car’s sound system and any song held on the device will be able to be played through the system. The device will also be able to receive cell phone calls through the car’s sound system so that the driver will not be distracted while searching for their phone. Also if the car has video monitors in it, a user will be able to play the stored games, movies, or programs through those as well. Once a user is out of the car all they need to do is put the ear phones back in their ears, press play, and whatever song or video that was playing through the car will start right back up where it left off inside the car. If a call comes in while the device’s music/video function is playing it will simply pause, a ring will come in and if the user wishes he can simply (by using the voice activation commands) say “answer call” and the call will be synced through the car’s speakers. The Chameleon’s navigation system can also be a huge help when traveling in unfamiliar territories. Because of its global positioning system, the device will provide the best known directions possible. It will also provide the user with traffic and weather reports that may conflict with their travels. For example, if there is an accident that will disturb the current traveling route, The Chameleon will send an alert as well as reconfigure a possible alternate route to take.

The final context that will be discussed is an entertainment setting, such as a coffee shop or a restaurant. This final context will illustrate some more of the ways that The Chameleon is a positive facilitator of social interaction. If a user contacts a friend who is at a location the user does not know how to get and the friend also has The Chameleon they can coordinate a meeting at the designated area through the device’s navigation system. The device will have a locate contact function, which can be disabled if a user does not wish to be found be a requesting contact. While the user is on their way, it may be possible for them to preorder a drink or meal from the location before they get there through a wireless restaurant service. Another possibility is that a user is sent coupons or advertisements from specific stores or restaurants that the user has been to before or has subscribed to. On his way the user gets an alert saying that another one of his contacts is in the same general area as he is, and he calls that person to ask if they wish to join. Certainly privacy is a big issue in this context because users would not always want others to know of their location. In that case there will be a simple “invisible” setting that can be turned on that will disable the location alerts and give a user their desired privacy. After entering the location and eating, drinking, conversing with their friend the user will be able to pay their bill electronically with their mobile device just as they would a credit card. If the user had a coupon or rebate on their device, this would be deducted from the final bill. This creates less of a hassle that often arises in busy restaurants, bars, and cafes.

There are hundreds of different contexts, functions, and services that can be thought of, discussed, and explained for the use of this device but the purpose of this study was simply to lay out a general premise of an ultimate mobile device, explain some of the technology and research behind ubiquitous computing as well as introduce some basic contexts that the device could be used in a ubiquitous environment.

Conclusions

With some of these ideas and contexts in mind, The Chameleon is not only an ultimate mobile media device that fixes the hassle of having multiple devices for specific tasks, but also a sort of universal remote control, able to control an entire ubiquitous environment. Although all of these ideas are not yet entirely possible with our current technology, it may be possible that one day, some or maybe even all of these ideas presented will actually become a reality. Despite that, without the combined integration and smooth running of all of these different technologies that are being created and improved on, ubiquitous computing will not be functional on a national or world-wide scale. Only time will tell what the future may hold but if the creative minds of our world continue working, progressing, and moving forward in their new ideas and technologies, there is certainly a bright hope for further advancements in the field of ubiquitous computing.

They Took Err Jerrbs!!!

How To Destroy Angels: Free EP Download

2010-06-01T23:31:00.003-04:00

I love free stuff!

How To Destroy Angels (a project I literally knew nothing about until right now) put out this free 6 song EP today. Get em while their hot!

Oh shit and guess what? The band is made up of Trent Reznor, his wife Mariqueen Maandig, and producer Atticus Ross. Neato!

Cool Kids: Tacklebox Download

2010-06-01T04:07:00.002-04:00

The fishin's nice this time of year. Grab yer pole (haha), a few beers, and don't forget your Tacklebox.

DAMN KIDS !!!!!!

2010-05-31T13:22:00.001-04:00

The Roots Dear God 2.0

2010-05-31T13:11:00.004-04:00

Dug the first version from Monsters of Folk, so there's no reason why I wouldn't dig the 2.0. Thanks Roots!

Check it out.

New album "How I Got Over" drops June 22nd.

Rock the Bells 2010 Lineup

2010-05-26T23:07:00.003-04:00

Holy Shit! This lineup is insane!

ROCK THEM BELLS BABY!!!!!!!!

Watch Supernat layout the whole lineup in a freestyle.

Rock The Bells 2010 Supernatural Freestyle

Rock The Bells | MySpace Music Videos

Skinny Fif

2010-05-26T22:23:00.004-04:00

Rapper/Actor(?...not really) 50 Cent lost a shit load of weight (went from 215 to 160) for his upcoming movie role in the film “Things Fall Apart” where he plays a football player diagnosed with cancer.

Wow!

I'll say one thing. If anybody has ever wanted to kick this guys ass, right now would be a very opportune time. :) Lookin all lanky and shit...alien lookin, like one of them South Park alien visitors.

(thanks dailyswarm)

Buncha Characters

2010-05-25T16:18:00.001-04:00

(Check out my other drawings here)

Download Slightly Stoodpid's Acoustic Roots

2010-05-25T16:06:00.003-04:00

That's right. Slightly Stoopid has put their live album "Acoustic Roots: Live and Direct" up on bandcamp for a free download. I'm not a fan of everything these guys have done but they have some "good stuff" and this album is certainly included in said"stuff". Real chill....bruh.

I think it's only available TODAY so go get it before it's too late!

<a href="http://music.slightlystoopid.com/album/acoustic-roots-live-and-direct">Cool Down by Slightly Stoopid</a>

Barber's Back!

2010-05-23T11:36:00.003-04:00

Oh shit! The Barber is back! This is pretty funny.

Jon Gutwillig of the Disco Biscuits,who broke his wrist back in March, returns on May 29th!

bFunk Plays DJ

2010-05-21T22:21:00.006-04:00

YO WHATUP WORLD IT'S DJ kiTTiE PhA$E!!!!!!!!!!
(just kidding)

So today I was playing DJ.

So what, I don't have the equipment (because I don't have any money) but I can always pretend....right?

Anyway, check out my mix. You'll notice the first Crookers track from yesterday's post (I really dug it).

Go and dance around if you'd like
Or cry if you think it's terrible.

IT'S FRIDAY SO GET UP AND DANCE!!!!!

2010-05-21T01:38:00.006-04:00

It's the weekend, which is something to celebrate.

SO GET UP AND DANCE!!!!!!!

(say thank you rcrd lbl!)

New Albums You Need To Hear

2010-05-19T23:42:00.008-04:00

The Black Keys: Brothers

Hey, it's The Black Keys, they are always good. The duo takes their signature distorted, muddy, shitkickin', blues rock for a run on this one folks. Pretty standard sounding for them, which in my opinion isn't exactly a bad thing. 15 tracks of all around greatness. It's one of those ALBUMS that you can put on and listen all the way through. Really good stuff here.
(remember BlakRoc?)

The Tallest Man on Earth: The Wild Hunt

Young Bob (Dylan that is) aka "The Tallest Man on Earth" is back with his second album entitled "The Wild Hunt". As I've said before, I don't care if he sounds like Bob Dylan, I like Bob Dylan, and I like him. Poetic, Folky, Real.
(Tallest Man Videos)

Eminem. People say he's the best rapper (although people say Lil Wayne is too) for a reason...because he is. I'm not going to get into a debate or anything, everybody's got an opinion. My opinion is that there are different types rap and different styles of rappers. I'll leave it at that. His "Recovery" album doesn't drop until June 22nd but this mixtape came out yesterday. It's got some pretty cool blends and mixes on it but the quality isn't all that great. Anyway, just wanted to bring this up on everyone's radar, JUNE 22nd (prolly will leak earlier though...)
(other Em related things)

Holy Fuck: Latin

I FUCKIN' (haha) love these guys. As I've said before, I enjoy the crazy-electro-punk-jam-tronic noise that they make. This album continues the tradition laid down in their other 2 albums (which are great) but has a tighter, structured feel to it. I'm not sure if it has as much initial excitement and energy as it's predecessors, but it still grooves, and gets pretty wild once you get into the middle and end of the album.

All right, that's enough for now.

Oh and I must thank the music snobs over at Pitchfork for being so on top of things. I wouldn't have even known most of these albums dropped if it wasn't for them.

Okay, go listen to music .

Buncha Weirdos

2010-05-19T23:32:00.001-04:00

You're all a bunch of winners if you ask me

Jamie XX Mix for Colette

2010-05-19T22:07:00.003-04:00

This is all over the blogs already but I though it was a pretty nice mix and since I've been really into dubstep and electro/dance/whatevertheykeepfuckingmakingupwordstocallthis music more and more lately I figured I'd put it up.

The XX's beatmaker, Jamie XX put this electrowoobly, dubstep, all around pretty dirty mix together for some fancy schmancy French boutique store, Colette. I mean, you could get these sweet shorts for only 365.00 euro....but that's besides the point.

The mix (in my opinion) is really good. If you aren't really into British rapper The Streets, just skip that part beginning part, put on a pair of headphones, and dance around (and make sure you don't trip over the wires). Or you could just cool out and listen to it with some speakers.

To Each His Own.

DOWNLOAD HERE

Tracklist:

Electrelane : I Only Always Think
The Streets : Streets Score
The XX : Crystalised (DarkSky Remix)
Silentone : Beat For
Rossi B & Luca : Jah No Dead
Clubroot : Lucid Dream
Darkstar : Aidy’s Girl Is a Computer
Burial : Unite
Fantastic Mr Fox & Rich Reason : Lo-Fi-Ve
Joy Orbison : Hyph Mngo
Skream : Trapped In a Dark Bubble
Silentone : DUB PLATE 1
Aardvarck : One1
James Blake : Sparing The Horse
Boogaloo Crew : Hedgehog Sound
Zomby : Expert Tuition
Deadboy : Heartbreaker
Bad Autopsy : Psionic Terror
Cooly G : Narst
zed bias : To the left (test)
MJ Cole feat. Serocee : AO (MJ’s Open Your Gob Dubb)
DJ Champion: Motherboard
Bertrand Dupart : Ketokole (Boddhi Satva Ancestrial Mix) Fantastic Mr Fox : Plimsoul
Emvee : Glitch Dub
Dorian Concept : Trilingual Dance Sexperience
THE XX : ISLAND (JAMIE XX REMIX)
Silentone : You’ve Got No Love (Feat. Nigh)
Egypt : In The Morning (Original Club Mix)

RIP Dio

2010-05-19T21:17:00.004-04:00

Just a few days ago, heavy metal icon Ronnie James Dio passed away. I can't say much about the man but I know how influential he was to the genre.

He's best known for his wailing "vocal style and attachment to demonic imagery" as lead singer for such bands as Rainbow, Black Sabbath (after Ozzy), and his own Dio. The guy is a heavy metal rock icon and after listening to a few of his tunes, and really not being a big metal fan at all, I must say he is a badass and his music is pretty awesome.

Rest in Peace Mr. Dio, you shall be missed.

Check out this writeup from Daily Swarm

Man on the Silver Mountain

Tenacious D (with a little Dio cameo)

Rock and Roll Children

Holy Diver (cover)
Strange story about this one. Last week I was driving back from Philadelphia with my brother. He's a big metal fan and I knew he liked Killswitch Engage. He put this song on, which was originally written by Dio and I thought it was pretty amazing. Little did I know that just a few days later Ronnie would pass away. Weird

The Mob Rules (look at the demon in the tree on stage)

FUBU

2010-05-12T02:34:00.005-04:00

Remember the 90s (into 00s) classic apparel? Man I even had (still have) a FUBU sweat suit, haha oh man. Well according to WooHa, the FUBU Legacy is making a come back. Pretty weird, I drew this before I knew about it.

Anyway, the video is pretty cool and the guys who started FUBU were pretty inspirational. Check it out

Droppin Beats on Wednesday

2010-05-12T02:28:00.004-04:00

Yes I do love beats.

I just thought these two videos were pretty sick so I figured I'd put em up. Pretty nasty.

1.

2.

Thank You For Bein....Betty White

2010-05-10T20:07:00.003-04:00

Betty White is my most favorite old lady in the entire world (BESIDES my own Gramma). I'm a little late, but Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful moms out there. You all don't hear it enough, for all you do, THANK YOU. Love you mom.

!!!!!!!!!!PRIMUS TOUR!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-05-04T19:02:00.003-04:00

AHHHHHHH!!!!

One of my favorite bands ever, PRIMUS, will be on tour this Summer into the Fall. Their first tour in 4 years.

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!!!

Joining the band will be original Primus drummer (I mean super original), Jay Lane, who recently stepped down from drumming duties for the latest Grateful Dead reincarnation, Furthur.

Also it seems that the band is working on some new material, which will be Primus's first new album since 2004(?)'s "Animals Should Not Try To Act Like People".

Can't wait to hear it and I HOPE they add some more East coast dates. Untill then, enjoy some Les Claypool projects over the years.

07.27 Toronto, ONT Sound Academy
07.29 Essex Junction, VT Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley w/ Gogol Bordello
07.30 Brooklyn, NY Williamsburg Waterfront w/Gogol Bordello
07.31 Bridgeport, CT Gathering of the Vibes
08.01 Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville Pavillion w/Gogol Bordello
08.03 Cleveland, OH Time Warner Cable Amphitheater w/Gogol Bordello
08.05 Columbus, OH LC Pavillion w/Gogol Bordello
08.06 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium
08.07 Milwaukee, WI The Rave
08.09 Council Bluff, IA Stir Cove at Harrah's w/Gogol Bordello
08.10 Kansas City, MO Uptown Theater w/Gogol Bordello
08.12 Denver, CO Red Rocks w/Gogol Bordello
08.13 Salt Lake City, UT The Rail w/Gogol Bordello
08.14 Las Vegas, NV The Joint
08.15 Santa Barbara, CA County Bowl w/Wolfmother

Hilarious old picture.

Hey Norman

2010-05-03T00:42:00.002-04:00

Hey Hi.

Vinnie Paz: Before The Assassin

2010-05-03T00:33:00.003-04:00

The Pazmanian Devil drops a little mixtape before his solo album comes out in June.

Download here

(thanks SpeakerBoxxx)

b Flat.net

2010-05-03T00:21:00.002-04:00

Uh........this is so awesome.

(thanks CoventryMusic)

Supernat Sunday

2010-05-02T23:35:00.004-04:00

I wanted to get this in before Sunday was up! Today I dub thee "Supernatural Sunday".

Supernatural is regarded as one of the greatest freestyle rappers alive today. And by "freestyle" I mean straightup off the dome rappin about what he sees around him. This guy is pretty nice (if you know what I mean)

Check out some of these videos and Happy SUPERNAT SUNDAY BABY!

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Dope Vinnie Paz Shirt

2010-05-02T22:36:00.004-04:00

This Vinnie Paz shirt from Jedi Mind Tricks is DOPE.

JMT, always holdin' it down for Philly.

Disco Biscuits on NPR's World Cafe

2010-05-01T14:31:00.003-04:00

Not really a fan of their new album but check out the Bisco interview on NPR's World Cafe

Pretty neato I spose': Check it out HERE.

Also the Bisco Power Mission seems like a great idea and I'm glad the band and Brownstein's HeadCount are supporting alternative energy.

Aww Shit!!!!

2010-05-01T05:02:00.004-04:00

Oh shit! It's raining!

(Stay tuned for a bunch more draings )

Movies Not To Watch: "The House is Black"

2010-04-29T16:03:00.003-04:00

Here is my second installment of "Movies Not To Watch". This time we have "The House is Black", a rather disturbing account of a leper colony that serves as a sort of anti-horror film. Ugliness, sickness,poverty, etc.

I highly suggest not watching this.

Enjoy!

"That Guy" of the Day

2010-04-29T15:49:00.002-04:00

Hey look at that guy.
"What guy?"
That guy...the tool with the 5 pound dumbbell in his hand and sweet cutoff"
"Wait...THAT guy?...isn't that John Basedow, the "Fitness Made Simple" guy? I thought he died in the 2004 tsunami?"

Nope...apparently still alive.

MMMMMMongozo

2010-04-22T00:26:00.003-04:00

When I was over in Ireland this past Summer I tried this crazy Coconut beer from The Netherlands by way of Africa. It''s not in the US yet but it should be, it's DELICIOUS.

Somebody get on that!

Check out MONGOZO (which means ‘to your health')

Record Store Day 2010

2010-04-17T12:22:00.003-04:00

Today, Saturday April 17th, 2010 is the 3rd annual Record Store Day. Get out to the participating independent record stores and help support!

Check out this interview with Record Store Day's co-founder Eric Levin.

Happy Record Store Day!

The Mustache Crew

2010-04-15T10:30:00.004-04:00

Mean Muggin'

Kush and Orange Juice

2010-04-15T09:13:00.003-04:00

Ya boy, Young Wiz Khalifa dropped his much anticipated mixtape Kush and Orange Juice yesterday April 14th.

Didn't wanna post this up until I listened to it. Let me say, shits nice.

Go Get it!!!!

Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling

2010-04-12T15:24:00.003-04:00

How the hell did I never see this before? Hahahaha oh man. Hogan, Piper, Iron Sheik, oh man this is great.

Part1

Part2

Hey, Scarf Guy

2010-04-07T00:07:00.003-04:00

Peace, homie.

Donnie Darko and Guess Who?

2010-04-06T23:55:00.005-04:00

I just saw Donnie Darko for the first time this weekend. Overall a pretty strange movie but I would say it's worth seeing. It's sort of one of those angsty teenage movies. Anyway, a hilarious fact (i thought at least), I had no idea Seth Rogan was in it. I believe it's actually his first movie.

Welp that's all I wanted to say.

Wu-Tang Wednesday !!!!

2010-04-06T23:31:00.005-04:00

Uh oh!

It's Wednesday so it's GOT to be the WU

Check out the Classic Wu joint, "Triumph "off their 1997 album "Wu-Tang Forver". Man Inspectah Deck kills his first verse, one of my favorites, especially the first few lines. Everyone else just follows with fire after that. Great track.

I bomb atomically, Socrates' philosophies
and hypothesis can't define how I be droppin these
mockeries, lyrically perform armed robbery
Flee with the lottery, possibly they spotted me
Battle-scarred shogun, explosion when my pen hits
tremendous, ultra-violet shine blind forensics
I inspect you, through the future see millenium

Oh Look.....A New Radiohead Song (or maybe just Thom Yorke)

2010-04-06T22:36:00.005-04:00

Yeah! Great! The other day Thom Yorke, from that band Radiohead debuted a new song at a concert in New York. And guess what? It fucking sounds exactly like all their other songs since...forever. Well, except for the lack of other cool sounds going on. Maybe I'm being a little harsh, and let me clarify, I do like Radiohead, (A LOT too. In fact, they put on one of my favorite concerts to date) but I feel like everyone just shits their pants at everything these guys do. I may have been included in that in the past but currently everything they do anymore sounds the same. Meh, I'll keep my ears open.

8-Bit Side of The Moon

2010-04-06T22:01:00.005-04:00

Whaaaaaaat? Okay I know I've been lacking on the posts as of late. But this is a lil sum sum special for you.

Imagine Pink Floyd's masterpiece "Dark Side of The Moon" but in Chip Tune, 8-Bit style. I'm talkin' classic NES "beeps" boops" "baps" and "bloops". You know, I'm talkin Mario jumpin on goombas, Little Mac vs Glass Joe punches in the eye, Contra gettin' sweet scatter-shot power ups, Tetris flippin blocks around.....you get the idea.

Well you don't have to image it because this fellow, Brad Smith, actually made it. So just go HERE and download the damn thing!

(thanks Andy over at Ropeadope for this one)