Lions and Vultures

"Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe."

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:38:05 -0600

“Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe.”

- Anatole France

Impressions: Napal Beautiful imagery set to an interesting...

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:37:33 -0600

Impressions: Napal

Beautiful imagery set to an interesting choice of a soundtrack. It gives it an almost sci-fi feel.

I just finished up this poster for Bro. Stephen’s in-store...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:10:30 -0600

I just finished up this poster for Bro. Stephen’s in-store performance at Revival Records. Kinda different, right? That image is scanned in from a book about nature.

We Can’t Enjoy Ourselves - Winsome William From that new,...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:10:00 -0600

We Can’t Enjoy Ourselves - Winsome William

From that new, great YVYNYL mix. Ya burn’t.

Part of me feels like there is no way that I’d ever...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:13:57 -0600

Part of me feels like there is no way that I’d ever be comfortable displaying a piece from Bradley Streeper’s series of Trophies in my future home, but another part of me feels like I absolutely need to have it. It may not be for everyone, but it’s definitely a unique idea. I guess we’ll see…

Sleigh Bells got their pictures taken for SPIN. Some...

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:34:50 -0600

Sleigh Bells got their pictures taken for SPIN. Some aspects are way cool, like the fact that the high school is Alexis Krauss’ legit alma mater. Some aspects are a little bit hilarious, like the fact there were 12 custom-made varsity jackets involved. But I’d say that in general it’s just Sleigh Bells being too cool, the way they do best. I’m stoked for the new tunes for sure!

Prison Art Tapes

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:00:00 -0600

Prison Art Tapes:

Wandering the internet can get confusing. There are a ton of great things coming from different directions and sometimes it feels like there has to be a common thread, or at least some common ground.

That ground might be Prison Art. The tape/zine/record/book label created by Daniel Creahan of Bears In America (posted here) just released the Each Other tape (posted here) and hopefully has a ton more awesome stuff planned for the future.

A little email newsletter about their various projects also led me to the Sarongs cassette and a beautiful BIA side project called Preludes. Again, the internet is big weird beautiful mess.

The Thrills - Nothing Changes Round Here Kinga Burza has...

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:21:32 -0600

The Thrills - Nothing Changes Round Here

Kinga Burza has directed some truly incredible videos. She’s created really nostalgic-but-authentic music videos (often on 16mm film) for lesser-known artists like The Thrills and The Teenagers, but she’s also worked with Kate Nash, James Blunt, and even Katy Perry.

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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:06:04 -0600

Each Other - Sit Still After Long, Long, Long (who I posted...

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:05:58 -0600

Each Other - Sit Still

After Long, Long, Long (who I posted about before) called it quits, they found Each Other. They’re calling their music crackle pop and it jangles around the room and my brain and I just can’t do what the title suggests.

Enjoy this track from their upcoming 7” due to be released in March and also get last year’s 6-track Taking Trips EP. It was just released on cassette by Prison Art Tapes and you should snag a copy before they’re gone (for example, I’m ordering one right now).

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Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:02:47 -0600

Mozart Parties - Black Cloud Nice and nice. From that nice and...

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:53:00 -0600

Mozart Parties - Black Cloud

Nice and nice. From that nice and newest Mondo Salvo mix.

Mia Nolting has a really relaxing illustration style,...

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:20:00 -0600

Mia Nolting has a really relaxing illustration style, especially in her personal projects. Her portfolio site has been re-done since I last visited but I know there used to be an online store with simple prints that I loved. Still, I’m content to find a quiet few minutes to enjoy her work at the beginning of what’s sure to be a busy week.

Sereno coaster at Wolfum.

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:01:53 -0600

Sereno coaster at Wolfum.

Niklaus Troxler is a Swiss designer who had his first...

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:39:00 -0600

http://www.troxlerart.ch/

http://www.troxlerart.ch/

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Niklaus Troxler is a Swiss designer who had his first apprenticeship as a typographer in 1963. Looking through the staggering number of posters (mostly for festivals, usually jazz) archived on his website it’s interesting to see which of his early ideas are now back in the design spotlight.

"Make it simple. Make it memorable. Make it inviting to look at. Make it fun to read."

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:47:19 -0600

“Make it simple. Make it memorable. Make it inviting to look at. Make it fun to read.”

- Leo Burnett

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Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:28:06 -0600

Brother Pacific - Believer Blues This is way too good. The...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:39:00 -0600

Brother Pacific - Believer Blues

This is way too good. The guitar line is so playful and easy and the vocals are genuine and folksy and I just want to hang out forever. Get that free EP for sure.

A very nice typeface called Rotonda by London-based...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:45:32 -0600

A very nice typeface called Rotonda by London-based designer Helios Capdevila. Cool names, all around. I feel a little nervous about the lowercase ‘i’ and ‘j’ but I love that it is based on an old Olivetti typewriter logo from 1932.

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Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:03:38 -0600