The Biblioteknine

Kobe's Game Face

2009-06-09T18:27:00.003-04:00

Face of a champion.

Electric Face Stimulation

2009-05-02T22:14:00.003-04:00

You've probably already seen this. If you haven't, I cannot tell you how rad this is. But don't go hooking jumper cables up to your face, this dude knows what he's doing.

My Girls Proper House Remix

2009-05-02T16:34:00.004-04:00

My friend and I were wondering what "My Girls" would sound like if it was remixed. And, until I did a little digging, I never heard one. Turns out there's a bunch. I'll share you one of the better ones. Dude named Gigamesh did it. Enjoy.

Download "My Girls (Gigamesh Proper House remix)" here.

SUPER BONUS: Download Gigamesh's remix of Radiohead's "Everything In Its Right Place" here

Bangers: Weezy

2009-05-01T21:13:00.002-04:00

Weezy F Baby just dropped this lil banger. The track has a cool breakbeat and some aight 808s. Turn it up—it's the weekend.

Download "Fix My Hat" here.

XX

2009-04-28T12:08:00.000-04:00

Feist/Ben Gibbard

2009-04-27T21:54:00.006-04:00

Feist (of 1,2,3,4 fame) And Ben Gibbard (Of Death Cab For Cutie fame) recently did a collabo at Radio City Music Hall. Ok, it was less of a collabo and more of a sitting-on-stools-on-persian-rugs jam session. Really, though—it's in preparation for the "Dark Was the Night Show."

The dudes from The National—who also organized the thing—got these people to play: Bon Iver, David Byrne, Dirty Projectors, Feist, My Brightest Diamond, The National (duh!), Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, and Dave Sitek (who ever that is).

If you're in NYC on May 3, 8:00 p.m, hit it up. The show's at Radio City Music Hall.

Download the Feist/Ben Gibbard jam here.

via Hypemachine via Knox Road

NEW The Sounds

2009-04-27T00:14:00.002-04:00

Here's some new stuff from The Sounds. Haven't heard anything from 'em in awhile. SO, here you go. "Dorchester Hotel" seems to be the standout track here. It's more classic Sounds...er, sound. Anyway, both are pretty dope.

Download "Dorchester Hotel" Here
Download "Tony The Beat" Here

Via Kickin' The Peanuts

Little Boots

2009-04-24T15:02:00.002-04:00

Here's a remix for ya. It's a little remix of Little Boots' "New In Town." The remix is a little dark and brooding, but is reminiscent of an emo Ace of Base. You think I'm joking? Get it.

By the way, Little Boots is hot. Just sayin'..

Get it here.

Passion Pit

2009-04-22T21:55:00.005-04:00

If I was personifying a hipster that knew a lot about obscure hipster-ish music I'd Say "Here's a band you need to be into: Passion Pit." Then I'd jump on my singlespeed and ride off to buy a vegan brownie.

Really though, Passion Pit is a really good addition to any music colectsch. Their new album, "Chunk of Change," really really is a cut above. Check em out. Passion Pit's sound reminds me a little bit of a cross between Au Revoir Simone and Polyphonic Spree.

Diplo: Hold The Line

2009-04-21T22:01:00.003-04:00

"Hold the Line" is all over the Internets. But if you haven't heard it, the 'Tek gots your back. If you're looking for a new banger for your workout OR to start your party, this one might be your proverbial "shit."

Oh yeah. did I mention this is a Diplo/Major Lazer/Santogold collabo? Well, now you know.

download the DJ edit here.

via Mad Decent

The Big Pink

2009-04-21T21:24:00.006-04:00

Last time I posted something from Gang Gang Dance, I told you it sounded like a freestyle from CMY2K. This time they're remixing someone else's stuff. It still has that GGD frenetic sound, but their remix of The Big Pink's "Velvet" has a more mellow sound. Still spacey and stoned. But very cool.

For some reason, the end of this song reminds me of the symphonic ending to The Beatles; "Day in the life."

Download "Velvet" here.

Via The Fader

Telepathe

2009-04-12T22:43:00.006-04:00

I read about this new band from Brooklyn called Telepathe. Much like many all-girl synth pop bands from Brooklyn, Telepathe's album "Dance Mother" is full of cool, blippy 808 beats, and plenty of soothing vocals. It sounds a lot like Au Revoir Simone—except not as cutesy. That being said, I really really like this album. I've had it on in my car for the past two days.

Sorry Folks. No more Album. Telepathe's label told me to take it down. I really recommend buying the album though.

Mexmore Toyselectah Mix

2009-04-12T22:36:00.004-04:00

Sorry it's been awhile. I was skiing 12 feet of new snow in Utah. I had to pass this on from Mad Decent. It's a bunch of remixes of a bunch of songs. And most of them are pretty good. So if you like music that is good, but hate music that is not good—this LP might be for you.

If that description was too ambiguous for you, download the album anyway.

Download the whole dang LP HERE.

Radiohead x USC Marching Band: Behind the scenes

2009-03-19T16:12:00.002-04:00

Crayon Masterpieces

2009-03-16T00:25:00.003-04:00

Mind-blowing crayon artwork by Christian Faur. See if you can find Burnt Sienna and Cornflower.

Oh you won't see those colors anymore. I suppose all the crayon colors from my generation are now named "Unity" and "Idealistic Sky."

Via Inquiring Minds

8-Bit Hip Hop

2009-03-15T23:30:00.004-04:00

Courtesy of my dudes at Epidemik Coalition.

Here's some of your favorite bangers—if you heard them on your O.G. Nintendo.

Full tracklist:
Jay-Z — Dirt Off Your Shoulders
T.I — What You Know
Chamillionaire — Ridin’
Ludacris — What’s Ya Fantasy
Bonecrusher — Neva Scared
Kanye — Overnight Celebrity
Ludacris — Move Bitch
Lil’ Jon — Get Low
Kanye — Gold Digger

Download: Whizhouse 8-bit Hip Hop

Studio Week Delirium

2009-03-14T19:44:00.003-04:00

If you're one of my fellow students at Portfolio Center, you're probably wondering if those gremlins in your room are A) a sleep-induced apparition or B) a caffeine-induced hallucination.

There's some really dope work coming out of PC this quarter. If you want to see some of mine, you'll have to wait. The dudes at Epidemik Coalition are toiling 'round the clock on my website, so you'll be able to see why I haven't been around much the past two years.

All that aside, here's some free Beastie Boys for your work, play, or delirium.

Download B-Boy Bouillabaisse.

Via Mad Decent

More Kutiman

2009-03-12T10:04:00.002-04:00

Sorry. I could not help it. This guy is blowing my mind. If you get a chance, watch all the derivative videos—they're posted in the info section of the video.

Kutiman—remix videos...now you know

2009-03-07T16:09:00.003-05:00

Kutiman is an Israeli producer. For his recent project, he's taken completely unrelated YouTube videos and sliced them together to form a composition.

via Yes Yes Y'all

The World's Largest Record Collectch

2009-03-06T19:31:00.002-05:00

via Yes Yes Y'all

Best Super Bowl Spot—Wieden+Kennedy

2009-03-04T14:29:00.002-05:00

This commercial validates why I want to work at Wieden+Kennedy.

People Riding Bikes

2009-03-02T10:54:00.002-05:00

via Good. And from your friends at Hutchinson Tires.

My Bio

2009-03-01T21:49:00.004-05:00

This a work-in-progress bio I wrote for my website. I thought it'd be funny to keep it entertaining. I obviously took creative license when writing it. It was also really late when I 'penned' it, so let me know if it's utter crap.

Rumor has it that Adam Stephen Hook was born in the bosom of southern Utah—somewhere near Canyonlands National Park. From birth, a compassionate family of lynx weaned Adam into his terrible twos. But, lacking opposable thumbs and adequate educational facilities, the lynx family packed Adam’s only belongings—a Ronnie Lott football card and a tattered Baja jacket—and sent him to the hustle and bustle of Salt Lake City.

It was here Adam learned to read and speak English. During his tutelage, he fell in love with skiing, mountain biking, and meteorology. He also fell in love with grammar and fart jokes.

It was his destiny to pursue a career in advertising copywriting.

The Whitest Music in the World

2009-02-23T22:48:00.003-05:00

I've formed another postulate about music.

311 is the whitest music ever. Think about it: a bunch of reggae-loving, weed-smoking, high-pitched-rapping, guitar-distortion-playing guys from NEBRASKA= really, really, white music.

Their music has little-to-no appeal to anyone that is NOT white. Why choose 311? You like reggae, rap, and metal, and perhaps rap metal—and you want it all at once.

If you wanted reggae, you could easily listen to Bob Marley. If you wanted some metal, you could listen to Slayer. If you wanted rap, you could listen to Wu-Tang, and if you wanted rap metal you have Rage Against the Machine, or even Limp Biskit. But all three? There's only 311. And they've only found marginal success at bending musical genres.

SO think about it. If you've found yourself with a short attention span for only one genre of music, and you're white, chances you've really jammed to 311 at some point. C'mon, their bass player belongs in Phish.

I rest my case.

Nike iD—Kobe IV

2009-02-18T11:19:00.001-05:00

The Kobe IV is based on a the feel and über responsiveness of a soccer shoe. Kobe wanted a more low-cut style for quicker moves to the hoop. And BROKE ANKLES!!!

Also, whoever does Nike Basketball's viral video, I want to work for you.

Also, the Kobe IV is available in Nike iD. So you can create any rad colorway you want. Here's mine.

Download Nirvana's Nevermind

2009-02-16T23:48:00.001-05:00

Yup. The whole album. If you don't like this band, you're probably communist or Al Qaeda. And that means you're an enemy.

Download it here. (the link will be active for one week. After that, you're SOL.)

AMAZING short film

2009-02-16T17:50:00.000-05:00

via It's Nice That...

R.I.P. In-A-World-Classic-Voice-Trailer Guy?

2009-02-11T14:02:00.000-05:00

I know this happened like 5 months ago, but I feel this man needs a posthumous post. Don LaFontaine, the voice of EVERY action movie trailer since forever, died in September. He was famous for the "IN A WORLD..." lines.

We'll miss you, homey. Movies will be less dramatic and awesome without your touch.

Size DOES Matter

2009-02-10T16:34:00.001-05:00

Yo. For your viewing enjoyment, I just figured out how to make my blog columns wider. Hope you like it.

If you care, Here's how I did it. For Blogger, go into Layout, then edit HTML. I bumped up my main column to about 1000 pixels. I'll show you a screenshot of my main-column size. Happy blogging on the big screen.

50 People, 1 Question

2009-02-10T16:27:00.000-05:00

via It's Nice That.

Daily Laugh

2009-02-10T00:05:00.001-05:00

via Cute Overload

She Loves Me Not: A Relationship Taxonomy

2009-02-09T20:33:00.000-05:00

It is that time of the year. Relationships seem to be at their best. Or their very-dismal worst. I've seen a lot of relationships begin and end in the past couple weeks—simply by observing people's Facebook status. It's a very interesting phenomenon.

But what really happens when the relationship goes South? What are the dynamics between both parties? And how, if at all, is the relationship resolved?

I figure the best way to examine this, is through a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure format. It is the only logical solution.

1) Glances from across the room/bar/show/gym (If yes, move to # 2. If no, move to #4)

2) Flirting (If yes, move to #3. If no, move to #4)

3) First Date. (Date goes bad move to #4. If it goes well, move to #5)

4) Nah man. She's not into you, dude. THE END.

5) Second date. (Goes well, move to #7. Goes bad move to#6)

6) Tell her you'll call her. But you won't. THE END.

7) Kissing, possibly making out. (If yes, move to #8. If awkward move to#10)

8) Third date, higher possibility of heavy makeout/sex. (If yes, move to #9. If no, move to #12)

9) Maybe talk about where the relationship is going. (If yes, move to #13. If no, move to #11)

10) She says she'll call you. But she won't. THE END.

11) Relationship continues, but without a purpose. Can waver into friends-with-benefits country.
(If goes well, move to #14. If goes poorly, move to #4)

12) Awkward, naked, or disheveled silence. Followed by dash for the door. No words are exchanged. THE END.

13) Dating continues, relationship blossoms. Mutual trust and respect develops. (If yes, go to #15, if no, move to #16)

14) Relationship wanders into booty call/Drunk Dial Country. (If goes well, move to #17. If goes poorly, go to #10)

15) Strong feelings, perhaps love, develop. (If mutual, go to #18. If one-sided to#16)

16) Confusion, miscommunication. (if kind of, go to #19. If A lot go to#20)

17) Booty call remains a viable option as long as both parties are in the vicinity. THE END.

18) Love develops. Perhaps marriage or long-term partnership. (If goes well go to #21, if not go to #20)

19) Passive-aggressive, ambiguous, non-communicative threats, emails, texts, and/or phone calls. Until both parties run out of demeaning things to say. THE END.

20) End of relationship. Possible property damage, joint custody, legal proceedings, and police involvement. THE END.

21) Happily ever after. Kids, grandchildren, and retirement. THE END. (If not happily ever after, move to #20)

Valentines day blows. It is wonderful if you're in a good, stable relationship. But other than that it's a day for self-loathing single people to bitch and moan.

Also, dating is a necessary evil. Relationships can be chronically be unsuccessful for years. Then suddenly a person will be blindsided by the right one (or so people say).

Preferably all you need is one relationship that really goes the distance. Until then, it's batting practice.

Shredding the Gnar?

2009-02-06T09:41:00.000-05:00

I've never driven over 2 hours to ski. Even on a really good day. Ever. Tomorrow that's going to change. For whatever reason, I'm going to drive 3.5 hours to ski the jagged peaks of Cataloochee, North Carolina. Shred the gnar, if you will.

I will.

I heard it's going to be 65 degrees, but I'm really really excited. So excited, I tried all my ski gear on in my room last night.

Not only will it be a great break from school work, it'll be great to get out into the mountain and slide around for awhile.

I'll be on shitty skis, and bad boots—none of which will fit or work exactly like I want. But that's OK. Anything to get back on the hill. Even if it's in North Carolina.

Reminiscent of Brandon DiCamillo's CKY2K Rhyme

2009-02-05T01:27:00.000-05:00

Give this one a chance. It gets pretty rad.

via Earl Boykins

See The original CKY2K Rhyme here

Cadbury Ad

2009-01-30T12:45:00.000-05:00

An Open Letter to Brad Pitt

2009-01-28T11:39:00.000-05:00

Dear Brad:

Congratulations on your Oscar nomination...you realize 2008 was a subpar year for movies, right?

It was.

Benjamin Button was a Forest Gump ripoff. The only difference: Button swapped borderline retardation for a reversed aging process. And some would say Kate Blanchett is better looking than Robin Wright Penn. This is a moot point.

I prefer Robin Wright Penn's Bohemian look to Blanchett's more classical, porcelain beauty anyways.

That is neither here nor there.

Also, you look kind of old. It was like in Oceans 13, you looked like normal Brad. then in Babel you looked really old. The clock is tickin'. So maybe it is a good thing you're nominated. Before too long your face will look like Robert Redford's—like luggage. And, you won't be able to play those crucial heartthrob roles you used to.

It's part of the game I suppose.

You'll probably take home an Oscar in March, but realize this: 2008 movies were horrible.

Best Regards,

Adam Stephen Hook

p.s. Lose the Freddie Mercury mustache.

Reeeeeemix

2009-01-21T10:57:00.000-05:00

I picked this up on Diplo's site today. It's a big 'ol megamix—perfect for a run/workout. I actually just listened to this and it's annoying the hell out of me. Don't download it. If you're feeling adventurous today, check it out. But be forewarned.

From now on, I will preview the music I share with you. 1000 apologies.
Download for free here.

via Mad Decent.

Daily Laugh

2009-01-21T10:05:00.000-05:00

This is real. And there's actually a story behind this. Apparently this pig is afraid of mud—so his owners bought him some rad little galoshes.

Check the rest of the story out here.

via TFP.

New(er) Girl Talk Album

2009-01-08T15:54:00.000-05:00

If you're throwing a party and you're not sure what music to play, Girl Talk is money.

I uploaded the entire new album on YouSendIt so you can download it for free. Get it within a week or you're SOL.

Internet Radio

2009-01-06T15:34:00.000-05:00

One of my favorite ad agencies in the world, Wieden+Kennedy, started an Internet radio station—they call it WK Radio. You can listen to it here or in your iTunes window.

I've been listening WK radio for a few minutes now, and I'm not super blown away by their selection.I suppose I'll give it a chance for an afternoon.

This brings me to a personality quirk of mine: I judge people by their musical selection. If I'm at a party and someone's playing Brim Full of Asha I might think it's cool—if done ironically. But if there's not a mixup of some truly good music, I cannot possibly enjoy the party. In fact I will stew about it for the next few days.

"What the hell were they thinking?" I'll remark to anyone within earshot. "Don McLean's best hits? At a kegger?"

Moral of the story: I have impeccable taste in music...often I'm too picky about it.

Fashion Reminder

2009-01-05T15:23:00.000-05:00

Just because your motto is "It's fine in 0-9," doesn't give you complete liberty to dress like a douche this year.
Refrain from wearing this stuff:

Jeans with holes in them (everyone)
Pointy shoes with your jeans with holes in them (dudes)
Affliction shirts (everyone)
Ed Hardy (everyone)
Earrings (for dudes)
Goatees (for dudes and girls)
Pretty much anything with a skull on it (mostly dudes)
Doc Martens (everyone)
Distressed baseball caps with overly bent brims (everyone)
Dirty shoes (everyone except transients)

Keep your fashion "fine in 0-9."

Lil Wayne Gatorade Ad

2009-01-04T01:40:00.000-05:00

via Nah Right

New Year's Resolutions

2009-01-01T01:25:00.001-05:00

Normally I'm not too big on making a big deal about New Year's goals. Too quickly, it turns into a passive-aggressive way to tell people about how cool or how goal-oriented a person is. All that aside, here's a few goals I've been thinking about:

Graduate from Portfolio Center
Become a better writer
Get a job at an ad agency on my top five list
Ride my mountain bike on a trail at least one time every month of the year
Read at least 12 novels
Eat healthier
Become more outgoing
Manage money better
Do at least 10 pull ups
Smile more

This is why I love Subarus

2008-12-24T11:22:00.000-05:00

2008-12-12T03:41:00.000-05:00

Came across this in my sleepless night before I head out to Salt Lake.

New Diplo Remix

2008-12-10T15:29:00.000-05:00

New mix. A little different—in a good way.

Monkey Bee (Diplo Mix)

via Hype Machine

Friday: A Day Of Favorite Stuff

2008-12-05T21:34:00.000-05:00

Some Favorite Things of Today:

Favorite Song/Album: Madvillainy 2: The Madlib Remixes
Favorite Article of Clothing: Thermal-lined zip hoody (it's getting chilly)
Favorite Hole: Left nostril (righty's been stuffy all day)
Favorite Contraction: Shan't
Favorite Meal: Free Stroganoff (Thanks to Jonathan Smith)
Favorite Beverage: Diet Coke
Favorite Hat: Baltimore Orioles
Favorite Shoes: Nike SB Dunk Mids (kevlar)
Favorite Movie to quote out of context: The Departed
Favorite Blog: Makin' Bacon
Favorite Celebrity on which I have a non-threatening crush: Rosario Dawson
Favorite Podcast: Uhh Yeah Dude.

Cool Video

2008-12-05T12:05:00.000-05:00

What I'd Do

2008-12-02T23:32:00.001-05:00

I've been chatting with some friends about what I will do when I make my trillions off advertising and screenplay writing. Like, we're talking Oprah, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffet's net worth-s combined. Of course I'd do some really crazy philanthropy—that's a given. But I would do some really absurd stuff.

Just because.

Here's an abbreviated list:

I would turn a Bugatti Veyron into a functioning/competing Monster truck. This truck would also be capable of going at least 180 mph.

I would buy the metric system. And launch it into the outer reaches of our galaxy.

I would buy a pack of those really rare elephants. They will play in my backyard.

To celebrate my astronomical wealth, I will hold a black tie event on top of Mount Everest. Diddy and Jay-Z won't even be on the guest list.

I will buy the rights to every movie sequel in production. If the film is not up to my standards, I will feed all the reels to the Humboldt Squid that lives in my aquarium.

For each one of my friend's birthdays, I will rent out Rodeo Drive and Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles. All items in every store would be available (complimentary) to the birthday boy/girl for 5 hours.

I will be the primary sponsor of a Super Bowl.

I will construct my lair in the heart of a dormant volcano on Bora Bora.

Holiday guests will be flown on my fleet of F-22 fighter planes. Ground transportation courtesy of my pack of Cheetahs.

Kanye West will be number 2 on my thought-activated microscopic phone.

Nike will send one (1) pair of sneakers to my house per day. Each sneaker will be worn only once then incinerated in my volcano kiln.

That's all I could think of, right now.

Wait Till I Get My Remix Right

2008-11-26T16:11:00.001-05:00

Bangin' Drum & Bass version of Can't Tell Me Nothin'. Good turkey-fryin' music. Get it here.

Via: White Folks Get Crunk

I'd Rather Be...

2008-11-26T15:13:00.000-05:00

I’d rather be skiing the trees at Brighton.

I’d rather be wakeboarding at Yuba.

I'd rather be on the beach on Maui.

I'd rather be scuba diving with some sea creatures.

I’d rather be biking with my crew at Deer Valley.

I’d rather be eating at Cocina Toscana.

I’d rather be watching a really good documentary.

I’d rather be playing Rock Band.

I’d rather be Driking Diet Coke, lime, and deli ice with Mom.

I’d rather be buying some shoes.

I’d rather be writing an ad.

I’d rather be backpacking in the desert with my dad.

I’d rather be climbing a peak in the Wasatch.

I’d rather be eating a meat pie from Brighton Bakery in Perth.

I’d rather be throwing a football.

There's a lot of stuff I'd rather be doing right now. And it's good. All these things are close to me. And I'm thankful for all of them.

COLD TURKEY

2008-11-23T00:52:00.000-05:00

It’s been over a year since I moved away from the Wasatch Mountains. The day I packed up the Subaru and headed off to graduate school was a bittersweet day. Sure, I’d be getting a great education, but it’s not the same out here.

I’m not the same.

No more 20-minute drives to Goldminer’s Daughter. No coincidental sick days when there’s 30 inches of blower. Hell, The closest skiing I know is somewhere in Tennessee.

Yet I still behave as if I still lived in the mountains. I check the Cottonwood Canyon forecast more than I check my local weather. During winter storm warnings, I obsess over Snowbird’s Snowcam, watching the snow accrue in a crawl.

“29 inches in 24 hours,” I say…No seems to care.

And by my own choice, I quit skiing. Cold turkey. I turned my back on an integral part of my life. A part of my life for the past 12 years. I abandoned it at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains 1 year, 1 month, and 30 days ago.

There’s certainly a part of me missing.

But perhaps it was a good thing, leaving skiing behind. I don’t even know what it’s like to drive for 4 hours to get to the hill. I still scoff at driving more than an hour for my turns. Not having damn-good snow at my disposal seems absurd.

Maybe I haven’t learned anything.

I know this though: my year away from the hill has rekindled my obsession for skiing—for the mountains. Next time I’m in the Wasatch, I’ll cherish my hidden tree stashes at Brighton. My gorgeous powder line at Alta. That chute at Snowbird.

Back where I belong.

Smile

2008-11-18T16:10:00.000-05:00

Again: a Cannes-winning spot from Saatchi & Saatchi NYC.

Wow

2008-11-18T16:09:00.000-05:00

This spot won a 2008 Gold Lion (The creme-dé-la-creme of ad awards) in Cannes.

Who does number 2 work for?

2008-11-12T13:26:00.000-05:00

No one wants to be disturbed in the process of #1 or #2.

That's why using public restrooms takes a certain type of bravado. Certainly not everyone's cut out for it.

There's valid reasons for shying away from doing your business in a Shoney's bathroom. First off: the toilet paper's always horrible—more of a light-grade sandpaper. And it's always one ply.

Second: The lack of privacy. For guys, the urinal situation is just kinda weird. Most dudes completely avoid any form of communication: eye contact and talking are forbidden.

The stall situation is not right either. The gaps in either side of the doors do not inspire confidence, and 7 out of 10 times, the locks do not function properly.

The stall is not a place to relax. It is not a tranquil time.

Marauders could spoil the situation at any moment, so one must make haste.

But this danger brings excitement when using public toilets.Getting your business done in high-pressure situations brings a sense of accomplishment.

You're a clutch player.

If you shy away from the public commode, you sulk home. Defeated by the task, you answer nature's call in the comfort of your own surroundings. Two-ply quilted. Reading material. Pleasant lighting. Perhaps music.

By holding it, you've taken a lesser path. You were beaten.

Next time you're out and about, use the public can.

Show that turd who's boss.

It's empowering.

Something Like an Animatronic Feel

2008-11-11T18:16:00.000-05:00

...If only Chuck E Cheese had music this rad. It's really someone's job to choreograph a posse of androids to the music. Check their YouTube page.

Someboody has a case of the Mondays

2008-11-11T16:33:00.000-05:00

via Cute Overload

2008-11-03T21:52:00.000-05:00

Supreme Court Rules Death Penalty Is 'Totally Badass'

2008-11-02T22:04:00.000-05:00

More new music. Free Ratatat remix CD. Download it and put it into your ear canals.

Free Reggae

2008-11-02T18:56:00.000-05:00

Kya Bamba provided the soundtrack to a ski movie I just watched. To my surprise, and your benefit, their new mixtape is free-ninety-nine.

Oh. This thing has like 48 songs on it. You reggae heads should lively up your Monday with this one. Get it here.

It's that New new album that ain't even come out-chet

2008-11-02T01:57:00.000-04:00

Hipster prophetess, MIA, dropped another single. It's some good stuff. Download link after the jump .

Via TheFader

Chris Jordan Photography

2008-11-02T01:44:00.000-04:00

Chris Jordan shoots masses of found objects. Check out his site.

2008-11-02T01:41:00.000-04:00

via W+K blog

Holla

2008-10-31T11:44:00.000-04:00

My boy, Evan Poirier, took a little trip down to Bean Dip HQ a couple days ago to paint up their warehouse

Bean Dip did a timelapse while Evan painted.

Check it out.

Happy Helloween

2008-10-31T10:37:00.000-04:00

2008-10-29T21:49:00.001-04:00

Nike AF1 x Darbotz from Randy Rais on Vimeo.

Halloween-y

2008-10-29T02:26:00.001-04:00

My good friend, Kristjan Morgan, carved this.

He wins.

Right in the eye

2008-10-24T07:26:00.000-04:00

As I applied my Crest Ultra Care to my toothbrush last night, one of the bristles recoiled a small particle of paste into my right eye. I don't know if you've been brushing your eyes lately, but it hurts. Bad.

"TRUCKING HEIST," I screamed—or something that rhymes with it, anyway.

But then I started laughing uncontrollably at the situation: Me in a tiny bathroom, blaspheming the Crest in my right eye.

It was the best laugh I had all day.

N-Zed Ad

2008-10-23T00:15:00.000-04:00

New Sony Bravia commercial out of New Zealand.

via Kanye Universecity.

2008-10-21T23:01:00.000-04:00

Adult Swim dropped another amazing (free) album, African Swim.

Get it or piranhas will attack your ears.

Self Promotion

2008-10-20T17:41:00.000-04:00

My school recently asked me to interview a portrait photographer, Gregory Heisler.

Honestly, I'd never heard of the guy (big surprise, I haven't heard of anybody), but Greg is an AMAZING photgrapher. Some consider him better than Annie Leibovitz. Anyways, he's a great guy and a great interview.

Still interested? Check the interview out here.

Cool Kids, Asher Roth Freestyle

2008-10-20T11:54:00.000-04:00

Asher, Mikey, and Chuck drop some knowledge when the mic system goes out. I was four feet away from this.

Last Saturday night, I attended the Sk8tique opening party in Little Five Points, ATL. I almost didn't get in, but I name dropped some dudes from my favorite sneaker spot.

So we chilled with the Cool Kids and Asher all night, drank Sk8tique's beverages, kicked some ass in Xbox 360 Skating, and took advantage of the free gift bags (with 59Fiftys).

It was a sick night.

New Nike TV spot

2008-10-14T02:33:00.000-04:00

New Nike spot from Wieden+Kennedy in Portland. I need to work for them.

The song in the spot is an instrumental of Blueprint from Jay-Z's Blueprint 2.

This is what happens, Larry.

2008-10-10T14:57:00.000-04:00

New Common

2008-10-07T11:39:00.001-04:00

You need this in your ears.

New Political Developments

2008-10-06T15:15:00.000-04:00

It's funny because it's true

2008-10-06T01:02:00.000-04:00

When Kittehs Attack

2008-10-03T23:08:00.000-04:00

Via Cute Overload

Back to Work

2008-09-28T23:13:00.000-04:00

I've been off for two weeks. I've been climbing mountains, walking in rivers, shooting guns, eating Mexican foods, spending monies, and mooching off my parents. My friends, the desert does wonders for the soul... BUT all that equates to no blogging. And that's cool... that's cool — all good things must come to an end though.

So here I am back in front of the old computer for another 12-week intellectual crucible.

Here's a couple things I've found on MissingToof: A Drum & Bass remix Of Santogold's Unstoppable. And a bunch of other hour-long megamixes featuring a bunch of rad people.

Back to school, back to school,
I hope I don't look like a fool.
I got my shoes, they're tied up tight,
I hope I don't get in a fight....

Safety 1st

2008-09-05T01:09:00.000-04:00

I have officially seen everything.

I was checking some e-mail tonight and I saw a little Google ad right above my mailbox. It said: Dog Helmet for biking - Dog Helmet has adjustable strap, 4 sizes and foam lining.

Serendipity. I was horrified to know my champion Weimeraner would have to ride Porcupine Rim totally unprotected... Until now.

I had to go to the site and check this thing out. Here's the product description:

Designed with safety and comfort in mind, "The Helmet" can protect a pet's head from wind, windblown objects and other irritants when riding on a motorcycle, in a car, truck, or boat.

Excellent for blind dogs or any pet that requires protection from minor head trauma when bumping into things. Does your dog have stand-up ears? Not to worry....."The Helmet" was designed so that it does not rest flat on the head. The customizable foam pads that are included fit between the ears, not over them. This prevents "The Helmet" from pushing the ears flat to the head. The dual-adjustable chin strap lets you custom fit "The Helmet" for almost any pet dog or cat.

Available in: "Bone" White, "Wet Nose" Black, and "Panting" Pink.

To insure a proper fit, measure your pet's head-across the forehead, around to the back of the head. If your pet has floppy ears, make sure to include them when measuring. Select a size from the chart below that most closely matches this measurement .

This poses another question. When did dogs start receiving better healthcare than most humans? I personally know two dog owners with cancer-survivor dogs. This would not be the case in my house. If one of my dogs became terminally ill when I was a kid, I know what my dad would say.

"You can get a puppy after this one dies. Cats are still better than dogs though."

And I most certainly know what my grandpa would say.

"You know what would cure that dog cancer? A lead aspirin would do."

I guess the Dog Helmet was not intended for heartless bastards like me.

Get out there

2008-09-04T01:05:00.000-04:00

I'm gonna be the not-gay Perez Hilton of outdoor industry bloggers. Watch for my gear and outdoor musings on Remember Delaware Blog.

Also, If you need any gear this season, hit Bubba up at RememberDelaware.com. Not only is he good people, but he sells the best of the best.

Even More Aural Pleasure

2008-09-02T12:30:00.000-04:00

Immuzikation is killing it right now. Here's his remix of Jackson 5's ABC.

Download it.

Via Hype Machine.

More Musak

2008-09-02T12:24:00.001-04:00

DJ A-Trak (Kanye's DJ) brings this cool, blippy danceable joint.

Download it.

Via Hype Machine

Swagger Like Us

2008-09-02T12:15:00.000-04:00

Athens, GA's Immuzikation does it again with Swagger Like Us. You'll probably recognize part of the hook from M.I.A.'s Paper Planes. You'll probably also hear a sick verse from Kanye, T.I., and a whole bunch of other crazy sonic stuff.

Download Song

Via Hype Machine

Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

2008-09-01T15:51:00.000-04:00

Another political post. There's been some scathing, politically charged e-mails on my school's server from right and left wings alike. And everyone's really reactionary about the situation. But let me pose this question: What are people going to complain about when George W. Bush leaves the White House?

What will Jay Leno use in his Monologue every night?
No more funny soundbites.
No more president-looking-goofy videos on the Daily Show. We're heading for a comedic recession.

As far as I know, Obama doesn't have any juicy secrets. Nothing like the Clinton administration, at least. Things should get pretty boring if he's elected.

If George W. Bush did anything besides toppling a dictator and restoring the nation's hope after 9/11, he made us laugh.

Election, Blah, Blah, Blah

2008-08-29T01:30:00.001-04:00

SE7EN Puppets

2008-08-27T17:11:00.000-04:00

I think I already posted this. But it is so rad, it's worth a second. This one has some cuss words, so cover your ears.

Diplo+Dark Meat= I was there

2008-08-27T14:12:00.000-04:00

Dark Meat SUCKS. Imagine a hipster troupe of 12 people all playing their instruments as loud as possible. Then put that troupe in a small room.

Diplo's set was ill. Best DJ set I've ever seen.

Santogold+Justice Mashup

2008-08-18T15:30:00.000-04:00

Athens, GA's IMMUZIKATION recently dropped a mashup of Justice's "D.A.N.C.E." and Santogold "Les Artistes". Get it. Click on the link and get it.

Download the song.

Via KanyeUniversecity

Knock it off with the boring blogs

2008-08-17T01:36:00.000-04:00

Married-people blogs suck.

I've been lurking on some of my high school classmates' blogs tonight- I would say about 86% of those blogs are about married life. And they suck. The blogs are done by good people with good intentions, but the results are not good.

Each blog delves deep into the minutiae of picking out paint colors for Kayleb's new room, or how the Brooklynn finally learned to like green beans.

You don't believe me? Read one. Or two.

They're all using the same blog template too. It's terrible.

With that in mind, I've listed some tips to un-horrible your blog.
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1) Remove your playlist. No one wants be bored AND listen to Faith Hill's "Lost" or Rascal Flatts "You." Most people would rather get stabbed than listen to your Russian Roulette of crappy music.

2) No more fetus widgets.They look like sea monkeys.

3) Stop exploiting your kids through your blogs. Some of their actions don't warrant a blog entry.

4) You're stuck in your blog. Relate to something you saw on TV (that doesn't have to do with Rascal Flatts new tour or Faith Hill's new fall look).

5) Knock it off with the artsy names for your kids. Simple is better. And if you do use a name from the bible, don't goof with the spelling. You don't have to manifest your creativity through your kid's name.

6) Lose the scrapbook template.

Champion Spirit

2008-08-12T14:43:00.000-04:00

The Olympics is in full force. And the world gathers to watch the finest athletes compete in the world. It's a wonderful show.

But take a step back from the Olympics for a bit. During the course of the games you'll see some of the most obscure sports on the planet. Take the pommel horse for example. There are men and women who devote their entire lives to perfecting their routine. These people are absolutely amazing at what they do. But imagine training for decades to spin around on a glorified work bench.

You'd never get to go outside. Or go to late movies. Your events would be lightly attended. It's a life of obscurity. Muscular obscurity.

I'm going SCUBA diving with Chris Tucker and Aquaman

2008-08-12T11:10:00.001-04:00

On the Bike

2008-08-07T13:18:00.000-04:00

Epic trails in Sun Valley.

?uesto

2008-08-05T15:13:00.000-04:00

People were lined up 4 days to cop these.

Musical Duldrums

2008-08-04T17:25:00.000-04:00

I'm bored of my music. To the point where I've literally thrown CDs out my car window. And lately there's hasn't been much to cure my ails.

Well I take that back. Podcasts are my saving grace. Stones Throw, Mad Decent, and This American Life. They're musical manna.

I find I unconsciously listen to the same 25 songs until they're sickening to my Limbic system. The cure: Change it up. I started listening to the radio. Georgia Tech's WREK 91.1 has a great eclectic mix. And that turned me onto blues. And jazz.

The radio, podcasts, and the shuffle gods put the spice back through my headphones.

On a similar music sidenote: That Shwayze song BLOWS. Their approachable faux-hipster rap/melodic stylings are not long for this world. It's 14:58 on their 15 minutes of fame.

In case you missed it

2008-08-04T15:45:00.000-04:00

This is the NOS car from yesterday's rally semifinals. This vid has an onboard cam.

If there's a lesson to be learned from this: Always carry enough speed. And wear seatbelts.

Missing the Mountains

2008-08-02T14:00:00.000-04:00

I'm on a YouTube binge. Watching all the ski movies and amazing powder days that alluded me last year. Here's one that catches the mood.

Song is Royksopp's "What Else is There."

All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom...

2008-08-01T18:03:00.000-04:00

N.E.R.D.'s Everyone Nose video is based on the party photography of Merlin Bronques

Last Night's Party- NSFW.

Lost...

2008-07-31T18:12:00.000-04:00

Here's a recent ad campaign I worked on with Travis Robertson and Cedrick Bearss. We entered it in CMYK's student competition.

On a side note, the Biblioteknine is 100 posts young today. Hooty-hooo.

Milo & Otis

2008-07-30T13:08:00.000-04:00