Did you know über-talented illustrator McBess has a band called The Dead Pirates with fellow designer Simon? Well, the two teamed up with superhouse the Mill and created this music video for their band. The result is a fantastic piece done in McBess's signature drawing-style, all in black and white, and with a fun little story. Looking forward to seeing more from the two and hearing more of their music.
The Crystal Method are set to release their 4th album, Divided by Night, out today. The video above is for the first single from the album, "Drown in the Now", featuring the fantastic Matisyahu. It's a solid comeback single, and I'm happy to see they're not changing up their style just to conform with trends. The video itself works a lot with the new album's concept, at least in direct relation to the artwork.
From their debut The Son of Apollo, NASA's "Gifted" is absolutely gorgeous with its abstract universe and mind-voyage concepts. Lots of design elements we've seen before, but the package together looks fantastic.
Somehow, this TV show for kids on Nick Jr passed under my radar. Why would I even know about a kid's show you ask? Well some of them are pretty brilliant, but you know, this one is just downright interesting.
First off, the show is called Yo Gabba Gabba and the theme music sounds like, guess what, slowed down Gabber music. It's that crazy happy hardcore sounding dance music. If you've seen the open for the show, you'll get what I'm talking about. Here's a blurb about the show:
Yo Gabba Gabba! is a fun live-action program for young children ages 1 and up. Join our host DJ Lance Rock as he introduces us to friendly toy monsters in a magical land full of music, dance, colorful cartoons and simple life lessons that will get you and your children up off the floor to learn and dance along. Muno, the red cyclops, Foofa the pink flower bubble, Brobee the green little one, Toodee the blue cat-dragon, and Plex the robot are ready to sing, play and teach whenever you're ready. Just say the magic words! YO GABBA GABBA!!
DJ Lance Rock is probably the funniest character I've ever heard of for a kids show. These toy monsters are actually vinyl toys, nod to that subculture, and he brings them in his multi-colored ghetto-blaster.
Oh and to make shit even crazier, Biz Markie is in the show. He has a 'Beat of the Day' segment. Celebrities make appearances and dance to music with the monsters and kids go crazy, just like on other shows. It's just a cooler, I guess "hipper" concept and look.
Did I mention this show has been airing since 2006? Below is a hilarious clip featuring Elijah Wood dancing to Numa Numa. Really weird, but funny.
We had the opportunity to interview the Institubes guys a few months ago for the site (yes, the extended interviews will be posted...don't worry). While we were filming I noticed Para One had a ultra-compact camera (you'll see it in the videos), documenting every little tid bit of their hang out.
If you didn't know, Para One was (and still is) a film maker. Most interviews don't go into it as folks focus on his music production side. But he's a true artist with multiple hats and his latest piece, ONE MORE SONG, documents a 3 week tour the Institubes guys did here in the United States. Starting in New York and ending in LA; Surkin, Drop The Lime (or Curses!), Orgasmic, and Para One himself search for the perfect party.
The video is extremely well edited, and is described as "a road movie of sorts, a documentary on the life of young musicians on tour, a truthful account of their quest for endless skies and perfect parties."
Below is One More Song, the first episode, in its entirety.
Sleeveface is a project with one goal, to mix LP artwork with people's portrait shots to create the illusion that the LP cover is actually part of the photo. There are tons of great photos showcasing some great album covers, so check it out.
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