TIME LAPSE THE 2010 NEW JERSEY BLIZZARD

If you need to know why you're not getting home anytime soon, watch this video. If you're out of school/work due to the blizzy, enjoy. Props for the usage and placement of the clock. It must be nice having a really sick camera, too. Via: Clevahgrrl



December 2010 Blizzard Timelapse from Michael Black on Vimeo.

RIDE ON, THE LAST MONDAY IN 2010 IS HERE.

Close out the final workweek of the decade victoriously. If you have this week off, well, let's party. Via: Fffffound

THE BROTHERS OF CHICO DUSTY MASHUP IS A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE

The Black Keys and Big Boi made two of the most acclaimed albums in 2010 (Brothers and Sir Luscious Left Foot). DJ Wick-it the Instigator blended these two albums with such precision, resulting in heavy southern grooves complimented by The Black Keys signature bluesy soul.  Hear it for yourself below. Click the button next to each track to download the 8 track mixtape. Via: The Black Keys

The Brothers of Chico Dusty (Big Boi vs. The Black Keys) by wick-it

HAPPY RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY MUSIC

When you need that perfect song to play while you're drinking Irish coffee and eggnog by the fireplace, look no further than this retro version of "White Winter Hymnal" the Fleet Foxes just unleashed. It was recorded in the key of Sega. So sit back, relax and relish in those youthful days of the early 90s. Mistletoe.



If you were more the NES type, Fleet Foxes also converted their song "Mykonos" into an 8-bit Nintendo version. If only cool bands back in the day decided to get into the video game music making business. The soundtracks would have been epic. A Guns N' Roses Nintendo game soundtrack? Imagine that.

LCD SOUNDSYSTEM-2010 ALBUM OF THE YEAR

There's no other contender in my mind. LCD Soundsystem released what is rumored to be their last album, This is Happening, in May. The sound is ahead of its time. The tracks are sprawling in size (most clock in at over seven minutes). Nonetheless, the whole album is grounded in rhythm and lyrical themes any person can relate to.  Band producer, lyricist and vocalist James Murphy's tracks are infectious in their honest nature, giving you the sense you've been there too. And you'll want to go back to it again and again. Dig it.




(Directed by Spike Jonze)

AN ODE TO FAMOUS GINGERS

There is a future for Gingers—despite what the South Park Ginger episode suggests. Celebrate your Ginger Pride with this illustrated poster of famous redheads. Via: Fffffound

COLDPLAY IS NOTHING MORE THAN A MARIO SONG

That's all. Never cared much for the Radiohead wannabees. Hear the Super Mario comparison for yourself. Not sure of the original song... too apathetic towards  the band to look it up. Coldplay does, however, provide for quite the good laugh. Happy Friday. :(

ALL GROWS UP

Charlie—or should we call him Charles?—Brown. Via: TIH

COUNT SNOOP

Somehow I missed this until now. Snoop as the Count for Halloween. God bless America. Via: SuperPunch

GET DOWN TONIGHT

Via: Ffffound

HOLIDAY FEVER

Allow NYC native, Stephen Powers, to remind you what's important this holiday season. And, if you are not familiar with Mr. Powers, I highly recommend Beautiful Losers, a graffiti documentary featuring his work, released in 2008.

THE GREATEST THANKSGIVING HORROR MOVIE THAT NEVER HAPPENED

Ridiculosly campy fake trailers appeared during the intermission of Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's 2007 double feature, Grindhouse. One of them (Machete) ended up becoming a full fledged movie. But the rest, however, live on in 'what if' infamy. As we approach Thanksgiving and give thanks for the people and things we have in our lives, lets pray for that one day Eli Roth's fake horror film trailer, Thanksgiving, gets the full feature treatment. Dream on.

Note: If you are bothered by decapitations, nudity, fake blood and other horror movie staples, you should probably not watch the video. 

"White meat. Dark meat. All will be carved."

KANYE'S DARK TWISTED SAMPLES

Wondering where those dope samples on Kanye's newly released epic, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, originated? Hear them below. Chaoticjesus was pretty quick on the trigger to track down the original pieces that make up the sounds of this year's best Hip Hop album. Go get it. Via RadioPlanet.tv

GIVE THANKS FOR JR

Anonymous street artist photographer and 2011 TED prize recipient, JR, has documented his 28MM project showcasing the women of war torn Africa. It's a searing trailer and a film that will definitely provoke strong emotions for a part of the world that needs more of our attention. via: TED


TRAILER " WOMEN ARE HEROES" from SOCIAL ANIMALS on Vimeo.

TRY TO FIGHT THAT MONDAY FEELING

Good luck, kid. Via: Failblog

FITTINGLY

The Flaming Lips performance on Yo Gabba Gabba made me realize they'd make a great kids album. Wayne Coyne's gives off a good Alice in Wonderland sugar coated in darkness vibe. The song is "I can be a frog,"  off their most recent effort, Embryonic. Wonder how the kids enjoyed this. Man, I wish bands like that were on my programs growing up. Trippy. Via: Pitchfork

OK GO'S EDIBLE STOP MOTION MUSIC VIDEO

For years now, people have made claims of figures appearing in their toast. Some have even sold decently on Ebay. From Christ to the Virgin Mary to Elvis, the toaster oven has purportedly created them all. Mix toast images with stop-motion and 2,430 pieces of toast, and you have this new music video masterpiece for 'Last Leaf' by OK GO—and a reason to take their music seriously for other reasons than cleverly sweet videos..although we'll take that as long as they can keep cranking it. Via: Gizmodo

Last Leaf

OK Go | Myspace Music Videos

COD: BLACK OPS FEEDS YOUR INNER SOLDIER

Saw the abbreviated version of this great piece of advertising for Call of Duty: Black Ops during MNF last night. The full version is below. It's amazing what simple and great thinking can create. Of course, it doesn't hurt when you have one of the best ad agencies, Chiat, at the helm. Via: Brands Are Opinions

WEEZY'S FREE

November 4th, 2010 marked Lil Wayne's return to the free world. Pour some Sizurp out in celebration. Welcome home, Dwayne Carter. Let's raise a toast to the Greatest Rapper Alive.

WHAT PHISH SOUNDS LIKE TO NON-PHANS

Disclosure: I love Phish, but this is still really damn funny. Via: Beau

BULLET SHELL HEADPHONES

Fire some music into your head. The $250 18k gold versions are sold out, but they still have the gold or silver plated buds for $160. Get them at Munitio Via: Fffffound

CARVE YOUR PUMPKIN WITH A GUN

Because a knife isn't scary enough. This old man is one rural gangster. Via: Buzzfeed

DIESEL'S STUPID ASS-KICKING SNEAKERS...IN BE STUPID 3D

Going full throttle in stupid behavior, Diesel's Be Stupid campaign marches on with a shoe made for stirring up trouble. Put their ass-kicking techniques to good use, but don't be too stupid, choose your targets wisely. Now go dig up those red and blue glasses of yours, and learn all the rules on how to kick someone's ass...literally. You can thank Diesel later. Unless you're the one getting your ass kicked. Via: Trendland


Diesel Sneakers FW10: Stupid Ass Kicking from Protein® on Vimeo.

REMIXXXX: 'UP' MASHUP OF 'THE RENT IS TOO HIGH' GUY

See the original video a few posts down. Here is The Rent is Too Damn Up, a mashup of the famous Rent is Too Damn High New York Governor candidate. Via: The A/V Club

THE WICKED WORLD OF WIDE OPEN WALLS

Eelus, Xenz, and a band of street artists are coming together for two weeks—painting began last week—to go deep into the Gambia of Africa and bring their aesthetics to an ongoing  S.T.E.P. (Sustainable Tourism to Eliminate Poverty) project by Larry Bushdweller.

Bushdweller started the Ballabu Conservation Project in 2004; an 85 square kilometer area, incorporating 14 villages and the 100,000 people that surround Makasutu. His main focus has been 'to help create projects that will eventually bring prosperity and sustainability to this area where subsistence farming is the main livelihood.'

The goal of Wide Open Walls, an art safari led by Eelus, is to transform the area into a living art village while attracting a growth in tourism. All photography is courtesy of Wallkandy's very own, Ian Cox. Below are just a few images that have started popping up on the WOW website. Hop over to the official site for ongoing updates. Via: Eelus and WOW

(Above) The group gets to work and W.O.W. begins.
(Below) Eelus doing his thing.

(Below) Xenz wallscape

(Above) BrokenCrow
(Below) Mysterious AL

(Above) Xenz paints a map of the area on to a village school.
(Below) Lucy McLaughlan

A POLITICAL PARTY WE CAN ALL GET BEHIND

Living in NY is not easy. And for many, just paying the rent is a majority of their weekly keep. Good thing one candidate running for Governor is part of the Rent Is Too Damn High Party.

"Listen? Someone's child's stomach just growled. Did you hear it?"- Jimmy McMillian 10/18/2010


Via: Jason and Lindsay

GORILLAZ LETTERMAN MINI GIG (FULL SHOW)

Gorillaz were on Letterman the other night. The lucky ones in attendance were also graced with this mini gig. Via: Pitchfork

THE WORLD NEEDS MORE HUNTER THOMPSONS

A personal favorite writer and a sorely missed journalist in today's society.


"And you people have caused me enough trouble! And I'm gonna, ep, ep, ah, well,....
I don't know really what I'm gonna do. The question is, what are you gonna do?"


Via: BoingBoing

LIL WAYNE ROCKS BLACK LIGHT TATTOOS

As Weezy insists, his black light, glow in the dark tattoos are real. They weren't painted on and 'the shit hurt.' They're also possibly one of a kind, if not ridiculous. It's only fitting that the self proclaimed: martian, rapper eater and best rapper alive would take tattoos to such a level for his video shoot for 'I Am Not A Human Being' from the album of the same title released last week on his birthday. Via: nah right


DGN: LIL WAYNE TALK's BLACK LIGHT TATTOOS from DERICK G on Vimeo.

CONAN GOES SOAPY FOR TBS PROMO

November 8, 2010 is not that far away. And these Conan promos go full on to show the effect his absence from late night is having on both him and his viewers. The layover is almost over. Get amp'd for a more Coco Conan only the cable stratosphere can provide. Via: adfreak

WHOOPS

Good ole light-fart-on-fire fail

MICRO STOP MOTION

Incredibly miniature stop motion short Dot, shot on a Nokia N8 with Cellscope. Brings really small things to life. Film by Sumo Science at Aardman

KANYE + BIEBER = RUN

Kanye dropped this Runaway Love Remix on a recent G.O.O.D. Friday. It's something so ridiculous that you gotta hear. This song is in no sense an upgrade having Bieber — or as Kanye calls him 'JB' — taking on the hook responsibilities. Although I give Kanye props for having the balls to go there, so far, I'm unsold. If the original version of this song is Bieberless, it has a shot.

Download Runaway Love here




This track off Mr. West's new album, is pretty solid. Produced by Blink!

TEXTEES OR GLOVES FOR YOUR THUMBS.

Saw this on MTv of all places late last night. Last I checked, texting wasn't such an issue that I needed a typing condom. But the low budget commercial is nothing short of awesomely horrible with its catchy 'Get a Textee' anthem.  I can't wait to see your fat thumbs with these things on.

EPIC HALO REACH TRAILER

I've never felt the emotions for simulated intergalactic battle like the ones I do for this intense live action trailer directed by Noam Murro. Hopefully Halo Reach lives up to the expectations. Via: Adfreak

OLD SPICE AND THE FOOTBALL PLAYER YOU WISH YOU COULD BE

Just in time for Thursday night's season opener, Old Spice returns to the shower with Ray Lewis, the real football player your fantasy playing ass wishes you could be. I'm on a Raven. Via: @oldspice

Gentlemen Love Light Swords

Great Gentlemen Love Light Swords T design by Alvaro Arteaga Sabaini

SAVE OUR SWARM, A BEE POWERED PSA

Over 10,000 bees from a nearby honey farm unknowingly spell out SOS in an effort to draw attention to the dwindling bee population occurring worldwide. The creators of this British awareness advert used queen bee pheromones to attract the nearby bee population. Via: Adfreak

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT YOURSELF

Great placement and a refreshing message from Newcastle native, Mobstr. Via: Wooster

UNKLE KNOWS THE WEATHER

UNKLE's The Answer, Directed by Ross Cairns, is a pretty epic and incredibly shot video full of mountains, water, surfers and snowboarders. Via: DYT


UNKLE - The Answer - Ross Cairns director from UNKLE on Vimeo.

BANKSY, FRESH FROM THE OIL SPILL

Banksy pays tribute to one of the spill's biggest victims, birds. They never stood a chance. via: Banksy

And here is a great new kid's ride he installed.

THE WILDERNESS DOWNTOWN

A brilliant music video experience by Arcade Fire using HTML5 + Google Earth.
http://thewildernessdowntown.com/

NIGHT BRIGHT TYRES: FOR THE ILL BIKER IN YOU

Cyglo will blow your night cycling mind.This right here is called illovation. Haven't heard of illovation? Well, now you have. It's when you take something ill and combine it with innovation in a product category. This is how you make safety a word that everyone can call dope. Can't wait to see these in the street nights. Via: @gerregg

Learn more about the tyres here

PARKOUR'S ORIGINAL GANGSTER

Filmed in 1930, this guy could very well be the godfather of Parkour. Via: Steven Ho

MARCO'S BRINGING CARICATURE BACK

For the most part, caricature artists always bugged me. They always excel at drawing attention to your least flattering features —for me it was my big nose— while attempting to capture 'you' in the awkward few minutes you sit before them. Italian artist Marco Calcinaro keeps that oddball spirit alive, but does so by capturing the essence of his subjects in such a way that you can't help but stare in envy. Via:  DYT

SUSPENDED IN GADGETRY

This is deconstruction at its finest. Photographer Ben Innes suspends the components of disused gadgets, creating an entirely new way to appreciate the inner workings of outdated electronics. Via: My Modern Metropolis

                  Polariod SX-70

                  Electric Organ

    RCA CCTV Camera

CARLTON DRAUGHT GOES INTO SLOW-MO OVERDRIVE

The opera lyrics really tie the spot together. via: adfreak

Slow motion, men in slow motion
Men look much better in slow motion
It makes me want to sing quite loud
Now, now, I want a Carlton Draught, chips and lasagna
Men in slow mo…in slow mo…
Slow motion
Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah…
Slow motion.

CEELO'S FOUR-LETTERED COMEBACK SONG

For anyone that's been had by a gold digger or just some crazy ass female, send her off with this end of summer instant classic from Gnarls Barkley and Goodie Mob alum, CeeLo! Women have enough upbeat hater song anthems anyway, right? Via: Abby and Greg

TODAY IN WEIRD: RUBIX CUBE HEAD

This ad by Chi & Partners for British beverage, Drench, is pretty bizarre. But it kept my attention and the payoff 'brains perform better hydrated,' is a smart sell.  Previous Drench ads, especially the fish one below, are awesomely entertaining as well. via: Buzzfeed

I'M STILL HERE: HOAX OR GENIUS OR NEITHER?

The official trailer is out and the debate continues: have Joaquin Phoenix and Casey Affleck constructed the most drawn out Kaufman-esque prank, or have they created an introspective look at a Hollywood actor quitting his profession to pursue a hip hop career? The biggest crime about the reality genre is the amount of reality it usually lacks. Although, Joaquin did sing those songs in Walk the Line...

Joaquin, for the most part, has managed to maintain a relatively low profile throughout the filming of I'm Still Here. He has sprung up from time to time, most notably his bizarre Letterman show appearance in 2009 where he mumbled, appeared bewildered and was pretty much clueless about the movie he was there to promote —all with a film crew documenting his 'transformation.' The film's distributor, Magnolia Pictures, swear this is not a "mocumentary." If anything, they at least put together a really intriguing movie trailer. Guess the mystery will have to linger on until its September 10th premier. Watch the trailer and then decide for yourself. Via:  Billboard & @taylorlecroy

'IS THIS WHAT WE FEAR?' BY ANONYMOUS

This is how you protest. An anonymous artist in Tuscon, AZ has created an iconic image out of an iconic statue. Hard to ignore and a clever incorporation of Americanized cultural artifacts. Llama ella Mamasita Libertad. According to Wooster, the artist explains, "it's a commentary on the xenophobia that seems to pulse through the Southwest. es eso lo que tenemos miedo? (is this what we fear?)" Via: WoosterCollective

HAPPY MONDAY

May you have a week that's full of randomness and free from bodily injury. Via: Sir Mitchell

STEFAN STRUMBEL: DEMONIC CUCKOO CLOCKMAKER

Graffiti artist Stefan Strumbel gives the traditional cuckoo clock a much needed make over. Using skulls, crucifixes, grenades, and eye-popping fluorescents, Strumbel creates cuckoo clocks that are hard to ignore —and sure to creep out the neighbors. Via: Trend Land

View more work by Stefan here

PAPERCLIP ALPHABET

An abstract typeface constructed by Brazilian designer Teo Menna using only an x-acto knife, a photocopier, ink pen and a very precise hand. Very cool. The project came about through a class project brief that called for a typeface created out of everyday objects. The things a good class exercise will produce. via: 3tongallery

See more from Teo Manna here

PETITION FOR EAT BRAINS LOVE

Julia Roberts in a zombie flick sounds a lot more intriguing than pretty much every movie choice she makes. I mean, she really hasn't done anything too edgy since Flatliners, right?  via: Boing Boing

THE PEOPLE INSIDE THE REFLECTING SPACE HELMETS

I recognize a few of the faces. There's Sigorney Weaver in Alien. There's Thom Yorke and Ed Neil, too. And a couple shots from the classic 2001. via: ffffound & 3tongallery

THIS IS YOUR MIND ON GIF

Is this the trippiest animated gif ever? Watch as it sucks you in and draws you into its maze. via: Senor Gif

MANMADE HELL ON EARTH?

Sure, the '4x the size of Manhattan' 'piece' of ice that broke off Greenland the other week has drawn minimal  attention over here in the States (Video below).Maybe it will cool off Canada, which is having the highest temperature increases in North America. This map, created by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), will verify that, yes, Earth is getting hotter on a global scale. 14 nations have already surpassed previous record highs. In MohenjuDaro, Pakistan, temperatures reached a scorching 128.3 F. Whether we created our own predicament or the Sun is 'waking-up' is another story. Bring on the brownouts. via: Good

Below, ABC news report on Greenland's new ice island.

WEEZER RESORTS TO MORE GIMMICKS TO REMAIN RELEVANT

There was a time when geeky excitement preceded the release of a Weezer album. Sadly, their ability to draw attention to themselves has worn off over the span of lackluster efforts, borrowed interest and desperate collaborations (Lil Wayne, anyone?). Their past videos have featured Muppets, as well as a viral video extravaganza homage, which were fun. I just wonder if their continued reliance on gimmicks to generate buzz has left them complacent and uninterested in ever attempting to refine and reinvent their sound. I personally gave up after Maldroit. Maybe they'll prove us wrong with their upcoming release, Hurley, due out in September. After all, this is their first album since departing Geffen (they are now on Epitaph). I'd love to eat my words for Weezer.

Hurley, like their previous album, Raditude, relies on an album art gimmick to generate interest. This one even comes with a similar 'cover remix' contest that greeted Raditude fans. Unfortunately, an ironic cover such as a flying dog or that bearded fat guy in Lost (Sorry, that's all I know about the show), isn't going to make up for musical performance.

If only Weezer continued to take chances and push themselves like they did during the Pinkerton days, each album wouldn't feel like a watered down version of the one that came before it.  Here's hoping for more substance to this album than the random cover art accompanying it. We'd like the Weezer of the 90ties back, please. Via: Spinner

SHARPIE CREATES FIRST PERMANENT PENCIL

Impossible just left the building. Sharpie, the masters of the permanent marker, has invented the first pencil that turns permanent after three days. They're calling it the Liquid Pencil, and it is built with the power to erase like a pencil before those three days are up. If this actually works unlike erasable pens (is there one that even works?), this will be great for sketches, comps, notes and all the paper you wasted in the past because of mistakes. Scheduled for release in September. via: Gizmodo

ARCADE FIRE'S BIZARRE LITTLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN PROMO VIDEO

Tune in to Youtube tonight, 10 EST, for Arcade Fire live from MSG. Terry Gilliam is directing. Based on the weirdness below, tonight should be a concert film unlike any other.

BUILD A STREET LEGAL BUGATTI VEYRON OUT OF LEGOS

Well maybe not street legal, but this operational Lego Bugatti Veyron convertible sure beats the crap out of any $400 hobby shop remote control vehicle...if you're willing to give up your life to build it. Unreal. Via: Damn Cool Pics

FLASHBACK IN MUSIC VIDEO HISTORY: VOL. 2

This stop motion music video from Fujiya and Miyagi gives the numbers on dice a trippy new context. The song, Ankle Injuries (2007), serves as a nice catchy backdrop to an animation style that has elements of The White Stripe's Lego stop-motion burner, "Fell in Love with a Girl," and Radiohead's hypnotic "House of Cards." The latter used neither cameras nor lights to film the In Rainbows classic. Of course, any good movie buff will also know the breakthrough off the White Stripes third album was directed by exclaimed eccentric Michel Gondry of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind fame. Either way, never listened to Fujiya and Miyagi until now and it sounds pretty decent. Via: The Jailbreak







Bonus: Michel Gondry solving a Rubik's cube with his feet

HALO 2600: HALO GOES 8-BIT

Halo 2600 is Halo re-imagined for the Atari era thanks to former VP of Microsoft's game publishing division, Ed Fries. Unlike current games where you can get hit a million times before you die, in the Atari age, one hit typically killed you. And there's no saving games, either. Perhaps a cheat code is floating out there on the interwebs. Eat your heart out. And, if you're curious to hear Ed Fries story on how the Halo 2600 game came about, read this. Via: Alyssa Milano (Yea, that one.)

Play Halo 2600 here.

GUY WALKS ACROSS AMERICA + THE GUYS BEHIND THE WALK

Comprised of 2770 still frames, a Levi's sponsorship and a little camera trickery, the journey that is 'Walk Across America' epically merges stop motion and time lapse with the help of... a protractor. Get your nostalgia on with the official video and then see how production studio, Conscious Minds, brought their vision to life. via: agency record



Every stop, Google Map'd for your curiosity. Great insight into the places and people the team met and saw along the way.

View Guy Walks Across America! in a larger map

TIME IS DRIPPING: GLOBAL WARMING HOURGLASS

Street artist Blu puts the hourglass to relevant use. Simple, stop-you-in-your-tracks urban art. Location: Berlin, Germany. Check out more art by Blu here. Via: TWBE

The piece below is a great commentary on global consumption. Location: Grottaglie, Italy