James Murphy x NYC Subway System

Very interesting idea and I'd love to see this in place- it's interesting (for at least a minute) to listen to the turnstiles moving during rush hour as is - but if done right, this would add a lot more personality and character to NYC's subterranean commuting world...but let's think of another funding channel besides the MTA.

Keep it Cool, Lou.

Atoms for Peace: "Before Your Very Eyes"

It's been a while since I've really enjoyed a music video for it's aesthetics...seems like a lot of work went into this one.  Nice transition to richer color as the synths come in and warm the song a bit...And of course there's Thom Yorke's face.

New Tim Hecker - Black Refraction

Station to Station

Just dudes on a train crafting noise.  No big deal.

Check out what's behind Doug Aitken's Station to Station.

Tim Hecker: "Virginal II"

Here's a new one from Tim Hecker's new LP...an always welcome surprise:

New Lee Ranaldo (and the Dust)

New Lee, new single:  "Lecce, Leaving."

Propaganda: New Arcade Fire?

"Reflektor." Bedford/N7, Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

New Cass McCombs

Wow, this is sounding really good right now. Looking forward to a new one soon!

How Recycled Glass Bottles Are Made

This is pretty fascinating- We've now got the technology to fully recycle glass waste into glass products made entirely of re-used material.  Cool stuff.

Friday Surprise - New Pixies

New. No Age!

YES!  Definitely elements from their past work but a big change in the vocal recording/mix choice here.

Brian Eno Discusses "77 Million Paintings"

Brian Eno discusses his latest sound and light work, "77 Million Paintings" now on display in New York.

Eluvium: "Happiness" (w/ Ira from Yo La Tengo)

This is just a fantastic track and a great moment to end the new Eluvium record on. Great stuff.

Whoa.

Labeled, "blown mind." I woke up simultaneously both worried and excited. YES!

New DEERHUNTER!!!

Monomania: A singular, obsessive focus. Now I have it. Can. Not. Wait. For this record!

Rap Quotes On A Street Corner in Your Hood, NYC.

Here's a pretty awesome idea, borrowing from other similar street artist stunts but certainly a novel take.

Thurston Does Score for James Nares' "Street"

12-string guitar meditation from Thurston Moore... from the short clip it sounds very similar to some of his work on Demolished Thoughts Check out the trailer HERE.

Kurt Vile - "Never Run Away"

Total worth...plus the synth (mellotron?)?  Spot on touch.

"Holy Grail: The T206 Honus Wagner"

Check out this great little short on the Honus Wagner T206 tobacco card.  CONFESSION: I spent a good portion of my childhood in baseball card stores.  I spent a good portion of my weekly allowances on baseball cards.

Kurt Vile is Awesome

Check out the promo spot for Kurt's new record, radly titled: Walkin on a Pretty Daze.  There is not one thing about this that I don't like.  Great idea for the cover art, funny dialogue and from what I can tell, the music sounds stellar.

YES!

Mikal Cronin: "Shout it Out"

Check out the first track from Ty Segall co-conspirator and fellow ripper Mikal Cronin's upcoming Merge record (May 7).   Solid!

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this happened!

"Youth Museum"

The always interesting Bradford Cox now has a documentary about his 'everyday life'...looking forward to this one.

Chasing Ice

Chasing Ice Trailer from milkhaus on Vimeo.

I don't believe in overzealism.  You find this a lot when it comes to the matter of global warming and the impact human toll is having on our planet.  I prefer to rationally look at all sides and theories but I'll keep my personal views to myself because they do not add anything to the fact that Chasing Ice is an excellently well conceived and shot story.  It's got more than just another 'the world is dying and you are doing this' point of view and tone.   The film does have an agenda, a very rational one.  One that the creators set out to back up with scientific opinion and evidence which they capture for the film.

Check it out.

New Besnard Lakes...!

...is always a good thing!  Check out the first cut "People of the Sticks" which just so happens to be included on a new record, Until in Excess, Imperceptible UFO, out April 02.  Ok!

Dinosaur Jr: "Pierce The Morning Rain"

This is just fantastic...Do you remember when music videos used to follow some absurd narrative?  I'm glad this exists.

Faktum Hotels: Help the Homeless in Sweeden By Booking Their "Rooms"

At a very quick first glance, I thought this was a joke...but it's actually a creative way to bring awareness and money to Gothenburg Sweeden's homeless contingent.  Ad agency Forsman and Bodenfors is responsible for the awareness campaign. Somewhat humorously, you can book a "room" at one of 10 locations in Gothenburg known as safe havens for the city's homeless for $10 a night.  Each experience is tagged with its own cheeky description.  For example:

"At the warf you stay with stunning views over the river...within easy walking distance...the world's largest floating ship experience."

    Essentially, you are donating money in $10 increments to a local street newspaper, Faktum, who in turn use all proceeds to help the area's homeless.

Check out Faktum Hotels.

New Bowie!

Whoa!  ...Great way to wake up this morning...and a creepy way to wake up this morning.  I'm in.