Purling Hiss Does Work for the "Shaking Through" Series: "Lolita"

Check out a bit of Purling Hiss' recording process for the "Shaking Through" series as they are enlisted to write a song and take it through the final mix in only two days.

Ken Burns on Storytelling

Here's a short piece on Ken Burns, explaining how he views storytelling and how he aims to affect people.

Another Liars Promo

Here's a short video the guys posted giving us a little look inside of their LA studio. I'm basically going to post anything Liars related until the record comes out...

The Art of Film and TV Title Design

Check out this spot PBS did on the art of the opening sequence to film/TV series. It's interesting to see the thought process that goes into a sequence as it aims to set a lasting tone and familiarity of the presentation which follows.

Liars: "No. 1 Against the Rush"

It took me a little while to comprehend this one and now I think I'm ready to talk about it. The visuals have nothing to do with the mood of the track (sonically at least)which makes this whole thing so much radder. These guys make great videos, and creep me out in just the right places.

The Walkmen: "Heaven"

There's nothing particularly complex or even that unique about this new Walkmen track- it just sounds really good.

Do It Yourself - The Story of Rough Trade

This is a really great doc about the superb Rough Trade record shop/label in London...and by the way, Williamsburg, Brooklyn USA will be getting one later this year!

Tim Hecker: "Suffocation Raga for John Cale"

Check out this great sounding Tim Hecker piece he did for a John Cale remix album to be released for RSD 2012.

New Yuck: "Chew"

Yes! Keep 'em comin'.

Ty Segall and White Fence: "Scissor People"

I CANNOT wait to see these guys. Rip.