Ahh, since I first heard this song here I can’t get it out of my head. I love the fun catchy lyrics, and upbeat tunes. I don’t think this is the official music video, but it’s fun to watch.
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David Weatherhead’s “Primary Clocks”
Love these minimal, bright-colored clocks. Wouldn’t they make great gifts? Not sure if they are for sale though. They are currently on exhibition at Glasgow’s GOODD Ltd exhibition space. See more info here.
Lollapalooza 2011: A Day in Review
Photo curtesy of 93XRT
If there is one thing to know about me it’s that I love getting swept up in the magic of music festivals. The combination of good music and good friends puts a big ol’ smile on my face.
When Lollapalooza first released the 2011 line-up I had no interest (Eminem? really?) in going to the festival. Which was a BIG bummer because I bought tickets minutes after the 2010 line-up was announced (Phoenix, Arcade Fire, The Dodos, The XX, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Hot Chip, Chromeo, The Black Key’s, The New Pornographers, etc… yeah amazing)
Needless to say, as soon as the 2011 schedule was released most of the bands I wanted to see were in the same day, WOO! So my long term concert buddy J and I jumped on Friday tickets.
Here was our line-up…
The Naked and Famous – We made it just in time and they were awesome. I’d definitely pay to see their show.
Foster the People - Caught the middle/end of the show, and yes of course we heard them play “Pumped Up Kicks” They were alright.
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals - Damn that girl can sing. She was wailing on that mic so passionately – it was pretty moving. In addition to her vocals, she also jammed on the guitar and keyboard.
Two Door Cinema Club - Great band, fun music, and even more fun live. I would also pay to see these guys.
OK Go - It’s always nice to see a good Chicago band make it big. These guys put on a fantastic, energetic show. I’ve always been impressed with thier music videos and now I’m happy to see their live show lives up to the hype.
Coldplay - Yup that’s right, of all the headliners I picked Coldplay. I’ve never been much of a “glam rocker” so Muse was out of the question, I’ve already seen Ratatat and doubt anything could top that experience, and while Girl Talk is fun to listen/dance to I wasn’t about to get sweaty with teenagers at the DJ booth. This was the perfect opportunity to see a band I’ve always wanted to see but never wanted to pay for, and I was BLOWN AWAY. Wow, they absolutely exceeded my expectations. I mean check out this light show…
Yeah, pretty amazing. They played a lot of tunes off of their “Parachutes” album a few from “A Rush of Blood to the Head” and a few new tunes. Here is Chris Martin jammin’ on the guitar…
Photo curtesy of 93XRT
All in All, I’m really happy I decided to go. I am lucky to live in a city that is home to such a massive music festival, passing up all three days was not an option. Next up, North Coast Music Festival 2011…
Dreamy Bathroom
How beautiful is this bathroom? So simple and clean yet seemingly functional. I could spend days in here – with a few good books of course. “Axor Bouroullec” is a customizable, 70-piece bathroom set designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. Kudos to the person in charge of staging the photos, the props make the space look even more playful.
The Anatomy of a Computer Virus
Okay, this is a pretty complicated topic, but when combined with an English narrator (audio) and a sweet motion graphic (visual) the information suddenly becomes manageable. This video by Patrick Clair brings to life the very real threat of digital warfare.
Jamie Beck: Cinemagraphs
With GIFs on the rise and in the trendy spotlight, it’s really nice to see a fresh yet subtle take on these moving images. Jamie Beck does an awesome job capturing a dreamy side of the ‘everyday’ scenes of life. (Click on the image to view animation)
Summertime – And the Livin’s Easy
Hey All, Hope you are enjoying your summer. Here is a shot I took of Lake Michigan while at the Michigan Dunes over the 4th of July weekend. The beach was packed!
Symmetry by Everynone
So well done. Thank you, this is beautiful…
The video was made by Everynone in collaboration with WNYC | Radiolab. Definitely go to the Everynone site and check out WORDS, MOMENTS, and the other films. They are all very moving. And by moving I mean they put goosebumps on my arms and a smile on my face.
Bunch of Crock
*warning this post contains adult language
Safwat Saleem is the graphic designer behind these hilarious posters. He is Pakistani and has been living in the US since before 9/11. Saleem says this project is a “gag reflex” to the current political climate and believes things have only gotten worse since 2001.
I am really digging the minimal use of color in junction with basic transparent shapes on a textured background. It’s kinda hard these days to be original with vintage photos from “pleasentville” but I’d say he nailed it. If only more people channeled their anger towards politics into making sweet designs…
Bunch of Crock currently consists of 12 posters, as well as buttons, stickers, postcards, and some other goodies that you can purchase here. Saleem even put on a full exhibition for the project which I believe included this box of bullshit. Below each poster is a quote, fact or an anecdote that served as the inspiration for that particular poster.
Earth
‘’It’s a flat-out lie. I read my Bible. He made this earth for us to utilize.’’
– Norman Dennison, electrician and founder of the Corydon (Indiana) Tea Party, speaking about climate change
‘’Being a strong Christian, I cannot help but believe the Lord placed a lot of minerals in our country and it’s not there to destroy us.’’
– Lisa Deaton, small business owner and founder of WeThePeopleIndiana.org
Democrats
‘’I believe that Muslims have the same right to practice their religion as anyone else in this country. That includes the right to build a place of worship and a community center on private property in lower Manhattan.”
– President Barack Obama, August 13, 2010 at a White House Ramadan dinner
”I was not commenting and I will not comment on the wisdom of making the decision to put a mosque there. was commenting very specifically on the right people have that dates back to our founding.’’
– President Barack Obama, August 14, 2010
Republicans
‘’They [illegal immigrants] use it as a wedge. This is an orchestrated effort by them to come here and have children to gain access to the great welfare state we’ve created.”
– Sen. Russell Pearce, R-Mesa, defending his idea of rewriting the 14th Amendment
Libertarians
‘’We do not want to be told how to behave in matters of personal safety. We do not want to be forced to wear seat belts or helmets because others think that it is good for us.”
– Robert Ford, chairman of Massachusetts Freedom First
Tea Party
“Carbon dioxide is portrayed as harmful. But there isn’t even one study that can be produced that shows that carbon dioxide is a harmful gas… it is a part of earth’s life cycle. And yet we are being told that we have to reduce this natural substance and reduce the American standard of living.”
– Rep. Michele Bachmann on the House floor on Earth Day, 2009
Patriotism
‘’Sir, prove to me that you are not working with our enemies. And I know you’re not. I’m not accusing you of being an enemy, but that’s the way I feel, and I think a lot of Americans will feel that way.”
– Glenn Beck, conservative news commentator, to Keith Ellison, the first Muslim to be elected to the House of Representatives
***This project was made possible through Kickstarter. Check out the link and watch the video to learn more about Saleem. While you are there check out the other designers/artists trying to make it in the world
adidas vs Nike : Battle of the Brand
Last week Adidas lauched their new campaign “adidas is all in” with a sweet ad video. A few days later Nike launched what seemed like a rebuttal. Both video’s are shown below…
The adidas video is awesomely synced to a Justice track Civilization, with some nice cameos by Katy Perry and Chicago’s very own Derrick Rose.
Nike, on the other hand, makes a “recycled” ad which features a mash-up of old ads with a pretty inspiring monologue playing throughout. I hope Nike really does practice what they preach, because those last few lines are very convincing.
