salute

i love this hair
via i love fake.

christmas eve

pause. in midtown holiday traffic.

oh noel

Here's a very (very, very) recent Christmas love song by Crocodiles and Dum Dum Girls- enjoy!



Crocodiles & Dum Dum Girls: Merry Christmas, Baby (Please Don't Die) [mp3]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I'm on my way to NYC and may have some downtime for posting and writing, but if not- treasure those around you at this time of year, especially this year, as I know it's been hard for many.

Love to all-

Dovè

farewell

my black balloon
via signe.

inviting white.

anna inghart via souvenirs.

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros - "40 Day Dream"
EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS | MySpace Music Videos

I've never thought to listen to this band, but after seeing the video and the way they look like they're having a blast, I'm going to check them out.. stat.

Video discovery thanks to rare medium well

Elza Jo

Elza Jo, photographer and graphic designer from the Netherlands, combines photo and digital collage to create energetic, layered pieces. These are some of her girlier works; others experiment with faux gore, or examine her relationship with her cat. Dazed has an interview with her here.

Harlem- Friendly Ghost

In anticipation of their upcoming (April '10) sophomore album, Hippies, Austin's Harlem have web-released this jammy surf tune. They've pulled together a bit since their first album but still have that carefree sunny sound (more driven than Girls, less noise than Wavves) I loved from the start.

[EDIT: blogger removed the song. what a bummer.]

refinement

antiqued sewing machines and weathered hands carry a unique variety of resolved dignity.

via the selby.

versace

new blouse up in the shop, plus a few others!

ETSY

warpaint

this song is perfect right now:

warpaint: elephants [mp3]

whiteout

my brain,

scattered with specks of thought,

which combined may just make something useful

or meaningful;

i don't know how to connect the dots.

End of Year Lists

I can't decide whether I want to round up a list of my top songs/artists/albums from the year, let alone from the entire decade. It seems to be the thing to do right about now, but the sheer proliferation of rundowns and tallies overwhelm me more than anything. It seems like a competition between websites: the big guns must be duly addressed but obscure artists and albums have to be included as if to prove the writer's varied taste and knowledge. How boring. I might just write another "December on Repeat" and let it go at that. Any thoughts?

stories

arvida, a favorite blogger of mine from stockholm, has started a collaborative video story blog. she invites her commenters to submit character and plot ideas for her chapter-like installments. the talent and creativity behind this project is wonderful. enjoy her first two offerings above, and check out stories made by us soon for the third!

shine

up on the ETSY
shot by the talented alyssa robb

somber

such a great song.
the video makes me think of the lost weekend- sadness and resignation.

ankhur

ankur gupta, hindu surrealist storyteller via new delhi.
collection inspired by children, dreams, and interpretations.
the clothes are lush and rich: embroidered, embellished and detailed.
(images via dazed digital)

erin/katie

i can only think of family.

via knightcat

contrast

layered ruffle vs sleek wool
flowy hair vs sharp bun
textured sky vs clean blue

(pc modelinia, paul pj cheng)

MOWGLI

this b-side debut single from welsh songstress marina, of marina and the diamonds, is so bouncy- though the song was released in early 2009, she came up with this video later in the year, backing up her quirky approach to radio-friendly pop. enjoy.

want sun

too cold and grey already

so i listen to music that reminds me of summer:

the drums: let's go surfing [mp3]

shop

oh j you look so lovely, where did you get that outfit?

maybe here?

(updates on the etsy, each one better than the last)

photo credit alyssa robb.

brr

yes i am this cold.

purple

remember this? now just over two years ago.

i can hardly believe it.

big girls need big salads

thai curry tofu salad! yum.

theremin

this is so nuts. i just found out about this instrument a few days ago and have been thinking of buying one on ebay! just check out this how-to video for a taste of the possibilities.
(bonus: this dude. what a character)

galaxies

(by signe)

feel like i'm living in a dreamland

this song fits quite well.

tunes

get experimental

i've been reading about this girl for ages now, because she's been playing with dirty projectors, but never checked out her sound.

i like it.

it's clatter noise, out of control at times, but her voice pulls the whole thing together, and the driving ukulele adds a grounding element.

this one girl band has a lot to offer.

tune-yards: news. download here.

ok, another.

tune-yards: sunlight. download here.