November 2011
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viafrank: The Do Lectures just posted the video from my presentation this past September. It’s a little talk about doing things the long, hard, stupid way, and the opportunity of beginning to think about our work as designers as a gift. It also jumps a bit into the issues that need to be overcome to be able to do so in this new digital context where most of our work now lives. I’d be remiss not...
Nov 21st
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April 2010
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March 2010
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Listen A Weather - “Third of Life” off...
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February 2010
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Feb 23rd
January 2010
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Bowerbirds, Live at High Noon Saloon, Madison, WI,...
Bowerbirds - “Silver Clouds” Bowerbirds - “House of Diamonds” Bowerbirds - “Northern Lights”
Jan 19th
Listen “conjuring up a satellite of hope”...
Jan 13th
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Jan 12th
May 2009
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Bon Iver - For Emma (a cappella)
May 2nd
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April 2009
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Anni Rossi "Las Vegas" live, Black Cat,...
[Anni Rossi website, myspace]
Apr 20th
John Vanderslice, live at Sixth & I Historic...
“Trance Manual” — double click to open in YouTube and watch in HD “Too Much Time” — double click to open in YouTube and watch in HD [John Vanderslice Website] [John Vanderslice on Twitter] [Sixth & I Historic Synagogue Website] [Also, I tabbed “Too Much Time” at Ultimate Guitar.com]
Apr 5th
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March 2009
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Clem Snide, live at IOTA Club & Cafe in Arlington,...
Clem Snide - “Jews for Jesus Blues” Eef Barzelay - “Ballad of Bitter Honey” [Eef Barzelay MySpace] [Clem Snide Website] [IOTA Club and Cafe]
Mar 18th
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Casiotone For the Painfully Alone, new album,...
Casiotone’s new album “Advance Base Battery Life” is a compilation of singles/rarities from 2004-2007.  I saw CFTPA last year in Madison, WI and realized that although I love his music, Casiotone is meant to be enjoyed…alone (on headphones). CFTPA live in Madison, WI 10.03.08, The Annex The first single “Old Panda Days” is a winner…and as the...
Mar 12th
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Lisa Hannigan, Live at the 9:30 Club, 3.8.09...
Lisa Hannigan - “Couldn’t Love You More” (John Martyn Cover) Lisa Hannigan - “I Don’t Know” Lisa Hannigan - “Teeth” *Double-click videos to watch HD versions on YouTube [Lisa Hannigan on MySpace]
Mar 10th
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KaiserCartel new video "Blue Sky"
[also check out KaiserCartel live at the Black Cat [vids] [KaiserCartel on MySpace]
Mar 9th
February 2009
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Fleet Foxes - Sun Giant + White Winter Hymnal - La...
Another awesome La Blogotheque clip. [Fleet Foxes on MySpace]
Feb 25th
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The Dodos-La Blogotheque [vid]
Feb 22nd
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Muzzle of Bees Interview with Jason Anderson
MoB covers Jason’s recording process and his plans for future projects. [read @ Muzzle of Bees] [Jason Anderson @ Cafe Metropolis, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 1.30.09 [vids]
Feb 19th
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John Vanderslice-Too Much Time [vid]
John Vanderslice “Too Much Time” from AV on Vimeo
Feb 17th
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Ryan Adams, The Black Cab Sessions
The recently engaged and smoke-free Ryan Adams recently paid a visit to excellent The Black Cab Sessions. [Ryan Adams The Black Cab Sessions video]
Feb 17th
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Kaiser Cartel, Black Cat, 02.10.09 [vids+pic]
[Kaiser Cartel website]
Feb 12th
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Akai APC40 Ableton Software USB Controller
I will make a bold prediction: the Akai APC40 will change the way electronic music is written and performed.  Considering that the Akai MPC1000 is already in use by countless indie-rock/indie-tronic acts (including Passion Pit and Paper Route), the APC40 is a big step forward towards bridging the gap between hardware and software with a responsive, intuitive design.
Feb 10th
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The Submarines w/ Dawn Landes, Black Cat, 02.08.09...
I enjoyed checking out Dawn Landes last night at the sold out Black Cat back door stage.  I wanted to take some video, but it was so crowded I had an obstructed view for most of the set.  The Submarines were solid, well situated in the exploding genre of married/dating rockers playing happy-go-lucky pop songs (i.e. The Weepies, Kaiser Cartel, Mates of State, Matt & Kim).
Feb 9th
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Covering Thom Yorke’s The Eraser on Monome, and an All-in-One Setup for Ableton Live
Feb 8th
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Passion Pit @ Black Cat w/ Paper Route, Cale...
Cale Parks [Cale Parks website] Paper Route [Paper Route website] Passion Pit “Sleephead” “I’ve Got Your Number” [Passion Pit on MySpace]
Feb 7th
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Jason Anderson @ Cafe Metropolis, Wilkes-Barre,...
Jason Anderson was fantastic.  After the show I spoke with him and he immediately asked if there were songs that I was disappointed that I didn’t hear.  He quickly grabbed his acoustic and proceeded to give me and @Kate_One a six song private encore. And if that wasn’t already super generous he also gave me a free vinyl copy of “The Hopeful and the Unafraid” and several...
Feb 4th
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Passion Pit-Sleepyhead [video+concert]
I’m going to see Passion Pit tonight at the Black Cat w/ Paper Route and Cale Parks. [more Passion Pit vids via AOL]
Feb 3rd
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Which HD video Web service is the best?
Excellent HD video web upload comparison, complete with still and motion examples between the above competitors.  The Winner?  YouTube — free, high-quality encoding, and a dedicated community. [read more, via CNET]
Feb 2nd
January 2009
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Jason Anderson-For Kyle
I’m heading to Cafe Metropolis in Wilkes-Barre, PA tonight to check out Jason Anderson.  Should be awesome.  Hoping to get some killer Mino footage. Related post [Jason Anderson is Awesome! (and generous)]
Jan 30th
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Bon Iver - Re: Stacks, Live in SF
Jan 29th
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Free Atari POKEY Noise Sample Pack
From LITTLE-SCALE: Overview I have created a set of samples that have been recorded directly from an Atari POKEY chip. I have created all of the sounds myself on the hardware (as in, these are not sounds or samples recorded from games or demo programs). The output from the sound chip has been recorded directly. Samples There are a total of 316 samples, covering a variety of frequencies and...
Jan 28th
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Mount Eerie - You Swan, Go On [video+tab]
One of my favorite songs from Mount Eerie’s brilliant “Lost Wisdom”. [You Swan, Go On Tab via 911tabs.com]
Jan 27th
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Errol Morris Examines the Bush Presidency Through...
[“Mirror, Mirror on the Wall” via NYT Zoom Blog]
Jan 27th
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Foxmarks: Simple, Useful Add-on
Foxmarks is one of my favorite Firefox 3 add-ons.  It allows users to sync Firefox bookmarks to any computer which has Foxmarks installed, and keeps them safe with a user/pass log-in (i.e. syncs your home, work and laptop bookmarks automatically). [free download] [Lifehacker on Foxmarks]
Jan 26th
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Jan 26th
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Pelican City [Danger Mouse] - The Fool (Neutral...
[download Mp3 via Radio Exile]
Jan 24th
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Jason Anderson is Awesome! (and generous)
Jason Anderson is one of my favorite artists.  His new website features nearly half of his catalogue FREE including three high-quality live bootlegs. [download Mp3s, via JA albums page]
Jan 24th
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Write Your Own Flight of the Conchords-style Beats
Write your own Flight of the Conchords inspired beats with drum samples from the 80’s classic the Casio SK-1. Load the clips into your favorite DAW, iDrum, or the iPhone BeatMaker, and bleep out to the soothing sounds of retro days gone by. [download via SendSpace, cred Keith Blackford, .zip, 7 files WAV format, 172 KB]
Jan 24th
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New Say Hi Track, Upcoming Album, Tour
[download “Novemember Was White, December Was Grey” via ilikesayhi.com] [Pre-order “oohs & aahs” via Barsuk Records. Released 3/3/09] [Tour dates: I will be at the 03-26-09 @ The Black Cat — Washington, DC show]
Jan 23rd
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Monome 64 Unboxing
Jan 22nd
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Portrait of a Hungry Cat
“Nom nom nom” - Colby T. Catface
Jan 22nd
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View of Obama from the Parade Route
After waiting in the cold for 3 hours with @Kate_One and @neshtofino, this was our view of Obama from the parade route.
Jan 22nd
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After years of being on the wait-list my order finally came in for a monome 64.  I can’t wait!
Jan 21st
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Jan 17th
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Ryan Adams Live at Ambassador Theatre on...
Cardinals November 8, 2008 Ambassador Theatre Dublin, Ireland 01. intro 02. Cobwebs 03. Everybody Knows 04. Born Into a Light 05. Please Do Not Let Me Go 06. Fix It 07. Natural Ghost 08. Goodnight Rose 09. Off Broadway 10. Wonderwall (Oasis) 11. I Taught Myself How To Grow Old 12. The Sun Also Sets 13. Come Pick Me Up 14. Grand Island (Neal Casal) 15. Go Easy 16. Sink Ships 17. Crossed Out Name...
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Jan 7th