I can't stop listening to...

“Cali Dreams” by Solly

It just makes me want to turn it up and dance. Plus anytime you can make a classic 60's song jumpin' I need to give you props.

Via Kickin the Peanuts

FRESH MUSIC: Nneka

Nneka is some hard-lovin Euro soul music that doesn't sound European. I love the emotion and her natural sound. "Heartbeat" is my favorite song.

"Nneka Egbuna is a Nigerian-German hip hop/soul singer and songwriter. She sings in English and her traditional language of Igbo." -- Wikipedia

"Nneka's U.S. debut, "Concrete Jungle," unfolds like a 12-track wake-up call: an unrelenting mishmash of horns, trumpets and, sometimes, steel drums. 'God is knocking at the door; could you let him in?' the 28-year-old asks on accordian-driven..." -- SFGate

Nneka - Heartbeat



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The making of... The Man Your Man Could Smell Like

I'm so happy that someone took the time to figure out how they made this commercial. It's seriously hilarious and Isaiah Mustafa rocks it. Well done.


The making of Old Spice's commercial: The Man Your Man Could Smell Like

Agent Provocateur

I have this thing for Kylie Minogue for like... forever. So when MOG said, "If you haven't seen this ad, you haven't lived yet." I knew my world was about to be blown and it was. Thank you Agent Provocateur.


Kylie Minogue - Agent Provocateur



(On a side note: I don't label things SFW or NSFW, because if that actually matters to you... what the fuck are you doing online? Go back to work. C'mon let's use some common sense here.)

Toukujin Yoshioka: HERMÈS

What a brilliant art installation. Its very soothing to watch.


TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA: HERMÈS (TOKYO) WINDOW DISPLAY


Via Yimmy Yayo

Quite Library's "Blind Date"

Just watch the video. You will either find it hilarious or frightening. I died laughing.

Blind Date


"Quite Library is a sketch comedy group based in NYC and LA. We make videos, perform on stage, and blog about stuff we find funny." -- quietlibrary.com


Via James

I can't stop listening to...

"Ayo Technology" by Milow

What an awesome cover. Seriously, who knew 50 Cent songs could rock as a guitar ballard? Rock on Milow, rock on.

Milow - Ayo Technology



Here's another fun cover of the same song by Katerine, enjoy.

FRESH MUSIC: Little Dragon

As if my love for the Swedes (Those Dancing Days, Lykke Li and Hassle) and their young music couldn't grow any bigger, I find Little Dragon.

Little Dragon is a smooth rhythmic mystical journey into sound. Yukimi Nagano's voice rocks the mic as she oozes feminine soul. Plus the song “Runabout” puts me in such a good mood. Seriously, Electro Soul is quickly becoming my favorite genre.

"Little Dragon is an electronic music band, based in Gothenburg, Sweden. It consists of Swedish-Japanese singer Yukimi Nagano (vocals, percussion) and her close high-school friends Erik Bodin (drums), Fredrik Källgren Wallin (bass), and Håkan Wirenstrand (keyboards). Their song "Twice" is featured in Season 5 of ABC's Grey's Anatomy." -- Wikipedia


Little Dragon | Forever


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Marisa, please stop calling me

It's her lump lumps.

Marisa Lee Miller is an American model best known for her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues, and her work for lingerie retailer Victoria's Secret. After a stint shooting with photographer Mario Testino for fashion magazines like Vogue, Miller began working for both companies in 2002. -- Wikipedia

SI Swimsuit: Marisa Miller Body Painting

5 Second Films

Screw 48 hours... how about you make a film that 5 seconds long? Well 5 Second Films have massed a collection of super short films that are funny, sad, lovable and weird. Definitely worth at least 60 seconds of browsing.

Late For Work


"5-Second Films was created by Brian “Boss Man” Firenzi in the Spring of 2005, after being disappointed by so many 5,400-second films. The rules are simple: 2 seconds of beginning titles, 5 seconds of film, 1 second of end titles. If you take umbrage with these 5sfs running at an actual length of 8 seconds, we can only assume you’re no fun at dinner parties." -- 5secondfilms.com


Via Will

I Heart That Shirt #17: Fedex T-Shirt

Nobody seems to know where you can buy the Fedex T-Shirt but it's awesome, period. Especially if you work in a mail room.


Via HideYourArms

The Man Your Man Could Smell Like

Why are body deodorant/wash commercials the best? Oh this makes me laugh every time. Kudos Old Spice! (Why don't I look like this... I've been using OS for years.)

The Man Your Man Could Smell Like

FRESH MUSIC: Common Market

"Common Market is a hip hop duo based in Seattle, Washington with members RA Scion and DJ/Producer Sabzi. The two members were individually active hip hop artists in the Pacific Northwest since 2002, but collectively combined their talents in 2005 to form Common Market." -- Wikipedia

Who knew that Seattle had such awesome hip-hop roots? For me, this is true hip-hop. It feels real and sounds like the truth. It just doesn't taste like polished shit.

Check out, Common Market. Especially since the DJ makes up one half of Blue Scholars, which of course has a similar sound.

Common Market - Escaping Arkham

Music Video: "Down Here In Hell"

I'm not sure about the big brother spying on you theme, but I love the idea of being stuck in a small room with your lover. Tension does build in more ways than one. Plus, its a great song.

Van Hunt - Down Here In Hell (With You)



Via Anna

Snowmageddon

I can't believe this winter weather. Simply amazing.

Snowlapse 2010.wmv


Via Liz

Film Gator

I'm a big fan of Netflix and as a filmmaker there are hundreds of movies I need to watch. However, I'm always trying to discovery new films to add to my list. FilmGator sounds like a great tool to find new favorites for your movie collection.

"FilmGator is designed to help you to discover new movies worth watching, rather than just being an information database." -- FilmGator

Via Thrillist

Short Film: The Summoning

This makes me want to work in the motion graphics field. Really, the sky is the limit.

The Summoning - Vancouver Film School (VFS)



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Super Bowl 44

My GF and I ended up in Chinatown at one of my BU friend's apartment. The ratio was 7 girls and 2 guys, so I was sure it would be an interesting Super Bowl and boy was I right. Even though, I really didn't care who won, I wanted to see the Saints to beat the Colts. Gratefully, after a lame half time show, some brilliant DEF and a Madden like onside kick... the Saints pulled it off. (Wow!) Well done, shots of Captain all around!

Anyways... I still really watch the big game for the commercials. This year wasn't too bad, though the order that they appeared in could have been different. Well, here are My Top Three Favorite Commercials. Check out Youtube to watch the rest of them.

3. FULL VERSION: McDonald's Commercial with LeBron James and Dwight Howard


2. Parisian Love


1. Doritos® - Crash the Super Bowl 2010 Aired: Snack Attack Samurai

VHS Hard Drives

I just want one to have lying around the office. I think a VHS copy of Tron or Indian Jones would be awesome!

"For those who like their storage combined with celluloid nostalgia, there're these external hard drives hidden inside VHS tapes: available in 320, 500, or 640GB, they come sheathed in flicks like the original Star Trek, Top Gun, and Return of the Jedi -- just pray the Ewoks don't go and ruin all your files, too." -- VHS Hard Drives, $5


Via Thrillist

Drunk History

What a hilarious concept and what excellent execution. Well done sir! (Alcohol is SO a drug... bottoms up!) On a side note "Burr, A novel" is one of my all time favorite books.

Drunk History vol. 1 - Featuring Michael Cera



Via Susie

FRESH MUSIC: Mysto & Pizzi

I know I'm a little late since they're not running the GEICO commercials as much, but Mysto & Pizzi created the "Somebody's Watching Me" song. The best part... they actually make great music and show you how they do it. So check out Mysto & Pizzi and learn something new.

Mysto & Pizzi making of Somebody's Watching Me for GEICO


Tiesto - Knock You Out (Mysto & Pizzi Electro House Remix)


Via Deborah

I can't stop listening to...

"Eastern Jam" by Chase and Status

The bass in this song is sick! Just makes you want to bounce and lay down on the speaker. The songs on their MySpace are pretty hot too.

Chase and Status - Eastern Jam



Via James

Miranda Kerr & GQ

I just wanted to share with you my girl, Miranda Kerr's new photos on GQ.com. Enjoy.

Ånime: "Wild Arms: Twilight Venom"

I've just finished watching Wild Arms: Twilight Venom, which is a great series if you like Trigun or Desert Punk. I enjoyed the western theme and its laid back sense of humor. There is an overall plot, but every episode involves its on set of characters and storyline, which are unique to the series. The animation and color is pretty basic, but what really caught my eye is the shot selection. There are some great camera tricks sprinkled throughout it's 22 episodes. Overall I give it 4 stars out of 5.

Wild Arms is a Japanese anime series based on the Wild Arms video games. The series was animated by Bee Train (Medabots), and directed by Itsuro Kawasaki and Kōichi Mashimo (Noir).

"Wild Arms exploits the tales of Sheyenne Rainstorm, a deadly gunslinger trapped in the body of a 10-year old boy. Together with bandit Kiel Aronakus, card-throwing dame Loretta Oratorio, vampire girl Mirabelle Graceland and a weird creature named Jerusha, Sheyenne embarks on a long journey to find out about his lost past and figure out who placed him in his current body." -- Anime News Network

Wild ARMS TV Trailer

DC has the most congested traffic in the U.S.

I'm so glad that it's a fact now. LA can talk all about their traffic, but in DC its the whole city ALL FREAK'N DAY! It's like everyone goes to work and heads home at the same time. We're a city of workaholics! Seriously, I've stood on a crowded metro at 9:30pm on a Wednesday FULL of people headed home from work. C'mon!

"Washington D.C. proved to have the slowest drivers, where speeds averaged a mere 46 miles per hour -- although that likely has something to do with TomTom's earlier findings that Washington D.C. also has the most congested traffic in the U.S." -- engadget

Via James

Commercial: "Tick"

Excellent use of editing and rhythm. I love the way the tension builds. Make sure you turn up the volume so you can really feel it.

"Tick" - Global Warming TV Ad - Environmental Defense