One of the bands I’m most excited about right now is the British synth rock duo The Big Pink. Their beautiful new video for “Dominos” takes breaking the ice to a literal level. A big thanks to our friend Christopher Tilden at Ralph Lauren for pointing them out.
If you go to their site, you can download the track – and yes, even their website will make you want to strip to your underwear and dance.
Self Portrait / Megan Faulkner
Megan Faulkner is an incredibly talented photographer out of Toronto and a marketing guru for Scholastic Books. She also has an impeccable sense of fashion and has been talking to me about my upcoming release of Two Blue Wolves and how I really need to do something fashiony for it. As a springboard, she created this Polyvore ensemble of what she pictures the main character wearing.
I love the tall boots and the woolen jacket, and the hats are spot on. The gloves with the studs are incredibly sexy. I would have never thought of that, but yes, I can totally see them being worn by the main character. The ring made me smile, and the photo really captures the vibe of the story.
If you go to the Sparrow Hall teaser site and download the excerpt of Two Blue Wolves (at the bottom of the page), you can judge the ensemble for yourself—and make a Polyvore ensemble of your own. I’d love to see some your interpretations!
Thanks again for the inspiration Meg!
Ben Hughes / KY His+Hers
I was just introduced to Ben Hughes, a writer and creative director at Weiden+Kennedy who I’m going to be working with on an upcoming project. His talent makes me want to turn off my computer and become a farmer. I’ve been on his portfolio site for the past half hour, and have watched this spot for the Nokia N95 three times in a row.
Ben Hughes / Web spot for the Nokia N95
Ben Hughes / Josh Pasternak Guitar School
Ben Hughes / Haunted Hearts / Gothenburg Flyer
Orange Shirt / Discovery
Big Deal / Everything But The Girl
Moves Like You (Remix) / Cath Carroll
Triangle Walks / Fever Ray
Up! / M83
I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do) / Daryl Hall & John Oates
Bits & Pieces / Junior Boys
Silvia / Miike Snow
Everywhen / Massive Attack
Mistaken For Strangers / The National
Just as I was getting to the point where I hated everything on my summer playlist, along comes Discovery. Take the college dorm version of Hot Chip, invite over the guys from Passion Pit, and put on some JT & Timbaland, and see what happens.
Still from “What Else Is There” directed by Martin De Thurah / Royksopp featuring Karin Dreijer Andersson
I don’t think there’s anything Karin Dreijer Andersson could do that I wouldn’t be in love with. Martin De Thurah’s vision for the track is breathtaking.
The Pain of Being a Redhead / The New York Times / Photo by Norrel Blair
According to the New York Times article “The Pain of Being a Redhead” by Tara Parker-Pope, “my people” are more likely to listen to emo and cry at the dentist.
Lips Jeans / Developed by Loren Cronk & Daniel Donahue
I just discovered these guys, via Jaques Magazine.
I seriously need to get a pair.
Mad Men / “The Carousel” / AMC
I’m not a huge fan of Mad Men. I generally find the show heavy handed and over stylized. But I do love this scene – of how a product can tap into our memories and serve as a time machine, returning us to the selves we long to revisit.
The new video for “Burial,” directed by Daniel Wirtberg & Jonas Rudström. It makes me smile. Pure and simple. I love the way the song is tuned in throughout the city. And the kids dancing towards the end.
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