There is rarely a time when a Gorillaz song comes on and I am not in the mood - no matter how many times I've heard it. That's why I'm pretty excited for their new album.
Curious at all about their new music?
Listen to their new single here.
1.28.2010
5 Ways the Apple iPad Could Change e-Books
4:29 pm Wednesday Jan 27, 2010 by Toby Warner, Flavorwire
Now that we’ve left the hall of mirrors that was the Apple-tablet rumor mill, we can finally take a deep breath and ask: What’s up with the iPad? (Seriously, we’re really all gonna call it that?) Seeing as we’re avid readers, let’s shake our magic eight ball and ask what it might mean for e-books. Our take after the jump.
iBookstore pricing
From screenshots at least, it looks like the iBook store might have variable prices for e- (sorry, i-) books. This is a shot across the bow for Amazon, which has been fighting book publishers over e-book price points. Amazon likes $9.99, but publishers are used to charging upwards of 20 bucks for a hardback. The screenshots seem to indicate the iBookstore could meet somewhere in the middle for new releases. The tiff with Amazon has gotten so bad that certain publishers have started delaying the releases of their ebooks to avoid cannibalizing their hardback sales. (There’s been some speculation that Amazon is fighting back by hitting those same books with dozens of one-star ratings.) Not coincidentally, the publishers who were dragging their heels with cheaper ebooks are some of the same ones lining up early for the iBook store, including Hachette and Simon and Schuster. The way we’ve heard it, this is not just about price. Ebooks are a relatively small section of the book market right now, but they’re growing very fast. And if Amazon ends up as the primary distributor and sets the prices for ebooks — well, that leaves publishers pretty scared they’ll be cut out. On the other hand, everyone who saw what the iPod did to CD sales would caution that the iPad might not be the messiah many in book publishing clearly want it to be. But — for now — it looks like the iBook store may allow publishers more say in setting the prices of ebooks. Which puts Amazon’s marketshare squarely in Apple’s sights.
The iPad uses an open-source format for books
The iBookstore will sell content in the most commonly accepted open ebook format, EPUB. The Kindle store uses a proprietary format called AZW. Sounds like Apple’s coming down on the side of open source, right? Well, not so fast. It’s not yet clear whether you could load up a PDF you “found” into the iBook reader (as you can with the Kindle), or whether you’ll be stuck getting all your content from the iBookstore. It’s also still sketchy whether buying books in an EPUB format from the iBookstore means they’ll be readable on other ereading devices by the likes of Sony, Barnes and Noble, etc, or whether Apple has some sort of DRM of its own. But if Apple is really committing to selling DRM-free ebooks, that could put a lot of pressure on Amazon and everyone else to adopt the standard. That might bring the publishing world a whole lot closer to its own mp3 era.
It’s got a real screen
The iPad features a 9.7” high-res screen, not an e-ink display like many other e-readers. It remains to be seen whether that large display and the accompanying 1GHz processor will make reading books on a screen more palatable to consumers. But it does open the possibility of full-color ebooks.
There’s buy-in from publishers — the big ones, at least
HarperCollins, Penguin, Simon & Schuster, Macmillan, and Hachette Book Group are among the publishers who are on board at this time, and the NY Times speculates that Random House can’t be far behind. This is a good sign that the iBook store will have robust initial content. What else would we like to see? More involvement from indie publishers, too. Sure, the iTunes store is great and all, but for the first few years especially, it leaned heavily on the major labels, spurring the growth of independent distribution sites like emusic. Can we expect the same for ebooks?
It’s 500 bucks
It looks like one of the goals of all those controlled leaks was to set expectations for a thousand-dollar device, only to reveal a base model at about $499 (with 3G). To put that in perspective, a Kindle or a Nook will cost you about $259. Could a more expensive but more full-featured device kickstart ebooks?
Now that we’ve left the hall of mirrors that was the Apple-tablet rumor mill, we can finally take a deep breath and ask: What’s up with the iPad? (Seriously, we’re really all gonna call it that?) Seeing as we’re avid readers, let’s shake our magic eight ball and ask what it might mean for e-books. Our take after the jump.iBookstore pricing
From screenshots at least, it looks like the iBook store might have variable prices for e- (sorry, i-) books. This is a shot across the bow for Amazon, which has been fighting book publishers over e-book price points. Amazon likes $9.99, but publishers are used to charging upwards of 20 bucks for a hardback. The screenshots seem to indicate the iBookstore could meet somewhere in the middle for new releases. The tiff with Amazon has gotten so bad that certain publishers have started delaying the releases of their ebooks to avoid cannibalizing their hardback sales. (There’s been some speculation that Amazon is fighting back by hitting those same books with dozens of one-star ratings.) Not coincidentally, the publishers who were dragging their heels with cheaper ebooks are some of the same ones lining up early for the iBook store, including Hachette and Simon and Schuster. The way we’ve heard it, this is not just about price. Ebooks are a relatively small section of the book market right now, but they’re growing very fast. And if Amazon ends up as the primary distributor and sets the prices for ebooks — well, that leaves publishers pretty scared they’ll be cut out. On the other hand, everyone who saw what the iPod did to CD sales would caution that the iPad might not be the messiah many in book publishing clearly want it to be. But — for now — it looks like the iBook store may allow publishers more say in setting the prices of ebooks. Which puts Amazon’s marketshare squarely in Apple’s sights.
The iPad uses an open-source format for books
The iBookstore will sell content in the most commonly accepted open ebook format, EPUB. The Kindle store uses a proprietary format called AZW. Sounds like Apple’s coming down on the side of open source, right? Well, not so fast. It’s not yet clear whether you could load up a PDF you “found” into the iBook reader (as you can with the Kindle), or whether you’ll be stuck getting all your content from the iBookstore. It’s also still sketchy whether buying books in an EPUB format from the iBookstore means they’ll be readable on other ereading devices by the likes of Sony, Barnes and Noble, etc, or whether Apple has some sort of DRM of its own. But if Apple is really committing to selling DRM-free ebooks, that could put a lot of pressure on Amazon and everyone else to adopt the standard. That might bring the publishing world a whole lot closer to its own mp3 era.
It’s got a real screen
The iPad features a 9.7” high-res screen, not an e-ink display like many other e-readers. It remains to be seen whether that large display and the accompanying 1GHz processor will make reading books on a screen more palatable to consumers. But it does open the possibility of full-color ebooks.
There’s buy-in from publishers — the big ones, at least
HarperCollins, Penguin, Simon & Schuster, Macmillan, and Hachette Book Group are among the publishers who are on board at this time, and the NY Times speculates that Random House can’t be far behind. This is a good sign that the iBook store will have robust initial content. What else would we like to see? More involvement from indie publishers, too. Sure, the iTunes store is great and all, but for the first few years especially, it leaned heavily on the major labels, spurring the growth of independent distribution sites like emusic. Can we expect the same for ebooks?
It’s 500 bucks
It looks like one of the goals of all those controlled leaks was to set expectations for a thousand-dollar device, only to reveal a base model at about $499 (with 3G). To put that in perspective, a Kindle or a Nook will cost you about $259. Could a more expensive but more full-featured device kickstart ebooks?
1.27.2010
Obsession du Jour: Design Porn
Just let the inspiration flow...
See more of Flavorwire's Design Porn here. I frickin love this website. It's the best way to spend an hour at work not actually working, in my opinion, enriching yourself.
The Genuine Gentleman Strikes Again
Well Ladies, this has been a long time coming but the Genuine Gentleman is back with a little St. Valentine’s Day advice.In response to a question emailed to the Genuine Gentleman by Hackie Jamilton “With Valentine's Day coming up, what would be some great gifts to buy for boys?” I give you the following advice!
This is a question that may be easily answered depending on how you feel about Valentine’s Day.
If you are a lady who feels that buying something for your man is an expression of love then please go ahead a buy him something. Chances are he needed it or you thought he needed it (which means he needed it)!
Secondly, in response to Hackie’s question, there are a few other options that might be more appreciated by your man:
· Something Sexy – You know what I mean.
· Something Delicious – Get in the kitchen and show him your domestic side
· Something Thoughtful – We can be sensitive. Make this a gift from the heart.
· Something Awesome – There is a story behind this but it may just be an urban legend – Combine all three of the previous. Wear something sexy while cooking a delicious and thoughtful yet naughty meal.
Any of these options will make this his favorite V-Day ever!
One more word of advice, do not buy him anything that will keep him occupied for the evening. This includes: video games, electronics, music, musical instruments, or a new animal. Any of these items are like giving a kid some new Lego’s (add those to the list also).Happy Valentine’s Day Ladies!
1.25.2010
The Cool Canadian Tuxedo
Sorry I have been so MIA on the trend spotting, but some days I actually have to attend to my paying job. Alas, such is life.
Well friends, the wait is over for my latest obsession du jour: a Chambray shirt. For those of you that don't speak the frivolous fashion lingo that's fancy-talk for denim. I know I cannot believe it either, but I want a denim shirt. Surprisingly, it is right on par with spring's denim trend and looks spot on with a par of black skinny jeans & boots or flats worn with either low key or over the top accessories. It's basically the new white shirt. You can wear it with anything, hell, it's jeans for the top half of your bod. 
Cheap, Good Massages
For those of you who are in desperate need of a massage and are unfamiliar with Massage Harmony please consider using this coupon. For first time people the rate for 1 hr is $39! with this that makes it $34! This is not a membership only special this place just has really good prices.
And the massages are REALLY, REALLY good. I am partial to the one (above) where they stand on you... Happy Monday.
1.22.2010
Chris Brown Continues to be an Idiot
Chris Brown posed for a pic with Jean-Paul Gaultier at his "pro-fighter" fashion show, featuring models and the designer himself with fake blood and bruises.
See more pics of JPG's Pro Fighter Show here.
[Image via Fame Pictures.]
Read More: Celebrity gossip juicy celebrity rumors Hollywood gossip blog from Perez Hilton http://perezhilton.com/page/2/#ixzz0dN1EnxPZ
Celebrity Juice, Not from Concentrate
1.21.2010
Grizzly Bear + Allison Schulnik = Magic
- Allison Schulnik’s gravity-defying oil paintings and mesmerizing claymation video for Grizzly Bear’s “Ready, Able” show she’s not afraid to get her hands dirty in the name of art.
Impressively, the LA-based painter had to switch to metal-reinforced linen when the sheer weight of her works’ mounds of oil pigment proved too hefty for traditional canvas. Favoring storylines about noble-hearted wanderers and adopted strays, she fleshes out her subjects’ inner lives with paint, putty, tenderness, and divine excess.
Visit Schulnik’s official website, check out her LA exhibition, read a recent interview, and learn how to make your own claymation video.
1.20.2010
Tips for a Happier 2010 from NYMag.com
“When you’re in an elevator, put down the BlackBerry and engage in small talk. There is simply no social-networking site that can replace that connection.” —Faye Rogaski, Professor of Communications, NYU
Work out while you work. “At your desk, take five minutes to do back exercises—scapula retractions. Put your arms straight out in front of you and pull your shoulder blades together to get blood flowing and reduce tightness. Do shoulder rolls back and forth to increase circulation.” —Robert Morea, Personal Trainer, Great Jones Studio
“Collect visual memories of moments when you were incredibly happy, and close your eyes and picture them when you need a boost. The mind needs images to access feelings.” —Edwige Gilbert, Wellness And Stress-Management Coach
“Carry yourself more erect. Poor posture is a self-fulfilling prophecy of gloom. You can improve your outlook and confidence simply by improving your posture.” —Eva Pelegrin, Founder, Attune Holistic Fitness
“Diversify your cognitive portfolio: Museum Mondays, Tennis Tuesdays, Writing Wednesdays, Tango Thursdays, Learn-to-Frittata Fridays, Socializing Saturdays, Socrates Sundays. We need to rotate activities weekly to fire up different brain regions.” —Dr. Gayatri Devi, Neurology and Psychiatry, NYU School of Medicine
“Think like a shark, act like a 5-year-old. Our bodies are meant to be in motion. Don’t stay in the same position for more than 30 minutes at a time.” —Dr. Jeffrey Gross, Rehabilitation Medicine, NYU School Of Medicine
If you see a parking cop working his or her way up the street, put a quarter into someone’s expired meter.
“Just say yes every time your partner wants to have sex. It’s only twenty minutes out of your day, and it makes you both feel better. If you’re not in a relationship, say yes to your own private date night at least three times a week.” —Claire Cavanah, Co-Founder, Babeland
Read more: 50 Steps to Simple Happiness -- New York Magazine http://nymag.com/health/features/63043/#ixzz0dBFEtiPo
Work out while you work. “At your desk, take five minutes to do back exercises—scapula retractions. Put your arms straight out in front of you and pull your shoulder blades together to get blood flowing and reduce tightness. Do shoulder rolls back and forth to increase circulation.” —Robert Morea, Personal Trainer, Great Jones Studio
“Carry yourself more erect. Poor posture is a self-fulfilling prophecy of gloom. You can improve your outlook and confidence simply by improving your posture.” —Eva Pelegrin, Founder, Attune Holistic Fitness
“Diversify your cognitive portfolio: Museum Mondays, Tennis Tuesdays, Writing Wednesdays, Tango Thursdays, Learn-to-Frittata Fridays, Socializing Saturdays, Socrates Sundays. We need to rotate activities weekly to fire up different brain regions.” —Dr. Gayatri Devi, Neurology and Psychiatry, NYU School of Medicine
“Think like a shark, act like a 5-year-old. Our bodies are meant to be in motion. Don’t stay in the same position for more than 30 minutes at a time.” —Dr. Jeffrey Gross, Rehabilitation Medicine, NYU School Of Medicine
If you see a parking cop working his or her way up the street, put a quarter into someone’s expired meter.
“Just say yes every time your partner wants to have sex. It’s only twenty minutes out of your day, and it makes you both feel better. If you’re not in a relationship, say yes to your own private date night at least three times a week.” —Claire Cavanah, Co-Founder, Babeland
Read more: 50 Steps to Simple Happiness -- New York Magazine http://nymag.com/health/features/63043/#ixzz0dBFEtiPo
1.19.2010
Kellie Lee is Awesome
By Jordan Jeffus, Austin, Texas
Alright party people, I’m back with an artist that I want everyone to check out. Her name is Kellie Lee and she is awesome. I’m not jus’ sayin’ that because she’s my cousin, either…
Kellie isn’t your stereotypical artist. In 2006, she left Texas for some California air and a vision of becoming famous (she’s been acting like a rock star her whole life).
Wasting no time to share her raw, emotional and honest sound, she began
booking local coffee shops, bars and small venues in Orange County. Kellie signed to Steel Records soon after she landed in California and started working on her first solo album, “Stereo type,” which was released Jan 2, 2010. I got to go to her CD release party in WF over Christmas and it was hella fun. She’s got a Sheryl Crow-esque sound that’s both familiar and fresh.Kellie’s played with artists such as Cody Shaw and the Rhythm Boys, Austin-based artist Graham Wilkinson and James Mcmurtry, WideAwake and Dan Dyer.
Check out her music at www.myspace.com/kellielee. Or event better, go buy it. Check out www.steelrecordsusa.com/shopkellielee for a list of links.
1.14.2010
The Worst National Disaster Ever
By Jackie Hamilton, Austin, Texas
In the wake of the recent earthquake in Haiti, I have been channeling my inner Cher Horowitz (from Clueless, in case you weren’t allowed to watch PG-13 when we were all 11) and trying to help out (party with the Haitians) in every way I can. While I would love more than anything to pick up and fly to Haiti to volunteer myself, unfortunately, I don’t think my landlord will share my sentiment when I am unable to pay rent this month due to my lack of paid work.
So, I have researched the next best thing which is to donate to charities from my office cubicle (sigh). Below is a list of credible aid organizations where any amount donated is most appreciated:
· The American Red Cross are accepting online donations of any amount through their website or they can accept $10 donations, charged to your cellphone bill, by texting HAITI to 90999.
· Doctors Without Borders have set up sites for their Haiti efforts.
· Haitian-born musician Wyclef Jean has harnessed Twitter to gather support for his Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund, which also offers $5 text message donations.
· Save the Children is focusing on children and families and taking truly grass roots actions like sending out motorbike teams to help people in the capital.
So, please consider donating something today because in the words of Cher, “It's like that book I read in the 9th grade that said "'tis a far, far better thing doing stuff for other people."
1.13.2010
You are going to DIE when you read this...
Revenge, Facebook Style:
Brother 1, Sister 0
I’ve been laughing for the past 3 minutes about this. SoJones family, if your sibling gets on your very last nerve and you have some juicy blackmail material on them, what do you do?
The picture below explains everything, but let me tell you what happened in short:
Chris hides beer in his bedroom (we assume he’s underaged). Sister snitches on him. “asian parents are [f*ing] strict” as he explains, and they subsequently ground him for three months.
Infuriated and looking to get back at his sister, Chris subsequently discovers her very graphically detailed notes entitled “My hook up list” which describes her goals and aspirations for getting down with 10 different individuals, some of whom are crossed off aka “mission accomplished”. So what does dear brother do with this scandalous material?
He of course scans and posts it on his Facebook account. Tags hella people on it, including named “targets” who quickly find and comment on.
And now, for my personal highlights of this whole fiasco:
1. Adrian’s response-It’s one thing to hear a rumor of a girl liking you, but to see your admirer’s hook up list, then REJECT her by saying “note to self: do not hook up with Katie”, well that’s a bigtime fail!
2. The deadline- Katie wants to get all the bow-chicka-wow-wow done by April 2010. Who’s in charge of project managing this deadline? Even hoes have ambitions!
3. “If he cuts his hair I’ll give him a blowjob”- Nothing like a quick cut and BLOW dry. Heh.
4. Brother Chris ends the commenting exchange with “I <3>- Katie can’t say anything to that even if she tried. Chris FTW!
Katie, I hope you find peace after being publicly humiliated. Unfortunately, this caper will linger around you like a bad smell through high school and college. It will find you during job interviews and will hang on your leg like the bad guy in a movie as you climb the career ladder. Your future husband will see it and probably your kids too.
A lesson for the rest of us on Facebook: don’t leave evidence of your freaky ways lying around or else lock your room!
What would you do if your brother or sister did this to you?
Let’s hear your comments of revenge and karmic retribution in the comments!
True Fashion for 2010: Abstract Prints
Abstract prints were all over the runways of the Spring 2010 shows, but you don't have to wait until it's warm to rock this fresh take on the futuristic.Go big with heels and textured tights or go demure and choose black ankle boots and let the print do the talking.
Can you tell which of these prints is expensive?
Blouse by Forever21
1.12.2010
The Whalers TONIGHT @ Red Eye Fly
Come out tonight and support a local up and coming band, the Whalers. Let their sultry rock & roll sounds snap you out of your mid-week lull and remind you why you live and work in the best city in all of the U.S. of A.WOXY Best Of The SXSW Lounge 2009 CD
2009 was another great year for music in the WOXY Lounge. And it was another great year for our Lounge Act sessions at SXSW 2009 as well. We were back at EAR Studios again this y
ear for a whopping 27 live sessions. We put together a quick batch of some of our favorites from our week at EAR earlier this year, and zipped it up for you to download. Enjoy! Get the track-listing and individual songs at The Futurist
WOXY Best Of SXSW 2009 - (Full Album ZIP file Download)
All songs recorded by James Stevens at EAR studios in Austin, Texas.
How to Fake Like You’ve Listened to Animal Collective
After the massive success of “Stereotyping People By Their Favorite Indie Bands,” we take another cue from the great Lauren Leto, this time inspired by her article on “How to Fake Like You’ve Read Dostoevsky.” Much like the knowledge that “Dostoevsky got exiled to Siberia because he’s a badass motherf*cker” will get you through a pal’s snooty MFA mixer, this handy dandy guide on Animal Collective will enable you to engage with the most rabid and literate of Animal Collective fans. Let the faking begin.
1. Being a true Animal Collective fan is to not actually like Animal Collective.Person Pitch
(2007) is the best album of the decade, that you enjoyed its whimsical spaciousness and unlikely choice of samples. The subtext is as follows: “I’ve listened to so much Animal Collective that I am post-Animal Collective. Now make me a sandwich.” That is, you must claim to enjoy the side projects of Animal Collective more than the band itself. Say that Panda Bear’s sophomore album,
2. Know your Deakin. Animal Collective has four members: Panda Bear, Geologist, Avey Tare and Deakin. The thing is, they seem to take their “collective” title literally, and not all band members contribute to every release. For instance, the last album Deakin played on was 2007’s Strawberry Jam
, and he is currently in Africa working on his own project. So, you’ll want to acknowledge the “sonic shift” that occurred after his departure and feign resentment. “They really started to move away from traditional instrumentation once Deakin left…now they look like a bunch of DJ’s on stage…it wasn’t always like that. I miss him.” Inevitably, you will have to hypothesize about his absence on Merriweather Post Pavilion. Say it was drug-related.
3. Geologist is nicknamed Geologist because someone thought he was studying geology at Columbia University. He never actually studied geology. For a humorous aside, say something like, “Still, it’s sort of appropriate because he looks like Geodude, a rock type Pokemon.”
4. Your favorite Animal Collective album is NOT Merriweather Post Pavilion
.Strawberry Jam is held with similar regard. When talking about these albums, explain that you understand their commercial viability with this little ditty: “Yeah, I definitely see why people liked those albums, the vocals were really upfront in the mix.” If you are asked about your favorite Animal Collective record, think before you speak. IT IS A TRICK QUESTION. Remember point 1? “Personally, I enjoy Panda Bear’s Person Pitch, though I suppose you can’t really consider it an Animal Collective album, despite the obvious similarities.” But if you must pick an AnCo release, go with the early, obscure albums with weird titles: Here Comes the Indian and Spirit They’ve Gone, Spirit They’ve Vanished work nicely. This is the favorite album of entry-level AC listeners.
5. Notice that in “faking it” to Animal Collective, you rarely, if ever, talk directly about their music. This is not a mistake. A conversation with an AC fan is never about the music. In fact, it’s not even a conversation — it’s a competition. The goal is to prove that your enjoyment of AC is more authentic than that of your buddy. Achieve this through thinly veiled insults. “Oh…’My Girls’ is your favorite song? If I hadn’t heard anything else from the Animal Collective discography, that would be my favorite song too! We have so much in common.”
This is a Really, Really Smart Idea
Tabbed Out
An app that picks up the bill
Running a bar-tab's problematic: closing out can take forever, and there's always the risk someone uses it to buy the bar a round of shots, a move credit card companies might call "priceless", but that you consider "really, really expensive". Saving you time and worry, Tabbed Out.
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As for bars/restos, it's totally free to enroll, with current beta-testers including east-side notables (Shangri-La, East Side Showroom, Rio Rita), fancier eateries (Jeffrey's, Cipollina), West 6th watering holes (Annie's West, Kung Fu Saloon), and downtown music venues like Mohawk and Beerland -- a vacation to which you might consider priceless, even though your HMO deems it really, really expensive.
Blackberry and Android versions coming soon. See the future of 1:57am at TabbedOut.com.
Words courtesy of Thrillist Austin. Not subscribed yet? Subscribe here.
Words courtesy of Thrillist Austin. Not subscribed yet? Subscribe here.
1.11.2010
Kaki Gaines' Necklace at the People's Choice Awards
Remember this...ATTN: Kaki Gaines submitted a necklace design to the 2010 People's Choice Awards show competition and is now one of three nationwide finalists chosen. The necklace with the mo
st votes from the people wins and is manufactured, becomes part of jewelry designer Kendra Scott's collection, and is worn at the People's Choice Awards red carpet event in Los Angeles in January! So please take two seconds to vote (you can vote once every 24 hours until October 4th) by clicking on this link below. By voting, you automatically are entered to win a trip to the People's Choice Awards in January! Her necklace is the one with turquoise and gold with black detail.Well, SHE WON!!! Check out the pic below of Queen Latifah wearing her masterpiece...
1.08.2010
1.07.2010
Austin Free Week
January 1st - 10thLooking to spend less in the New Year? Then Austin, put your wallets away and prepare to rock out for 10-days straight at no cost during Austin’s Free Week January 1st through January 10th.
For the past couple of years, Free Week has hosted an array of local music artists to make up for the lack of touring artists around this time of the year. Free Week has since become the local version of SXSW.
This year’s rock fest will have over 100 bands performing during Free Week at local venues such as Red 7, Mohawk and Deville. Prepare to bar-hop from venue to venue.
Free Week started at Emo's six years ago by Graham Williams of Transmission Entertainment, and since then, has grown to be what it is today.
For more information with schedules and locations, please visit Transmission Entertainment.
1.06.2010
$.99 Which Wich Day Courtesy of Maggie's Austin
Head to Which Wich immediately for customer appreciation day! I may have posted this too late for lunch, but Which Wich stays open until 10pm. 7 Austin locations. Enjoy!
My 99 cent Club, minus the ham
1.05.2010
Zombies, the New Vampires?
With Daybreakers, starring Ethan Hawke, out this week and Eclipse, the next installment in the Twilight saga, due in June, vampires still have their fangs sunk firmly into the throat of pop culture. But we can't help thinking the whole bloodsucker thing is a little 2009. Who will fill the undead void? Zombies. Natalie Portman has signed on to play Elizabeth Bennet in the movie of Seth Grahame-Smith's Jane Austen mash-up Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Diablo Cody, meanwhile, is taking S.G. Browne's Breathers: A Zombie's Lament to the big screen. No word on casting, but we'd love to see Megan Fox (who starred in Cody's first foray into true gore, Jennifer's Body) go head to head with Portman in a living-dead box-office showdown sometime in 2011.words by style.com
1.04.2010
BIG LOVE PREMIERES SUNDAY!!!!!
If Chloë Sevigny's prairie chic is part of what keeps us tuning into Big Love week after week, it's fitting that the original beauty queen of the badlands—Sissy Spacek—will be guest-starring this season as a Washington lobbyist with a multi-episode arc. Spacek's endorsement of the HBO drama, plus the Golden Globe noms it racked up this year—best drama television series, best-actor and -supporting-actress nods for Bill Paxton and Sevigny—means polygamy might finally get the respect it deserves.Big Love, season 4, premieres Sunday, January 10, at 9 p.m. on HBO
Words by style.com
1.03.2010
My Favorite Song Now
Yeasayer has one of the top 12 anticipated albums of 2010 (check out the other 11 here).
If you have the opportunity to see their original video then watch it here on YouTube. It's pure art. It's only flaw is that it's un-embeddable. Alas, such is life. Please watch it anyway.
1.02.2010
True Fashion for 2010: Florals
The last couple of seasons, regardless of the temperature outside, have included florals.Florals in winter? Of course! Florals in spring? Double of course.
(Pictured on the Spring 2010 RTW runways, left to right: DKNY, Richard Chai, Adam)
Take this feminine staple and mix it into your daily wardrobe for a lovely touch. You can wear pops of floral now under sweaters for a winter to spring transition look and later when it's warm enough to expose your legs again you can hop on the full skirt trend and rock a full, floral number like the ones worn on the runway by models in the Dennis Basso show (right). Pair this look with an oversized cardigan and a thin belt for a look that is right on par with what is hip now.
(left to right: DKNY, Marni, Dolce & Gabbana)
Don't forget the ultra hip floral blazer. Get an understated one like the one by DKNY or risk looking like the late, great Liberace. This look can go from cool to fool tres fast so proceed with cautio
n. Take my advice and opt for a blazer that is of higher quality for a look that won't look grandma-ish.
n. Take my advice and opt for a blazer that is of higher quality for a look that won't look grandma-ish. FREE Music Courtesy of Nylon Mag
THE NYLON WINTER MUSIC LIST - FREE ON ITUNES
27 songs from our favorite albums of the year!
Winter's a time for getting and gifting (and sometimes, regifting!) but here at NYLON, we're all about a little self-reward, too. That's why we're giving you 27 tracks on iTunes, totally free. Read all about the chosen bands in our December / January issue, then click below to start your download. And if you like what you hear, head to iTunes' Indie Spotlight section to explore even more favorite sounds to help you jump-start 2010...
1. Amanda Blank - “Might Like You Better”
2. Amazing Baby - “Headdress”
3. Andrew Bird - “Fitz and the Dizzyspells”
4. Animal Collective - “Brother Sport”
5. The Boxer Rebellion - “Evacuate”
6. Cass McCombs - “Dreams Come True”
7. Chew Lips - “Seven”
8. Dan Deacon - “Woof Woof”
9. Discovery - "Osaka Loop Line"
10. El Perro Del Mar - “Change of Heart”
11. Farmer Dave Scher - “You Pick Me Up”
12. Fever Ray - “When I Grow Up”
13. Girls - “Lust for Life”
14. Grizzly Bear - “Cheerleader
15. The Horrors - "Sea Within a Sea"
16. Lissy Trullie - “Don’t to Do”
17. Major Lazer - “Hold the Line”
18. The Pains of Being Pure at Heart - “Young Adult Friction”
19. Sufjan Stevens - "Movement VIIsorhythmic Night Dance With Interchanges"
20. Thao Nguyen With the Get Down Stay Down - “Know Better Learn Faster
21. Vivian Girls - “When I’m Gone”
22. Washed Out - “Feel It All Around”
23. Wavves - “So Bored”
24. White Denim - “I Start to Run”
25. White Rabbits - “Percussion Gun”
26. Woods - “Rain On”
27. YACHT - “The Afterlife”
Download your freeeeee 27 songs here.
27 songs from our favorite albums of the year!
Winter's a time for getting and gifting (and sometimes, regifting!) but here at NYLON, we're all about a little self-reward, too. That's why we're giving you 27 tracks on iTunes, totally free. Read all about the chosen bands in our December / January issue, then click below to start your download. And if you like what you hear, head to iTunes' Indie Spotlight section to explore even more favorite sounds to help you jump-start 2010...
1. Amanda Blank - “Might Like You Better”
2. Amazing Baby - “Headdress”
3. Andrew Bird - “Fitz and the Dizzyspells”
4. Animal Collective - “Brother Sport”
5. The Boxer Rebellion - “Evacuate”
6. Cass McCombs - “Dreams Come True”
7. Chew Lips - “Seven”
8. Dan Deacon - “Woof Woof”
9. Discovery - "Osaka Loop Line"
10. El Perro Del Mar - “Change of Heart”
11. Farmer Dave Scher - “You Pick Me Up”
12. Fever Ray - “When I Grow Up”
13. Girls - “Lust for Life”
14. Grizzly Bear - “Cheerleader
15. The Horrors - "Sea Within a Sea"
16. Lissy Trullie - “Don’t to Do”
17. Major Lazer - “Hold the Line”
18. The Pains of Being Pure at Heart - “Young Adult Friction”
19. Sufjan Stevens - "Movement VIIsorhythmic Night Dance With Interchanges"
20. Thao Nguyen With the Get Down Stay Down - “Know Better Learn Faster
21. Vivian Girls - “When I’m Gone”
22. Washed Out - “Feel It All Around”
23. Wavves - “So Bored”
24. White Denim - “I Start to Run”
25. White Rabbits - “Percussion Gun”
26. Woods - “Rain On”
27. YACHT - “The Afterlife”
Download your freeeeee 27 songs here.
12.30.2009
True Fashion for 2010: Lipstick
Want a subtle way to update your look without overhauling your wardrobe or draining your bank account? Try one of my personal staples: lipstick.
The brighter the better this season: pinks, purples, tangerines. Work it. Not used to wearing lipstick? Wear it around the house until you forget about it and then rock it in the real world. Accessorize the lips with a clean face, light blush, and mascara'd eyes. Lipstick is the one stop shop for a more glamorous look day or night.
Skittish about picking out the right shade? Afraid to look like Bozo the clown? Then spend the extra money to get a designer shade at a department store. Ask the sales attendant to help you pick one out. Try them
all on and make sure you look at yourself outside in the sunlight. It can change the look completely and you want to be sure that you can wear it during the day, otherwise what's the point? Too much color for day? Wear a light layer over lip balm. Max Factor Vivid Impact Lipcolor in Ms. Understood, $9
Spike Lee Directs Michael Jackson’s “This Is It”
Spike Lee released his official video for Michael Jackson’s posthumous single, “This Is It” over the Christmas holiday. It’s a montage of iconic images of the King of Pop, footage shot in his hometown of Gary, Indiana, and at fan tributes following his death on June 25 (including the Brooklyn street party that Lee through in his honor), and rare clips from live performances. It’s touching, no doubt, but we find ourselves feeling seriously underwhelmed. This is Jackson’s final music video.
Michael Jackson - This Is It - Directed by Spike Lee from 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks on Vimeo.
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