Anthology Recordings

Posted on February 7, 2008 Under Music

A super-duper music geek friend just linked me to Anthology Recordings, the first digital reissue label which, within 5 minutes, already had me tuned in to rarities I never knew even existed. Fabulous '60s Thai go-go girl band? Check. Compelling,…

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Overgrowth @ GR2

Posted on February 5, 2008 Under Art

Attention all fans of art in greater Los Angeles area: Overgrowth at GR2 runs from February 16th to March 12th, and it's sure to be a doozy. The exhibit features both the solo and collaborative works of Katherine Guillen, Zachary…

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Space Age Museum

Posted on February 4, 2008 Under Life

Admit it. Ever since you were a kid, you've harbored fantasies of blasting off into the great beyond of outer space. Heck, you still read science fiction novels and imagine yourself in the role of the heroic space adventurer fighting…

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Richard Goodall Underground Shop

Posted on November 8, 2007 Under Art

There's some innate humor in the pairing of the name "Richard Goodall" and the word "Underground." I don't mean this snarkily; I mean this from the same perspective that seemingly drove the online shop's font choice (Don't you think we…

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Part of It

Posted on November 5, 2007 Under Fashion

Graphic designers in the T-shirt biz collectively turn out innumerable designs every month, but it's rare to find our favorite ones selling their creations for more than just "” and sorry to be so blatant "” profit's sake. That's not…

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Sleevage

Posted on November 2, 2007 Under Music

It doesn't take genius to figure out that presentation counts, which is why some of the more salacious or provocative record album covers have gone into the annals of music history even if the music from the album itself has…

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Record Envelopes: For Vinyl Devotees and Artists Alike

Posted on September 17, 2007 Under Design

Electronic this and downloadable that have served to smother what used to be music coupled with art. Once upon a time, the design of a cassette tape fold-out or a compact disc insert was as much a reason to purchase…

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Sabadabada

Posted on August 22, 2007 Under Design

My friends sometimes describe me as an obsessive type when it comes to things I really like, but I don't always see it as a bad thing -- more often than not, it works out to someone else's advantage. For…

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Tom Judd's Everyday, Redux

Posted on July 5, 2007 Under Art

We have been following Spear Collective Member Tom Judd's Everyday illustration efforts since he completed a full year of daily drawings in 2005. On July 1st, he embarked on a refreshed and committed journey to complete another year's worth of…

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Thunderdog Collective in London

Posted on May 30, 2007 Under Art

Thunderdog, an NYC creative agency and designer toy label, is holding a one night exhibition at London's Exposure Gallery tomorrow night, Thursday, May 31st, from 7 till 11 p.m. The event will feature, toys, music, live painting, drinks, and plenty…

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