Ghostland Observatory

Posted on September 6, 2006 Under Music

We couldn't think of a better way to kick it off our ACL coverage than by letting you in on Austin's little secret, Ghostland Observatory. The inventive partnership of electronic and rock is brought to us by front man Aaron…

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Austin City Limits Music Festival 2006

Posted on September 6, 2006 Under Music

That's right ACL is literally right around the corner, September 15"“17, so to get you ready for the upcoming festival we'll be highlighting the big, the small, the known, and the yet to be discovered of this years performers. Not…

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Pandora: Music Genome Project

Posted on August 23, 2006 Under Music

This is by no means 'new', but was far too good to never mention. Often playing the role of music maven among my group of peers, I find it difficult answering the question, "How would you describe the music?" Much…

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Patrick Jouin: Audio Lab

Posted on August 17, 2006 Under Design

We think this piece, although older, is still timeless. French designer and former head of furniture design for Philippe Starck, Patrick Jouin has pushed boundaries in furniture design, often taking inspiration from nature by creating organic shapes in his collections…

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FavoriteThingz.com

Posted on August 8, 2006 Under Life

FavoriteThingz.com is a brand new online company that allows its users to create badges that show off their favorite bands, movies, brands, stores, and more. The way it works is simple. Sign up with FavoriteThingz.com, pick from the available categories,…

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Knacktion

Posted on July 26, 2006 Under Life

The newly launched site knacktion is a place where people can go to showcase and promote their talent, digital media creations, and collaborate with others absolutely free! The site boasts many features including the ability to allow content, especially music,…

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Gnotorious Gnarls Biggie

Posted on July 20, 2006 Under Music

This one's hot off the press! Remember that hot mashup The Grey Album by DJ Dangermouse which featured Jay-Z vocals over Beatles tunes? In an ironic twist, the DJ duo who go by the name Sound Advice, have chopped and…

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Sound Team: Movie Monster

Posted on July 11, 2006 Under Music

With their own brand of get your butt movin' rock, Sound Team, is one of the newest in a continuing succession of DIY bands bringing their sound to the masses. Started by brother's Bill and Michael Baird in a Portland…

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Radost FX: Prague

Posted on July 10, 2006 Under Travel

Apart form the Charles Bridge, Radost FX is the most talked-about evening destination in Praha. There's a café with castle-like upholstery, a restaurant that manages to feature vegetarian selections from Italy, Mexico, China, Thailand and America in one heavy wooden…

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Browse iTunes By Album Cover: Coverflow

Posted on July 4, 2006 Under Music

I don't miss much about owning CD's, I'm pretty glad to move away from broken jewel cases and scratched CD's-- except I miss one thing: The cover artwork. iTunes, iPods and the like have pretty much taken over my music…

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