03-21-09
Lay Low
Imagine if Bjork and Woodie Guthrie had a very talented baby. Enter Lovísa Elísabet Sigrúnardóttir aka
Lay Low. Gearing up for her second album since her 2006 debut Please Don’t Hate Me, she’s playing a couple of shows in NYC including a gig at Mercury Lounge on 3/26 and Hiro Ballroom on 3/27 opening for Emiliana Torrini.
Download out her latest track “By And By”.
03-02-09
Chief The Band
02-18-09
The 99% Conference
“When ideas do happen, it is not by accident. What separates creative people who make their ideas happen from the constant dreamers? Perhaps we all have an obligation to show our ideas some respect. Behance is partnering with Cool Hunting to host “99%.” A conference that focuses less on inspiration, and more on how idea generation and organization come together to make ideas happen.” Read more about the scheduled speakers.
02-11-09
Stairway To Stardom
Before American Idol, and while Tyra Banks was still in diapers, there was a little show that could called Stairway to Stardom featuring the best amateur talent NYC public access television could find. There are so many gems in this collection, it’s hard to know where to start. From the sweet to the emotional, the inspiring, awkward, and all-around classic…Stairway remains permanently bookmarked, and forever in my heart. NPR Alert: it was even featured in an ‘06 piece
01-28-09
Bad Brains Documentary
Not much info available yet, but a Bad Brains Documentary is now in post-production. Get a preview here. The film traces the history of the group from their inception in 1979, interviews with all 4 members, and testimonials from Henry Rollins, Adam Yauch and a number of others. We’ll be staying posted to the official MySpace page for release details.
