Archives for April 2012 |

Roller Disco Records presents the Outer Edge of 80s Synth mixed by Flemming Dalum and Intergalactic Gary

April 16, 2012 – 6:53 AM

Booom – 2xCD. Get it on Juno Records April 21st.

By Andreas Tagger | Posted in 1980s, DJ, Electronic Music, Italo Disco, Mix, Must Have | Tagged flemming dalum, ifm, intergalactic fm, intergalactic gary, italo, juno records, outer edge of 80s synth, roller disco records | Comments (0)

Refused Reunion Tour

April 16, 2012 – 6:41 AM

Some really great photos, words and video of the Refused reunion over at the Hundreds. Band’s official reconnection statement on their site. Wish I was at this show at the Glass House in Pomona, California – energy levels look off the charts. Refused was supposed to be the answer to everything. Their third album The [...]

By Andreas Tagger | Posted in 1990s, Dancing, Inspiration, Music, Punk Rock | Tagged coachella, glass house, pomona, refused, refused reunion, shape of punk to come, swedish punk | Comments (0)

Address is Approximate Movie

April 16, 2012 – 6:29 AM

Probably old news, but a nice story of desktop toys entertaining themselves with Google street view.

By Andreas Tagger | Posted in Cameras, Emo, Film, San Francisco, Stop motion, Time Lapse, Toys, Travel | Tagged address is approximate, canon 5d, Cinematic Orchestra, google maps, google stree view, the theory | Comments (0)

“The Pitch” Reality Advertising TV Show airs Tonight 10pm EST on AMC

April 8, 2012 – 4:08 PM

Can’t wait to see how awfully bad this show is going to be. I think the last time someone attempted this show concept, it was that remarkable Agency.com “pitch process” video for Subway, which was truly painful, and very awkward to watch. The pitch trailer: Hilarious Agency.com fail: Advertising gets a new spotlight in April [...]

By Andreas Tagger | Posted in Advertising, New York, Television | Tagged ad agencies, ad dicks, Advertising, agency.com, awards, clio, fail, omnicomm, one show, subway ptich, the pitch | Comments (1)

Two Turntable Drawing Apparatus

April 8, 2012 – 3:56 PM

Really nice drawing machine by

By Andreas Tagger | Posted in Advertising, Art Shows, Brand Content, Data Visualization, DJ, Installation, Performance Art, Robots, Technology | Tagged analog art, engaging brand content, intel, Robert Howsare, the creators project, turntable drawing apparatus, vice, vice magazine | Comments (0)

Kool Keith retires from the rap game and drops new album

April 7, 2012 – 3:49 PM

Just learned about this. Dope new video (song wise and visually), strong beats and upcoming album dropping in June named “Love and Danger.” Download here. Really excited for this after watching this video. Can I have my own autograph? Kool Keith has been in the rap game since the ’80s, but he’s now reportedly planning [...]

By Andreas Tagger | Posted in DJ, Graffiti, Hip hop, Music Video, Must Have, New York | Tagged can i have my own autograph, junkadelic, kanye west, kool keith, love and danger, payless, puffy, retiring from rap | Comments (0)

Throwback Kool Keith Videos

April 7, 2012 – 3:27 PM

Both these videos are dope.

By Andreas Tagger | Posted in Hip hop, Music Video | Tagged black elvis, doo doo, kool keith, kutmasta kurt, matthew, plastic world, sex style | Comments (0)

Kool Keith and the 98 Year Old Refrigerator

April 7, 2012 – 3:21 PM

Kool Keith on losing yoohoos, seltzer water, weird cakes and the concept behind the 98 year old refrigerator. Love Kool Keith, this video is awesomeore.

By Andreas Tagger | Posted in Advertising, Commentary, Funny, Hip hop | Tagged 98 year old refrigerator, advertisments, kool keith, left field, oreos, room mates, seltzer water, sugar, weird cake | Comments (0)

PAL-V One – The Flying Car

April 3, 2012 – 6:29 AM

The vision of a flying car is finally realized. via Engadget. Dutch company PAL-V christened its flying car the, uh, PAL-V ONE — short for Personal Air and Land Vehicle. Like the Terrafugia Transition flying car, the PAL-V ONE also sports a push propeller, which it uses for forward speed. The Dutch flying car, however, [...]

By Andreas Tagger | Posted in Technology, Travel | Tagged auto gyro, flying car, land air vehicle, pal-v, pal-v one | Comments (0)

Wind Map Data Visualization

April 3, 2012 – 5:31 AM

Gorgeous data visualization by Fernanda Wattenberg, AKA Hint.fm showcasing the “invisible, ancient source of energy surrounds us—energy that powered the first explorations of the world, and that may be a key to the future.” Check it out here.

By Andreas Tagger | Posted in Data Visualization | Tagged Data Visualization, earth, earth energy, Fernanda Wattenberg, green, harnessing earth energy, hint.fm, renewable energy, terra firma, wind map, wind power, wind visualization | Comments (0)

With my Lady Isabella – Baby Blue We Love You!

April 2, 2012 – 6:58 PM

Close to purrfection. Love this portrait.

By Andreas Tagger | Posted in 1960s, Cats, Photography | Tagged 10001, baby blue, blue eyed cat beauty, blue eyes, bodega cats, cat you wish you had, chelsea, chocolate cats in new york, manhattan, mid town, new york, new york cats, new york pure breeders siamese tonkinese, siamese, siamese urban, tonkinese | Comments (0)

Wesley Willis Documentaries

April 1, 2012 – 7:22 PM

Cool set of documentaries about singer / songwriter / artist / street performer Wesley Willis (R.I.P. 2003) from Chicago. Thanks Drew. Vampire bat! A portrait of the self proclaimed rock ‘n’ roll star and “Chicago City Artist.” Despite impossible odds, Chicago native, Wesley Willis became an underground rock icon, revered artist and hero to many before [...]

By Andreas Tagger | Posted in 1990s, Documentary, Music, Soul, Street Art | Tagged bum, chicago, homeless, outsider art, street performer, vampire bat, wesley willis | Comments (0)

Monthly Archives: April 2012