Recently signed to Sub Pop, San Francisco's Vetiver is prepping to release their fourth full length album. Here is a track from their self-titled debut.
Veitver - "Farther On"
Posted By zack | 11/14/2008 | 10:55 AM | View Comments (1)
Hailing from Montreal, Canada, Julien Vallée is a paper cutting maniac. Vibrant colors explode out of his 3-dimensional sculptures and onto the pages of endless graphic publications. He has developed a knack for melding fine art, graphic design, and yes, even video.
...you'll have to check Julien's website for more.
Posted By carly | 11/12/2008 | 5:12 PM | View Comments (1)
Our good friends at Holiday Matinee launched their Artist Series yesterday; a monthly T Shirt release with all proceeds going to a different NPO. Holiday Matinee's main man, Dave Brown, gives a run down of the series below.
Launching the artist series is our commitment to doing something. While some might argue we've done a lot over the past ten years, the social fabric of our new world ambition comes with the intent to make things better and with a sense of purpose. We've felt the passion to do good and create an opportunity for consumers who are looking for smarter, more creative ways to spend their money. In that spirit, Holiday Matinee introduces an artist series of t-shirts, debuting a new design each month. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Plant-It 2020, a nonprofit foundation dedicated to properly planting, maintaining and protecting indigenous trees worldwide. In addition to replenishing cities and forests, Plant-It 2020 provides educational workshops on forestry issues to thousands of children. Founded by the late Singer John Denver in 1992, their reforestation projects in many countries often directly help humanity by increasing crop production and fresh water availability. For more information on Plant-It 2020, visit www.plantit2020.org. Holiday Matinee’s first design is by the incredibly talented, LA- artist Ashkahn. All shirts are printed on 100% organic cotton and available in both men and women sizes.
HOLIDAY MATINEE
Holiday Matinee is devoted to promoting creativity. For nearly ten years, we've spoken the language of consumers who are inspired by new ideas, technologies, music, arts, events and products. We're an army of cultural tastemakers, bloggers, thinkers, observers, and innovators who advise brands on how to better engage consumers. We enjoy helping strong businesses grow, bigtime. For more information on Holiday Matinee, visit: www.holidaymatinee.com
ASHKAHN
Ashkahn is a multi-dimensional designer from Los Angeles. He wishes there were more slow dances and sushi restaurants that use brown rice. Recently he's become obsessed with the Pluot, an amazing plum-apricot hybrid. Other than being a full-time, bon vivant, he runs the small design studio Don't Stop. His t-shirt design is the first in a series of artist-commissioned work for Holiday Matinee and we couldn't be more stoked. For more information on Ashkahn, visit: www.dontstopstudio.com
Posted By zack | 11/11/2008 | 10:30 AM | View Comments (1)
I've been playing this song non-stop lately...it just makes ya feel good. Here's Empire Of The Sun's "Walking On A Dream"...
Posted By carly | 11/10/2008 | 9:02 AM | View Comments (1)
This weekend, North Park's Spacecraft Gallery is offering a solution for both the artist and art collector during tough times. The show is called Bailout Package and features an impressive lineup of local artists inviting San Diego to push through the poor economy and support art-making:
Please join us for this group exhibition fundraiser to benefit
Spacecraft Gallery. Featuring artwork by 20 plus artists from San
Diego and beyond, we have organized this show in response to the
current world financial crisis, in addition to the already subsistence
level of operations here at the gallery. Our loyal audience, we need
your support. Start your collection this year with all works priced
at $100.
Saturday, November 8 / 6-9 PM / 2865 North Park Way
Posted By joelpwest | 11/7/2008 | 12:27 PM | View Comments (1)