Thursday, January 28, 2010

Ellie Goulding

Rising star thats all I have to say about this songstress... Great sound, a mix between Folk and Electronica. As Luke Ighile put it Folktronica. Neon Gold Records the same lads responsible for Passion Pit will now have a little more to their roster. Luke said it best "Basically if her voice was edible I would be obese"

Thanks for the heads up Luke.  

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Rogues Galley Alex Carleton x L.L. Bean

L.L. Bean signature 1912 Duck Boot got some love from Alex Carleton of Rogues Gallery. One of the best I've seen. Love the worn in waxy canvas in place of leather... great mix of Rubber and Canvas. Great play to bring it to the street level.  

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Terrys Diary is dope...



Terry is just one of those guys you just want to know and maybe be... Well to me that is I can't speak for most but I know there are a few of us who think the same of Terry... Pure Fire and now you can add dope blogger to his many accolades. 

Monday, January 25, 2010

Wolverine 1000 miles and running...

Check out the Wolverine site for some real heat. 1000 mile Addison Boot

Inspiration x Neon Indian


Some great pieces that I've been using for inspiration. Top graphic by Tavis Coburn is fire... 1940's comic book art really shines in his work. Check out his stuff the guy is a stud. 

Pin up by legend Enoch Bolles... if you don't know the name now you do get familiar

Listening to Neon Indian currently. 

Friday, January 22, 2010

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Rick Danko x Cut Throat

I can only imagine that Danko is showing  Neil how to play Cut Throat... "Sip The Wine" from Ricks solo album just started playing on the ipod and this song gives me goosebumps. I've loved this song since the day I heard it on Martin Scorsese's "The Last Waltz". Rick has been gone for sometime now and every time I hear his voice I get sad. 

Spoon//Transference = Ouch

Spoons new album came out yesterday and if you haven't heard it yet, you should. Been a Spoon fan for some time now and this album does not disappoint. Album cover got my attention 1st.

Transference is heat

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

jj on heavy rotation

Thanks to Jake Davis for introducing Sweden's jj. n 2 was released back in July but has also found its way to heavy rotation at the homestead. Jake described jj as the soundtrack for a make out session between The xx and Beach House both stunner bands. 

The xx has one of the sickest videos I've seen in a while... check out their website for Basic Spaces. 

Just a shot from testing a new snoot last night...

Monday, January 18, 2010

Bilingham and Co. Camera Bags


The 550 Bilingham classic camera bag in my eyes is the sexiest camera bag out today... These guys have been making what I consider the best camera bags since 1973... Keep up the good work I'm hooked and will be for a long time.  

Friday, January 15, 2010

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Wings+Horns spring/summer 2010


2 Locations in LA that I will not step into to get some good looks from Vancouver B.C. based Wings+Horns... not gonna say any names (Fred Segal Man & Ron Herman). Looks like Im going to Carve in Costa Mesa...

Currently listening to
Bibio The Apple and the Tooth

The work of Jordan Domont is so necessary


Was looking over at one of my new favorite blogs the other day and there was a post about this man Jordan Domont, now I'm hooked. Great stuff Jordan thank you... 

Been listing to a lot of Dum Dum Girls lately

Red Wing

Just a really nice classic

Monday, January 11, 2010

The Graphic Eye

Stefan G. Bucher selected photographs from the personal portfolios of fellow graphic designers forThe Graphic EyeHis intent is to provide a glimpse into the working methods and obsessions of creative professionals

Nothing but love for this book.. 

Sleight Bells X Crown on the Ground

Brooklyn dancepop duo Sleigh Bells is getting nuff play at my house this week... Derek Miller and Alexis Krauss make up Sleigh Bells. There is not much out there but I am sure you can find some tracks. My latest reports states that they are working on a full length and its much anticipated by many.

Sleigh Bell - Crown on the Ground

Enjoy

Friday, January 8, 2010

Jared Schoenemann x Childish Gambino

Went shooting the other night with Jared Schoenemann... this guy is just pure dope. I've always loved his work and when the picture is of me its even better (I kidd). This night was great tons of great shots and I learned a ton. Like I said before every time I go shooting with Jared I learn something new. 

I've been listening to Childish Gambino a lot lately I cant get his "I'm not a Rapper" mixtape out of my head. Childish Gambino is Donald Glover a comic who's credits include Community, 30 Rock and In the Meantime. Go on over to his blog and download some heat I promise you will like it. The guy is also a DJ who goes under the name MC DJ. Oh I almost forgot he was nominated for The Writers Guild of America award for his writing work on 30 Rock. 

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Working X Reading

Just a test shot from last night nothing special... used some barn doors and yellow gels. Started a cleanse today, its my annual body rejuvenation.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Lewis Wickes Hine x WORK

I've been a fan of Lewis's work since the day I picked up my Camera... Saw this over at A Continuous Lean's blog and it made me just want to shoot. Thanks for the inspiration Michael. ACL really knows what they are doing and what's going on, I find myself saying thank you every time I read the blog.

Monday, January 4, 2010

Charles Bukowski

I've been a fan of Charles's work since Bar Fly... I didn't get to watch Bar fly till a few years after its release in 87 but to a kid it was all the same. Pick up some Bukowski and you might feel the same way.

Daily...

Opening Ceremony spr 2010 x David Benjamin Sherry



Opening Ceremony's spring 2010 look book shot by photo stud David Benjamin Sherry out now  take a look its great... Some of the same editing techniques I have been using a lot lately. Good look David.