The old saying, “you learn something new everyday,” really is true, for today I learned about a band called Silkie. They are from the UK back in the 60s and did this amazing rendition of one of my favorite Beatles songs, You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away, which apparently made it to America before The Beatles version did! Take a listen below and let me know what you think!
I find it soothing I’m afraid
Posted by ShootJoeC in Music
I am in love with the music of Kristian Matsson, who plays music under the name The Tallest Man on Earth. His songwriting feels very Dylan to me and that, when done right, is never a bad thing. Check out this song below then do some YouTube surfing to see some more intimate performances such as this one.
I sense a spy up in the chimney
From all the evidence I’ve burned
I guess he’ll read it in the smoke now
And soon to ashes I’ll return
There is really nothing bad to say about the band Fake Problems and I believe this song will put you in agreement with me.
I am made of mistakes
I don’t believe in fate
And I refuse to fail again
I will not let them win
I am much more than human
But just as insignificant
Oh my god, I have found the mother load of amazing prints and original art, and you can find it for yourself by heading over, HERE. Below are a few of my favorites that I will be purchasing for my own home, and I recommend you head over there and find some of your own!
The Art of Matt Taylor
Posted by ShootJoeC in Art
I guess today is a day for randomly happening across incredible illustrations based around tattooed men and women! UK artist Matt Taylor seamlessly blends current and past elements to create gorgeous art such as the piece you see below. To see a bunch of his other work and connect with him via social media please head over to his site, HERE.
Rat piece by ROA
Posted by ShootJoeC in Art
The masterpiece below is sitting in Australia and it was painted by the artist ROA. Check out a ton of his stuff by heading over to his official site, HERE.
While we are on the subject of sampling I think it is a good time to share some other samples that I really enjoy. The best part of sampled music to me is hearing the original song in its entirety, it feels like a behind the scenes look at the production process. Check out a couple of my favorite original songs, followed by the song in which the sample was used.
R.I.P. Donna Summer
Posted by ShootJoeC in Music
Some sad news today, Donna Summer, the queen of soul, has passed away at the tender age of 63. Many of you may not be familiar with Summer, but samples of her music have made it into so many more popular songs. Check out one of my favorites by her below, and a track from one of my favorite albums below it.
The super rad people over at The Ruckus just posted this incredible video they filmed of one of my current obsessions, The Front Bottoms, playing an acoustic song on top of a castle in Southampton, England. The video should tell you plenty about how sick The Front Bottoms are, but if you need to know more you could head over to the post I wrote about them a few weeks back by clicking, HERE.
Check out the awesome work of Liz Clements, an illustrator based in the fine city of London, England. She gives us a ton of super sexy tattooed ladies in the form of gorgeous illustrations, pieces that will soon be hanging in my home office. Check her stuff out by heading over to her blog by clicking, HERE.
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