October 25, 2008

O T H E R

1. The Amazing Flex-O-Ladder. I know I want one.
2. The coolest restaurant ever. I don't really get what the concept behind this place is, but I really want to go. Edible menu? Mint syringe mohito? Amazing.
   
3. Dear People-From-The-Coasts: I swear the midwest isn't all like this. 

M U S I C

1. LADY GAGA. Remember how I said that Janelle Monae was going to change the music industry? Lady Gaga's already at it. Imbued with Madonna's eye for showmanship, Britney's consistently catchy songs, and Gwen Steffani's crazy ecclectisism, Lady Gaga is a highly entertaining poptart with a fantastic flair for showmanship who pumps out genuinely interesting music. Here is the new video for BEAUTIFUL DIRTY RICH, which is not my favorite song of hers but full of such awesome images. If you don't know her, get her cd. It has an incredible range of styles and is consistently enjoyable. She also made this random short film to preview her album that is a music video of a medley of her songs. So great and random. She just has killer style. Check out all her music videos. Here's another song I love (AGAIN AGAIN; she's got a voice, she's not all trimmings and packaging.) And she's not just a video artist, even her live performances are stellar (singing live and mostly in tune on SYTYCD this season!)
   
2. PSAPP. I don't know anything about this group, but I think this song and video are absolutely contagious and adorable!
3. Mark Ronson and Florence (& the Machine) cover Kelly Clarkson. This video is super simple. Not a great voice, no fancy effects or instruments. Yet I really love something about it.

A R T / D E S I G N

1. The most fun calendar ever. I don't think anyone could only pop one a day.
2. Time-release calendar. Remember in 4th grade where you do the experiment where you put the strip of paper in colored water and watch it move up, defying gravity? Yes, the experiment where you learned about capillary action? (Thanks Mr. Hawker of 4th grade science!). That's what this calendar uses. Pretty sick, right?
3. Person-to-Ad Video. A time-lapse video of what happens to models before we see them in magazines. Pretty crazy, especially considering how totally average she looks pre-makeup.
4. Heat-sensitive coffee table. I want one. Mainly so I can scare cats everywhere.

M Y  F R I E N D S   A R E    T A L E N T E D.

Seriously, you should check them out.

1. The Main Drag has a new song, and you can listen to it for FREE! Definitely look into this area band, populated by several uber-talented Harvard grads. They also play all the time around Cambridge/Boston so look for upcoming gigs!
2. Jill Goodman calls it like she sees it. Check out her latest column, appearing every other Friday in the Crimson! Also, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist = infinitely overrated. Not something i like.
3. Enjoy the dulcet-tones of Harvard grad JC CASSIS. Sadly this video offers no red paint, but it does feature some sweet computer art. Love it.