Monthly Archives: May 2012

Take A Mental Dance Break & Listen To Chateaubriand’s Brilliant Remix Of BIBIO’s “Lovers’ Carvings”

BIBIO (a.k.a. Stephen James Wilkinson) affectionately refers to himself as a musician who has been “brewing thunderstorms” for a few years now.  His 2009 album Ambivalence Avenue is a staggering accomplishment, and his 2011 record Mind Bokeh is equally as beautiful.  I’ve … Continue reading

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Sigur Rós’ New Album “Valtari” Is Pretty Much The Most Gorgeous Thing You’ll Ever Hear

Sigur Rós’ latest album Valtari is blowing my mind.  For the past couple nights I’ve been chained to my desk at home with a major deadline, so music has become even more important to me lately than it normally is. … Continue reading

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The Charlie Rose Brain Series Continues With A Fascinating Hour-Long Discussion On Depression

In Part Two, Episode #7 of his critically acclaimed ongoing Brain Series specials, Charlie Rose assembled a powerhouse roundtable of some of the most preeminent leaders in the field of brain research to take a deep, up-close look at one … Continue reading

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My Weekend Begins Here: CLUB MONACO Posts A Brilliant Recipe For Strawberry & Basil Sangria

CLUB MONACO just posted a Pinterest link to their favorite new recipe, and it goes without saying it’s my new favorite as well.  Sangria is pretty much the greatest invention of all time, but Strawberrry & Basil Sangria could very … Continue reading

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Woman, 81, Nearly Killed In Skydive Mishap Dusts Herself Off, Tells Matt Lauer: “Knitting Is Boring”

The other day I got some of my chest hair stuck in my zipper and I nearly cried like a baby.  If 81-year-old Laverne Everett had been by my side, she likely would have slapped me upside the head with, “Don’t … Continue reading

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Mount Eerie’s Brand New Album “CLEAR MOON” Is So Damn Good I Want To Marry Phil Elverum

Phil Elverum is not only the genius behind Mount Eerie, he is also currently playing the lead role in my dreams at night.  Why, you might ask?  The answer to this will be clearly understood after you take one listen … Continue reading

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LINKguide (May 29, 2012)

☛ The beefcakes of Annapolis Naval Academy climb the Herndon Monument (OHLALAmag) ☛ Harrison Ford will likely appear in Blade Runner sequel, but won’t be film’s focus (The Playlist) ☛ This dog makes a simple and perfect case for gay marriage (Towleroad) ☛ Photographs of … Continue reading

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The WOW Files: “Sleep No More” Creators Punchdrunk™ Launching Immersive Fantasy Travel Experience

This is seriously blowing my mind, folks.  No joke.  One of my biggest obsessions this past winter was the interactive theatrical production/experience “Sleep No More” (still running until September 5th in New York, and you can read my feature story … Continue reading

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