Prong – “Look Up at the Sun”

Copyright © 2010 Rick S. Hall.

The Cheese Band – “I Like Cheese”

And here’s a completely unrelated link (y’all should be used to the “unrelated” part by now) to a street artist and photo archivist named Mark Michaelson, who collects vintage mugshots. Mark has published a big ass book of ‘em which you should purchase here if you’d like to support the scene. Otherwise, there’s a wondrous array of photos on his Flickr page. It’s sad and compelling.

There’s historical value in looking right at these people’s faces; hardcore criminals and scumbags are mixed in right alongside poor folks arrested for sedition, victimless crimes or simply for being nobodies. The curator usually gives some basic factual background, then lets their expressions tell the real story. Real nice work.

The A.D.s – “Living Downtown”

Oh, all right. Watch this; it’s a cute seaside video of the song “Which Way to Go,” which I like a great deal.

ECSR all met while working at a record pressing plant, and their first (self-titled) LP came out in 2008. Since then, these polite, clean-cut lads have released a second album called Primary Colours. Order it direct from Goner Records in Memphis, USA. The band appears to be always touring worldwide, so check out their band page for dates. There’s more music there as well. They’ll have a new record titled Rush to Relax out in March sometime.

Ladies seem to like the singer, Brendan, not only because he’s a nice-looking kid, but because he’s notoriously shy (supposedly Brendan took to wearing his signature biker gloves to overcome stage fright) – thereby wrapping up the daughters and the moms in one easily-swooned demographic. One thing that’s remarkable about this band is their humility and levelheadedness. They didn’t start off with the rockstar attitude, so now it’s harder to dismiss their growing success as mere hype-fueled puffery. And they’re Australian, which is always a good sign.

The music… I picked the first song from their exciting debut full-length. It’s refreshingly rock ‘n’ roll. It’s simple and it grows on ya. Give them a listen, won’t you?

Eddy Current Suppression Ring – “Get Up Morning”

The Fall – “Wings”

True, it’s a weak punchline for a pubic hair joke. And yes, it is kinda weird that she has no nose. But bear in mind this is a German cartoon.






Desmond Dekker – “Pretty Africa”

Anyway, I’m glad my kitty stays indoors. Children can be very cruel.

Photo c/o Bali Hai’s Eye of the Goof.

Somehow the promise of some sort of mechanical redemption, untapped technological magic, is hidden in the bowels of a junkheap. I really liked these little 360-degree views of Apex’s store and yard treasures. Drag your pointer over the window in any direction for some fun.

It’s always been a mental struggle to part with ex-devices. If I was to allow the psychosis to roam wild, my apartment would look just like that.

Devo – “Timing X”