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Cyndi Lauper Stickers from the 1980′s

Bill — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:09:18 +0000

Could the design of these Cyndi Lauper stickers be more ’80s? Check out those wacky shapes! Check out those neon colors!

These remind me of the style of another great ’80s product, the neon sunblock for under the eyes and on the nose that made everyone look like a psychedelic tribal beach warrior. It was called Zinka, and it’s been re-released recently complete with the same way-80′s logo.

[via BrandedInthe80s]

Basement Jaxx: Raindrops

Bill — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:31:21 +0000

Coming soon to a million commercials near you: a Basement Jaxx song from their forthcoming album. I’m thinking Sprite or Dasani maybe? Cynicsm aside, I do love me some Basement Jaxx.

New Site: Pixtual

Bill — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:00:00 +0000

I’m well on my way to reclaiming rainbows with Rainbow Glitter, so how about I share the Space-Mountain-future-is-here-now iPhone wallpapers I make with the world?

I’m going for the retro-90′s pre-gradient web design vibe, check it out–

Pixtual

Benko’s video for “The Eurohit”

Bill — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:37:36 +0000

Photo Credit

The bass, vibraphone and drum trio Benko have realized a swell video for “The Eurohit” off its soon-to-be-released LP. The talented Erik Grostic, a well-read drinking buddy and sushi bar cohort from Austin, is on vocs and bass.

Video on YouTube

My Nephew Drew a Picture of Me

Bill — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 02:44:48 +0000

My 4 year old nephew drew my picture and gave it to me. I love it! Apparently I have CRAZY SCRIBBLE MOUTH. It kinda looks like a ghost from Pac-Man, am I right? Imagine these things following you around the maze–

Monkey Orchestral Soundtrack from Gorillaz/Blur member Damon Albarn

Bill — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:18:42 +0000

Monkey: Journey to the West is a Cirque de so gay-style opera designed by the brains behind Gorillaz and featuring a full 70+ piece Chinese orchestra along with the squiggly synths and bumpin’ beats you’d expect.

The score was the most compelling part of the multisensory treat of a Monkey show I saw during Spoleto here in Charleston in May which featured not just great music but acrobatics, projected animation, and eye-bending sets. So far it’s played in London, Berlin and Paris, and will undoubtedly be back to the states eventually. In the meanwhile, the soundtrack is coming out on September 23rd.

Plywood Phone Case Mod from Berlin

Bill — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:34:24 +0000

Photo from Datenform

This rugged and crafty wooden phone rework from Berlin-based Ariel Schlesinger is lovely.

Reclaiming Rainbows

Bill — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:01:53 +0000

A pet peeve: the fact that rainbows are considered gay.

I love rainbows in design, and rainbows in general–they’re the second most beautiful thing to me, next to space/the stars. Rainbows are used sparingly nowadays in design because of the connotations they evoke.

Anyways, I’ve decided to show my love for “old-fashioned” rainbows, with a silly new site, where I’ll post a picture of a rainbow with a related poem/writing excerpt from an author I like. Think of it as a Unicorn Chaser with rainbows instead of unicorns.

It doesn’t get more gay than this. And by gay, I mean happy.

Rainbow Glitter

Showbiz’s “Rock-afire Explosion” Animitronic Band Movie Trailer

Bill — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:01:58 +0000

“Who’s on First” but with British Politicians

Bill — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:44:08 +0000

Thanks to Bryce for pointing out this terrific video:

“It’s beyond the environment.”
(only thing after the jump is confirmation whether it’s real or fiction…)

Apparently, from a comedy duo, but hilarious real or not.