Kwaii not is a cute collection of mini-vector art comics. I wish I would drop my whole artistic drive crap and just simplify to a formula like this comic, because they have perfected it. Four panels of near deadpan and 2-d cuteness driven by anthropomorphism drive this strip to a classic success. For those still left behind Kwaii is Japanese Schoolgirl for "cute".
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Written by Double Dee
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Thursday, 21 August 2008 |
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Architecture in Helsinki, Places Like This, An ever eclectic follow up to a two-run cutesy legacy.
Architecture in Helsinki is an amazing live band. When they came to America to debut their first two albums, it was a crazy parade of instruments, some used only once per song. It's like they raided an elementary school percussion cabinet and swore they would use every maraca, woodblock, and chime they could lay their hands upon.
Their third major release, Places Like This, looses a female vocalist and much of the micro-cussion chicanery as well as some of the cutesey yet heartfelt music. In exchange, they develop another, different, signature sound. I'm amazed at their ability to reinvent themselves and constantly infuse their music with novelty. With a track record like this, they could be indie music darlings for many years to come.
The music is passionate and inventive, with strange rhythms and explosions of yelling. It's certainly less accessible than their previous efforts, but I applaud them for reaching for new territory. I rank them as a must-see live.
Who would like this album: Novelty Junkies. Those who would like to see the best that the first decade of the new millenium has to offer.
Who would hate this album: People who need music explained to them.
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(Why we link to Emusic)
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Written by Cynthia Cyzer
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Wednesday, 20 August 2008 |
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Maureen Horner, Glass Artists
Another showcase of an artist I met at Pitchfork. In addition to being an extremely outgoing and hilarious person, Moe also has mastered the Glass. She specialized in eyeball popping textured glass. You can get plates, nightlights, and other beautiful works.
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Written by Double Dee
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Tuesday, 19 August 2008 |
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Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy is what the German's call a Radler (Bicyclist for those english speakers around here). A traditional radler is 1/2 Beer and 1/2 lemonade. You know, for when you have to ride your bicycle home. A traditional summer radler is the father, the sun, and the holy ghost desending upon your tongue. It gets you drunk, and it is refreshing as all get-out.
The Leinie's version is an honest attempt that is mostly authentic, yet falls short of full pleasure and refreshing. Don't get me wrong. I finished the six-pack, but I'd probably never drink it again. I will however, continue my search for a Radler in Chicago. (I guess I _could_ always make my own). If you're doing manual labor, I would recommend their berrywies instead. It's not really beer, but it is refreshing and drinky.
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Update: We have no affiliation with Leinengkugel, so shut the F-up. I just wanted to warn people away from trying new things. Well, this new thing.
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Written by Double Dee
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Friday, 15 August 2008 |
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Kari Byron of mythbusters fame made an appearance at FHM. Now I personally think that FHM stands for "Faggot Homo Magazine". Granted I like the homos. They are the paprika in my vanilla stew of existance, however, straight people hate being called gay. For that very reason, I like to call the misogynistic and barely literate fratboys who read FHM, gay. On the other hand Kari byron is 1) a redhead, god's firey gift to mankind 2) smoking hot 3) can work a chop-saw.
Watch Kari work the magic of diet coke and mentos...wearing next to nothing. Keep in mind that she has declared that "her toast always lands butter side-up". Meow.
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Written by Double Dee
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Thursday, 14 August 2008 |
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