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iamamiwhoami
Came across some of the “iamamiwhoami” vids at the end of last year and meant to follow up but have been too busy. The names of the vids look like coordinates and sure enough the folks at unfiction are on the case.
The marriage of ARGs and music is such a natural fit. NiN did an effective take on it with Year Zero a few years back. In fact many have thought these viral vids are the work of NiN and earlier tonight Trent Reznor tweeted
thesixtyone
I’ve been tracking thesixtyone for a bit. The first version of the site matched social gaming with music discovery. The newest incarnation has taken a slightly different approach one which is more discovery focused with a mix of simple challenges called quests that encourage you to listen to music and gain reputation points.
The part I love about the new design is the simplicity and richness of the interface.
All Up in the Interweb, yo
Enter The Ninja is an awesome video by South African band Die Antwoord (translated: The Answer).
Check it.
PS: I SO want a Yin Yang shirt.
Protein Networks signs RCRD LBL
RCRD LBL is an online record label releasing exclusive and completely free music from emerging and established artists. In addition to our in-house label, the RCRD LBL network includes a curated roster of independent record labels offering free MP3 downloads and multimedia content in blog format.
My.rcrdlbl.com also allows you to customize your experience on the site. Once you create an account, you can find out when your favorite bands and labels add new music, post news and tour dates and also get updates based on the tags you like too. We're going to have special contests and give aways just for the folks who picked their favorites, so it's definitely worth letting us know which bands and labels you are a fan of.
If you would like to advertise on RCRD LBL please click here
the xx in 3D
Tonight The Vinyl Factory, home to Fact Magazine, will see the private view of xx: A Sculpture of the Album. It’s an audio-visual collaboration between London trio The xx, and acclaimed director Saam Farahmand. The work is 3D physical interpretation of The xx’s debut album, which will be open to public from 8th – 12th January 2010.
Ian vs. Ian
Two icons from the DC scene sit down and talk punk rock and DIY.
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Deerhunter – Never Stops
Deerhunter’s 2008 Kranky release Microcastle is a haunting and beautiful stream of consciousness. “Never Stops” definitely finds it’s way onto my playlist of favs of the past decade.
