I have to admit I really like Anna Kendrick's video for "Cups" - this version is a bit longer: http://vimeo.com/68809512 Enjoy! :) … [Read more...] about Anna Kendrick Cups (Extended Version)
Music
Digital Music via iTunes vs. Physical CDs
While I'm a big fan of digital music services like Last.fm and Spotify I've always had a very "mixed" relationship with digital purchases of music. I guess this stems from some bad experiences outside Apple's iTunes store. Having paid for an album I want to be able to "consume" it however I choose on whatever device I want. Unfortunately if the company you bought music … [Read more...] about Digital Music via iTunes vs. Physical CDs
Wardruna Helvegen
Wardruna are a Norwegian music group that have a rather special sound. They're featured on the soundtrack of History Channel's series "The Vikings" starring Gabriel Byrne, which is how I came across them. [youtube]http://youtu.be/CuWPsx6U8rU[/youtube] … [Read more...] about Wardruna Helvegen
Da Octopusss Release An Album Finally
If you've seen either Banlieue 13 or its sequel then you'll probably recognise the sound of French group Da Octopusss (yes there are 3 "s" in that). The soundtrack for Banlieue 13 was never officially released, so the only way to get your hands on the tracks from the film were via YouTube or other, less legal, sources. They've finally released their first album called Da … [Read more...] about Da Octopusss Release An Album Finally
Agricantus Amatevi
Sicilian group Agricantus' Amatevi is a wonderful track. I love their sound [youtube]http://youtu.be/sjgjL7psWbM[/youtube] … [Read more...] about Agricantus Amatevi