Martin Wittfooth

http://www.martinwittfooth.com/

Funny, absurd, post-apocalyptic... intriguing: just a few words that come to mind when looking at Wittfooth's work. I could go on to talk about possible themes or interpretations of Witfooth's unique perspective, but let's just leave it at this one word: awesome. I would love to see this stuff animated, but presently it looks like the only movement these animals are due to see is movement out of the gallery. :^/ Bummer, I know. For now though, life's not so bad, look at the website, delve into the images and be in awe of the little details and happenings. Wittfooth's style is definitely his own, I found out, you find out -- we trade! Have a good one.

Under Great White Northern Lights

Good news for White Stripes fans in LA county, Long Beach specifically. Everybody's favorite independent LBC record store, Fingerprints, is teaming up with Woodshed Films and the Long Beach Art Theatre to hold a special screening of the White Stripes' "Under Great White Northern Lights" tour DVD. Though originally being released back in December, the DVD has been largely unavailable to the public until this week. The special screening is in line with the release of the the White Stripes' latest live album of the same name. Tickets to the event will be given to anyone purchasing either the album, the dvd, both or the "Uber-deluxe Box Set." The Uber-deluxe box set includes all the following:

Sturdy Outer Box with White Stripes penguin emblem.
Double LP in Gatefold Jacket
- 180 gram vinyl, with artwork unique to the box and an exclusive 6 panel insert.
Hardcover Photography Book
- 208 page hardcover book of containing photos from the tour by Autumn de Wilde (She did the great Elliott Smith Book) -Only available in the box.
CD/DVD Slipcase, Folder & Booklet containing:
Under Great White Northern Lights DVD
Under Nova Scotian Lights DVD - 135 minute 10th anniversary show in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia directed by Emmett Malloy. (Only in the box)
Under Great White Northern Lights CD - As noted above
7 inch Colored Vinyl Single
-Side A - Icky Thump (Live)
-Side B - The Wheels On The Bus (Live) - Only in the box)
Silkscreened Print- 1 of 6 silk screened designs. (Only in the box)

Any purchases made, even the less than uber sets, can be upgraded to collector's packages for $5.50 and will include two tickets to the screening as well as raffle tickets for a giveaway that will be held at the theatre. Garage lovers be warned this is a hell of a deal. See you there.

A day in PARIS

A day in PARIS from Benoit MILLOT on Vimeo.

This guy has some serious talent. In addition to this lovely little short, Benoit has many other aesthetically pleasing treats on his vimeo account. If you have a second, take the time to browse through and I promise you won't be disappointed. Even though they're not really "shorts," Benoit's work feels whimsical enough to let your imagination run wild, yet it's still grounded in reality. Good job, sir.

It's All Over Now, Baby Blue

"It's All Over Now, Baby Blue"
Bob Dylan

I heard this song play the other day in my cousin's car as we drove through the streets of Long Beach, well the Them version, this is still good too though. I had a lot on my mind and hearing this was the perfect compliment; it's great "Thinking music," especially on a warm afternoon (try it).

I'm 23 years fresh as of yesterday, and I've got plenty of thoughts to wade through in my mind, and yet for some reason this song seems to be the only thing I keep coming back to, I thought you'd enjoy it too. Press play.

* Sidenote: For any Beck fans, they sampled the Them version of this song in Beck's song, "Jackass."

Raphael Saadiq

Song: "Let's Take a Walk"
Artist: Raphael Saadiq
Director: Edouard Salier