Brandon Moats

Oct 3, 2010

Oct 1, 2010

SF 4D

http://www.myspace.com/barsofgold

The world is a cold, fucked-up place, but every so often it drops little gifts to remind us that life is alright. Bars of Gold’s semi-self-titled debut, Of Gold, is one of those gifts. It sucked when post-hardcore masters Bear vs. Shark broke up, but from those remnants vocalist/guitarist/keyboardist Marc Paffi and drummer Brandon Moss have built up a new, thoroughly awesome indie rock effort. This is the rock equivalent of babies and puppies laughing together underneath a double rainbow.

That said, those first two tracks are rockers. “Birds” also has a heavy BvS sound, but it incorporates some more indie elements. The guitars plink and bend a little more. There’s a heavier emphasis on atmosphere. By the time the final track of the A side, “The Hustle,” arrives the group shifts into more of a Modest Mouse/Built to Spill vibe. “Hustle” could’ve easily fit in with the songs on We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank. It’s got the same country/indie rock mix, blending banjo with a threatening 4/4 beat.

Panasonic AG-3DA1 x Katy Perry

katy, elmo and i are very happy about panasonic's 3D cameras! only difference

between her and i is that she could afford to buy one right now >:[

Novetica

i didn't use helvetica since this is a campaign against the usage of helvetica

let's go surf

i'd like to do a series like this. trying to do more with type; here's what i came up with

Sep 29, 2010

How to Create a Shitty Brand

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 x 3D

Okay, stop drooling. Yes, this thing is incredible but according to the guys at Pocket-lint.com, "It wasn’t mind blowing and the stereography didn’t leap out at us but that might have something to do with the fact that the two lenses in the adaptor are actually quite close together." So, I'm thinking if the 3D feature is what you’re after, you might want to wait a while for the technology to age a bit first.

HD is all the rage now-a-days and if you’re looking to shoot straight video on the GH2 though, then you’re in for a treat. The added processor power has brought the stats up to 1080p in 50i mode which doubles the sensor output to 50p from what Panasonic has offered before. Throw in the added cinema scene modes and other effects filters and the 0.1 second tracking AF, and finally there’s something closer to challenge Nikon and Canon for filmmakers looking for a stills camera to shoot on. Again though, we’ll bring you the skinny on just how smooth the system runs when we get it back to PL HQ.

I'm starting my christmas list a little early this year, and this will definitely be on there. Price range $999-$1,499

Sep 17, 2010

Social Remedy x Suite Freedom

i'm definitely getting more serious with my stuff, and want to to completely tear down this blog and start over fresh, but i need to see how far i've come. so... Social Remedy is a denim company SF•LA is taking over their marketing/branding sound fun?