Links: May 22, 2013
May 22, 2013 | San Diego, California- I am super excited to show you a quick preview of SerialBox Presents: Season 2. It has been so fun to work on this with Ryan & Company. Also really stoked for Foundry to be doing the website. For now, enjoy the trailer:
Tim Keller always bringing it: "The gospel is inside-out: an inner change of heart leads to a new motivation for and conduct of behavior." Excited to dig into some of the Center Church resources here soon also.
I am so happy Arrested Development is coming back soon. (Get excited!)
Loving this Aural Method record.
If we're social acquaintances, you may have seen my new profile photo taken by JerSean Golatt at WELD. He killed it!
It's crazy, but Paper Route is giving away their record, Peace of the Wild Things, for free here. Get it while you can!
Google has been busy these past few weeks with their new maps and new streaming music service.
In other tech news, will be interesting to see what happens after Yahoo!'s acquisition of Tumblr yesterday. And I couldn't be more excited to see how Square Cash works.
Check out the Hitpoints tunes from talented Phil Danyew and friends. Get it here.
- RGIII has it made! His wedding registry was leaked and fans bought them everything from their list!
Music: Seth Philpott & "Bad Hearts"
May 6, 2013 | San Diego, CaliforniaSeth Philpott's newest EP, "Bad Hearts", is out today!
I have been a Seth Philpott fan since 2005. We've played music together. We've shared lots of meals, and lots of laughs. And I can't stress to you how genuine he is as a person, as a writer, and as a performer.
But these new songs are really special. Seth's songs have always impressed me, but this round feels like he has really found his stride.
These songs show hints of Martin Sexton. There is an excitement which comes along with fresh instrumentation, and each song's energy is captivating. Not to mention that his self-described artistic direction of a modern country gentleman is perfectly personified in each track.
You've probably heard me talk about him before as he wrote one of my all time favorite songs called "Here With You".
My point is: I love his music, and I want you to know about it.
And if you like "Bad Hearts", check out his previous EP, "Good Hearts". I can't urge you enough to support good independent music and buy it.
Check out the video for "Off With My Head" (well done Andrew Hudson!):
Thanks for reading. Enjoy your day and enjoy "Bad Hearts"!
Links: May 6, 2013
May 6, 2013 | San Diego, CaliforniaHappy Monday. Lacey and I really enjoyed celebrating Laura's graduation from Westmont this weekend and had a great time with family. Now, to some links:
I have been thinking about this quote a bit this weekend: "God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself because it is not there. There is no such thing." -C.S. Lewis"
David Ramirez did us a huge favor by putting out some new songs for us to feast our ears on. Download "The Rooster" here. And check out his new song, "The Forgiven", below:
I recently saw this photo of all living U.S. Presidents. What do you think they're talking about in that moment?
I am always a sucker for French national soccer uniform press. Nike always makes them so elegant.
A cool look into the artwork for John Mayer's most recent record, "Born & Raised".
If you're not familiar with Sleeping At Last, you haven't been around these parts much. Today is a perfect opportunity to give some of the most beautiful songs you'll ever hear a listen.
Do you have Spotify yet? If not, you need to get it. It will change your musical life.
Only a few hours left to back Indoek on Kickstarter. Indoek is a bi-coastal, surf-centric blog celebrating independent waveriding culture mixed with all things creative and inspiring.
Cool for Instagram to start letting users tags others in photos!
Did you guys see the recent link for the first website ever?
I love the 'celloboxing' Kevin does in these videos. Check out the song here:
Weekend Links: April 12, 2013
April 12, 2013 | San Diego, CaliforniaI love what Tim Keller said here yesterday: "Christ is not about trying harder; it means transferring our trust away from ourselves and resting in him."
I am a huge Sprinkle Lab fan and I love Cameron's interview with Seth Godin. Check it:
I am really enjoying Fossil Collective's new record, Tell Where I Lie. Perfect weekend tunes.
Love reading pieces confirming the legitimacy of Baylor as a "whole university" like this one on the new Baylor Stadium! (Doesn't hurt to have RGIII set the single-season record for most jerseys ever sold.)
TripIt really is amazing for organizing travel. If you don't have it, it's time.
Came across this list of great places to eat and drink in San Diego from Thrillist which is a satisfyingly comprehensive list.
Not sure if you've spent any time on Foundry Collective's website, but you need to. They are so good at what they do.
Such a cool video. Teehan+Lax developed a system to make hyperlapse videos using Google Street View. (via Kottke)
Links: April 9, 2013
April 9, 2013 | San Diego, CaliforniaLacey and I had an amazing weekend in the Monterey / Big Sur area. Glad to be back and hit the ground running. Some links this week:
- Really stoked on this piece Teton Gravity put out while testing the new RED Epic camera:
I put these D'Addario strings on the Taylor 414 and I've been loving the sound. The gauges are optimal for DADGAD, and they're playing really well. I highly recommend them.
Fun trailer for Jon Acuff's new book. Also, funny that books have trailers.
Are you a headphone snob? Check out this list of great headphones from NPR.
Did I already mention that Seth Philpott has a NEW SINGLE out?
Always love the Holiday Matinee playlists. This one is no different
Well, Justin Vernon can do this too! Not even surprised...
Sad March Madness is over, but it always cracks me up that even though the championship happened last night, the early rankings for next year's men's college basketball teams are already posted. (Sic 'Em Bears @ #21!)