Friday, May 28, 2010

RxRy



RxRy is--I don't know. Much to my chagrin, I've spent a significant amount of time trying to find a hint of evidence as to who RxRy is. All I know is that this project is fairly new, judging by the fact that this and Snw Mltr are the only two albums I've seen released. Rxry encompasses the ambient dubstep genre artfully but is hard to pin down to one distinct genre of music. But let's put an end to this musical scavenger hunt and talk about the music itself.

This album keeps a consistent atmosphere of peace and tranquility, and I'm trying my hardest not to sound like a hipster with a joint in one hand and a copy of Person Pitch in the other. I have to admit though, this will probably be known as the most blissful album of 2010. The album begins with soft soundscapes on the opening track "Baulkin Slihts" which becomes increasingly layered, yet still maintaining a light density. A pulsing beat fades in, as if it's emerging out of the cloud of keyboards, and builds into a more obvious dance rhythm. However, this is definitely not an original kind of sound. This has been done before. Two obvious comparisons I can make are to Tim Hecker and Growing, which I'm sure anyone would agree with when hearing this. That's not to say this doesn't add to the ambient genre though, and that it doesn't perfect what other artists have done. One thing I can point out that RxRy does differently than others is the recording technique. Instead of having a live sound, it sounds very upfront, and I wouldn't be surprised if this was just composed and recorded on a laptop, although the echo and reverb still achieve that live, resonating tone that is key in this type of music..

RxRy's debut certainly impressed me; not to that degree of where it would "change the way" I listen to music, but it left me with anxiety for what else RxRy and 2010 have to offer in the future. I highly recommend this album, especially if you have a proficient speaker system to accompany it. I wouldn't be surprised if RxRy blew up sometime this year. Included a download link for those who are interested, click the pic.

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Saturday, May 22, 2010

J Dilla (RIP)

Name speaks for itself, everything flattering about this guy has probably already been said x10 so I'll keep it short. Dude pretty much revolutionized hip hop with his neo-soul approach to music. Shame most people on the street have never even heard of this guy. Been chillin on his work for a couple years now - peep game.



You know, if I had a choice, skip the major labels and just put it out yourself man... Trust me. I tell everybody it's better to do it yourself and let the Indies come after you instead of going in their direction and getting a deal and you have to wait, it ain't fun, take it from me. Right now, I'm on MCA but it feels like I'm an unsigned artist still. It's cool, it's a blessing, but damn I'm like, 'When's my shit gonna come out? I'm ready now, what's up?'


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Thursday, May 20, 2010

GET JURASSIC

Had this sketch laying around the house for a few weeks, finally decided to finalize it. Dope.

*UPDATE* Submitted this design to threadless, check it out and vote for it. (click the pic)




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Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Freedom Church Mockup

Got hired to do some more design work. I'm not a fan of organized religion but I found this whole situation pretty ironic and it was fun work so why not.




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Fierce Creatures

Pretty much encapsulates my head space lately...




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Saturday, May 15, 2010

Fuck 'em

Stumbled upon this yesterday - way back in my graffiti days. We were REALLY lucky the investigators didn't discover the rest of our pieces in florida or we'd have been majorly fucked. This all happened quite awhile ago, sometimes i like to reminisce...


http://www.polksheriff.org/NewsRoom/News%20Releases/Pages/112007.aspx




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I love this band, which makes this video all the more amusing.


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Thursday, May 13, 2010

Grim

This was actually a tattoo design I did for a friend of mine, after finishing the linework I jazzed it up with some texture, gradients, etc. I'm pretty happy how it turned out, I'll have the actual tattoo pictures up later.





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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

DMT

Not a huge fan of Joe Rogan but he get's his ideas across pretty clearly here, very interesting. Not trying to be the yogi shaman or anything - it's just something i'm personally fascinated with.





For so many reasons, this seemed like the answer to why I've ever wanted to do psychedelics in the first place, minus the alien rape.

Some of my friends had done it, and I was surprised by how many people were talking about, and trying this ''Natural Psychedelic made in our brain'' that could possibly be the gateway to spirit travel. And let me tell you from experience, the universe REALLY does give you what you put out into it...

DMT isn't a joke, its not a party drug, and it should be respected. As much as I feel that everyone should experience this, It really ISN'T for everyone and I ONLY recommend it for those who are seeking a spiritual experience. DMT will destroy your ego, and this reality as you know it. As amazing and profound and brief as it was, there are SOME people that should NEVER EVER have this experience. You know who you are, Please travel responsibly.


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Close Up




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Sunday, May 9, 2010

MMISL



Friend of mine left this CD in my car and after listening to them once I went back and re-listened a few times and they're currently one of my top post-hardcore/mathcore bands, ever. Listen to the tunes and it's like meeting a Rottweiler dressed up as a cuddly puppy.

Meet Me In St. Louis are a pure revelation. Angular, stark and technically beautiful, they peddle a gorgeous hybrid of eclectic noise. Without wanting to offer too many lazy comparisons, this would easily be at home on the mighty Dischord records, and shares similarities with Faraquet, HP Zinker and perhaps on a more contemporary tip, At The Drive In. It's altogether a more mature and considered approach to the whole affair though, blending cutting, jagged riffs with a carefully considered sensitivity.

You really can't go wrong with this album, I have no gripes with it. Album actually came out in 07' but that's really besides the point. Got a download link for those of you who are interested, click the pic.


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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Censored

Gave up on this design yesterday, wracked my brain tonight and came up with the (semi)finished product, pretty happy how it turned out - divine inspiration I guess.



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