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04-28-12

Friday Favorites 017: Tweetbot

Occasionally, an app is designed that makes something good, great. Flipboard is one example of this, making reading RSS feeds both efficient and beautiful. Another great example of this is Tweetbot, developed by the guys of Tapbots.

I just switched to this app from the official Twitter app about a week ago and I’m already a convert. Tweetbot takes what is great about Twitter and amplifies it within a beautiful environment and gives you more than just an endless feed of posts you can retweet or reply to. With Tweetbot, you can manage into lists, mark links for offline reading, or easily get back to those tweets of you’ve interacted with before. There is no other client out there even close to this in terms of functionality or design.

If you use Twitter on an iPhone, you should get this app. If you use Twitter on an iPhone and an iPad, you need this app. Not only is Tweetbot a beautiful client for both, but using iCloud your last read tweets are saved and synced as well as any lists or other changes you make.

To see what I’m talking about, check out this demo video designed by the creators at Tapbots. The cherry on top with this app is that it is made by two talented guys, not some major corporation or design firm just looking to make a quick buck. These two just know their stuff and it just makes it that more enjoyable to support a job well done.

04-20-12

Friday Favorites 016: Gang Gang Dance

I still remember the very first time I heard Gang Gang Dance. About 3 years ago I was in a vintage clothing shop, just browsing, mostly looking at their vintage ties, and started to pay more attention to the music that was playing the background. Something about the music seemed oddly familiar, but it also seemed totally foreign and unique as it shifted between jam, dance, hip hop, synth rock, and trip hop. I asked the guy behind the counter what the hell it was and he nonchalantly dropped the band’s name and as soon as I got home I started checking them out.

Their 2011 Eye Contact was one of my favorite records from last year, but over the last week it has been all I’ve listened to. I’ve been playing it in the car, at home, and at work during my breaks. They way that Gang Gang Dance have married so many disparate ideas into such a beautiful and cohesive whole is something I find awe inspiring. It’s no surprise to me they have such strong ties to the art community.

Check out the trippy video for “MindKilla” off Eye Contact below, with its layers of synth, wet guitar, and reggaeton drums.

If you’ve got a little more time to kill, check out this 4AD session performance video of them playing in a mirrored room. It gets really real at about the 38 minute mark. Enjoy!

04-14-12

Friday Favorites 015: Chromatics

Imagine you are driving. It’s night. And although this night started just like any other night, somehow, you know this night will never end. You will never see the sun again, as if trapped in a dream. This dream has an overwhelming sense of foreboding and it fills you with the desire to be close to someone, anyone.

You have just placed yourself within the emotional framework of the new Chromatics album Kill for Love. Check out one of the best tracks from the record below, called “Lady”.

And in case you’re new to the party, check out this Chromatics cover of the Kate Bush classic, “Running Up That Hill”.

04-08-12

Friday Favorites 014: Mad Men

The fifth season of Mad Men is already moving along at full steam. I can say that it is still the second most enjoyable show on TV, after Breaking Bad, and it is on of the only shows I really look forward to watching anymore. The characters never get boring, the costumes and sets are gorgeous, and the writing is sharp and crisp.

If you haven’t watched Mad Men before, or you just haven’t gotten in to the new season yet, check out this clip from the premier. Don’t worry, it’s not a spoiler.

04-08-12

Friday Favorites 013: Frankie Rose

You might know Frankie Rose. She plays guitar and sings. If you like Crystal Stilts, Vivian Girls or Dum Dum Girls, you have probably heard her stuff.

Make the best use of your time today and watch this video. It is a gift and a treat.