Changing gears a bit here, with a track from Inventions (the collaboration between Mark T. Smith of Explosions in the Sky and Matthew Cooper of Eluvium). “Peaceable Child” is a track from their forthcoming self-titled album (out April 1st on Temporary Residence); a dreamy instrumental that is the perfect cure for the stress I’ve been carrying these days.
Sit back, take it in.
Dan Stiles is aPortland, Oregon based artist who creates art that is a visual combination of music and design. Over the past 15 years Stiles has collaborated with artists, labels, promoters, and major corporations to create identities, custom packaging, and limited edition collectable art and merchandise. Best know for his poster Art, he’s worked with the likes of Death Cab for Cutie, Sonic Youth, Arctic Monkeys, Cat Power, Hot Chip, Sigur Ros, Ted Leo, TV on The Radio, Dizze Rascal, Wilco, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. He draws from a broad swath of influences including classic skateboard graphics, album covers, modern art, Japanese design, old comic books, and vintage packaging. Really striking stuff, check out his gallery.
I’m just about to head out the door to see Explosions in the Sky for the first time. I have a feeling its going to blow my mind, but I’ll try not get my hopes up just in case….
Take a listen to these…
This Harness Can’t Ride Anything by Chin Up Chin Up
and
Within Hours by Dappled Cities.
