Maurice Sendak

June 10, 1928 - May 8, 2012

Most people who know me well know that I'm really into children's books, especially ones I grew up with. The books Where The Wild Things Are (which he wrote and illustrated), What Do You Say, Dear?, and What Do You Do, Dear? (both of which he illustrated, but did not write) were all a huge part of my childhood, and all made an immeasurable impact on the person that I've become.

Signs That Your Partner Is A Player

There's another one of those stupid articles on the front page of Yahoo.

I'd like to revise the list of signs. It now has only one, but it's a huge one.

1. If he walks around with his shirt collar like that, he is a player, and must be dumped immediately. The only reason a man should ever have his collar like that is if he's in the act of putting on a tie.

Adam Yauch

August 5, 1964 - May 4, 2012

His style was wild. He had gall. He had guile.

I can't be the only one to have noticed the resemblance - 2

Retribution Gospel Choir release free new EP

Alan Sparhawk's band Retribution Gospel Choir released an EP on Pitchfork for free. The Revolution EP has 4 new songs. It's a fun and quick listen at just over 10 minutes long. The only negative thing I have to say about the EP is that the cover art is pretty ugly compared to the covers of the band's first two albums.

Listen to or download the free EP by typing your e-mail address below.

 

New video for "Lady" by Chromatics

I can't be the only one to have noticed the resemblance.