Mike Giant

Saw this cool little article on Mike Giant over at Fecal Face. His line work is so perfect. This interview is pretty rad, they let the viewers ask the questions so it is not your standard interview. Fecal Face always has great stuff up there, from interviews, to guest blogs, to events, it is always worth checking out. Also check out his clothing line, Rebel 8 and pick up some gear.

Top 10 15 Albums of 2008

Here is a list of my top 15 albums of 2008. There was alot of great music that came out in 2008. I discovered some new bands like Department of Eagles, Fleet Foxes, The Dodos and The Builders and The Butchers. This was also a year of side projects. Retribution Gospel Choir is a side project of Alan Sparhawk of Low. Megapuss is a collaboration between Devendra Banhart and Greg Rogove of Priestbird. Last is my top album of 2008, Department of Eagles, which is a off shoot of Grizzly Bear front man Daniel Rossen and his NYU roommates. There was also great new releases by some old favorites, TV on the Radio, Cat Power, The Black Keys and Wolf Parade to name a few. Anyways, hope you enjoy.

MAP OF THE INNER WAR

I checked out Ed Templeton's new show at the Roberts and Tilton gallery in Culver City. The show is really great, a good mixture of his paintings and photos. I was really impressed by the wood sculptures with the metal word snakes coming from there mouths. It seems like Ed is putting more and more detail into his work and has really developed his painting style. Most of his photos had extra artistic elements added to gave them a unique touch.

Also showing at the gallery in the project room was Matt Leines. His work is an awesome mix of WWF, greek mythology, Celtic patterns and He-Man. He uses amazing line work, colors and patterns to present his unique world.

Here are some photos from the show: