Midnight Surprise

Stick ‘Em Up!

midnightsurprise — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:58:51 +0000

Stick ‘Em Up! is a documentary that takes an in depth look into the overshadowed world of wheat pasting in Houston, Texas. Directed by Alex Luster. You will not only get a candid view of the daily life of several street artists but we will also focus on the other perspectives & opinions from city officials, art critics and everyday citizens

Inside Outside

midnightsurprise — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:56:29 +0000

“Inside Outside” follows ZEVS and other so-called street artists from New York, Stockholm, Copenhagen and São Paulo. They all make a living off their art, but they also have an urge to exhibit their work illegally in the streets. “Inside Outside” is a film about the energy artists get when working in the street. An energy they’re missing when exhibiting in galleries and museums, an energy that brings life to their art and to their own lives. It´s an energy that’s partly caused by the fact that everything these artists do in the street is illegal; “Anything that gives you security is eventually going to restrict you at some point”, says Swoon about the art galleries.

You can view the film here

Soapstone Whiskey Stones From Vermont

midnightsurprise — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:53:06 +0000

This may well save our drinks this NYE. A watered down bourbon may be a preference to some, but to others it wounds the drink in a snuffer. How about we avoid the ice issue altogether? “A few great soapstone workers in Perkinsville, Vermont have created Whiskey Stones. These little ice-imitators are specially designed to put a slight chill in your Whiskey. All you do is put them in the freezer for a few hours and then pop a couple into a glass of single malt. Once you’re done, rinse, dry and do it all over again! And no need to worry about a watery drink, because these stones don’t dilute (that’s the best part). ”

Iggy Pop Plays “The Passenger” With Random New-Zealand Musicians, Via Skype

midnightsurprise — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:19:46 +0000

Recently, Iggy lined up nine laptops in a Miami studio so that he could collaborate with eight different amateur New Zealand contest-winner musicians on a version of his 1977 classic “The Passenger”.

Erol Alkan & Boys Noize – Waves (Chilly Gonzales Piano Remake)

midnightsurprise — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:54:36 +0000

Play this on your way to work this morning and your day will radiate waves of intense analog stimulation courtesy of the genius Gonzales. Also included in the EP is a brief audio liner note for the song in the form of a Q+A. Pretty swell.

Erol Alkan & Boys Noize – Waves (Chilly Gonzales Piano Remake)

And here’s the original version

Erol Alkan & Boys Noize – Waves

Above

midnightsurprise — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:10:05 +0000

David Choe

midnightsurprise — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:00:37 +0000

Levi’s x Porter

midnightsurprise — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:50:54 +0000

The two nicest pieces from the Levi’s x Porter collaboration this season have been released this week – a shoulder bag and a messenger bag, both coming in a mix of canvas and leather. Both pieces have lots of nice details, while keeping an overall clean and classic look. The bags are now available from e-Levi.

Octopus Pool

midnightsurprise — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:42:45 +0000

The Never Crew transformed a regular pool in the Skatepark of Lugano, Switzerland, in a work of art. A big Octopus ready to hold skateboard tricks. The Never crew is a group of artists that do graffiti, graphics, and other expression forms such as video, comics and sculpture.

Anya Marina – Whatever You Like (T.I. Cover)

midnightsurprise — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:38:19 +0000

Anya Marina is the kind of singer/songwriter who embodies the spirit of storytelling. Embracing the notion that “less is more”, Marina’s appealing conversational vocal style lays forth an intimacy that is easily digestible and highly listenable.

With two albums to her credit, Anya has made small waves on the indie/acoustic scene by touring with the likes of Jason Mraz and soon, Paolo Nutini. Most notably, however, might be the placement of many of her songs on network and cable television staples. From Grey’s Anatomy to How I Met Your Mother and The Real World, Marina’s unique vocals are easily recognized and perfectly paired with the scenes in which they support.

Which brings us to her most recent newsworthy bit. On a recent episode of Gossip Girl, characters Dan, Vanessa and Olivia engage in a “Britney-worthy” act that requires 3 bodies. Aside from the racy tones, you may have heard a new take on an all-too familiar song. That belongs to Anya Marina, with her cover of T.I.’s hip-hop anthem, Whatever You Like.

Watch the video, which features Justin Kirk from Weeds.

Anya Marina – Whatever You Like (T.I. Cover)