ODDSAC

Animal Collective has been known for their interesting collaboration with many other artists. One of their latest works has been with director Danny Perez to create the film ODDSAC. This Visual Album was first released at the Sun Dance Film Festival and now is on tour with the producers across the country. I was able to catch passing show and was impressed; it's a psychedelic experience.

Raleigh Institute of Contemporary Art

The Raleigh Institute of Contemporary Art (RICA) is modeled after the Arts Students League of New York, which is based on an atelier school concept: art is taught and skills developed through immersion in the practices of drawing, painting and other arts. Our instructors are prominent working artists, whose methods of instruction emphasize visual thinking and building artistic skills. The RICA class format allows students to learn at their own pace, incorporating their own ideas and goals. During each six week session, the students will create their own art project under instructor’s guidance and assistance. We strongly believe in learning through the process of making art.
via RICA homepage

Eyjafjallajökull Volcano

Nature's phenomenons are inconveniencing the world. The news of the volcano explosion on Iceland has spured interest with researchers and artists, and has also infuriated the airline industry and inconvenienced travelers. I personally think the media has done a poor job covering this story, by focusing on prolonged trips of travelers and the losses of the airline companies. I am interested in the Iceland community and geological activity.

The images I have seen have been powerful and unbelievable.
Check out The Big Picture (www.boston.com) for a photo collection of the Eyjafjallajökull Volcano (Iceland's disruptive volcano)

Future Islands new EP, 'In the Fall'

This awesome new EP by Future Islands is definitely making its mark on today's music scene. The Song In the Fall is a beautiful song that will unite all romantics.

In the Fall 12" EP Limited to 1000, on translucent blue vinyl.
Tin Man (extended version) /
Virgo Distracts /
In the Fall (featuring Katrina Ford) /
Awake & Dreaming
You can purchase In the Fall digitally through Fina.
OUT NOW! Order online at THRILL JOCKEY /// http://www.thrilljockey.com/.

I now can't wait for 'In Evening Air' to come out! May 3rd (Europe) and May 4th (US)

Raleigh State Capitol, Circa 1880's

Found this on Smithshady's Flickr. Mike Smith writes "This was the second of two shots I attempted for the Raleigh Group's recent photo challenge, and likely the start of a new personal project for me. This is a look into Raleigh's past, back to the late 1880's. The original photo, Capitol from the West with Ox Cart in Front came fromt the Albert Barden Collection which is part of the North Carolina State Archives."

Thank you MillyHart for directing me to these awesome photographs, comparing the new Raliegh to the old Raleigh.

Javelin

Picked up this awesome new mix tape by Javelin, when they passed through this week with Yeasayer. This bright yellow tape, labeled 'Soca Object Jon', is full of dance beats and mixes. This impressive band provides clever sounds and a unique art quality to every record cover, and every tape played.

Can't go without thanking Tim, who bought me this tape and works hard to improve the sounds coming from tape-deck.

Spring Greens

I've got more mixed salad greens then
you can shake a stick out! Now, I am
going to explore salad dressings.