Black Roc
The Black Keys have started a little side project called Blakroc which is blessed with the vocals and minds of artists such as Mos Def, RZA, Raekwon, Ludacris, Q-Tip, Jim Jones, Billy Danze, Pharoahe Monch, the late ODB and more. The self titled debut Blakroc comes out the 27th of this month.
Time keeps on spinnin’
An assortment of clocks made from recycled materials–like this Onkyo Turntable Clock (above)–are one-of-a-kind pieces and available to purchase from Charlottesville, Virginia-based Etsy seller, Pixel This.
They range in price from $107.00 (Onkyo) to $27.00 (one made from a magnetic tape wheel). Check out record player, bike chain, hard drive and Apple G4 cover clocks after the break.
Ramona Falls “I Say Fever”
The ubiquitous use of animation and stop motion in indie music videos these days has thrust the genre into an experimental age that is quickly turning into a renaissance. We’ve spent quite a bit of time covering this trend during the past year, and it’s safe to say that this video (above) for, “I Say Fever” by Ramona Falls is one of, if not the best of 2009.
Prisencolinensinainciusol
Those who think rap music began in 1979 haven’t heard the 1972 song Prisencolinensinainciusol, by Adriano Celentano. The lyrics are neither English nor Italian; they are pure gibberish. Someone called this “what English sounds like to a non-English speaking person.” Okay then.
Projects — Paper Shoes
Bristol, UK-based illustrator and student, David Brownings, likes melted chocolate, tea (milk, three sugars), and steak on the rare side. He also has an affection for all things paper, as you can see with his series of rather accurate paper Nikes.
Study Ball
How many times have you begun to study for an exam and after 30 minutes get distracted and move on to doing something else, and at the end you are left with no other choice but to stay up all night studying for that final at 8:00 am? Well, Study Ball is here to solve the problem.
The Study Ball gadget is a prison-style ball and chain that you can program to keep track of how much time you spend studying. Once you’ve selected the desired duration, you chain the ball to your ankle and the manacle won’t come off until the schedule study time is up.
A red LED indicator displays the “Study Time Left“ and keeps you informed as to how much longer you’ve got to keep studying. The ball and chain are made of highly durable steel and weighs a total of 9.5 kg / 20.95 pounds, which makes it difficult to move while wearing it.
For safety, the Study Ball cannot be programmed for more than 4 hours. Minors should not use it unless supervised by an adult. It comes with a safety key for emergency deactivation.
Bad Decision Blocker
Here’s an iPhone function we really need. The Bad Decision Blocker (BDB for short) is an iPhone app that will let you block any of your phone’s contacts for a predetermined set of time. It’s in the App Store right now for 99 cents. “I got this so i can’t call you when im drunk.”
