Archive for December, 2007

Amiina – Kurr

December 27th, 2007 by Derrick Stembridge | 0

Most music lovers first heard of Amiina due to their association with another Icelandic band called Sigur Ros. The girls started working with Sigur Ros in the mid 90′s, resulting in their first shows with the band in 1999. The rest, of course, is history, as Amiina became the string players for all of Sigur [...]

This Will Destroy You

December 27th, 2007 by Derrick Stembridge | 0

Not much more than a year ago, a tiny, unknown band from Texas put out their debut record “Young Mountain” through Magic Bullet Records, a 6-song, 36 minute disc originally only intended to be a DIY demo sold at local shows. It’s fair to say that nobody could have predicted the year to follow, one [...]

Northern Exposure – The Complete Series

December 27th, 2007 by Derrick Stembridge | 0

Northern Exposure: The Complete Series Giftset Seasons 1 through 6 Are Now Available As a Complete Series! Each episode on 26 discs has been digitally restored for outstanding picture and audio quality. Available in a Collectible Fleece-Lined Messenger Bag! [Northern Exposure: The Complete Series]

House – Merino Wool House Trainer

December 21st, 2007 by Derrick Stembridge | 0

This chain-stitched merino wool trainer will buck off the chill after a long day of descending switchbacks, keeping up with the deceptively fast fat guy on the vintage steel Colnago or dodging irate cabbies in the urban peloton. Runs small…when in doubt, go up a size. [House - Merino Wool House Trainer]

Smashing Pumpkins – American Gothic

December 20th, 2007 by Derrick Stembridge | 0

The Smashing Pumpkins will be releasing their latest work, American Gothic, January 2. The four-song EP—a sort of Zeitgeist (Martha’s Music/Reprise) acoustic album, according to frontpumpkin Billy Corgan—will be available exclusively through iTunes in the US, but it will be on the shelves as a hard copy elsewhere in the world. It can be downloaded [...]

Burton Audex iPod Dutchess Insulated Jacket

December 12th, 2007 by Derrick Stembridge | 0

Integrated Audex iPod® Control System with Removable Radio Frequency Remote [100 Foot Range]. Compatible with Generation 3 or Newer iPod® with Dock Connector [Including iPod® Video, iPod® Photo and iPod® Nano]. [Audex iPod Dutchess Insulated Jacket]

Vincent Van Duysen Ceramic Containers

December 12th, 2007 by Derrick Stembridge | 0

This combination of wood and earthware is stunning. -warm, minimal & organic. Use them to store what you like, from jewelry to cookies. Sure to be passed down to the next generation. Vincent Van Duysen work is characterized by an interest in reinterpreting classical forms. His search for order and clarity produces designs which are [...]

Black Mountain – In the future

December 11th, 2007 by Derrick Stembridge | 0

Favorite psych-and-prog-spiritual pioneers are back with their second full-length. It resonates with the same epic ring, beloved deep rock touchstones, and genuine folk fragility that made their self-titled debut an instant classic. “In The Future” possesses immense breadth, seamlessly showcasing short and classic folk-pop gems along with driving modern rock masterpieces, peaking with “Bright Lights”, [...]

Blade Runner (Five-Disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition)

December 11th, 2007 by Derrick Stembridge | 0

In celebration of Blade Runner‘s 25th anniversary, director Ridley Scott has gone back into post production to create the long-awaited definitive new version. Blade Runner: The Final Cut, spectacularly restored and remastered from original elements and scanned at 4K resolution, will contain never-before-seen added/extended scenes, added lines, new and improved special effects, director and filmmaker [...]

Canon PowerShot G9

December 11th, 2007 by Derrick Stembridge | 0

Given the success of Canon’s highly acclaimed G Series, it’s no surprise that ambitious photographers have been eagerly anticipating the next model in its evolution. The wait has paid off handsomely with the introduction of the PowerShot G9. In image quality and functionality, the G9 stands above the competition with 12.1 megapixels of resolution, 6x [...]