Monthly Archives: January 2009

Awesomeness

1970s Eames Office short documentary on the manufacturing process behind the Herman Miller fiberglass chair. killer soundtrack. [via pica+pixel]

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The Horn Player

I found this guy in the square at Tlaquepaque, blowin’ the soul out of his horn. He was accompanied by an ill marimba duo. – Not a mexican track, and exchange the sax for a trombone but just as soulful: Don Drummond – Silver Dollar

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Los Saicos – Demolicion ’64

Musical find of the day! Peruvian 60′s garage/pre-punk/surf band Los Saicos1 – Demolicion ’64: Los Saicos were a Peruvian rock band formed in Lince Ward, Lima in 1964 by four amateur musicians just out of high school. They have come to be considered the most original and influential Latin American garage rock band of the [...]

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Tlaquepaque Found Type

Some good finds on a recent jaunt to Tlaquepaque.

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Clay Fins

Really gorgeous pieces of fired roku surf art are happening over at Clay Fin. I really dig the references to different eras in fin design. I don’t know much about the artist or where these beauties can be found, but I know good art when I see it. Maybe Rob 70 can drop the knowledge [...]

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