Wednesday, August 31, 2011

LUV MUSIC - Bon Iver + James Blake


Ello. I've been too busy. Designin' up a storm over here in Boston..because our actual predicted hurricane was quite underwhelming. Luckily, the crazy late night project rush has blown over and i have a little down time finally. Today i bring you one of my least favorite things: autotune. Ahh, yes- an exception to the rule... Bon Iver and James Blake can get away with autotune sounding experimental and endearingly creepy- i am thoroughly digging all this mellowness. Hope your wednesday is going well - I'm looking forward to some labor day weekend shenanigans!

James Blake & Bon Iver - Fall Creek Choir Boys [Polydor] by frankyboy

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

LUV MUSIC - Future Islands


Future Islands is killin' it right now. I think they're completely nuts. And don't get me wrong- some of the people i'm fondest of in my life are completely crazy- just in a really wonderful way.There's this Jello Biafra quality to Sam Herring, the lead singer's voice sometimes- in the way that it almost makes you a bit nervous while listening to it. And what better to pair with this song than a picture from this past Saturday i took and mashed up-we watched professional cliff divers dive off the Institute for Contemporay Arts here in Boston. Once again, absolutely crazy, but also absolutely facinating. I fully endorse falling off your rocker every once and a while.

Future Islands - Balance by thrilljockey

Friday, August 19, 2011

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

LUV MUSIC - Blackbird Blackbird


I think somebody's parents listened to the Beatles as much as mine did. I am digging this song, Passions, by Blackbird Blackbird- but can't help but think some of the inherent coolness comes from its Norwegian Wood-esque guitarline. Blackbird Blackbird was introduced to me first through this Niva remix several months ago, and since i've really become a fan- it's great music to put you into a creative flow.
  The collage for today features some jellyfish pics i snapped on my iphone at the aquarium with my friends this past weekend - i think the contrasting lights they had made for some really interesting imagery. Who knew jellyfish were such cool, mysterious neon-light loving little creatures? I think they would be into the mellow electronica like Blackbird Blackbird...

Passions by BLACKBIRD BLACKBIRD

Blackbird Blackbird - Hawaii (Niva Remix) by NIVA

Monday, August 15, 2011

LUV DESIGN - Ice Cream and Explosives

I scream, you scream, we all scream for exploding european ice cream advertisements . So cool. The crazy part is that its not the result of some mad photoshoppery...but high speed photography, small detonators and precise calculations to predict the exact moment and depth of the explosion of each ice cream bar. Give me a poncho and sign me up - i'm sure that was a rather tasty/melty photoshoot.


Client: Magnum Ice Cream
Advertising Agency: Lola, Madrid, Spain
Photographers: Diver & Aguilar
Via trendland

Friday, August 12, 2011

LUV TGIF - Jhameel

TGIF. Srsly. It's been a long week. Kayaking, Chocolate Kahlua Pecan Pie Bars and lots of beer are all on my schedule for this weekend. Hoping that Mr. Sun decides to cooperate. Here is a great jam by Jhameel entitled Bernal Heights that seems to be the perfect way to kick off a great summer weekend-It's a bit new Sufjan-y  meets Khia's "My Neck My Back "(lolz) - a steady beat with these wonderful floating melodies and lyrics. Enjoy and have a lovely ice-cream-filled summer weekend - I hope to post some design links early next week!

Bernal Heights by jhameel

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

LUV MUSIC - M83

I'm only the ba-jillionth blogger to give this attention-but it's just too good not to post. Did somebody say sexy sax solo?

Midnight City by M83

P.S. See if you can guess the skyline from my photoshop of the day....

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

LUV SKETCHBOOK - Birthday rose

My dad just emailed this to me - it's a doodle he did of the roses i got on my first birthday...back in 1989. I love the little touch of pink.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

LUV MUSIC - Little Dragon


Little Dragon is probably my favorite new artist. Actually, undoubtebly my new fav. Yukimi Nagano has this electric-elastic band of a voice and when paired with their sick beats- the combination is nothing short of uh-mazing. I found myself on the T (Boston's lovely public transit train) to work, gridlocked between people in business suits listening to this song for the first time...and all i wanted to do was start dancing up and down the aisles. It's that good. Oh, and did i mention they're from Sweden? Another 10 cool points for Little Dragon. Enjoy.






Ritual Union by Little Dragon

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Welcome to UR.WHT.U.LUV.

Hi. Welcome to UR.WHT.U.LUV. Time to hit the ground running. Let's cut to the chase. This is a blog. This is a blog from a girl who loves music, who loves design, who loves style, who loves pie, and who loves her family and friends above anything else- and they inspire her daily. You like any of these things? Does this seem relevant to your interests?  Are you what you love? Well, then, perhaps this blog is for you. Stay tuned- This is gonna be fun.
-E