Into Another, Quicksand

While dealing with work, baby, dog and the rest I've been listening to a great deal of my back catalog. Two favorites from the early 90's come up often: Into Another and Quicksand. Both are amazing post-hardcore bands that I have never stopped listening to.

Into Another, Ignaurus - Such a strong record. For the unfamiliar this band may be a tough sell, but it's worth repeated listens. Richie's voice is unreal and the overall sound is so unique. 'Drowning' could be my favorite song from their four records.

Quicksand, Unreleased & B-Sides - Not much you can say about these guys that hasn't been said. In everyone's top ten. I was lucky enough to have seen them a half dozen times. Song list for the download here.

Best Vans Ever?

Moon Eyes Vans? Fucking incredible. I want multiple pairs of each.

Surfwise

Being a new Dad, this situation seems completely insane and totally rational at the same time. Maybe I should just buy a camper and drive...

Portland Track Crew Yo.

I ride a track bike...for transportation really. In Portland it's no secret biking is a "culture". Every other bike is a track bike so it only makes sense there is a "crew" working to start a monthly event. Maybe I'll check out a race. I do think that the idea of 'flatland' tricks on a track bike is damn silly. Buy a BMX or get a skateboard.

Mike Giant @ Rebel 8

If you don't know Mike Giant's work, you should. He's one of my favorites and has been since I first saw his work on Think Skateboards and painted on walls across SF. He moved on to tattooing (he's now stopped, but I was lucky enough to grab a few pieces) and his own clothing brand, Rebel 8. He has had a blog over at Fecal Face forever, but has now focused his online time to one spot over at the Rebel 8 site. Not only can you read his daily posts, but you can pick up everything from tattoo flash to socks. Bookmark it.

How Google Got Its Colorful (read: Terrible) Logo

I don't know anyone that likes the Google logo. It's clunky, silly and just flat out ugly. And don't get me started on how it's poorly designed for the internet in both size and detail. Looking at their logo design process I guess they could have done much worse. I truly think the Google story illustrates how a simple idea is key...and not even a bland site design (though brilliant in concept) and crummy logo can hold you back. I wonder what it might have looked like if given to a logo mastermind like Paul Rand?