Yourstru.ly Presents: Warpaint "Undertow" from Yours Truly on Vimeo.

Thank You, Thank You

Localvore

I'm excited to be moving to South Minneapolis and to have heard, on public radio last night, of Yeti Records neighboring my new abode. Last night their guest DJ set included Crow. Who I instantly admired. Sharing the love through the icey Minnesota storm.

YOGABOARDN

Longboard Girls Crew from Juan Rayos on Vimeo.

3:32
I'm ready for a Saturday morning in Madrid with these gals. In my mind.

IN LOVE

WITH THIS BAND. ALL TIME.
This video is super great.

S O S I C K

Everybody Felt the Rain

WHAT WE ALL WANT

Could I be happy with something else
I need something to fill my time
Could I be happy with something else
I need something to fill my time

This wheel spins letting me off
It's not the lack of trying
Can't put my finger on it

—Gang of Four

...ITS SATURDAY NIGHT!

...it would be easier for me if I knew what's comin' down the pike.

KRISTEN WIIG RULES!
WATCH HER BEST.

mesmerized by maya

Space Odyssey by Maya of M.I.A.

Cannot keep off this. Thanks Jake.

The Oregon Way.

Just a day in the life of a regular Oregonian. Four or five skateparks in a day? No problem. Dont forget about the river.

America's next Baseball

As much as I love skateboarding, Chris Troy, kids, and analyzing people's handwriting, this cultural phenomena makes me sad. This past weekend while at Dew Tour in Boston, I sat cheering amongst adults who knew nothing about skateboarding aside from "Ryan Sheckler" and "P Rod". Their children rushing the edges of the stands as soon as a pro skater was in sight. Meanwhile I applauded Vanessa Torres, Amy Caron, Lacey Baker, Eli Reed, Bastian Salabanzo, Greg Lutzka, and Sierra Fellers and contemplated the future of skateboarding from within a giant basketball stadium. After the surprise appearances of Red Bull's Shawn White and Travis Pastrana (this guy doesnt even skateboard), who both recited "stoke" speeches, I became sentimental for the simplicity of skateboarding in a park with people. Started to resent being one of these anxious, non-skateboarding spectators. Conversely, perhaps I am glad to not be one of the skateboarders who is skating for someone/some sponsor!

I've realized how much power skateboarding has lately. It's cultural influence has reached the masses. You can find evidence of legitimate skateboarding culture in photography for Urban Outfitters catalogs, and purchase various "skateboards" at Target. There is even a "teen focused meat snack brand" involved in sponsoring these events along with various sugar-water companies. There's validity in supporting the skateboarding industry, and as a creative person I want to offer some responsibility in that. A more authentic progression of skateboarding is worth fighting for.

I miss my girl friends.

This reminds me of ya'll.
reposted from Insight Blog

Type A+

Happy Birthday Grandma Elhard!

This has been a big week for my Elhard family back in Minnesota. Last week my father rocked the tassel in honor of his 52nd year of life. Yesterday my younger sister was awarded with a music scholarship for the best vocal performance at Bemidji State University. Last night my uncle's high school basketball team (video below) battled to second in a championship game for the Minnesota State AAA Title, and today my grandmother celebrates her 90th birthday! Not to mention that both my parents were offered great jobs on Friday...



Yesterday I celebrated my own victory with another day of snowboarding with co-workers. A dream come true to mob around a hill with fellow members of Rome Snowboard Design Syndicate!

I just called my grandma to hear of her popular birthday party at the community center in Northome, MN. She was blaring Guy Lambardo in the background and asked if I could hear it. "We used to listen to it when we were young. There were four of us (her siblings) who spent a lot of time together then and now its just me you know." she said... The Sweetest Music This Side of Heaven for the sweetest grandma this side of heaven, thankfully.

Yearly Sames.

"Still the Same"...I grew up hearing my mother play this song on the piano...

About one year ago I eagerly took my friend Aimee from art school to a Creature demo at 3rd Lair in Minneapolis. There, she learned firsthand why I admire these gnarthrashers, and why the event made a perfect fit into our maniacal school schedule as we were nearing the end of our college careers.

Lately there seems to be a powerful cycle of success going on with all of my friends. Every one is sharing in life hammers right now and I feel like I have just put an end to the first week of the rest of my life.
Hesh-in-training.


Here we are posted up with Janell Carlson, Neil Heddings and Al Partanen.
Saints and Sinners.

Fun.

What a lineup!

I love Skating.

I do love ice skating more than anything, and not until I took a lap on the official sized speed skating rink on Lake Bemidji, did I realize that its time for me to hang up the figure skates for a shiny pair of speed skating blades. Its certain that without grippy toepicks I'd be in the clear.

PORTLAND

playboy rose is scarlet and gold.
cant believe i missed the garage rock festival last night!
roky erickson delight!?

im about to sleep when im dead

you know its bad when this song/video is your sanity.
ok—kale, too.

LALALA

IM MOVING TO LA WITH THE SKATE WITCHES.
2 WEEKS.

making moves

is scary like this

When I Grow Up from Fever Ray on Vimeo.