The Wanderers

knockturn

Wandering is best paired with good company and fall clothes.

We Speak No Americano

I kind of love how whimsically weird this video is. Also love how the couple matches each other! Cute!!

I Saw You Blink

It's Not The Same

I Don't Hide It.

Is This FUR Real!

See what happens when this man walks around NYC wearing a Chanel suit - made entirely out of fur!

MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON

MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON from Dean Fleischer-Camp on Vimeo.

This hilarious stop motion video is done by the former SNL star, Jenny Slate. Marcel with shoes on, you are one funny Shell.

Taste the Rainbow

Photo by: daily dose of imagery

This is amazing. Roy. G. Biv would be proud.

Express

Science states meaning.
Art expresses them.

We Used to Wait

Here, courtesy of The Wilderness Downtown - is the new interactive short film directed by Chris Milk for Arcade Fire’s song We Used To Wait. You can see your own suburb in the short by typing in your home address. I got chills. To make your own video click here.

Read more about the technology here.

Polaroid SX-70

This mini documentary/advert for the Polaroid SX-70 reminds me so much of everything Wes Anderson. The colours in it are so serene! Seriously, where can I get me one of these!?

All Delighted People

Have 12 minutes to spare? Why not listen to this song by Sufjan Stevens. You'll be glad you did.

Rococo

Let's go downtown and watch the modern kids
Let's go downtown and talk to the modern kids
They will eat right out of your hand
Using great big words that they don't understand

Ready to Start

Businessmen drink my blood

Like the kids in art school said they would

And I guess I'll just begin again

You say can we still be friends

Litany

Arts Beat

You are the bread and the knife,
the crystal goblet and the wine.
You are the dew on the morning grass
and the burning wheel of the sun.
You are the white apron of the baker,
and the marsh birds suddenly in flight.

However, you are not the wind in the orchard,
the plums on the counter,
or the house of cards.
And you are certainly not the pine-scented air.
There is just no way that you are the pine-scented air.

It is possible that you are the fish under the bridge,
maybe even the pigeon on the general's head,
but you are not even close
to being the field of cornflowers at dusk.

And a quick look in the mirror will show
that you are neither the boots in the corner
nor the boat asleep in its boathouse.

It might interest you to know,
speaking of the plentiful imagery of the world,
that I am the sound of rain on the roof.

I also happen to be the shooting star,
the evening paper blowing down an alley
and the basket of chestnuts on the kitchen table.

I am also the moon in the trees
and the blind woman's tea cup.
But don't worry, I'm not the bread and the knife.
You are still the bread and the knife.
You will always be the bread and the knife,
not to mention the crystal goblet and - somehow - the wine.

Billy Collins

Coquet Coquette

of Montreal is out with their single Coquet Coquette off their new album False Priest, scheduled to be released September 14th. Enjoy their fairly violent video...

of Montreal - Coquet Coquette .mp3

Diamonds are Forever

Seriously can't get enough of this video - looks like a perfect, carefree summer day that could go on forever.

Cutest Bike Gang Ever

Early riders! Love the video, but the song needs a little work. Now there is a bike gang I want to be a part of!

Haters Gonna Hate

So, so true. By: These are Things

Young Bachelor

That Girl

What a catch!

Holy Crap, Girls On Bikes!

The Sartorialist

I miss our bike rides. Where did they go!

A Day in the Life of Abbey Road

Time of the Season

It's that time of year when you can no longer avoid seeing 'Back to School Sale' flyers. And even if you are not going back to school, it is still very depressing.  I have assembled a little playlist that I hope captures the fleeting warmth and beauty of the month of August, do enjoy...

1. Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - 40 Day Dream .mp3

2. Dr. Dog - The World May Never Know .mp3

3. Port O'Brien -  Oslo Campfire .mp3

4. Of Montreal - Back to School .mp3

Trisaratop's House

I dibs the sky blue one. I'll give you the orange?

Lights and Sounds

Freezelight Magic Forest from FREEZELIGHT.RU on Vimeo.

digital gadgets are no good

"The internet’s like MTV. At one time MTV was hip and suddenly it became outdated. Anyway, all these computers and digital gadgets are no good. They just fill your head with numbers and that can’t be good for you."

-Prince

So, So Pretty

French music makes everything a bit prettier, non?

Mais, oui!

BACKDOOR

Moving Windmills

This is incredible! Truly an inspiring story.

I Couldn't Resist...

Too, too funny. More wit can be found here.

Trust Me/I Drew the Picture

Ohh Marc...

Light Up My Wheel

simon filip

The Rabbit Hole Mix

This one is for you... 

Words to Live By

smallforts

The Armadillo Mix

my latest mix...

Girl and Boy, She and Him

This is one of my favourite She and Him songs - the video is also very cute, but I think it's safe to say that everything Zooey does is cute. Watch Joseph & Zooey cut a rug on a bank heist above!

Ohhhh Yeti

chico

Trisarahtops -> This will satisfy all of your yeti needs - for at least a month. :)

I don't think that it's the end...

The First Days of Spring Official Trailer from charlie fink on Vimeo.

Beautiful song, beautiful video.

Noah and the Whale, The First Days of Spring

Icelandic Fun

Inspired by Iceland Video from Inspired By Iceland on Vimeo.

I want to go to Iceland! What a fun video, which was made by the Icelandic Government in order to encourage tourism to Iceland. Well, i'm sold! More here...
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This is No Lull

Beautiful illustration. Well done, well done indeed. Mr. Bird, you are one talented fella.

Lifting the Hood

Hooded Fang is a band from Toronto. I've been listening to their song, Land of Giants, a lot recently, its a good bicycle riding or dancing song. Anyways, I'm looking forward to future albums and such from this group. Enjoy this video of Hooded Fang from Southern Souls, a site that showcases bands playing in casual environments such as streets, grocery stores, bedrooms etc. Very similar La Blogotheque's Take Away Shows, except it focuses on musicians from the Southern Ontario area... click here to check out Southern Souls. 

HOODED FANG - Mutant Bear from Mitch Fillion on Vimeo.

Hooded Fang - Land of Giants .mp3

What to Say

Here's the new video for Born Ruffian's What To Say off their upcoming album, Say it, and I must say that I am very excited for June 1st (the release date). What I have heard, sounds good, and thats all I  really have to say... and Aviators, too bad it wasn't actually Mitch, just a look-alike.


Born Ruffians - What To Say .mp3

Sunday Listening

Billykirk Brothers

Billykirk from The Scout on Vimeo.

Here is an interesting portrait of the very dapper looking Billykirk Brothers who make high end leather goods. Their philosophy of buying good quality, high end products once, instead of continuously buying heaps of crap really resonates with me. It seems as through things were just made better in the good ol'days. Below is one of their products that is currently on my wish list.

If You Live

Get a bicycle.

You will not regret it.

If you live.

-Mark Twain

Our Future

Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to work out in a gym. -Bill Nye

The Miniature Pony Mix

This is my latest mixed cd, I made it for a friend I haven't seen in a while.

Colour

This is a beautiful advertisement. The bouncy balls look like colourful raindrops.

Home

Great to be home. Let the summer shenanigans begin!

Swimmin' the Great Lakes

I am a wee bit in love with Tony Dekker from The Great Lake Swimmers. I think it’s because most of his work is inspired by the wonders of Canada’s natural environment. There is something really humbling in that. “Your Rocky Spine” lyrics were circulating in my head as I drove across a large portion of Ontario, passing through quaint small towns and scenic farmland. Their CD Lost Channels, plus a Canadian road trip=perfection.

What Keeps Me Going

herman hesse via keri smith

The Living Universe

Moon Pulls from christina gransow on Vimeo.

This is wonderfully serene! A great way to spend three minutes of your time.

Angus & Julia

The Australian siblings, Angus and Julia Stone, are here with their second album, Down the Way. Sibling acts are truly wonderful and in this case beautiful. Though I appreciate the alternating vocals and their distinct styles, I must admit that I prefer Angus' voice. So far, my favourite song from the album is Black Crow...

Angus And Julia Stone - Black Crow .mp3

Band Time

Cobra Den Invitational: Wakey!Wakey! - Ambling Alp (Yeasayer) from Goddamn Cobras Collective on Vimeo.

If I was in a band, I would want the atmosphere to be like the one in this video. A bunch of my friends in a bright room colouring on the walls. What a life. What a bunch of talented people.

L is for Love

Cute shirt from this Etsy shop. It makes me want to try out a tandem bike this spring.

A Life in Pictures

I love this. So very creative.

Storytime

I love this man. His mustache, accent, stories. Trisarahtops, I think when you do illustrations for books, you should have a workplace like his. I would come visit everyday.

Whimsy Birds

I love these prints by Diana Sudyka. They are very whimsy and spring like and remind me of the illustrations from some of my favourite childhood books. An interesting fact about the wonderful Diana Sudyka, is that she has worked for Andrew Bird - what a wonderful pairing.

It's Time to Say It

So, the Born Ruffians new album, Say It, is expected to be released June 1st. I'm really liking the album cover, it reminds me of the crystal I found it the park a few days ago...  Anyway, the song, Sole Brother, is track number three on the album, and if you'd like you can download a version of it on Daytrotter Sessions... click here and may I suggest downloading Skeleton Me as well, it's quite wonderful. 

Spring Mix: Part 2

Part Two of my Spring Mix to Trisarahtops- best listened to in a garden amongst the sprouting seeds and whistling birds.

Jason Collett - Blue Sky

Jasmine Ash - I Wished For You .mp3

Taken By Trees - Lost and Found .mp3

Noah and the Whale - The First Days of Spring .mp3

She & Him - In the Sun .mp3

Given' me the Heebie Jeebies

I came across this video by chance, and I just had to replay several times. This band, The Heebie Jeebies, reminds me of a UK version of the Born Ruffians; it's a good sound. Enjoy this homemade music video...

Spring Mix: Part I

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To my dear Trisarahtops, here is to a wonderful spring filled with April showers, May flowers and many adventures. I hope you enjoy part one of your spring mix.

Yarn Owl - bicycle

Phoenix - sad eyed lady of the lowlands

Joanna Newsom - good intentions paving company

Noah and the Whale - blue skies

Band of Horses - your love is forever (george harrison cover)

Spring Shimmer

This is stunning. Soft light + silver + pastels = Spring! It's almost here. :)

Crowd Surf Off to Sea

Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton - Crowd Surf Off A Cliff .mp3

Here is a beautiful, heartbreaking sad song by the beautiful Emily Haines. As depressing as it is, sad songs are good for the soul. Happy listening.

The Lords of Dogtown

Dr Dog's new album Shame, Shame is expected to be released April 6th. This album is said to have a more modern and edgy sound, compared to previous works. Dr Dog is commonly compared to the likes of The Beatles, or The Band, but I think they do their own thing. Their new single, Shadow People, still sounds a lot like their old stuff, and I think that there's nothing wrong with that. 

Dr. Dog - Shadow People .mp3

Seabear is Swimming Again

Seabear, the lovable folk band from Reykjavik, Iceland, is back with their new album, We Built a Fire. I believe, that this album was supposed to be released in March 2010, but as it is out at the moment, enjoy it now.  On another note, I'd just like to mention that band member, Ingibjörg Birgisdóttir, makes all the album artwork and videos by hand. I admire crafty people.

Here's the single version of Lion Face Boy.

Seabear - Lion Face Boy .mp3

and here's their new music video...

Copenhagen is the Place

I recently discovered that there's a blog entirely dedicated to posting pictures of fashionable people riding beautiful bicycles... It's called Copenhagen Cycle Chic, and it's pretty inspiring... click here. These wonderful people will ride their bicycles through a foot of snow, and they'll even carry Christmas trees home using their bikes!! After seeing this blog, Copenhagen is officially my favourite city that I've never been to.

It's Showtime

I have been dancing like this in my room. Why? Because I can, and this song will make you want to.

Yes You Do

This is quite the video; Nick Diamonds and Michael Cera make an explosive and magical duo. Not only is it entertaining, but it serves the viewers with an important piece of information... you have to be careful when purchasing drugs from "the man you don't know", or you may wake up covered in sequins and rhinestones. 

I could use a story,

Light Writing Proposal from Derick Childress on Vimeo.

Kevin's brother, David

I have always admired of Montreal's album artwork and merchandise, and as I have recently discovered, David Barnes, the brother of the amazing lead singer, Kevin Barnes, is responsible. Forget sibling rivalry, look at the beauty that is created when siblings collaborate... click here to view more stuff.

Antlers Found in Weird Places

The swedes do everything right, including design. This beautiful antler bike is by the wonderful Swedish designer Jenny Nordburg. It's so whimsical! I just want to take it for a spin.

Mixed CDs

I've been making mixed CDs for a while, it's a good way to share music. I was inspired by the mixed tapes exchanged in the novel, Perks of Being a Wallflower. Not only do I enjoy picking out the songs, but making the album artwork as well. Mixed CDs make nice gifts, but it's even better to get a one in return. This is my latest, The Dream Catcher Mix...