The Hooded Deer returns to Mississippi for a triumphant reunion. Once again I will be joining forces with Pyroglyphics and GTR Pro to offer quite the Halloween dance party spectacle. I’ve got loads of new merch, an exclusive halloween tee, and new ridiculous animations for Saturday night. The decorations and production should be worth 5% of the blogosphere.

So if you’re anywhere near Columbus, MS please bring the sweat!

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Junk Culture’s new record, as previously mentioned, was released this week on Illegal Art.
Availble on iTunes, Amazon, and name your own price on Illegal Art (one option includes a tee I designed!) More shots of the packaging after the jump.

DOWNLOAD > the title track - Junk Culture – “West Coast”

Matthew Koons, a dear friend of the Porch, has been jamming with a new band called Kamfgrounds. They just released a demo and is avaible for FREE download through Paperstain.

DOWNLOAD > Kampfgrounds – DEMOS [2009]

Matthew’s previous Porch contributions:
Veldtundra – Vintage Summer
Sunshine Drips & Fallen Branches

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In other news, the Dirty Projectors are playing at Antones tonight!

A breathtaking improvisation for your Monday morning. Beautifully shot in 1971 for German TV.

As the seasons change I like to go through my music collection and find things that I’ve enjoyed according to the weather. It might be a tease, but Austin has been flirting with some cold fronts. This record by Devendra’s long time pal, Noah Georgeson, always resonates with me during the fall.

Noah Georgeson – “Build and Work” Find Shelter [2006]

Noah recorded this in San Francisco & Nevada city between 1999 – 2003. During this time he was living with his lady, Johanna Newsom, and of course hanging with Devendra. Noah has produced a slew of amazing records, but i had no clue how powerful voice is until the release of Find Shelter.

The record is available on Amazon, iTunes, and hopefully sitting on the shelves of your local record shoppe.

Edition 5 of Twin Tones pairs the hazy sounds of Washed Out with 80’s one-hit wonders Kajagoogoo. After I heard “Olivia” on the new Washed Out tape, I spent about an hour of Googling variations of “shy shy 80’s song.” I finally found the video for “Too Shy” (which is sooo legit) and slapped the two tracks together. Here you go:

Washed Out – “Olivia” High Times [2009]
Kajagoogoo – “Too Shy” White Feathers [1982]

:: Click here to download Twin Tones #5 :::

The other day I came across a wonderful set of illustrations depicting awesome things. It turns out they’re done by Monsieur Cabinet, a dude named Dave from Leeds. We invited him to the Porch so he could tell us a little more about what he does. BONUS: he says stuff like “a bit shit” and “having a go!”

The Porch: Can you explain the 1000 Awesome Things project?

Monsieur Cabinet: During the summer just gone I was searching the internet for some childhood nostalgia. I stumbled across a blog run by Neil Pasricha called 1000 Awesome Things. He celebrates everything good in life both past and present. I started illustrating the ones I liked best and sent them to him. He liked them and put them on his site. Sadly I am finding it difficult to find the time to keep up with his pace of an entry a day on top of everything else I do.

The Porch: What has been your favorite awesome thing so far?

MC: I love #780: Squeezing through a door as it’s shutting without touching it. I do this all the time at work.

The Porch: Do you draw everything by hand? What’s your process for making art usually like?

MC: Initially I sketch things out by hand but I try and use medium most appropriate for the work.

The Porch: What is your favorite tool?

MC: The kettle, making coffee and tea is integral.

The Porch: What kinds of things inspire you?

MC: Language, colloquialisms, spelling mistakes, strangers shopping lists, over hearing conversations.

The Porch: Where did you grow up? Where do you live now?

MC: Doncaster, it’s a knackered town in South Yorkshire. I have fond childhood memories growing up here, but it is generally considered a bit shit and was voted 15th worst place to live in the UK. I now live in Leeds, West Yorkshire. After spending 4 years in London I was looking for a change in scenery, Yorkshire felt more like home, but I don’t know what the future holds and am happy to go where work takes me.

The Porch: Are you working on any new projects?

MC: Always. I’m enjoying working with type at the moment and hope to take advantage of the facilities where I work as a tutor (Leeds College of Art). I’m looking forward to having a go on the letterpress.

The Porch: What are your favorite websites?

MC: www.isittuesday.co.uk always makes me smile.

The Porch: Do you have a favorite moment that has taken place on a porch?

MC: We don’t really have porches in England. I once stood near a Porche, that was quite exciting.

I’ve been finding really wonderful blogs recently. Here are some real gems:

Awful Library Books
This blog collects the weirdest/most outdated/worst books from libraries around the world. I’m now on permanent lookout for a copy of Jewish Chess Masters on Stamps.

Continuo’s
This is an amazing collection of obscuro releases, but unlike some other places on the Internet they delve into the history behind the recordings. They recently partnered with weird stuff powerhouse Ubu Web, so prepare for big things!

but does it float
Honestly, I have no idea what is going on at this blog most of the time, but it’s chock full of all kinds of amazing art. Hold your breath – dive in!

I love Andy Rementer’s work. His online comic Techno Tuesday is super.