svpply: the app

I've long been a fan of the site Svvply. It's less pics of crafts, puppies and shirtless dudes (cough*Pinterest*cough) and more centered around discovering great finds in online stores around the world. The best part is you the "buy later" bookmark link which allows you save these items to your Svpply page so you can purchase at a later date. Devolped by part of the team that brought you Vimeo, Svpply is now available as an App that syncronizes seamlessly with your Svpply page. 

Truth.

Ira Glass on Storytelling from David Shiyang Liu on Vimeo.

GABE DIXON // ONE SPARK

Maybe I'm getting crusty and cynical, but not much music has moved me these days. Sure, "Teenage Dream" and "Pumped Up Kicks" gets my head bobbing and sets a good summer soundtrack. But songs that push you to the edge of tears, reminding you how beautiful and yet heartbreaking life is? Rare these days.

If you haven't heard of Gabe Dixon or Gabe Dixon Band, you need to check him out. Gabe's recent solo release just dropped today. I'm listening right now for the first time and couldn't even wait to listen to the whole album before posting this. It's just that good. The songs are real, raw, beautiful and simple. Nothing overtly trendy or "radio" about this album, but it's just good. To top it off, Gabe is an incredible piano player, songwriter and has silky pipes. This gem is highly recommended. Pick it up on iTunes here. 

Yes Nice

Last year I came across the fine folks in Yes Nice when we were both competing in the Peak Performance Project. Not only are they some of the friendliest faces you'll ever meet, they sound incredible live. The first time I witnessed their show I swear there were rainbows coming out of their mouths.

They are currently working on their new album, but just released this slightly creepy/charming video for their new single "We'll Call It Home". Below that you'll also find the video for "Horses" - one of my favourite songs of 2010. Do yourself a favour and hop on their bandwagon now 'cause it's going to be crowded. 

Warby Parker 2011

Warby Parker, purveyor of trendsetting, classic eyewear at ridiculously affordable prices, just launched their new line for 2011. My personal new favourites are the Winston, the Griffin and the Crosby. If the style and pricepoint aren't enough of a sell, every time you purchase a pair of frames, WP will give a pair to someone in need = awesome.

  

For all you Who's in Whoville...

Many of you have been asking and finally I had some time this month to respond. I've been down in Santa's LA workshop cranking out some holiday treats for you ears and it's been a blast! This is the first one below. I'm still working on more tunes, which I'm really pumped about. In order to get these songs to you as quickly as possible, I'm releasing them as soon as they wrap up on Bandcamp.com. Each song will be 99 cents and if all goes well, we'll have 5 or so done for you by Christmas! If you want to rock around your Christmas tree to these tunes, I'd highly recommend purchasing them as they come down the pipe...er...chimney - that way you'll get the most bang for your buck! :)

Much love and Merry Christmas!

Greg