My friend Jake shot this music video for his friends, the band JohnnySwim.  Check it out below.  If you like the sound, you can go here to download their debut EP for free.

- Joel

 

Beck - "I Only Have Eyes For You (Cover)"

It's finals season at the law school, which means most of my time is taken reviewing pages and pages of notes. But I did come across this cover from Beck, his rendition of The Flamingos' 1960's hit "I Only Have Eyes For You." It was good enough that I was willing to make time to post it. I'm a sucker for the oldies.

- Joel

Beck - "I Only Have Eyes For You (Flamingos Cover)"

Caine's Arcade

I ran across this short film yesterday about a kid, Caine, who created a cardboard arcade. A filmmaker happened upon Caine when buying a new door handle for his car. Through the power of social media, the filmmaker organized an event to honor Caine and his ingenuity. You can watch it below.

- Joel

Photographer of the Day

© Trey Kazee

I just noticed my Dallas friend, Trey Kazee, has a new website. Photography isn't Trey's day-job, but you wouldn't know it from his skills. His daughters are lucky to have a dad who so creatively documents their childhood.

- Joel

© Trey Kazee

Happy Easter

© Matt Nager

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Hi shall not perish but have eternal life.
- John 3:16

Happy Easter.

© Joel Thomason

I'm enjoying a few days of down time in Kansas City before the final push towards law school finals begins on Monday. Watching the Masters gives me a rare opportunity to check out new music. Listen to a few new tunes below. Thanks to my friend Jonathan for the heads up on the jj track.

- Joel

John Maus - "No Title (Molly)"

jj - "beautiful life"

Dive - "How Long Have You Known?"

Photographer of the Day

© Billy Knox

I made a new friend last weekend: Billy Knox. Billy is a world-traveler extraordinaire and excellent photographer. He has been running a handmade tie business but is closing up shop to join the Navy. I'm hoping to grab a few of his ties before they are all gone.

- Joel

© Billy Knox

© Billy Knox

Alabama Shakes

I heard a new band on the radio today. I'm digging their sound. Check out a track and a music video from Alabama Shakes below. Their debut album Boys & Girls drops tomorrow.

- Joel

Alabama Shakes - "Hold On"

Undefeated

I saw an incredible documentary this weekend. "Undefeated" is an inspiring story about an inner-city high school football team from Memphis and their extraordinary coach. It's had a limited theatrical release, but I'd recommend it to anyone and everyone.

- Joel