Harry Smith’s compilation of music from his record collection let to the American folk revival in the 1950’s and 1960’s. KEXP’s Greg Vandy gives a talk on Dec 3rd at the Frye Museum about how this collector effected that era’s music.

Evo Gear is hosting the Collection Art Show on Friday December 4th, featuring Lib Tech snowboards artist Matt French and others.

I like that the Muppets are still producing great content after 40+ years. Any video with beaker in it is good to me!

Seattle’s big/small festival, Expo 87, is happening this November 19-21st, featuring the chillwave sounds of Universal Studios Florida and others. Click here for the full schedule.

Here’s a look at the new promo piece I received today from Haro Design, founded by BMX legend Bob Haro. The embossed envelope box with silver foil was such a nice touch.

All I can say is this is brilliant band marketing and too funny!

Ride has chosen Seattle poster artist Art Chantry to be the next featured artist on their DH2.2 limited edition artist series snowboards. Art is the king of DIY design.

Wow this is so cool. The Nonsek website lets you remix your favorite artists and illustrators work to create your own random shirt design. Below is one I remixed using Invisible Creature artwork.

Jerkin from Mike Kane on Vimeo.