James Nielssen’s interpretation of Smash Mouth’s song All Star played entirely with system sounds from Windows XP, and Clippy on lead vocals.
Wheel of Freestyle with Common and Tariq from The Roots
Common and Tariq from The Roots take turns receiving three random words they’ve never seen before and working them into a freestyle rap.
LEGO UCS Millennium Falcon 2017 Has Over 7,500 Pieces
At 7,541 pieces, the largest set in LEGO history just might make the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs. Introducing the new #LEGOStarWars Ultimate Collector’s Series Millennium Falcon! Coming in October! #StarWars #ForceFriday #FindTheForce
This Book Is A Camera
This is a working camera that lives in a pop-up book.
The book concisely explains—while actively demonstrating—how a structure as humble as a folded piece of paper can tap into the intrinsic properties of light to produce a photograph.
It takes photo that look like this:
So cool, right? You can order it here for less than $30.
David Bowie Naratted Mick Ronson Doc, And It’s Coming Out In October
From Emperor Media Ltd. and acclaimed producer/director Jon Brewer, music icon David Bowie narrates Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story, this unprecedented celebration of the life and works of guitar virtuoso Mick Ronson – a rock hero virtually unknown despite his direct contribution and involvement in countless compositions, lyrics and recordings that changed the face of music forever. His humble beginnings in Hull, England underpinned the values and modest, unpretentious personality of Mick Ronson, who worked with the city’s council while he pursued his craft with consummate dedication. Soon word of his talent reached David Bowie, who grabbed at the chance to work with Ronson, in what would become a career-long association, alongside collaborations with other greats such as Bob Dylan, Ian Hunter, Lulu and Lou Reed. The Man Who Sold the World, Aladdin Sane, Hunky Dory, The Jean Genie – all were constructed with Ronson on guitar. Sadly in 1993, while working on a solo album, Ronson passed away before receiving the recognition he so richly deserved or before taking that final bow. Now, with unprecedented access to archival backstage footage – never before released – and iconic imagery from superstar photographer Mick Rock, this fascinating and at times controversial special reveals the ultimate authentic chronicle of the career of a cornerstone of rock.
It gets released on October 27 and watch the trailer below.
https://youtu.be/d1BxmWVr-lc
Here Is Spotify’s Song Of The Summer, And It’s Not Even Close
It will surprise no one that “Despacito” is this summer’s most listened-to track, with 786m+ streams worldwide thus far, according to Spotify’s just-released Global and U.S. Songs of the Summer lists.
“2017 gave us the summer of Latin music,” said Rocio Guerrero, Spotify’s Head of Latin Culture, over a polyrhythmic drum roll. “For the first time ever, we have seven Latin songs on Spotify’s global chart, including both the original and remix of ‘Despacito,’ this summer’s undisputed anthem. Another huge success has been Danny Ocean, one of Spotify’s emerging Latin artists, who has racked up more than 318m streams with ‘Me Rehúso.’”
The songs of the summer were identified by looking at Spotify’s most listened to tracks between 6/21 and 8/27.
Spotify’s Global Top 30 Songs of the Summer:
- Daddy Yankee, Luis Fonsi – Despacito – Remix (feat. Justin Bieber)
- DJ Khaled – Wild Thoughts (feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller)
- French Montana, Unforgettable (feat. Swae Lee)
- DJ Khaled – I’m the One (feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper, Lil Wayne)
- J Balvin, Willy William – Mi Gente
- Ed Sheeran – Shape of You
- Calvin Harris – Feels (feat. Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry, Big Sean)
- Charlie Puth – Attention
- Liam Payne – Strip That Down (feat. Quavo)
- Imagine Dragons – Thunder
- Jonas Blue – Mama (feat. William Singe)
- David Guetta – 2U (feat. Justin Bieber)
- Lil Uzi Vert – XO TOUR Llif3
- Shawn Mendes – There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back
- Axwell / Ingrosso – More Than You Know
- Kendrick Lamar – HUMBLE.
- Jason Derulo – Swalla (feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign)
- The Chainsmokers, Coldplay – Something Just Like This
- Maluma – Felices los 4
- Imagine Dragons – Believer
- Danny Ocean – Me Rehúso
- Luis Fonsi – Despacito (feat. Daddy Yankee)
- Post Malone – Congratulations (feat. Quavo)
- Maggie Lindemann, CADE, Cheat Codes – Pretty Girl (Cheat Code X CADE Remix)
- Rita Ora – Your Song
- Niall Horan – Slow Hands
- Demi Lovato – Sorry Not Sorry
- Martin Garrix, Troye Sivan – There For You
- Clean Bandit – Symphony (feat. Zara Larsson)
- Bruno Mars – That’s What I Like
Spotify’s U.S. Top 30 Songs of the Summer:
- Daddy Yankee, Luis Fonsi – Despacito – Remix (feat. Justin Bieber)
- Lil Uzi Vert – XO TOUR Llif3
- DJ Khaled – Wild Thoughts (feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller)
- French Montana, Unforgettable (feat. Swae Lee)
- Kendrick Lamar – HUMBLE.
- DJ Khaled – I’m the One (feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper, Lil Wayne)
- Post Malone – Congratulations (feat. Quavo)
- 21 Savage – Bank Account
- Khalid – Location
- Childish Gambino – Redbone
- Calvin Harris – Feels (feat. Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry, Big Sean)
- Travis Scott – Butterfly Effect
- Liam Payne – Strip That Down (feat. Quavo)
- Logic – 1-800-273-8255 (feat. Alessia Cara, Khalid)
- Imagine Dragons – Believer
- Kendrick Lamar – DNA.
- Charlie Puth – Attention
- Sam Hunt – Body Like A Back Road
- Playboi Carti – Magnolia
- David Guetta – 2U (feat. Justin Bieber)
- Future – Mask Off
- Calvin Harris – Slide (feat. Frank Ocean, Migos)
- J Balvin, Willy William – Mi Gente
- Travis Scott – goosebumps
- Migos – Slippery (feat. Gucci Mane)
- Drake – Signs
- Bruno Mars – That’s What I Like
- Demi Lovato – Sorry Not Sorry
- Imagine Dragons – Thunder
- Niall Horan – Slow Hands
Maurice Sendak, Author of “Where The Wild Things Are” Got The Best Fan Letter EVER
“Once a little boy sent me a charming card with a little drawing on it. I loved it. I answer all my children’s letters — sometimes very hastily — but this one I lingered over. I sent him a card and I drew a picture of a Wild Thing on it. I wrote, “Dear Jim: I loved your card.” Then I got a letter back from his mother and she said, “Jim loved your card so much he ate it.” That to me was one of the highest compliments I’ve ever received. He didn’t care that it was an original Maurice Sendak drawing or anything. He saw it, he loved it, he ate it.” – Maurice Sendak, Author of Where The Wild Things Are
Watch Arcade Fire’s Win Butler Describe His Songwriting Process Step By Step. Sorta.
The lead singer of the Grammy Award-winning band Arcade Fire sat down with us to share what exactly goes into crafting a song. But don’t look for a serious talk. It comes from The Clickhole, so be prepared for some deadpan Spinal Tap funny.
St. Vincent Covers The Beatles In New Tiffany Ad Campaign
Love and beauty are the essence of Tiffany, and the new Tiffany fragrance captures that essence in a bottle—a sparkling floral musk with a precious signature ingredient, the iris. Last month, it emerged that Annie Clark — a.k.a. St. Vincent — would be one of the faces of a fall advertising campaign by Tiffany and Co. In a new ad that’s part of the campaign, St. Vincent is heard covering The Beatles’ “All You Need Is Love.”
Bruce Springsteen On Broadway Extended By 10 Weeks
Tickets went on sale for Bruce Springsteen’s Broadway residency through Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan service this morning, and sold out in seconds. Soon after, “Springsteen On Broadway” announced that the show will be extended by 10 weeks and will run from October 3 to February 3. Ticketmaster announced that anyone who registered as a Verified Fan will still be eligible to receive an offer code to buy tickets to the new run of shows which will be on sale September 7 at 10AM ET. You can still enroll in the Verified Fan program through September 3 here.