9/1 - The Foghorns - "Old Bachelors In Cleveland"
9/2 - The Horse's Ha - "The Piss Choir"
9/3 - Adam Arcuragi - "She Comes To Me"
9/4 - Radiohead - "These Are My Twisted Words"
9/7 - The Nightgowns - "Buoy"
9/8 - Bag Raiders - "Shooting Stars"
9/9 - The Clientele - "Harvest Time"
9/10 - The Teenage Prayers - "I Like It"
9/11 - Jump (Little Children) - "Cathedrals"
9/14 - The Pains of Being Pure At Heart - "Higher Than the Stars"
9/15 - Washed Out - "Belong"
9/16 - Sufjan Stevens - "The Transfiguration"
9/17 - Vampire Weekend - "Ottoman"
9/18 - Rodrigo Y Gabriela - "Hanuman"
9/21 - The Bicycles - "Can I Keep Calling You?"
9/22 - Midnight Juggernauts - "This New Technology"
9/23 - The Avett Brothers - "I and Love and You"
9/24 - Volcano Choir - "Island, IS"
9/25 - The Twilight Sad - "Modern Romance"
9/28 - Islands - "Switched On"
9/29 - Hollands - "Lungs of Steel"
9/30 - Air - "Air Conditioned Heart"
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
The most legitimate comment I've seen this season from a Packers fan.
I was reading a recap from NFL Sunday yesterday and I happened upon this comment after the story from a Packers fan:
Packerlandfan: I am a long time Packers fan and was always a huge Favre fan, but that has changed. I will not cheer for Favre on Sundays. I won't boo him either. I don't wish anything bad on him. But, he is not a Packer any longer. I think the blame for that lies equally with Packers management and Brett Favre. I will always respect what he did in Green Bay, both on the field and for what he and Deanna contributed to the community. I miss cheering Brett on, but I honestly believe that Aaron Rodgers was our future and by keeping Favre, we would have lost him. Enjoy him Vikings. He's fun to watch.
This is a real fan. He loves his team and he loves his players, but if they move beyond his stadium, he doesn't worry about them. I think every thought in that comment is spot on - kudos. Everyone needs to end their vendetta against Favre or their worship of him and just cheer their team on, regardless of whether or not their QB waffled, or ate too many waffles (JaMarcus Russel).
Packerlandfan: I am a long time Packers fan and was always a huge Favre fan, but that has changed. I will not cheer for Favre on Sundays. I won't boo him either. I don't wish anything bad on him. But, he is not a Packer any longer. I think the blame for that lies equally with Packers management and Brett Favre. I will always respect what he did in Green Bay, both on the field and for what he and Deanna contributed to the community. I miss cheering Brett on, but I honestly believe that Aaron Rodgers was our future and by keeping Favre, we would have lost him. Enjoy him Vikings. He's fun to watch.
This is a real fan. He loves his team and he loves his players, but if they move beyond his stadium, he doesn't worry about them. I think every thought in that comment is spot on - kudos. Everyone needs to end their vendetta against Favre or their worship of him and just cheer their team on, regardless of whether or not their QB waffled, or ate too many waffles (JaMarcus Russel).
Friday, September 25, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Cursive - "Let Me Up"
More about the video at Stereogum.
Song (album) of the Day! The Avett Brothers - "I and Love and You" (entire album, streaming on NPR until September 29)
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Lusine - "Two Dots"
channeling their inner Sesame Street montage ...
Song of the Day: The Bicycles - "Can I Keep Calling You?"
Friday, September 18, 2009
Led Zeppelin - "Going To California"
My favorite Led Zeppelin song.
Song of the Day: Rodrigo Y Gabriela - "Hanuman"
This made my toe tap ... hardcore ... I got blisters on me toes!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Butter Bullets - "OK Cool"
I have no idea what they're saying, but it's probably awesome - then again, I can't understand rap in English most of the time either.
Song of the Day: Washed Out - "Belong"
Monday, September 14, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Biffy Clyro - "Machines"
Song of the Day: Jump (Little Children) - "Cathedrals"
Today's songs are inspired by the new Boom Forest release by We The Living. Join their mailing list and receive a free copy today.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
west river follies
1880 town admission: $9 ... this is all we saw of 1880 town
jackalope wrestling
trusty steed
i told her about my day
trying to bum a stogie
real dinosaur
$0.05 coffee
crazy horse's face
jon found crazy horse
someone has to hold him up
lincoln is peeking over the trees ... sneaky lincoln
future fifth prez on mount rushmore
other possibility for future fifth prez on rushmore
hippie bus
the battle of pirate's cove
the reason for the trip ... congratulations larson'sFriday, September 4, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
August Playlist for Song of the Day!
8/3 Fruit Bats - "Primitive Man"
8/4 The Bloody Beetroots feat. The Cool Kids - "Awesome"
8/5 Slaraffenland - "Meet and Greet"
8/6 Muse - "Uprising"
8/7 The Ditty Bops - "Summer Rains"
8/10 Amanda Blank - "Make It Take It"
8/11 Throw Me The Statue - "Ancestors"
8/12 Apostle of Hustle - "Perfect Fit"
8/13 Ramona Falls - "I Say Fever"
8/14 Joe Henry - "Death to the Storm"
8/17 Bill Withers - "Ain't No Sunshine"
8/18 Sondre Lerche - "Good Luck"
8/19 The Sounds - "No One Sleeps When I'm Awake"
9/20 The Cave Singers - "Summer Windows"
8/21 Pickering Pick - "Hairshirt"
8/24 Daniel Johnston - "Freedom"
8/25 Maps - "I Dream of Crystal"
8/26 Fergus & Geronimo - "Powerful Lovin'"
8/27 Blue Roses - "I Am Leaving"
8/28 Menomena - "The Pelican"
8/31 Talons - "Cole"
8/4 The Bloody Beetroots feat. The Cool Kids - "Awesome"
8/5 Slaraffenland - "Meet and Greet"
8/6 Muse - "Uprising"
8/7 The Ditty Bops - "Summer Rains"
8/10 Amanda Blank - "Make It Take It"
8/11 Throw Me The Statue - "Ancestors"
8/12 Apostle of Hustle - "Perfect Fit"
8/13 Ramona Falls - "I Say Fever"
8/14 Joe Henry - "Death to the Storm"
8/17 Bill Withers - "Ain't No Sunshine"
8/18 Sondre Lerche - "Good Luck"
8/19 The Sounds - "No One Sleeps When I'm Awake"
9/20 The Cave Singers - "Summer Windows"
8/21 Pickering Pick - "Hairshirt"
8/24 Daniel Johnston - "Freedom"
8/25 Maps - "I Dream of Crystal"
8/26 Fergus & Geronimo - "Powerful Lovin'"
8/27 Blue Roses - "I Am Leaving"
8/28 Menomena - "The Pelican"
8/31 Talons - "Cole"
Monday, August 31, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Rubio signs with Regal Barcelona with an affordable buyout in 2011"
(via Marca.com) "Ricky Rubio, the 5th pick of the Minnesota Timberwolves in this year's draft, has agreed to terms on a contract with Regal Barcelona. The Spanish team will pay a buyout of 3.7 million Euros, approximately $5.3 million, to Rubio's previous team, Joventut. Rubio will sign a six-year agreement that contains an affordable buyout in 2011."If you would like to read this in Spanish, click here.
On the bright side for the Timberwolves, this gives Johnny Flynn a couple seasons to work on his game without worrying if he can play with Ricky. And hopefully Rubio will put on a few pounds over the next two years and have a more "NBA ready" body.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
The Antlers - "Two"
I posted this tune earlier this year and now that there's a video, it warrants re-posting.
Song of the Day: The Sounds - "No One Sleeps When I'm Awake"
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
James Yorkston & Big Eyes Family Players - "I Went To Visit The Roses"
Song of the Day: Sondre Lerche - "Good Luck"
Heartbeat Radio available September 8. If you've never listened to Sondre before, I suggest you purchase one of his albums - great stuff.
New Journey: Back to the Alma Mater
In the current economic climate, I'm happy to say that I will be gainfully employed by my alma mater, South Dakota State University. I will represent the university as an Admissions Counselor in Western South Dakota to recruit future Jackrabbits. I had a great experience in my four years at SDSU and look forward to representing State to the best of my ability.
Who knows, my travels could produce some interesting new blog posts. I've equipped myself with a new phone, that should allow my blogging capabilities to be much more dynamic. If you have some great Blackberry apps, let me know about them.
Who knows, my travels could produce some interesting new blog posts. I've equipped myself with a new phone, that should allow my blogging capabilities to be much more dynamic. If you have some great Blackberry apps, let me know about them.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
The Big Pink - "Dominos"
(via P4K)
I've been spending time with my family in Cottage Grove, Minnesota lately and we have been playing dominos like it's going out of style. So I felt this was a fitting video today, since they're back on a plane to Los Angeles this afternoon.
Song of the Day: Ramona Falls - "I Say Fever"
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - "Janglin"
Janglin is off the album "Up From Below," which I cannot seem to stop playing. The album was a four-year project for Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros and is worth every cent.
Song of the Day: The Bloody Beetroots feat. The Cool Kids - "Awesome"
I can't pass up a tasty lick featuring my favorite rap combo, The Cool Kids.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Saturday, August 1, 2009
July Playlist for Song of the Day!
7/1 Deluka - "Cascade"
7/2 Spoon - "Got Nuffin"
7/3 The Winter Sounds - "Windy City Nights"
7/6 La Roux - "Bulletproof"
7/7 The Rural Alberta Advantage - "Don’t Haunt This Place"
7/8 The Leisure Society - "We Were Wasted"
7/9 Wilco - "Wilco the Song"
7/10 Florence and the Machine - "Howl"
7/13 Arctic Monkeys - "Crying Lightning"
7/14 Tinted Windows - "Back With You"
7/15 The Medders - "Gunslinger"
7/16 Pictureplane - "Transparent Now (Thin Veil)"
7/17 Wheels on Fire - "I’m Turning Into You"
7/20 Monsters of Folk - "Say Please"
7/21 Atlas Sound - "Walkabout"
7/22 Noah and the Whale - "Blue Skies"
7/23 The Antlers - "Bear"
7/24 Illinois - "Nosebleed"
7/27 Stereophonics - "You Stole My Money Honey"
7/28 Au Revoir Simone - "All or Nothing"
7/29 Monsters of Folk - "Dear God (Sincerely M.O.F.)"
7/30 Monsters of Folk - "The Sandman, The Brakeman and Me"
7/31 The Flaming Lips - "Silver Trembling Hands"
7/2 Spoon - "Got Nuffin"
7/3 The Winter Sounds - "Windy City Nights"
7/6 La Roux - "Bulletproof"
7/7 The Rural Alberta Advantage - "Don’t Haunt This Place"
7/8 The Leisure Society - "We Were Wasted"
7/9 Wilco - "Wilco the Song"
7/10 Florence and the Machine - "Howl"
7/13 Arctic Monkeys - "Crying Lightning"
7/14 Tinted Windows - "Back With You"
7/15 The Medders - "Gunslinger"
7/16 Pictureplane - "Transparent Now (Thin Veil)"
7/17 Wheels on Fire - "I’m Turning Into You"
7/20 Monsters of Folk - "Say Please"
7/21 Atlas Sound - "Walkabout"
7/22 Noah and the Whale - "Blue Skies"
7/23 The Antlers - "Bear"
7/24 Illinois - "Nosebleed"
7/27 Stereophonics - "You Stole My Money Honey"
7/28 Au Revoir Simone - "All or Nothing"
7/29 Monsters of Folk - "Dear God (Sincerely M.O.F.)"
7/30 Monsters of Folk - "The Sandman, The Brakeman and Me"
7/31 The Flaming Lips - "Silver Trembling Hands"
Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Solid Gold - "Who You Gonna Run To?" (Live)
Live, in-studio on The Current.
Song of the Day: Monsters of Folk - "The Sandman, The Brakeman and Me"
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Monsters of Folk - "Golden" (by My Morning Jacket)
I could resist posting a couple songs from the guys of Monsters of Folk. Golden is a My Morning Jacket song and the song below is Jim James' contribution to Monsters of Folk. I'm looking forward to this record. Download a few of the new tracks on the Monsters of Folk website.
Song of the Day: Monsters of Folk - "Dear God (Sincerely M.O.F.)
The Monsters of Folk album is out September 22.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Cut Off Your Hands - "Nostalgia"
Song of the Day: The Antlers - "Bear"
I posted The Antlers' song "Two" back in April, but this may be my favorite song off of Hospice, which since recently signing to French Kiss Records (also label of Cut Off Your Hands), will be re-released August 18.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Minus the Bear - "Pachuca Sunrise"
Today's video was requested by Andrew Osborn. Actually he requested a different song, but I decided on this Minus the Bear video instead.
Song of the Day: Noah and the Whale - "Blue Skies"
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Passion Pit - "To Kingdom Come"
Song of the Day: Monsters of Folk - "Say Please"
Monsters of Folk is the brainchild of Conor Oberst, M. Ward., Jim James (or Yim Yames as he's going by now), and Mike Mogis. Head to their website for a free download.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Jonny Flynn discusses summer leauge, Ricky Rubio and Paul Harris
New T'wolves guard, Jonny Flynn, discusses his experience thus-far with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He's a stand-up guy, a great basketball player and an excellent addition to the team.
Kevin Love dishes out some Twitter advice
K Love gets more publicity for his Twitter usage than for his game right now. I can't wait to see him back on the floor so his game can loom larger than his Tweeting.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Totally awesome logo!
I created this logo yesterday to spite all of my graphic design friends. Experiencing aneurysm is completely possible after witnessing so many violated design principles. Here is one of the reviews:<
"Lookin' good. A couple suggestions, though I had a hard time finding anything to critique. Some might say I'm just being nit picky.
1. I prefer Comic Sans, as I think it a bit more playful and readable than Papyrus. I'd save Papyrus for translating something "old world", "antique", or "sophisticated".
2. Try going more neon with the pink, or maybe alternate the lines (neon pink, blaze orange, then neon pink, etc.). It'll add pizazz.
As far as anything else goes, I can't find more to say. Your creation is pure perfection in a logo. I have to agree with Nick that I love the rocket ship. It works. Sure, it's not related to anything, but that will come across as "spontaneity".
You've got the go ahead." - Katie F.
Feel free to leave your review in the comments section.
1. I prefer Comic Sans, as I think it a bit more playful and readable than Papyrus. I'd save Papyrus for translating something "old world", "antique", or "sophisticated".
2. Try going more neon with the pink, or maybe alternate the lines (neon pink, blaze orange, then neon pink, etc.). It'll add pizazz.
As far as anything else goes, I can't find more to say. Your creation is pure perfection in a logo. I have to agree with Nick that I love the rocket ship. It works. Sure, it's not related to anything, but that will come across as "spontaneity".
You've got the go ahead." - Katie F.
Feel free to leave your review in the comments section.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Cymbals Eat Guitars - "Wind Phoenix"
Live on PitchforkTV's "Don't Look Down"
Song of the Day: Tinted Windows - "Back With You"
Band includes members of: Smashing Pumpkins, Hanson, Cheap Trick and Fountains of Wayne
Monday, July 13, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
Thursday, July 2, 2009
June Playlist for Song of the Day!
6/1 Good Old War - Coney Island
6/2 Circulatory System - Overjoyed
6/3 Pony Pony Run Run - Hey You
6/4 Tobias Froberg - What A Day
6/5 Reed KD - Winding Roads
6/8 Yacht - Psychic City
6/9 Jay Tillman - Earthly Bodies
6/10 Dirty Projectors - Stillness Is The Move
6/11 Terry Lynn - Jamaican Girls
6/12 Portugal. The Man - People Say
6/15 Soulcrate - Reflections (Hooks For Hands Remix)
6/16 Modest Mouse - Autumn Beds
6/17 T. Nile - Cabin Song
6/18 The Gossip - Dimestore Diamond
6/19 Polvo - Beggar’s Bowl
6/22 Dinosaur Jr. - I Want You To Know
6/23 I and I - The Bottom
6/24 Sunset Rubdown - Stadiums and Shrines II
6/25 The Very Best - Warm Heart of Africa
6/26 A. A. Bondy - When the Devil’s Loose
6/29 Bibio - Lover’s Carvings
6/30 Fleet Foxes - Blue Spotted Tail
6/2 Circulatory System - Overjoyed
6/3 Pony Pony Run Run - Hey You
6/4 Tobias Froberg - What A Day
6/5 Reed KD - Winding Roads
6/8 Yacht - Psychic City
6/9 Jay Tillman - Earthly Bodies
6/10 Dirty Projectors - Stillness Is The Move
6/11 Terry Lynn - Jamaican Girls
6/12 Portugal. The Man - People Say
6/15 Soulcrate - Reflections (Hooks For Hands Remix)
6/16 Modest Mouse - Autumn Beds
6/17 T. Nile - Cabin Song
6/18 The Gossip - Dimestore Diamond
6/19 Polvo - Beggar’s Bowl
6/22 Dinosaur Jr. - I Want You To Know
6/23 I and I - The Bottom
6/24 Sunset Rubdown - Stadiums and Shrines II
6/25 The Very Best - Warm Heart of Africa
6/26 A. A. Bondy - When the Devil’s Loose
6/29 Bibio - Lover’s Carvings
6/30 Fleet Foxes - Blue Spotted Tail
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
My stimulus package: Rebranding The United States of America
The following is merely a snapshot of my vision for how I will turn around the USA economy.
With corporate rebranding efforts sprouting up like Starbucks locations in the early 2000s, there is an enormous opportunity to turn the United States of America around, not only economically, but in national morale and global relations. The idea of rebranding the USA isn't a far stretch, considering the last presidential election. Barack Obama's campaign netted his camp two top awards at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Awards. With some new blood in the Oval Office and a nation yearning for change, it's now or never for the USA to pull together a new image and credo.
Let's start with our name: The United States of America. First of all, it's too long. Considering the fact that we usually shorten our moniker to America or USA, let's just go with the more hip alternative of "The States." I eliminated "united," because we're neither united by land mass or ideals, considering the separation of Republicans and Democrats, radical and apathetic, Kobe or LeBron. I also eliminated "America," because it's already present on more than one continent - enough said. With The States, I want to put more emphasis back on the unique aspect of each state - united, instead, by the fact that we all come from a special piece of the pie (apple pie remains the national dessert, because it's just plain delicious), each with its own identity and splendid tourist attractions. The States also serves as its own slogan: The States. You can't argue that. The States. Nice.
With a new name, comes the new States' colors. Red, white and blue are so 1776. Our forefathers didn't have the color palette in the 18th Century, that we have today. Many countries already use the RW&B color scheme and, with rebranding, we're trying to stand out from the rest. The States is anything but a traditional country, so I recommend that we go with more untraditional and vibrant colors, such as: neon green, electric pink and white. I'll explain my choices in very few words. Neon green: the world is already "going green," let's continue to profit from that. Electric pink: women hold more purchasing power than men when it comes to accessories, clothing and household decor. White: it's pure, but mostly because it provides a good merchandising alternative - everyone wears white.
Okay, we have some new colors, let's discuss a new logo and flag. I'm getting rid of the stars for a couple of reasons: one, because we don't need each state represented on the flag (we're all one now) and two, how much did it suck trying to draw a flag when you were in elementary school? Stars aren't easy to draw and there were so many. Kids don't have time for that and neither do The States, we've got more important things to worry about. Our new flag will still be a rectangle (easy shape), with two overlapping circles (easy shape), one green, one pink, on a white background. The imagery will portray the new unity of The States and will be much easier on doodling toddlers.
Now that we have new colors, a new flag and a new name, it's time I start discussing how this will turn The States around. There are an infinite number of ways rebranding America would turn a profit, but I don't have time to write a thesis, so this is all you get. Think about this rebranding effort in terms of a professional sports team. We have new colors and a new logo. This means that before the 4th of July, Staters will need to run out and pick up a new flag, new patriotic clothes, heck, new patriotic everything. Retailers rejoice! Globally, the new trend will be to "Go Stateside," by buying all the new States' apparel and visiting rebranded States' attractions, such as The Mall of the States. The States will be the buzz of the UN, the Olympics and the global marketplace.
By now, many of you are already thinking, "Kyle, there is so much history and pride already reflected in the stars and the stripes; the red, white and blue." I've considered this, but the whole point in rebranding is to stimulate the economy and stimulate a new pride in The States. Deep down we all love this country and are proud to live here. Rebranding gives us a new reason to boast, new colors to wear proudly and a new song to sing (I forgot to mention, I've commissioned Danny Elfman to score the new anthem and Bob Dylan to write the lyrics).
I don't want people to think I'm unpatriotic for changing so many things about the USA, because I'm only creating these changes to lift us out of this economic downturn and improve our global image. We will never lose The United States of America and anything associated with it, because rebranding The United States of America is only phase one of my stimulus package. Once we've reached the pinnacle of profits from The States' rebrand, we'll turn to phase two: going retro.
With corporate rebranding efforts sprouting up like Starbucks locations in the early 2000s, there is an enormous opportunity to turn the United States of America around, not only economically, but in national morale and global relations. The idea of rebranding the USA isn't a far stretch, considering the last presidential election. Barack Obama's campaign netted his camp two top awards at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Awards. With some new blood in the Oval Office and a nation yearning for change, it's now or never for the USA to pull together a new image and credo.
Let's start with our name: The United States of America. First of all, it's too long. Considering the fact that we usually shorten our moniker to America or USA, let's just go with the more hip alternative of "The States." I eliminated "united," because we're neither united by land mass or ideals, considering the separation of Republicans and Democrats, radical and apathetic, Kobe or LeBron. I also eliminated "America," because it's already present on more than one continent - enough said. With The States, I want to put more emphasis back on the unique aspect of each state - united, instead, by the fact that we all come from a special piece of the pie (apple pie remains the national dessert, because it's just plain delicious), each with its own identity and splendid tourist attractions. The States also serves as its own slogan: The States. You can't argue that. The States. Nice.
With a new name, comes the new States' colors. Red, white and blue are so 1776. Our forefathers didn't have the color palette in the 18th Century, that we have today. Many countries already use the RW&B color scheme and, with rebranding, we're trying to stand out from the rest. The States is anything but a traditional country, so I recommend that we go with more untraditional and vibrant colors, such as: neon green, electric pink and white. I'll explain my choices in very few words. Neon green: the world is already "going green," let's continue to profit from that. Electric pink: women hold more purchasing power than men when it comes to accessories, clothing and household decor. White: it's pure, but mostly because it provides a good merchandising alternative - everyone wears white.
Okay, we have some new colors, let's discuss a new logo and flag. I'm getting rid of the stars for a couple of reasons: one, because we don't need each state represented on the flag (we're all one now) and two, how much did it suck trying to draw a flag when you were in elementary school? Stars aren't easy to draw and there were so many. Kids don't have time for that and neither do The States, we've got more important things to worry about. Our new flag will still be a rectangle (easy shape), with two overlapping circles (easy shape), one green, one pink, on a white background. The imagery will portray the new unity of The States and will be much easier on doodling toddlers.
Now that we have new colors, a new flag and a new name, it's time I start discussing how this will turn The States around. There are an infinite number of ways rebranding America would turn a profit, but I don't have time to write a thesis, so this is all you get. Think about this rebranding effort in terms of a professional sports team. We have new colors and a new logo. This means that before the 4th of July, Staters will need to run out and pick up a new flag, new patriotic clothes, heck, new patriotic everything. Retailers rejoice! Globally, the new trend will be to "Go Stateside," by buying all the new States' apparel and visiting rebranded States' attractions, such as The Mall of the States. The States will be the buzz of the UN, the Olympics and the global marketplace.
By now, many of you are already thinking, "Kyle, there is so much history and pride already reflected in the stars and the stripes; the red, white and blue." I've considered this, but the whole point in rebranding is to stimulate the economy and stimulate a new pride in The States. Deep down we all love this country and are proud to live here. Rebranding gives us a new reason to boast, new colors to wear proudly and a new song to sing (I forgot to mention, I've commissioned Danny Elfman to score the new anthem and Bob Dylan to write the lyrics).
I don't want people to think I'm unpatriotic for changing so many things about the USA, because I'm only creating these changes to lift us out of this economic downturn and improve our global image. We will never lose The United States of America and anything associated with it, because rebranding The United States of America is only phase one of my stimulus package. Once we've reached the pinnacle of profits from The States' rebrand, we'll turn to phase two: going retro.
The Low Lows - "Dear Flies, Love Spider"
I'm a very big fan of La Blogotheque's Take-Away Shows and this is an old favorite from 2007. I hope, some day, that I'm surprised with live music on the bus.
Song of the Day: Deluka - "Cascade"
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