The Cloud Room

With a breakout summer single – Hey Now Now – The Cloud Room is the latest indie band from the Brooklyn art rock scene to capture my attention. With a sound that nods toward Ziggy Stardust-era Bowie and Joy Division, the Cloud Room may get lumped into the new wave of new wave bands but their music has more edge, more heart and possibly more …

if.psfk.com: Interview With Josh Rubin, Mr. Cool Hunter

Since February 2003 Josh Rubin’s Cool Hunting has been a daily update on stuff from the “intersection of design, culture and technology.” The readers of Coolhunting.com tend to be 24 – 35 year old international urban dwelling males with backgrounds in design, technology, media, marketing and education. IF decided to ask the Cool Hunter a few questions about the site and the consultancy he offers …

Ok Go Backyard Video

As described by Ira Glass, Ok Go "is like a boy band that got seduced by Queen and wound up in college instead of Orlando." I just stumbled upon this video for their new single A Million Ways which proves they bring intelligence and wit along with sly synchronization. A little bit indie, a little bit pop, the single has the makings of a summer …