Thaylor SoundOn Thursday: M83 Midnight City
Published 08/12/2011M83 has stolen our hearts recently. Hurry Up We're Dreaming has been on heavy rotation in and around the office and this single, Midnight City, is one of our favorites. It's Thursday. Have a listen.
Timescapes 4K - The Preview
Published 06/12/2011A two minute look at the south west of North America through the lense of one Tom Lowe.
Thaylor SoundOn Tuesday: Patrick Wolf- The Falcons.
Published 15/11/2011It was the animation in this video directed by Noriko Okaku that drew us in. The song by Patrick Wolf tipped the scales to the point that we decided to post A Thaylor SoundOn on Tuesday instead of our regular Thursday post. Enjoy.
Acid Drops - Episode 1 - Jason Dill
Published 02/11/2011Matt Box launches the first of his "Acid Drops" hand painted animated series. His aim was to capture the individual styles of some the worlds most influential skateboarders through the lense of traditional animation and we think as first tries go, he's done just that.
The Road To Success. By Dimitri Ellerington
Published 10/10/2011The road to success is often littered with anything and everything we didn't expect. Including our own shortcomings. Today is Thanksgiving Monday up here in Canada and this little film By Dimitri Ellerington made us laugh and give thanks for the the small things.
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Published 06/10/2011This short film by Jeroen Houben, Tim Arts, and Stefan van den Boogaard was put together in 48 hours. Besides being well shot and well edited in such a short amount of time, it's smart and funny and a great commentary on value and values in genereal
Bali, Je T'aime.
Published 03/10/2011Art Island brings us some respite from our cold and rainy Monday. A vision of Bali. We can't wait to visit.
Splitscreen: A Love Story.
Published 28/09/2011A short film shot on the Nokia N8 by JW Griffiths. The split screen shows the diversity and the similarities between two of the worlds favourite cities, Paris and New York.
Feist: Metals
Published 28/09/2011Feist is dropping her new album "Metals" on October 3rd but you can have a listen now. You just have to give her your email address. Enjoy.
Through the Middle. A Documentary.
Published 12/09/2011A look at the slow decline of an ageing barber and his business. Mr S faces the reality that he stands as the third and final generation to sustain a family business that has spanned a century. "Through the Middle" pieces the true story together, beyond just Mr S and his realities but the realities facing his changing community.
Jerry Gretzinger's World.
Published 30/08/2011He's the architect, the city planner, the mayor and the creator. This is Jerry's Map, a short film put together by Greg Whitmore.
Thaylor SoundON Thursday: Zoo Kid - Out Getting Ribs.
Published 11/08/2011We got England on our mind this week. A little Archy Marshall/Zoo Kid for our SoundON Thursday.
Pie Ranch.
Published 08/08/2011In this short film by Robin Moore we get a look at Pie Ranch, an educational farm whose mission is to inspire and connect people to the source of their food, and to work together to bring greater health to the food system from seed to table.
Thaylor SoundON Thursday: Bell- Chase No Face.
Published 21/07/2011Olga Bell, Gunnar Olsen, Jason Nazary and Michael Saltsman are BELL and this is Chase No Face. The visuals come courtesy of Zach Lieberman, Francisco Zamorano, Andy Wallace, and Michelle Calabro.
Meet Your Maker: The Craft of Joe Yanuziello.
Published 20/07/2011It takes years of dedication to master any craft. Playing an instrument is one thing, but the building of that instrument is another. A short film about the work of master guitar builder Joe Yanuziello.
Thaylor SoundON Thursday: The Touch- Sermon
Published 14/07/2011The Touch out of Sweden bring us Sermon. A moody melody for your Thursday morning.
Water vs. Profit. The Melancthon Mega Quarry.
Published 13/07/2011In this short film by Kate Hemming & Andrew Sheppard we see a local citizens' group fighting a US-based hedge fund company, The Highlands Companies, and their application to mine for limestone in the traditionally agricultural Township of Melancthon, Ontario. The proposed mega quarry would be the second largest in North America and the largest in Canada, roughly the size of the city of Toronto. Watch and then follow the links to learn more.
Luxuria, C. R. Stecyk III.
Published 11/07/2011MOCA gives us a montage of film and photographic images from C. R. Stecyk III's archive dating back to 1965. You could argue that Stecyk and his work laid much of the foundation for the creative spirit that continues to feed skateboarding and the culture that surrounds it.
ALENA Ancestor x J. Thaylor x ACE x Solitary Arts
Published 11/07/2011The Alena Ancestor was inspired by the early skateboard craftsman. That kid in the garage with an old piece of wood and his dad's tools. These are solid maple boards, with J. Thaylor hand drawn graphics on the base and inlaid banding on the top surface as well as a wedge block kicktail in mahogany. Summer is here. Go get one.
Thaylor SoundON Thursday: Figures - Velo.
Published 07/07/2011Figures are Jamie Blanco and James Delay. This is Velo. We see a nod to Kraftwerk and Tour De France. Good timing we say.
The Bicycle City. A Film by Greg Sucharew.
Published 27/06/2011What happens when a poor town in an impoverished nation is flooded with tens of thousands of bicycles? This trailer for "The Bicycle City" a documentary from Greg Sucharew gives us glimpse of the transformation that is happening in Rivas Nicaragua.
Thaylor SoundON Thursday: Wu LYF. Dirt
Published 23/06/2011For this Thursday's SoundON track we bring you Wu LYF's Dirt. A little revolution with your morning coffee.
Detraform.
Published 20/06/2011Chatting with Joel Blair. The mind behind the Detraform Phone.
By Mike Giles.
The Shoe. A Short Film By Andre Saraiva.
Published 18/06/2011An excerpt (UPDATE: Preview 1 and Preview 2 are now up) from the new short film by street artist, hotel owner and now film maker, Andre Saraiva. Starring Leo Fitzpatrick, and a pair of J.M. Weston loafers. From the good people at Nowness.
Thaylor SoundON Thursday: tUnE-yArDs Bizness
Published 16/06/2011tUnE-yArDs is a music project by Merrill Garbus. This is the video for "Bizness" directed by Mimi Cave.
Grain Surfboards.
Published 15/06/2011A look at the construction and the community that makes Maine's Grain a little bit different.
Memory Tapes. Yes I know.
Published 09/06/2011Memory Tapes. AKA Dayve Hawks. Somethings brewing over here and this video is going to get people watching and then hopefully, listening.
Sky Farm.
Published 06/06/2011A look at what a local, year round rooftop farm means to the Canadian city of Montreal.
By Dave Lank
Dissassembly.
Published 30/05/2011A Time Lapse Video giving you a little insight into The Furni Alba "ME". From Todd McClellan.
Natabar Sarangi - The Source. A Film by Jason Taylor
Published 16/05/2011
Grimes AKA Claire Boucher.
Published 29/04/2011No introduction for this introduction. This is Grimes. Watch and Listen.
True North.
Published 22/04/2011A trip through Northern Denmark. Photos and words by Jonathan Frankel.
Distilling Legacy. hummel and Carl Arnese.
Published 20/04/2011Footwear Designer Carl Arnese gives us a look at hummel and the design process.
Furni and the ALBA "ME"
Published 11/04/2011
Photos by Mike Giles
The ALBA “ME” clock radio is designed and built by Mike Giles and Devin Barette’s Furni in a workshop in Mile End. Here are a few pics Mike took of the process.
Thaylor Zip Duffle Hooded Sweatshirt
Published 11/04/2011Made up north in Canada where we know a thing or two about chilly nights. We've built it with a 16.5 oz 100% cotton ringspun French Terry. This is your new favourite Hoody.
Thaylor/Space. Sophie Jodoin. Happy Crimes.
Published 29/03/2011This is the first in our Thaylor/Space series. A video piece consisting of 12 original drawings by Sophie with text and soundtrack by her collaborator Jhave. Read what we have to say about her, what she has to say about herself and then watch it a few times.
Thaylor Olmstead T
Published 24/03/2011Made in Canada. Thaylor's lightweight 7.5oz, 100% combed cotton T. Soft to the touch, tailored enough to look good and loose enough to be comfortable.
Expo 67'. Memories of the Future.
Published 23/03/2011Photos and Text by Dave Lank
When Expo landed in Montreal in the summer of 1967, it changed the city forever. Man and his World, the title of that summers world fair, established Montreal as a place of culture and diversity.
These photos are a glimpse at what our future was supposed to look like.
This is Joey Roth
Published 30/11/-0001
Interview By Jay Thaylor.
We take some time with product designer Joey Roth to discuss how he got here, and where he might be going.
