Watch & Listen: “Robbers,” a new music video by Chicago band The Laureates…

If we talked anytime in between the months of April and November of 2011, I probably mentioned that Sara and I were working on a video animation, and I'm super proud and happy to finally be able to show it. The video was done for a local Chicago band called The Laureates. It was directed, animated, and composited by Sara, shot and edited by Mr. Brian Keller, and illustrated/animated by me. If you are curious: I hand-drew the illustrations one by one on a light box; I then scanned each image, removed it from the background, colored it, and sent the layered file to Sara. Sara then took each layered file and seamlessy (i.e. painstakingly) manipulated them into the real video so that the two interacted without overlap. It was intense and quite insane at times, but I think we (especially Sara) friggin' killed it. (BTW, there were no green screens used in this.)

Robbers from The Laureates on Vimeo.

Sara Jean Cough - Director/Animator/Compositing Artist
www.ladylens.com

Joey Potts - Illustrator/Animator
www.joeypotts.com

Brian Keller- DP/Editor
www.iambrainkiller.com

Starring: Adam Wolak, Christopher Burque, Jonathan Burden

Build Your Own: “Scumbag Nation” T-shirts, crewnecks and hoodies are back!

We've been feverously working on a brand new website for the past umpteen forevers. In the meantime, we've been sporadically putting up both new gear and classics - the latter upon request or whenever the mood strikes. "Scumbag Nation" is by far one of our most popular items of all time. And due to popular request, I just added it to the site for ya. Yes! Of course, all items are of the Build Your Own, custom color variety. Would we really have it any other way? C'mon! This includes T-shirts for men, women, and kids; as well as crewneck sweatshirts and pullover hoodies in men's sizes. Get 'em all now in their respective sections of the online store. Stay hungry, grind hard!

Listen Up: “I Haz Podcast: January 2012″ mix by DJ Intel now available…for free!

Another banger from the man himself. DJ Intel just dropped his first podcast mix for 2012, featuring freshness from a variety of talented artists. Intel doesn't mix wack shit, so you're bound to like it. Cop it for free on his website. You can also stream it below or download it at his Soundcloud page. Enjoy...

Watch & Listen: “Stand As A Man” video by Ro Knew…

Word. Check out the new video for the song "Stand As A Man," by our friend Ro Knew. Video by Young Gun Films, produced by Sen Beatz. Enjoy...

Ro Knew - Stand As A Man (prod. by Sen Beatz) from Young Gun Films on Vimeo.

Directed by JC Gonzalez/Young Gun Films
Artist: Ro Knew
Music Produced By Sen Beatz

Buy song: http://roknew.bandcamp.com/track/stand-as-a-man

Friday @ Rotofugi: Gallery opening with Netherland and strawberryluna…

Two bangers to start 2012 off properly. Some serious talent is hitting the walls of Rotofugi - and therefore, your face - tonight. Artist Netherland and duo strawberryluna are throwing some fresh paint, print, and ultimately, artistic glory at you with the former's "The Next Gig" and the latter's "Elephants in the Trees," for a smash-tastic dual opening. Don't miss out on the awesome. And no, we don't give a fuck how much snow may or may not be outside today. Info below, you know how it's done... » What: Gallery Opening with Netherland & strawberryluna » Where: Rotofugi Gallery, 2780 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 » When: Friday, 13 January 2012, 7-10pm (show runs through 5 February) » More Info: rotofugi.com