what?…  i mean - seriously - what?

propagandery:

Japanese Company Announces Plans to Build 20,000-Mile-High Space Elevator by 2050

Scientists have long considered the possibility of creating ultra-tall space elevators that stretch beyond the earth’s atmosphere to transport satellites and shuttles into outer space without the cost and environmental impact of rocket fuels. Now a Japanese company specializing in major infrastructure projects called The Obayashi Corporation has announced plans to build a space elevator by 2050, with the aim of taking tourists 20,000 miles above the planet’s surface.

(via npr)

songs from bubbly creek is now on grooveshark.  check it out and add it to your playlists…. Spotify fans - it is coming, but you have to wait a bit because people have to get paid (read: middle men).

ps i only have a couple recent pictures of myself playing - so if I ever play a show in front of you, please take some pics and send them to me.

happy belated birthday, nina.  damn, this shot is great.

vintageblackglamour:

Stunning shot of Nina Simone by Pittsburgh photography icon Charles “Teenie” Harris, circa 1965. 

Here it is.  Songs From Bubbly Creek is officially released.  Put on a pair of headphones, sit in a nice chair, sip some coffee, and relax…. or just press play from your computer. 4 dollars to purchase.  0 dollars to stream.

Everything one needs to release an album the next day - coffee, kick ass glasses, pipe and pipe tobacco, x-acto knife, business cards, and album cards.

Preorder Songs From Bubbly Creek ›

What you really believe you are doesn’t matter to the rest of the world.

For the murky days, practicing patience…

—best experienced with headphones—

track two, songs from bubbly creek ep

I’ll be posting this every week because, well, I’m excited.

I can’t help but think of the purity that went into making this poster.

merlin:

It’s a pretty intensive program.