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If that This is Next compilation I told you about a while back is trying to catapult indie music into the mainstream, then Guilt by Association is taking mainstream songs way, way more indie. The compilation, which will be released in early September, finds artists such as Devendra Banhart, Luna and Will Oldham reinterpreting their favorite guilty-pleasure pop songs, covering artists ranging from Read more
File this under one of the most wonderfully weird things I've seen all week. In this new video for Kanye West's "Can't Tell Me Nothing," off the upcoming album Graduation, comedian Zach Galifianakis and singer-songwriter Will Oldham lip-sync Kanye's lyrics while playing ghetto Amish dudes on a farm. I am a big fan of the insanely prolific Oldham, who records stunning alt-country music under Read more
Here's a track to start your weekend out on a nice, mellow note: "Lay and Love," the forthcoming single off of Bonnie "Prince" Billy's 2006 album, The Letting Go. The CD single, which hits stores Jan. 23, also has Will Oldham (a.k.a. Bonnie "Prince" Billy, a.k.a. Palace Brothers) doing a cover of Bob Dylan's "Senor," which I can't wait to hear. Though The Letting Go was recorded in Iceland, the Read more
Run, don't walk to your nearest Target to pick up Todd Oldham's just-released line of Kid Made Modern DIY art supplies. The collection — which we first told you about back in January — includes 48 affordable kits and pieces (all priced under $20) based on his book of the same name. The multifaceted crayons (one has 64 colors in a single crayon), board book-making kits, and beautiful Read more
These sweet Memorial Day treats may steal the show at your barbecue! What to do with all that stuff baby outgrows. These personalized baby gifts are perfect if you have any new babies in your life! Planning a birthday party for your tot? Don't miss our favorite birthday party themes — ever! Don't head to the beach this weekend without reading our guide to packing a beach bag for a Read more
Todd Oldham’s Kid Made Modern collection arrives at Target stores and Target.com on May 20, featuring a wide range of DIY art supplies that are all priced under $20. While we're sure to scoop up some of the line for the kids in our extended families, there are a few we're coveting for ourselves as well. Keep clicking to see which ones we'd like to add to our own art supply kits, and how we'd Read more
San Francisco dwellers might already be familiar with the Curiosity Shoppe, but come Sept. 9, Target will be adding the San Francisco-based store as its second flight of The Shops at Target. Curiosity Shoppe founders, Lauren Smith and Derek Fagerstrom, will curate the 60-plus-piece collection, including entertaining accessories, stationery, kitchenware, games, crafts, and curiosities, ranging Read more
Art supplies and crafts collection, designed by a real-life designer, at Target prices? Sign me up! When Todd Oldham first published Kid Made Modern ($16) almost three years ago, he created a minirevolution in the world of arts and crafts. Inspired by the most influential midcentury artists — including Alexander Calder, Charles and Ray Eames, and Marimekko — he sought to teach lil ones about Read more
Make your mornings run more smoothly with 10 tips for easing the school morning rush The American Library Association named the best kids books of the year. How many are on your bookshelf? Keep the family organized and on schedule with these apps designed for family scheduling. One week until the Super Bowl! Our football party picks for kids. Hollywood's hottest maternity trend? Animal Read more
We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: Fans of the PBS blockbuster Downton Abbey don't need us to tell them that season two has arrived, ending a painfully long wait for the return of the period drama set in a spectacular English country house stuffed with spoiled aristos and scheming servants. How ever did we survive? One bright spot was the video parody that appeared on Read more
