Electric Heat 2006 News Blog ____ other things.

BEARS WIN!

Electric Heat — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:22:00 +0000

ITS ABOUT TIME! For the first time since '85, the Bears are going to the SuperBowl and I couldn't be happier! They played a terrific game! Congrats to the Colts too! Its gonna be a good game in Miami.

Stanley Donwood / Thom Yorke

Electric Heat — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 02:50:00 +0000

I ordered some prints by Stanley Donwood. THEY...ARE...GORGEOUS. The famous Radiohead "Hail to the Thief" cover in its original form is a 9-color silkscreen print. And the Thom Yorke cover is straight from the linolium. I had to frame these and hung them in my house. One of my favorite artists who does work with some of my favorite musicians. Totally worth it.

APPLE, INC. .... WE'RE NOT WORTHY!

Electric Heat — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 03:19:00 +0000

I know its old news by now, but how many of you are just like me and willing to switch to Cingular just to have this phone!? IT...IS...BEAUTIFUL! You'll never need another iPod, Phone, PDA...or anything like that! I think its a breakthrough in communication. And I can't wait until its available! Thank you Apple!

Also, AppleTV. Great little device. Excited about that one too! So convenient, sleak and small. Great solution to play your purchased iTunes music, movies and TV Shows on your TV in 720p HD! Great day for stock holders!

THANK YOU!

Electric Heat — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 20:45:00 +0000

2006 was an amazing year and I feel as though I should thank the people that made it so.

My parents, Victoria Trujillo, My sister Stephanie, Chuck Anderson, David Gensler, Aerosyn-Lex, Brandon Gheen, Brad Owen, Ben Morris, Allison Hoppe and Everone @ Saatchi LA, Ann Yzuel, Anna Lisa Stockwell and Everyone @ Tracy Locke Partners, Joeal Speasmaker, Lars Amhoff, Tim Saccenti, Dennis Healy, Erik & Jocelyn Aucoin, Julie Hill, Dechazier P. Stokes-Johnson, Jeffrey & Everyone @ Threadless, The Office for making me laugh all year, All the great music that came out this year to motivate me, everyone in the KDU family, Jeff Bettger, Nick Moceri, Talib Kweli and Corey at Blacksmith, Todd Miller, David Lubarski, Mark Norman, Jonathan Boggs, Rob Simas and everyone @ BPM and Vapors, and anyone else I forgot, you know who you are and you know that you are just as important as these people listed. Thank you so much.

I love you.

Goes Gold!

Electric Heat — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 08:13:00 +0000

2006 was an amazing year for me. So many blessings...too many to count. But the year couldn't have ended any better. Working with Fulltank, I executed a logo treatment and branding for MTV's New Year's Eve special held in Times Square. The logo was all over the place! One million people were at the event in the streets and it was seriously a giant honor and blessing for me to work on this project. Thanks so much to Ben, Chris and everyone at Fulltank and MTV. I pray that 2007 will be filled with many blessings...not for myself, but for all.

Images courtesy of MTV Productions © 2007

These are just screen shots. On the main site, I will have the logo in its raw form as well as monitor loops. Hopefully some actual footage from the broadcast. Check for that this week. THANKS!

Thank you so much for an amazing year!

New Radiohead Songs!

Electric Heat — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 06:38:00 +0000

Is anyone else as excited as I am?! On the internet show "From the Basement", Thom Yorke debuted some new Radiohead songs solo on piano. My gosh...I can't wait! Go check him out on iTunes.

P.S. Victoria Trujillo is the most beautiful girl I have ever seen. And I love her with all of my heart. And she loves me. She is a blessing that I thank God for every single day.

Merry Christmas.

Electric Heat — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 00:34:00 +0000

Hey guys.

Its been a while. Sorry its taken me so long to update this junk! Anyway, hope you had a great christmas.

SO here's the announcement. I will be releasing a collection of my work this spring in the form of a 70+ page book. The book will include other custom Electric Heat goodies. I'm really looking forward to it. The book will contain pre-existing work as well as original work that will only be seen in the book itself. It will be sold on a soon-to-come store on the main Electric Heat site. I will keep you posted. Keep checking back for that. There will be alot more where that came from!

Have a great new year. And check out MTV Goes Gold New Year's special for my logo treatment on New Year's Eve on MTV!

NEW MUSIC!

Electric Heat — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 06:48:00 +0000

Shara Worden (My Brightest Diamond) released a record back in August. Just heard about it. Got it on iTunes. It is absolutely gorgeous. One of my favorite releases of the year! If you liked Denali and love a haunting voice and an equally haunting production, pick up her newest record "Bring Me The Workhorse". Amazing stuff. Very somber and relaxing. Great great great album.

The man who needs no introduction, Sufjan Stevens, has just released a 5-disc box set of previously recorded Christmas songs, both original and traditional. He has done it again. Comes complete with stickers and a song book with lyrics and chords typed out to play the songs yourself.

New Jay-Z's alright.

New U2 singles collection is great!

bye!

Kramer? Really?

Electric Heat — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 04:37:00 +0000

So, I know no one missed Michael Richards' behavior over the weekend. Wow. His apology seemed genuine. Just a mistake caught in the spotlight. BIG MISTAKE. No excuse. I'm sure he knows there was no excuse. Don't know where people get off sometimes.

IT'S BEEN A WHILE!

Electric Heat — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 04:32:00 +0000

Hey Guys!

Long time no see! I've been up to alot lately. Gonna have a MASSIVE update soon. Lots of new work. Lots of exciting stuff going on here. I will be announcing something very big, very soon. Keep your ears peeled!

On a different note, saw some great movies over the last week. First, the new James Bond - MAN! Loved it! He is less charming and more tough. Great movie. And the cars...my gosh the cars!

Saw the Prestige. Honestly, one of the best movies I have seen in a LONG time. There was a twist, but it was not a predictable one. Great work. Christian Bale is great in it!

Talk to you again soon.

Jamie Lidell!

Electric Heat — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 13:50:00 +0000

Hey guys. Haven't updated my blog in a while. Got some big stuff brewing that I'm dying to tell you guys...when the timing is right :). Anyhow, went and saw Jamie Lidell last night at the Metro in Chicago. Wow.

He basically did accapella remixes of his own songs that lasted about 10 minutes. The guy's voice is flawless and so soulful. Crazy Brit livin' in Berlin! Such a talented guy. Go check out "Multiply" on iTunes if you haven't already.

THANK YOU BONO!

Electric Heat — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 05:06:00 +0000

So, I'm not the first to talk about this but I'm pretty sure its about the most commendable thing I've heard in a long time.

Companies like Apple, Converse, The Gap and Armani are helping the AIDS problem in Africa by donating a portion of procedes to the dilemma in Africa.

Please vist JOIN RED to help!

BIG NEWS!

Electric Heat — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 19:24:00 +0000

Got something big brewing guys. STAY TUNED!!!

New Music.

Electric Heat — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 19:09:00 +0000

Some new stuff came out this week that is pretty noteworthy.

First off, the new These Arms Are Snakes record - great stuff. I think its their darkest and most dynamic record to date. Definitely their best release. Chris Common (drums) recorded the whole thing and his engineering and mixing abilities are great. I love when bands are self sufficient. Artwork kind of ruins it for me though. Not my favorite thing in the world. Its a pretty dark record and the record is everything but that. Good record though. "Subtle Body" is a noteworthy track for sure. Check it out on iTunes.

Secondly, the new and best Blood Brothers record yet, "Young Machetes", is out. My gosh, great record. Guy Picciotto (Blonde Redhead, etc) of Fugazi co-produced and that really shines through on the release. So much dynamic. Amazing artwork. Just go pick it up. Its their most mature release yet.

Lost...umm what?

Electric Heat — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 03:34:00 +0000

Watched the LOST season premiere last night. Umm...what is going on!? I have seen the first two seasons and I love the show...understand all the details, but even I am LOST (hahaha). The polar bear cages, shark tanks...WHAT! I know about the polar bears and I know about the shark with the Dharma tattoo...but still...WHAT?!?!?! It is probably my favorite show on television - other than The Office. I really can't wait till next week's episode.

Gotta find out whats going on with the Others and everything...it's pretty wild. Seeing the plane crash in the beginning. Wow. If I saw something like that, I would be scarred! I wonder whats going to happen in the next two weeks according to the "leader" of The Others. He told Kate that they would be unpleasant. Wonder what that means.

Also, tonight...The Office - HILARIOUS! Dwight turns on Michael! Michael outsmarts Dwight! Makes him wear a sign that says liar! haha. And I don't think Jim cares about Pam anymore and I think a new girl likes Jim! Check 'em all out on iTunes.

New Beck Record!

Electric Heat — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 20:06:00 +0000

Picked up the new Beck record. First of all, kudos to Big Active on the art direction...my GOSH!...genius.

It comes blank...like a piece of graph paper and a sleeve covered in stickers. Its up to you to design the cover. Great stuff.

Just go get it! Its a great record. Great all around!

BJORK!

Electric Heat — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 21:26:00 +0000

Picked up the new Bjork box set, "Surrounded". Amazing packaging and design by M/M Paris as always. Love their stuff. Even the stuff they did with Mew's "And the Glass Handed Kites".

But anyway, back to the box set. This is truly a great thing to have. Her first 7 full-length releases on dual-disc with every video from every album on the corresponding release's disc, including two digital 5.1 surround remastered mixes of each album. If you're a Bjork fan, something real awesome to have.

Her videos are breathtaking and such a testament to a visionary. She is one of my favorite artists out there.

NEW KAWS STUFF.

Electric Heat — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 21:21:00 +0000

So, thought it might be cool to talk and spread the word about the KAWS prints that went on sale today. Sold out in like 6 minutes though...hahaha...$700 a pop. wow. Oh well...maybe next time. haha.

http://www.kawsone.com

The Whitest Boy ALIVE!

Electric Heat — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 06:57:00 +0000

Erlend Oye at it again. The Kings of Convenience swooner has released a record with his new band, The Whitest Boy Alive. Great stuff. Minimal guitars. Driving bass lines and solid drum parts. Really a cool record. Sounds a bit like The Police at some points...real smooth. It's a real departure from Erlend's solo electronic project. He has been very busy with that. But from what I hear, he is living in Berlin taking on this new project. Sounds great...A great dance rock record. No layering. Just pure. His voice really shines on this release. The minimal instrumentation really allows it to stand out. ALSO! Features artwork by Geoff McFetridge. Love it!

One record I picked up was quite a shocker. Darker My Love. Features ex-members of the Distillers and Nerve Agents...but don't let that throw you off. These guys play a really spacy, shoegazer, psychedelic indie rock. Really cool stuff. Big guitars. Really atmospheric, smooth vocals. Pick it up! Alot like My Bloody Valentine. Cool artwork too.

Oh yeah...always listen to U2! Joshua Tree...amazing album. Still gives me the chills!

New mewithoutYou out today too! Go pick it up. Great record. Can't Say it enough! Peace.

The Office Season 3 Shocker!!!

Electric Heat — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 01:26:00 +0000

Jim is gone..Stamford. Pam and Roy didn't get married. Don't think Jim knows yet. Michael finds out Oscar is gay. Phyllis is engaged. Stanley has two toasters. Kelly is still annoying. Roy had a bit of a driving incident and his police mugshot...O...M...G...He looked awful. Such a great show. This was by far the best episode. So awkward and so funny! If you haven't seen it, go and buy it on iTunes!!! Peace!

Bring Them Home Now.

Electric Heat — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 20:15:00 +0000

Hey everyone. The war in Iraq is still in full effect. If you would like to learn how you can help the fight to end this war, please visit BringThemHomeNow.org. Your opinion matters. The war has hit pretty close to home for me. My sister's boyfriend John Aylmer served 2 tours of duty over there. Thank God he doesn't have to go back. But he has lost many friends over there including his best friend since childhood, Phil Martini, who was killed by enemy fire a few months ago. Terrible loss and an emotional time for my family and even more so, John and my sister, Stephanie. Please continue to pray for our troops over there and continue to support them. Just because you don't support the war, doesn't mean you can't support the troops. They are doing their job whether they like to or not...and I can tell you now, from the way it sounds, the ones doing the fighting want out. Please pray for them. Thank you.

Also, visit the American Red Cross and Salvation Army websites to find out how you can support our troops financially. As well as causes that need attention throughout the world.

NEW MUSIC!!!

Electric Heat — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 19:36:00 +0000

Hey everyone. Haven't updated in a while. Got a new music report, if anyone is interested.

Bonnie "Prince" Billy released his new opus, "The Letting Go". Great record. He has outdone himself on this record. By far my favorite of his releases. The string arrangements and production are complete genius. This release proves that there is so much beauty in subtlety. Got the "Cursed Sleep" single not too long ago. The songs on that single were just enough of a tease to make you want this new release. Will Oldham is in a movie i guess called "Old Joy". Looks pretty cool. I never realized it, but he also played a small roll in the movie "Junebug". Pretty nuts.

Lupe Fiasco. Food & Liquor. Chuck Andisin! Cannot stop listening to this new Lupe record. Its unlike anything out there, as far as hip hop goes. Even down to the artwork. Great job Chuck. He even gives a shout out to Chuck and The Brilliance in the last track ("Outro"). Pretty cool stuff.

Now, I know I said I skeptical about the new DJ Shadow, "The Outsider". But man...it is so great. Some slams on W from David Banner on the track "Seein' Thangs". Talking all about the Katrina disaster.

"...George wasn't in jail for stealin' those votes..."

Crazy interesting. Also, artwork and direction by Insect!

New Ipods...whatever.

Electric Heat — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 14:05:00 +0000

I know this is old news, but the new Ipods came out last week...and I have to say, I'm kinda disappointed. I LOVE the new shuffle. It is so cool and small. A great idea. The design is amazing. But the new nanos...eh. I did not like the minis and I was happy when they stopped manufacturing them, but it seems that they are trying to reinvent them by making them some sort of a hybrid with the nano. Really don't like the colors. The fact that its thinner than the old nano is pretty impressive, but I really don't like the rounded edges and the variety of colors. The black one and silver one are alright, but the other colors...don't like them. I guess they're coming out with the new like, 6th generation Ipod. Kinda excited...but the new Ipods that came out last winter were really really impressive and, in my opinion, the best one they came out with.

YO LA DJ SHADOW

Electric Heat — Sat, 16 Sep 2006 21:43:00 +0000

So what do you guys think of the new Yo La Tengo? I'm thinkin' its alright. I really liked "And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out". This one is just a little too low-fi for me. The production of "And Then Nothing..." was superior to this one, in my opinion. The band's career is very impressive, nonetheless. There are a few tracks on this new record that I really like that are in the vein of YLT's ballad sound. Great piano and string arrangements.

And...DJ Shadow. Anyone heard the new iTunes single, "Enuff/You Made It"? It's different. I'll say that much. Do I like it better? I don't know. Its just alot more produced...he's become more of a producer than a DJ. Good stuff nonetheless. On the new single, Q-Tip and Lateef make an appearance. The "b-side" consists of a track called "You Made It" with Chris James singing on it...bares a very close resemblance to Chris from Coldplay...great track. Completely differant than Shadow's past stuff. I think its a good step. We'll see.

LITTLE MISS GREAT!

Electric Heat — Sat, 16 Sep 2006 05:22:00 +0000

Little Miss Sunshine. Steve Carell. Ever since he was on the Daily Show, he has been showing us his own brand of comedy. He is utter genius. His character in Little Miss Sunshine, although different and dark, still had parts of his witty sarcasm...everything. Went and saw it with my girl, Victoria. It was a great movie. One of my favorites this year. I thought some of the story could've been a little more elaborate, but that would mean the movie would have to be longer. But nonetheless, a great movie. Steve Carell trying his hand at a more serious role. Good stuff.

There were also little snippets of Sufjan Stevens in the movie. And speaking of Sufjan, he's got a Christmas EP box set coming out. Pretty excited. Heard a few of the ep's awhile ago. Should be pretty cool. The guy has blown up over the last couple years and its really refreshing to hear something so original receiving such an honest response. His integrity is amazing. Check it out here.