Goods: VibeRotation 8

Shouts out to those of you returning to the daily grind this wintry Monday. To compensate, VibeRotation 8 is now posted to our Soundcloud for your enjoyment. This rotation features a wide variety of music that encompasses the eagerness and electricity in the air at the beginning of a new year. We hope that these tracks inspire you to get some momentum in 2015, while maintaining sight of your goals and dreams. If anything is to be taken from this rotation specifically, it’s that our lives are meant to be the culmination of all types of experiences and opportunities: don’t be afraid to mix it up and open your mind. Be kind, be true. 

Rhys Designs Sneaker Culture Pop Art

Warhol, Lichtenstein, Hamilton and many more are noted for their keen yet creative observations on cultural landscapes throughout the decades.  From Campbell's Soup ads to magnificently embellished comic drawings, these creatives have epitomized tastes, national sentiments, and even consumption habits.  Adding to the list of pop art creatives is Rhys Archer Designs.  Coming out of the United Kingdom, this graphic design firm has created numerous prints surrounding popular sneaker culture.  Iconic models, such as the Air Jordan XI and Air Max 1 are some of the subjects for colorful prints that would complement any interior space.  Head over to Rhys Designs' website to check out some of their iterations on this current urban landscape.

Teaser for Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's New Movie 'Sisters'

Amy Poehler and Tina Fey are an entertainment powerhouse whether they are together hosting the 2015 Golden Globes or by themselves in Parks and Recreation and This is Where I Leave You, respectively. If you are not a believer here is more evidence, Sisters, the pair's new movie set to debut next Christmas. The movie's official trailer has not been released but a teaser came out yesterday highlighting the bizarre and humorous relationship between sisters played by Poehler and Fey. Good luck waiting 11 months.

House of Cards Season 3 Trailer

Netflix has completely changed the way in which we consume visual media with their compelling original series.  For several months, House of Cards fans have waited with bated breaths for the tumultuous season three.  Last night, we were appeased with the first trailer of the show that will have every episode available for streaming on February 27.

The trailer depicts the Underwoods in their new positions as President and First lady, managing the rigors of running a country as well as the dirty work that has become synonymous with the Underwood name.  Following Kevin Spacey's Golden Globe win, he spoke about the upcoming series saying, "I can tell you that there will be scenes and dialogue , movement, surprises--some of it taking place in the White House--some of it taking place somewhere else.  There are shock surprises, holes, and turns..."  Check out the short preview below; February will be here before you know it.

Travels 1/11/15 (Playlist)

Today I am traveling back to school. To put it simply, the sounds of the airport and the organized chaos can be stressful or calming, even if you are a seasoned traveller. For me, they are stressful and nerve wracking because heaven forbid you lose focus, get lost, or get caught in the careless scrums and miss your flight (hasn't happened to me, yet). How have I remedied the stress? As soon as I step through the airport doors the headphones go on and do not come off until I have reached my destination. Knowing this, the night before my travels are usually spent adding music to my iTunes library in preparation for the long day. In saying this, here is a playlist of some of the songs I added for my January 11, 2015 journey through the Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Greenville Spartanburg airports. The collection of music is highlighted by new music from Wilough Smith, who released a short EP yesterday titled Interdimensional Tesseract, which the songstress describes it as, "Just for ambient vibes." Philly rapper Tunji Ige, owner of a popular track "For Us", YGTUT's Preachers Son, and knocking productions from SangoBeats are also featured. Enjoy the playlist below, and if you are traveling be safe!