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With his blog Backyard Bill, photographer William Gentle manages to drive another nail into the coffin of fashion editorial print publications. Seamlessly merging the polished voyeurism of The Selby and the impeccably stylized revelations of The Sartorialist, Backyard Bill features portraits of everyday people wearing their everyday clothes. What results is a charming collection of photographs & personalities that celebrates that which is veritably individual: style.







Thanks to A Continuous Lean for the lead.

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If this were you, life would definitely NOT suck: Lover's Land records the voyage of three Aussie motorcycle enthusiasts who set out, sans plan, across Australia in search of good waves, good people, and good times. Along the way they convene friends, artists, designers, pro surfers, filmmakers, girls, hipsters & hippies, and manage to create and curate an envy-inspiring lifestyle.



Thanks to A Time to Get for pointing me in the right direction.

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Ever since I saw them perform live at Melkweg in Amsterdam in 2005, Phoenix has consistently occupied the rarefied space known to the privileged few as my car's 6-disc CD changer. This is a big deal--only 5 other CDs can reside in rotation at any given time. The francophonic ultrasonic foursome team up once again with Philippe Zdar, the man behind the decks of their first studio recording United, for their fourth oeuvre titled Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. The full album drops May 25th, but you can download the super chouette new single 1901, here.

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A website that's been quickly rising in the ranks of my morning blogroll is The Scout. Co-founded by a creative consultant, web developer, food editor, and creative director boasting former ties to MTV, Epicurious, the Food Network, and Elle, The Scout cuts through the chafe & chatter to deliver a roadmap to the worthwhile in New York & beyond:

Unlike other city guides and online magazines, The Scout will feature reviews and articles by your intrepid team of culture-seekers who will weed out the mundane and the overly trendy to bring you the very best, the most unique, and the most inspiring that the city has to offer, with an eye to both the modern and the traditional, the high-end and the humble. Our writers and editors appreciate the craftsmanship of Danish modern furniture but still lust after a pair of limited-edition Nikes. We’ll scarf down a decadent deep-fried hot dog one night and indulge in a perfect chocolate souffle the next.

Featuring themed self-guided tours, restaurant and store reviews, frequent blog postings and in-depth articles and interviews, The Scout will become a trusted guide for readers looking for something original and uncommon. With The Scout, you’ll get customized, uniquely edited content that shares the stories behind products, events and their creators.

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