I've been posting about all of the videos from the Meadownoise album Threeve for the past twelve weeks and today that cycle comes to an end with the release of For Zero Donelson. The track is the midway point of the album and serves as an ominous bridge to the back half of. If there was an LP, this would surely end side one.

I can't stress enough how engaging I find this video. It's one take of a painfully slow grin from our subject (Matthew Glassmeyer, Meadownoise himself). The control to smile this slowly is beyond my comprehension but he manages to take it through all of the stages of subtlety and end up in a wildly grimacing place. In my opinion, it's wild.

I hope to remind you about Threeve again in the future but, for now, do yourself a favor and watch the entire record, it's a treat.

Really been enjoying the disgusting allure of these Dax Norman GIFs, maybe you will too.

Before we dive in to the distractions, please take a moment to please your ears with this new Prudish Few song, I think you'll enjoy it.

And on to the distractions!

• Genesis Trash Can Trash - maybe I've seen this before but it still endlessly entertains. via.
• In the Stairs Tonight - variation on a theme.
• CATS PSA: Seatbelts - in 1984, the cast of CATS really wanted you to wear a seatbelt.
• Savoy Motel - Crossword Puzzle - not a wacky video but a new, hand animated, video from a band I enjoy.
• Music Makes a Difference - I tend to avoid Star Wars things but this was spot on.
• Fingertips - if you get it, you get it.
• The Evolution of a Meme - if you thought you were out of the loop previously...
• I Love Refrigerators - all local commercials should be this.
• You Gotta Eat - during a flight delay in 2006, Daniel Box and I filmed this stupid Checker's commercial. I quote it often so I'm dredging it up from the archives.

Bonus: Love the message, hate the messenger.

Stay safe out there. Keep wearing the dang mask.

For the past few weeks ten weeks or so, I've been sharing Meadownoise videos as part of promotion for his newest release, Threeve. There are only two videos left and they may be my favorites among the bunch. It's tough to say that because I think there is a little something wonderful in all of them but when an artist is able to make something perfectly simple and it's still incredibly engaging; I'm over the moon.

"Lyk Wool" is a prime example of that. On paper, there's nothing to it. A hand gestures through a series of movements for 2 minutes but in that short span of time it covers a lot of ground. There are jokes and sentiments and real communication, without saying anything at all. For me, it's hard to look away.

The song is a b-side from the Threeve album and probably one of the more challenging of the bunch musically. It's a bit of droning ambience mixed with some field recording observations and Glassmeyer's signature falsetto floating over top; weaving some enigmatic poetry. That's not a negative tho, I find the seemingly stream of consciousness lyrics engaging; especially when he remarks that "clear is his favorite color."

I'll give a longer wrapup about Meadownoise in the coming weeks but I hope you'll spend some time with these videos; they are quite rewarding.

Ran across this hacking gif and it serves as a nice reminder that maybe it's time to rekindle that tradition of watching Hackers every five years. Couldn't hurt.

On to your distractions. Let's start with some small morsels and drag you into longform time waster.

• Antoine Dodson Realty - the "hide your kids, hide your wife" guy is here to pitch you real estate! Honestly, just feels good to see him doing well.
• A Reason for Children - King of the Monsters
• Strange Lights Spotted in Florida - what an absolutely shocking reveal.
• Henry Rollins urges teens to expand their musical horizons - it's rare to see someone so put out by electively choosing to host an MTV show but Rollins surely regrets his decision!
• Metalhead Teens in a Record Store - a 1989 slice of life featuring Larry and Darrell. The commentary is pure gold.
• 500lb Gingerbread Winchester Mystery House - look, I don't expect you to watch this whole thing but if someone makes a 500lb gingerbread house in the form of the Winchester Mystery House and it's historically accurate, respect should be paid.
• I'm Thinking of Ending Things - not your typical absurd distraction video but a new Charlie Kaufman movie is always reason to celebrate. Especially when it looks this good.
• Only in New York #4 - there are many of these and I can't recommend enough watching every single one.

Stay safe out there. Wear a dang mask. Don't be an idiot.

My buddy J. McVay recently launched Stereoactive Media, an Austin based project incubator for all sorts of media projects. J has been involved with the NYC music scene for some 20 years as he ran Fort Useless and StereoactiveNYC; a media undertaking in itself. Oh, and he serves as the Chief Content Officer over at BTR Today, another podcast, music, video undertaking on its own. All that is to say, the man has plenty of experience working in this realm and I'm excited to see what comes of it.

The first project launched today in the form of The Subtle Incline, a compilation and collaboration album from a host of talented bands.

A compilation album of new artists is intriguing in and of itself but 100% of proceeds from the release will go to support The Beat Shop, a music production studio that helps students explore songwriting and recording. A good project that also does good. Win win.

Stereoactive Media is off to a good start and I suggest following them for future updates.

This On The Ledge art show is selling 10” x 10” giclee prints of each of the pieces in the showcase. Half of the proceeds go to the artist and the other half goes to the Blanchet House in Portland, OR, a nonprofit that provides food, clothing and housing to people in need.

Not only is the show putting proceeds towards a good cause but Jeremy Okai Davis has a piece included called Metering. Nice opportunity to get an Okai piece at an affordable price and do some good!

Nothing like a screen melt to remind ourselves just how much we're online these days.

I posted last weeks Friday Videos as a Twitter thread; new tradition?

Lets cut to the chase and get to the distractions.

• Matrix Reloaded Opening Night - Freeman 713 is my new favorite person.
• Tape Measure Trick - Dad YouTube is real and is this man should be their leader.
• Come As You Are (Swing Edition) - go for the terrible cover, stay for the perfect crowd shots.
• The Best Pirate I've Ever Seen - Internet Score: 10/10
• Sumo Bot Teleporation - waaaaaaait for it.
• Beaver Trilogy Part IV - a movie about a movie about a movie. Groovin' Gary is delightful and mysterious; Sean Penn and Crispin Glover are a surprising appearance.
• Never Illegally Download - a classic from the archives.
• Harder, Woman, Faster, Camera - I try not to post anything enjoyable involving DJT but this showcases his stupidity most excellently.

If you need a little bonus, enjoy this.

Stay safe out there. Wear a dang mask.

I posted about the newest single from The Prudish Few last week but now there's an official video to accompany it.

Lyrically, the song is about the shock and revulsion from the 2016 election. Speaking personally, that feeling grew into a bit of paranoia that feels very Us vs Them. How is there a contingent of the country that supports this kind of behavior? How is there such division between what I imagine our country is capable of and what people seem to want?

With that in mind, the video depicts a number of species working in harmony; birds in murmuration, fish schoaling and schooling, bats swarming and plenty more examples of a natural, inherent, togetherness. It's a juxtaposition that works for me, a lot.

DM Stith has released an EP of ethereal vocal arrangements called Waving 1-4. It came out on Bandcamp back in May but now it is streaming on all the things (Spotify, Apple, YouTube, et al).

The video for "Waving 1" is such a brilliantly simple piece - little video memories compiled together with just the right amount of creative presentation to make it otherworldly.

I know ambient vocal arrangements may not be for everyone but I find these strike a balance in me that is haunting, calming and optimistic; particularly when paired with the video. Hope you give it a whirl.