As lovers of all things photography, Common Since… has decided to start a monthly photo series for the year 2012. With the help of photographer, Louee Stanback, C. Since will pick a theme or message for each month and feature a photo conveying that theme. To kick things off for March, this month’s theme is Love and War: You can see more of Louee Stanback’s work … Continue reading
Video of the Day | “Wikispeaks”
Creative Control presents another flawless video. This time the featured artist is Wiki, a young emcee from Manhattan, New York. Wiki is a member of the Letter Racer record label and debuted his album, 1993, in October of 2011. His style is definitely reminiscent of mid-90’s, New York hip-hop. “Wikispeaks” for itself however, and once you’re … Continue reading
Artists You Should Know | Donn O’Day
To kick off the month of March, I’d like to introduce a new artist by the name of Donn O’Day. Formerly known as “Donn the Con”, O’Day is a member of the hip-hop group, P.O.S.Ers, and the frontman for the band, We’re Not Athletes. This 20-year-old Georgia native can be best described as the swiss-army knife of music. Not … Continue reading
Artists You Should Know | Robert Oakcliff
On February 25th, producer Robert Oakcliff released the beat project entitled, 1994. The project is a 20-track album comprised of spacey synths, smooth beat patterns and organic percussives, and can best be described as a chillwave ascent into the clouds. This album also includes a track entitled Gotta Eat with vocals provided by producer/rapper, Yung Nate, a previous C. Since interviewee. 1994 is Oakcliff’s second instrumental album. His first album, Galaxias, was a celestial community of … Continue reading
WINTR + Sasquatch | Music + Art in motion
WINTR is a design company that combines motion graphics and interactive design. With a seven member team of skilled motion designers, WINTR has created commercials and web designs for companies like Ray Ban, HTC, Microsoft, and more. On February 3rd, the company released their promotional video for the 2012 Sasquatch Music Festival. The festival is held from May 25th- May 28th at the Gorge … Continue reading
Video of the Day| Lovely Bloodflow
Lovely Bloodflow is written and produced by Will Wiesenfeld, better known as Baths. The track is the first single from his album, Cerulean, which debuted in June of 2010. The sound of Lovely Bones is an ambient funk-electro-hiphop blend and the visuals are a notable contribution. Directed by Alex Takacs and Joe Nankin, the music video channels Japanese samurai culture and mysticism. The … Continue reading
New Year’s ReVolution
2011 has been a big year in every aspect. From politics, to sports, to science, the world has witnessed the events that will shape history. We watched a royal wedding, the resignations of several politicians, as well as the deaths of three infamous political leaders. We endured the NBA’s five-month long lockout and spectated as NASA discontinued their thirty-year old Space … Continue reading
Artists You Should Know | Judah Akeem
December’s “Artist You Should Know” is Louisiana native, Judah Akeem. Judah is an independent artist and a member of the Hip Hop group, LegendsGang. In November, Judah blessed his fans with his fifth mixtape, Realizing Potential, a collaborative project developed with Toronto-based producer, Talen Ted. Realizing Potential is an inspirational product and a clear demonstration of … Continue reading
The Metals & Jewelry of Melanie McPherson
Not many girls can make a pizza box look chic but 19 year-old Melanie McPherson is one designer that’s redefining sustainable fashion. Residing in Brooklyn, New York, Melanie is a metals and jewelry major at Savannah College of Art & Design. In addition to her professionalism, McPherson’s experimental use of materials and creative concepts are … Continue reading
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