Thursday 31 May 2012

Watch "The Raid" Recreated With Claymation Cats

Lee Hardcastle presents a three-minute-long homage to Gareth Evans' The Raid starring intensely violent clay cats.

Smile – "Eating Dirt" (New Video)

Smile is the collaborative project of Björn Yttling (Peter Bjorn and John) and Joakim Åhlund (Teddybears). They’ve got an album out this week, and today they released the vertigo-inducing clip for “Eating Dirt,” a glowing electronic instrumental. Watch below.

Bloc Party Announce New Album "Four"

Bloc Party have confirmed the details of their forthcoming fourth studio album after re-emerging from a hiatus last year. ‘Four‘ will hit the shelves on August 20th, and has been written in New York, with production duties being handled by Death Cab For Cutie and At The Drive-In cohort Alex Newport. It is their first since 2008′s ‘Intimacy‘. The new record will be released through Frenchkiss Records after the band confirmed a new deal with the company last March; their previous three releases were dealt with by the Wichita label. “This signing has made Bloc Party very happy because not only do we know and love the people at this label but we know and love this label’s output,” frontman Kele Okereke said of the deal. "Frenchkiss has released some mighty fine music over the years, music that has gone on to influence this very band. So here’s to some more mighty fine music." The quartet have released a video trailer for 'Four', which you can see below.

Wednesday 30 May 2012

New Trailer for "Red Lights"

The official trailer for "Red Lights" starring Sigourney Weaver, Robert De Niro and Cillian Murphy. Psychologist Margaret Matheson (Weaver) and her assistant (Murphy) study paranormal activity, which leads them to investigate a world-renowned psychic who has resurfaced years after his toughest critic mysteriously passed away. 

50th Anniversary Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute

Breitling celebrates the 50th anniversary of one of its most iconic timepieces, the Navitmer Cosmonaute. This exclusive edition instrument is limited to the production of a mere 1,962 watches, in lieu of the original Navitmer Cosmonaute released in 1962. The Cosmonaute was used in space travel because of its reliability, durability and functionality. A black face accompanied by steel dial and fine leather wrist strap reads all possible information including the date and different time zones. Inscribed on the back of the watch is the Aurora 7 Mission representing the first space travel the Cosmonaute experienced in 1962.

Volkswagen Scirocco GTS Commemorates 30-Year Anniversary Of Original

Images and details surrounding a retro sports version of the Volkswagen Scirocco, called the Scirocco GTS have been revealed ahead of the car’s world premiere at the Auto Mobil International Show in Leipzig, Germany. The car is in honor of the Mark II Scirocco GTS from 30 years ago. The exterior of the GTS include prominent black dual roof stripes with red borders, red accenting for the wing mirrors and brake calipers, GTS badges on the fenders, body-color side moldings, flared side skirts and a rear diffuser. The glossy 18-inch “Thunder” alloy wheels are suspended on a lowered and stiffened suspension set-up. The rear diffuser and the roof spoiler are taken directly from the more powerful Scirocco R. The interior features a number of sporty touches including a golf-ball style shifter, red stitching and GTS logos on the front seat. The Scirocco GTS is powered by a 2.0-L turbo engine that produces 210 hp and 220 Nm of torque. The engine is connected to the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox and an electronic differential lock. It recalls the sporty racing style of the 70s and 80s. The GTS will make its official debut at the Auto Mobil International Show (AMI) in Leipzig, Germany on June 2. 

Henry Rollins To Host New National Geographic Show "Animal Underworld"

Henry Rollins is coming to National Geographic Wild, and he’s going to shake things up! In a new show called “Animal Underworld” the spoken-word artist will travel to different locales and see how people use (and potentially abuse) exotic creatures. 

Jay-Z And Kanye Release Video For "No Church In The Wild"

Kanye West and Jay-Z’s video for “No Church in the Wild” made its debut last night. The clip, which features clips of a full-on riot scene, was directed by Romain Gavras, who also recently directed M.I.A.’s equally violent video for “Born Free.” The track comes from West and Jay-Z’s Watch the Throne, which was released last year.

M83 Release "Reunion" Video

M83 has just released the video for Reunion off of their album Hurry Up We’re Dreaming. The video is a followup to Midnight City which was also directed by Fleur & Manu. Watch below:

Tuesday 29 May 2012

Aston Martin Unveils AM 310 Concept At Villa d'Este

The famed British marque has taken to the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este to give the world a peek at what's to come with their AM310 concept. The concept previews what is most likely hints at what to expect for the much-anticipated replacement of the DB9/DBS. Sculpted with a much more dramatic profile, the AM310 boasts a tweaked version of their 6.0 liter V12 and a look that takes cues from their One-77 hypercar. The next-generation is expected to be revealed in production trim at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance event in California this August followed by a market launch in 2013.

Neil Young’s New Album "Americana" Streaming Online

Ahead of the June 5th release date you can stream the entire album from Neil Young and Crazy Horse ‘Americana‘ over on the Rolling Stone website. Check it out and don’t forget you can preorder in various formats on NeilYoung.com.

Listen To Mondo Generator’s "The Last Train", Featuring Josh Homme & John Garcia

Mondo Generator‘s (ex-Queens Of The Stone Age, etc.) new album “Hell Comes To Your Heart” has been officially released. The outing features an eyebrow-raising collaboration in the form of the song, “The Last Train“. The track (which can be streamed below) features not only guest vocals from Kyuss graduates Josh Homme (Queens Of The Stone Age, etc.) and Mondo Generator‘s own Nick Oliveri. But also an additional cameo from Kyuss/Kyuss Lives! frontman John Garcia. Homme and Garcia are of course currently involved in legal proceedings over Kyuss trademarks. Other guests appearing on the release include:
CJ Ramone (Ramones, Bad Chopper)
Brendon Henderson (Brant Bjork And The Bros.)
Marc Diamond (Dwarves, Motochrist)
Blag Dahlia (Dwarves, etc.)
Chris Henry

Montblanc 2012 Writers Edition: Jonathan Swift

Every year since 1992, Montblanc pays tribute to great writers whose works have become part of world literature, with the creation of a new Limited Writers Edition. The Writers Edition 2012 is dedicated to British-Irish writer Jonathan Swift: writer, poet and essayist, and creator of the satiric masterpiece: “Gulliver’s Travels” The overall design of the pen draws inspiration from “Gulliver’s Travels”, and in particular the Lilliput episode, Gulliver’s first voyage. The barrel is made of black lacquer and decorated with multilayered inlays reminiscent of the ropes that were used to bind Gulliver at the beach of Lilliput island. The cap is made of precious black resin, and shaped like Gulliver’s tricorn – a typical tradesman three-cornered hat popular in the 18th century. It bears the signature of Jonathan Swift. A platinum-plated clip depicts the staircase the mayor of Lilliput had to climb to be able to talk to Gulliver. Finally, the instrument’s delicately designed rhodium-plated 18K gold nib is decorated with an elaborate engraving showing the imperial army of Lilliput marching between Gulliver’s legs. The Writers Edition Jonathan Swift is only available in a strictly limited edition worldwide, with an issue number engraved on the cap as a guarantee of its uniqueness. The Writers Edition is available in Fountain pen, Rollerball, Ballpoint Pen and Mechanical Pencil (set only) from August 2012 in Montblanc boutiques worldwide. 

John Frusciante - "Glowe" (New Song)

First track of John Frusciante's EP 'Letur Lefr'. Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante is currently working on a new EP to be released on July 17th 2012, entitled Letur-Lefr. He’s also releasing a full-length album in September, called PBX Funicular Intaglio Zone. As with his previous solo releases, it will be released through Record Collection Music.

Monday 28 May 2012

The Art Of Japanese Manhole Covers










Found across nearly 95% of Japan's 1,780 municipalities, custom manhole covers have become an important part of national culture. The history of manhole cover art can be traced back to the 1980s, when cities began making custom covers with designs inspired by the regions cultural identity (mythology, history, culture, etc.). Every one of the over 6,000 custom manhole cover across Japan reflects the uniqueness of each city, keeping true to the country's reputation for aesthetic sense. Have a look at some of the most beautiful custom manhole covers spotted across Japan:
 

Eric Clapton's $4.7 Million Ferrari Is Officially Unveiled

The Ferrari SP EC built for Eric Clapton has officially been released following the leaked footage seen of the car back in March. Based on the Ferrari 458 Italia, the SP EC (for Eric Clapton) is a unique Ferrari inspired by Clapton’s favourite Ferrari the Ferrari 512 BB of the 1970s. Designed by the Centro Stile Ferrari in collaboration with Pininfarina and Ferrari’s engineers, the SP12 EC was created specifically for the guitarist and long-time Ferrari owner. Clapton said the experience of following the project through from what was, essentially, a blank canvas, was “one of the most satisfying things I’ve ever done.” Despite the 66-year-old three-time Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductee paying a believed £3 million ($4.7million) for the car, engineers were unable to fit the SP12 EC with his desired V12 engine – to replicate the original 512BB’s powerplant – due to structural limitations, leaving the Englishman to be content with the 425kW/540Nm 4.5-litre V8 from the 458 Italia. Clapton has previously owned a Ferrari 250 GT Lusso, Ferrari Enzo, and 599 Fiorano.

Sunday 27 May 2012

Guillermo Del Toro's Pacific Rim Reveals Plot Description

The plot description for Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim has been revealed. The epic sci-fi was known to be an action adventure about humans operating giant robots to fight destructive monsters. Sons of Anarchy star Charlie Hunnam leads, along with Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day and Ron Perlman. Other cast members include Max Martini, Robert Kazinsky, Clifton Collins, Jr., Burn Gorman, Larry Joe Campbell, Diego Klattenhoff, and Brad William Henke. A press release was leaked earlier this week, and now Collider have confirmed this is the official synopsis for Travis Beacham's script. It reveals the giant robots are named Jaegers, and that the monsters - Kaiju - emerged from the ocean: When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity's resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes—a washed up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi)—who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past. Together, they stand as mankind's last hope against the mounting apocalypse. Del Toro will be working with his Oscar-winning director of photography Guillermo Navarro once more, following the stunning Pan's Labyrinth. Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures will release Pacific Rim the summer of 2013.

Woodkid Releases "Run Boy Run" Video

Woodkid has unveiled his epic new video for “Run Boy Run”, the first taste of his upcoming debut album, “The Golden Age”, due out in the fall. The “Run Boy Run” EP is out now, backed with remixes by SebastiAn, Tepr, and Ostend. 

Michael Haneke’s "Amour" Takes Palme D'Or At Cannes

Michael Haneke has won the Cannes Film Festival's top prize, the Palme d'Or, for a second time with his stark film about love and death, Amour. The Austrian director's powerful and understated film stars two French acting icons - 85-year-old Emmanuelle Riva and 81-year-old Jean-Louis Trintignant - as an elderly couple coping with the wife's worsening health. Haneke previously won the Palme in 2009 for The White Ribbon, and is the seventh director to take the top prize twice. The festival jury awarded the second-place Grand Prize to Matteo Garrone's Italian satire Reality, while Ken Loach's whiskey-tasting comedy The Angels' Share won the third-place Jury Prize. Carlos Reygadas was named best director for his surrealism-tinged story of a Mexican family, Post Tenebras Lux. The best actor prize went to Mads Mikkelsen as a man ostracised by his small-town community when he is accused of child abuse in The Hunt. Best actress was won jointly by Cristina Flutur and Cosmina Stratan for Romanian movie Beyond the Hills. Cristian Mungiu's drama of love and faith in a remote Romanian monastery also won the award for best screenplay. The prize winners were chosen by a jury, led by Italian director Nanni Moretti, that included actors Ewan McGregor and Diane Kruger, director Alexander Payne and fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier. Moretti revealed that none of the winners had been a unanimous choice. The 12-day festival has seen plenty of glamour, with the likes of Nicole Kidman, Kylie Minogue, Brad Pitt, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart appearing both on-screen and on the red carpet. Despite a strong American flavor to the festival, US films were shut out apart from Benh Zeitli's Beasts of the Southern Wild, which won the Camera d'Or for best first film. The jury overlooked Pitt, who plays a cynical mob enforcer in Andrew Dominik's Killing Them Softly, and Kidman as a Southern femme fatale in Lee Daniels' The Paperboy. Other much-praised performances at the festival included Marion Cotillard's tragedy-struck killer-whale trainer in Rust and Bone, newcomer Paul Brannigan's scrappy Glasgow lad in The Angels' Share, and Denis Lavant as a performer who takes on a host of bizarre personas in Holy Motors. The festival wrapped up on Sunday in the French Riviera resort.

The Offspring Reveal Album Artwork

The Offspring have posted the artwork for their long-awaited new album Days Go Bye, which drops on June 26th on Columbia Records. Days Go By is the follow-up to Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace, which came out back in June 2008 on Columbia Records.

Saturday 26 May 2012

Official Resident Evil 6 Cover Art Revealed

Capcom has revealed the box art for their upcoming survival horror title, Resident Evil 6. Capcom Twitter account @RE_Games revealed the box art for both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game, which depict the logo of the game, an “RP” (Rating Pending) ESRB icon, and Capcom’s logo as well. Resident Evil 6 is currently scheduled to release on October 2nd for PS3 and Xbox 360, with a PC version release coming sometime later.

Daft Punk Team Up With Giorgio Moroder For New Album

Legendary French electronic duo Daft Punk has revealed plans for another exciting collaboration. The boys will apparently join forces with Italian disco king Giorgio Moroder for an upcoming track. Moroder reportedly has a spoken-word guest spot in which he tells parts of his life story. Daft Punk hasn’t officially announced plans for a fourth album, but recent weeks have brought news of collaborations with Nile  Rodgers of Chic, Paul Williams, Panda Bear and Chilly Gonzales.

BMW Zagato Coupe Unveiled

This striking BMW Zagato Coupe has been revealed at the prestigious Villa d’Este Concours in Italy. Designed in collaboration with Zagato, the Zagato Coupe is a unique take on the idea of a BMW two-seater built for sport and style. It's not just a raw rolling shell, either: BMW has already put the Zagato Coupe through its paces in high-speed testing. The idea behind the Zagato Coupe was a "vmax concept," built to embody high-speed aerodynamics in a road-legal form. A very long hood, rearward cabin, and Kamm tail give the Zagato Coupe classic proportions, while the details are pure future-modern. As Zagato chief designer Norihiko Harada puts it, "For me, the BMW Zagato Coupé holds a very special magic. It exudes a certain spontaneity which, when combined with the type of unconventional solutions typical of Zagato, lend the car a very individual elegance." It's unlikely the Zagato Coupe will ever see production, however, even in limited volumes. Like the M1 Hommage of 2008 or the 328 Hommage of 2011, the Zagato Coupe is a one-off, intended to express BMW themes as seen through the Italian design house's eyes.

Gossip's New Video For "Move in the Right Direction"

Gossip have released a video for another track off their, just released, album, A Joyful Noise. Nearly three years since their last album, Music for Men, Gossip have returned with a new album, A Joyful Noise. Beth Ditto, Nathan “Brace Paine” Howdeshell and Hannah Blilie have teamed up with producer Brian Higgins, as well as Mark Ronson, famous for his work with Amy Winehouse, for the album released this past Tuesday (May 22) via Columbia Records. Check out the video for “Move in the Right Direction” below:

Singapore Swimming Pool 38 Storeys Above Ground

Singapore’s latest skyscraper will have an infinity swimming pool 38 storeys above the ground between two towers. The infinity pool will dramatically connect Sky Habitat Singapore’s two towers once the ambitious project is completed in 2016. With 509 apartments, the skyscraper designed by renowned architect Moshe Safdie in the central island suburb of Bishan will offer residents stunning vistas across the area. Flat owners will also be able to traverse the two structures via sky bridges on the 14th and 26th floors. “With Sky Habitat, we are creating a habitat for the future; a condominium that is also a house,” the Daily Mail quoted Wong Heang Fine, CEO of CapitaLand Residential Singapore, which is developing the site, as saying “While structurally a high-rise apartment, Sky Habitat will give residents the feeling of living in a house. This is because of the natural ventilation, lush gardens, sky bridges and open walkways that surround them. “At the same time, they will enjoy the luxurious facilities and the connectivity and convenience of living in one of the most popular residential estates in Singapore,” Fine added.

Friday 25 May 2012

Billy Talent Release New Song "Viking Death March"

Toronto's Billy Talent have posted a new song from their upcoming album set for release sometime in 2012. You can listen to the track here. The band’s last release was “Billy Talent III” in 2009.

Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept Officially Presented

Renault have officially revealed the Alpine A110-50. It’s a concept car, due to be presented over the weekend at the 2012 Monaco Grand Prix. Built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original model, the concept is based on the Mégane Trophy and was created by Renault Sport Technologies. Heavily influenced by the DeZir concept, the A110-50 has a carbon fiber body with a roof-mounted air intake and half-domed LED lights that mimic the original car's fog lights. There's also scissor doors, a prominent rear wing and 21-inch alloy wheels with Michelin tires. The cabin features a minimalist design with Alcantara sport seats, a flat-bottomed steering wheel and a roll cage. Motivation is provided by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 400 PS (294 kW / 394 hp) and 422 Nm (311 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a six-speed sequential transmission which sends power to the rear wheels via a limited-slip differential. Other highlights include Sachs adjustable dampers, high-performance brakes (that measure 356mm front / 330mm rear) and a 47.8/52.2 weight distribution. Interestingly, the car also has integral pneumatic jacks for easy servicing and repair.

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Drops "Stronger"

A week after the release of the video for American Dream Part II, Orlando Higginbottom aka Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs releases another track from his upcoming Trouble. The new track is called “Stronger” and it’s a spaced-out track with an ‘80s pop hook. Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaur’s debut full-length is due out June 12 via Casablanca (and the previous day in the UK via Polydor).

McLaren MP4-12C Promo For Middle East Released

To celebrate the opening of McLaren Abu Dhabi, McLaren Automotive has released a short film entitled “McLaren 12C finds ‘The Perfect Line’ at Yas Marina Circuit”. The film was shot over a period of six days using the latest in RED camera technology and shows the 12C’s journey from the desert to Yas Marina Circuit. The launch of the McLaren Abu Dhabi showroom marks the launch of the fourth retailer in the new McLaren Middle East network, which will grow to six locations by summer 2012. These include McLaren Abu Dhabi, McLaren Bahrain, McLaren Doha, McLaren Dubai, McLaren Jeddah and McLaren Kuwait.

Reel Big Fish Name Their New Album

Reel Big Fish are in the process of recording their 8th full-length album, titled, Candy Coated Fury, featuring all new, original tunes and some fresh new covers. The plan is to have it out in time for the band’s Summer of Ska tour with Big D and the Kids Table, Goldfinger and Suburban Legends. Their most recent original material appeared five years ago on 2007′s “Monkeys For Nothin’ and Chimps For Free.”

Thursday 24 May 2012

"The Baytown Disco" Official Trailer

Check out the trailer for the southern grindhouse action pic "The Baytown Disco" starring Billy Bob Thornton as a ruthless gangster who kidnaps his ex-wife's god son. But when Thornton's ex-wife (played by Eva Longoria) hires three redneck thugs known as The Oodie Brothers to bring the teenage boy back, you can expect bullets will be flying, cars will be crashing and most likely bodies will be dropping. Directed by Barry Battles, the film feels like a throwback to exploitation crime films which seems about right since the movie's tagline is "southern-fried whip-ass extravaganza." In theaters August 31st, 2012.

Decibel Streaming Two Tracks From Toxic Holocaust / Municipal Waste Split

Two songs from Municipal Waste‘s upcoming “Toxic Waste” split 12″ with Toxic Holocaust can be streamed over at Decibelmagazine.com. The pairing will see a release on Tank Crimes on June 12th. Pre-orders can be found at Tankcrimes.com.

Pepsi MAX & Kyrie Irving Present: "Uncle Drew"

Cavaliers Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving has made his directorial debut with the latest Pepsi Max commercial – also written by the point guard as well – in which he depicts, ‘Uncle Drew’, who shuffles in as a sub during a playground game in New Jersey and then proceeds to dominate the ‘‘young blood.’‘ Interesting note : The players being filmed didn’t know they were being shot for a commercial, they thought the camera crew was really there to film ‘Uncle Drew’s’ nephew.

A Place To Bury Strangers: "You Are The One" (NSFW)

A Place to Bury Strangers just released a video for You Are the One, a song off the upcoming album Worship. The video is a very disturbing homage to grindhouse cinema and is definitely not safe for work. The new album follows the excellent EP Onwards to the Wall, released in February.

Red Band Trailer for "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter"

Twentieth Century Fox has released a new Red Band trailer for director Timur Bekmambetov's Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, hitting theaters on June 22. Adapted by Seth Grahame-Smith from his own novel, the supernatural thriller stars Benjamin Walker, Dominic Cooper, Anthony Mackie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jimmi Simpson, Robin McLeavy, Alan Tudyk and Rufus Sewell. In Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, President Lincoln's mother is killed by a supernatural creature, which fuels his passion to crush vampires and their slave-owning helpers.

Mayer Hawthorne – "Henny & Gingerale" (New Video)

The latest from Detroit's singer-songwriter and soulful multi-instrumentalist Mayer Hawthorne comes in the form of an official music video for the soul-drenched grown n' sexy single "Henny & Gingerale" off of Hawthorne's 2011 album How Do You Do

Wednesday 23 May 2012

Wingman Gary Connery Completes 2400ft Jump Without Parachute

British stuntman Gary Connery has made daredevil history by leaping from a helicopter at 2,400ft (730m) without a parachute and landing safely on top of almost 19,000 cardboard boxes. The 42-year-old father-of-two said it was an 'amazing feeling' to become the first person to make such a jump from such a height and land safely. The flight, which was delayed by several hours for 'perfect' weather conditions, took around a minute. 'I feel absolutely wonderful, I am overwhelmed,' Mr Connery, who has made 880 skydives and 450 base jumps and appeared in the Harry Potter films and Die Another Day, said after landing in Ridge Wood in Buckinghamshire. 'I am in a strange zone at the moment. It is an amazing feeling. I feel incredible, just completely elated.' Mr Connery continued: 'I am so choked with the turnout. It was so comfortable and so soft. I got my calculations absolutely right. There was some turbulence.' He added: 'I have been training and planning for this record attempt for many years now and I am so proud to have achieved a world first." 'I want to thank everyone involved for their support and belief in me because this really has been a team effort.' His wife Vivienne commented: 'I am just so relieved it is all over.' Mr Connery was expected to drop for three seconds before traveling at 80mph in his wingsuit before slowing down to a gliding speed of 50mph and finally a falling speed of 15mph in the seconds before his landing.

Listen To Metric's New Single "Speed the Collapse"

Metric have released another cut from their upcoming LP Synthetica, due out June 12th via the band’s own Metric Music International. Following the lead single “Youth Without Youth”, the album’s third track “Speed The Collapse” is streaming right here.

Zach Galifianakis To Star In "A Confederacy of Dunces," Report Says

Zach Galifianakis could be taking on the role of Ignatius J. Reilly in a feature-film version of A Confederacy of Dunces. Vulture is reporting that the project is back on track with The Muppets director James Bobin now at the helm. Said to be set up at Paramount Pictures, Phil Johnston (Cedar Rapids) will provide the adapted screenplay based on John Kennedy Toole's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a slovenly 30-something who, living with mother, sets out to find a job in New Orlean's French Quarter. Thinking himself a highly-educated genius, Reilly's quixotic nature serves as a sharp contrast to the various souls he encounters. The acclaimed novel was published in 1980, more than a decade after the death of the author. Suffering from depression, Toole committed suicide in 1969 but, thanks to the determined work of his mother, his manuscript found its way into the hands of author Walker Percy, who was instrumental in bringing Toole's book to print. Galifianakis has, for years, been a fan-favorite for the role but, despite efforts on the parts of many filmmakers (including, most recently, Steven Soderbergh) a film version of Dunces has failed to make it into production.

A-Trak & Dillon Francis - "Money Makin'" (New Video)

"Money Makin'" is the new collab from A-Trak and Dillon Francis, out now on Fool's Gold. In keeping with the two DJs' absurd sense of humor, they star in the clip as repairmen who transform a busted ATM into a hard-partying dance machine that takes the big city by storm... until the dough runs out. Directed by Ben Solomon and Daniel B Levin, and featuring cameos from P-Thugg of Chromeo, rap legend Greg Nice, Action Bronson and more, "Money Makin'" is yet another must-see FG music video, and the perfect kick-off to summer jam season.