The Modern Age

There is only one word to describe these custom My Little Pony dolls created by Finnish artist Mari Kasurinen.
That word, is EPIC!
WHY SO SERIOUS MY LITTLE JOKER PONY?

Some of you have expressed interest in a NYC knitting group. I thought it might be cool to not only have knitters in the group, but other crafters–softie sewers, paper designers, etc. If you would be interested in such a group, please email me at laura @ themodernage.org with “CRAFTING GROUP” in the subject line [...]

A bit off topic, but was just curious to know if there are any knitters out there. I just finished a 4 week class at Downtown Yarns in the East Village and would love to connect with some other downtown New Yorkers who are into knitting. Since I’m a beginner I’m looking to swap tips [...]

Looks like Spoon front man Britt Daniel has had a change of heart when it comes to the White Stripes. According to a recent Pitchfork interview, he is backtracking on his “Small Stakes” lyric “I don’t dig the Stripes/ But I go for Har Mar”–now stating he’s a “big fan” and thinks “they’re doing something [...]

Words can’t even describe…

I can’t believe Jim Henson studios agreed to Kermit hawking decks, shoes, and tees. It’s kinda weird, but I’d love to see Kermit ollie.
Link via deleteyourself.

Tonight on the way home from dinner I walked by the Merge Gallery, which was having an opening reception for their newest show. As I strolled by the window, I got a glimpse of the artwork–and stopped dead in my tracks.
The show was called “New Blood” and the artwork was made of blood.
The pieces instantly [...]

BsB here, bringing you a special post:
I love just about every bat sh*t idea the Crumpler folks have–whether it’s Beer for Bags, custom bags from underground artist or Regifting Day.
What’s “Regifing Day”? It’s an opportunity to trade in a “not-for-you” Christmas present from Aunt Flo in exchange for a pretty sweet Crumpler bag. You [...]

Last weekend I drove up with friends to the closing show of “Set In Concrete” at Spool MFG in Johnson City, NY.
Here’s a video I made of the show:

This Saturday, Jason Friedman (The Boggs) and Aurelio Valleare (Calla) are set to perform at the closing show of “Set In Concrete,” a art show which is displaying the work of a number of musicians. (Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth, Lizzie Bougatsos of Gang Gang Dance, and Nick Zinner of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, to name [...]

Long-time reader Beat Royalty sent over these rad links to custom book covers that musicians have done of some of the world’s most famous pieces of literature. It’s all part of a campaign to promote the “My Penguin” book series in which you can design your very own book cover to the book of your [...]