Vampire Weekend is definitely not sleeping. Besides putting out an amazing sophomore album, Koenig has now been working with the Malloy Brothers to bring in internationally known faces in “Giving up the Gun.” “‘Giving Up the Gun’ just means turning your back on aggression and selfishness,” Koenig explains of the song’s concept. “The heroine of the video isn’t an amazing tennis player, but she has heart. She stays calm despite the unfairness of it all.” Check out the exclusive premiere below. Click here to watch the video.

If you think South Africa is sleeping, then you’re insane. First the World Cup, then we get hit with some pain straight from Cape Town. Die Antwoord is a Zef-Rap trio consisting of Ninja (the Jeremy Scott lookin mofo) , Yo-landi Vi$$er and DJ Hi-Tek, started performing around a year ago and made their first appearance at RAMFest in February 2009. Now they infect the internet with their addictingly viral raps and shock factor. Personally, I think the girl is pretty cute. Click for the continuation.

How can you go wrong when you look like this? Alligator everything, big knives, tough boots, sun baked skin, leather, and a knowledge of the outback like no other. Paul Hogan nailed it in his role as Mick Dundee and he did it with ease. Too bad if you wore this kinda shit nowadays, people would spit on you, until they saw your knife. Click for the continuation.

I just recently learned that one of my favorite male designers, the dashing Tom Ford, has tried his hand at Directing. The film is called A Single Man, a story that centers on an English professor who, after the sudden death of his partner tries to go about his typical day in Los Angeles. Beyond that I don’t know much about it, which makes me want to see it even more. Whats easy to see is the vivid cinemetography that is fashionably vintage and timeless, creating a beautiful imagery in the least. To top it off it was nominated for three Golden Globes. Get it Tom! More pictures after the jump, or check out the trailer HERE.

Salazar is a motion picture collective that makes films that are simple and easy on the eyes. Founded in 2008 by Jesse Savath, Bienviendo Cruz, Jeff Petry, and Nathan Drillot their films are focused largley around music and simple narrative, leaving you with a film that tells a story in a minimalist manner, that is hard to pull away from. One of my favorites is the Wizard Smoke video, which is basically a gratuitous use of slow motion and colored sand that just looks plain ol cool. Check out all their films at their website. PS. If you were diggin the first song in the Wizard Smoke video as much as i was…. i’m leaving the download link below. Enjoy!

The Seeds – Cant Seem To Make You Mine

love, theBLAAAHg

A lot being said about these guys right now. Here’s an absolutely amazing video from them. I love this kind of work, because it freaks me out. I could never spend this kind of time on something, but I really respect when others are patient enough to do it.

The latest video for Brooklyn residents, Chin Chin, directed by Athena Currey and Andre Razo. The outcome is quite groovy man. Dig it. Listen to more Chin Chin at their myspace page.

Inventory Films did a very nice job sharing a little bit of Viberg Boots with us all. The feature is in their Online Issue 01. Well worth a few minutes of your time.

You can view it larger, on their site here.

…we all need to be listening to some Sarah Vaughan.

I can’t wait to see  The September Issue. Watching the trailer reminded me just how influential Anna Wintour is in the world of fashion.

“An intimate, funny and surprising look at Anna Wintour and her team of larger-than-life editors as they create this must-have Bible of fashion [the September issue of Vogue], R.J. Cutler explores the untouchable glamour of Wintours Vogue to reveal the extraordinarily passionate people at its heart.”

Hilarious! Here’s a clip from Flight Of The Conchords’ “She’s so Hot, BOOM”

Terri Timely makes beautiful and weird videos. Like this one…

Dave The Chimp is a street artist, skateboarder, music video director, and weird guy-his work is really fun to look at…

I love Stella’s “Smooth Originals” campaign-here’s their super mellow version of Jack Bauer from 24.

Watch this video and follow the instructions.

Apparently, “All kinds of people are doing it.”

This is a lot more interesting than it sounds-and just a little bit wrong.

I think this song might be a 2009, or at least a Spring 09 anthem. Kind of like MGMT’s Time to Pretend was soooooo 2008!

This has to be the best movie ever. I’m very excited. Not just because the book was fantastic, and it was something I grew up with, but because the Arcade Fire seems better here than ever, and Spike Jonze is the director. I’m ready.

Where the Wild Things Are — Trailer

This is an old classic from Nudie Jeans.  A cool video about how their jeans are made.

Kai Kuhne’s fall collection is good.

Wear for at least 6 months.

Wash inside out in cold water with a little soap – no bleach.

Hang dry.

Watch this video from Nudie Jeans if you’re still not sure what to do.