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This new band is like interpol and the 80's had a child...but then left it on the doorstep of muse and prog rock. And they did raise that child ...

and yes, that's a good thing.

Here Come The Saviors recently added a live video of them at their first gig - go check it out in the videos section.

Indie rock outfit Small Colony create beautiful and frail choruses and melodies that you'll be humming all day. Don't be fooled by the elliot smith-like strumming, the songs pack a punch. First you'll take them in with ease and a feel of melancholy... later with a silent power that creeps up on your emotions.

The new single also just got a boost in the way of a powerful music video.

This new single by Hotpa and Yukie is about to blow up - so go check out the song now, and be among the few who were in the know.

The song delivers an old school beat with female vocalist Yukie pushing the track along with her 'icu' chorus. Hotpa adds rap lines that compliment the aggressive yet chill/fun vibe of the song.

Yukie, being a fan of j-pop herself, has a certain Hikaru Utada feel to her delivery - and that's a good thing.

Their first cooperative single -more than a love song- is currently on their myspace page - and will soon be ported over.

Remember hobos? Don't get the mention they once used to. Well that and there aren't as many of em left. Well here's your chance to see a real live hobo out in the wild - care of Obscura Labs.

Mind your wallet though. Those hobos are always lookin out for numero uno.

checking out the scene, Carlos. :-)

People of the Internet!  

We are Obscura Labs, and we come to lovingly project photons onto your glistening eyeballs!

As stated in our profile bio, we are a film/art collective based in Seattle, working tirelessly to bring you scintillating wonders and hideous monstrosities.

You can see our latest news updates at www.obscuralabs.com

You will no doubt notice our small clutch of videos.  I ask that you not judge us solely as purveyors of mentally defective hobos, Lovecraftian silliness, and biblical puppet fornication.  There is much more to us!  Here are some of our current projects:

"Greedy Little Fingers"

A surreal steampunk film by Ryan Allred about a curious young girl who cannot help but follow a mysterious string to treasures waiting to be pilfered.  But what awaits at the string's end?

Right now we have about 90% of the film shot.  We're currently seeking funds to finish the last 10%, and someone willing to lend us an HDV camera for capturing.  You can see photos from the shoot here

"Don't Pass That Glass!"

A parody of 50's educational films by Justin Minich.    The film follows Timmy, an average American teen who is schooled by a god-like narrator on the horrendous consequences of sharing your glass with other people. Despite what he has learned, Timmy succumbs to peer pressure which causes his slippery descent into temptation and debauchery.

"Don't Pass That Glass" is currently in post production.  Justin is hard at work fixing a scene with a moving boom shadow.  Once this is completed he will move on to animating a short sequence of naughty microbes.

For this film we're seeking $300-$600 in donations in order to purchase the needed stock footage.  We're also looking for music for the intro, outro, animated sequence, party scene, and small incidental bits.  In addition, we're also looking for donations of animation paper.  Specifically, 12 Field Size Bond Paper, ACME punched.

"The Artiface Project"

The Artiface Project was just an idea in the head of Justin Minich when he came back from his first trip to Burning Man in 2006.  Now he's aiming to make it a reality for Burning Man 2010.

Essentially, The Artiface Project is an  interactive artwork that translates brain waves read by EEG into sound and visuals.

Version 1.0 will have 4 EEG stations arranged around a cymatics device that will project onto the ceiling of a dome enclosure, creating an ever-changing neuro feedback mandala.

Justin is currently working on a prototype EEG device and will then move on to making the signal audible.  Donations in any amount would be appreciated to cover the cost of the electronic components and the parts for the dome enclosure.

If you are interested in contributing to our cause in any of the ways listed, please contact us at obscuralabs.mail@gmail.com
 

Heard about this on "Rad on the Web" and checked it out right away.   I like the possibilities!

As this blog lets me insert flash - here is one of my short stories already online in flash iPaper format.

Not really suitable for readers under 16 years old.

There is currently a technical glitch with email confirmations not being sent out. We are working hard on resolving the issue. Thanks for being patient!

-Carlos