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Dumbo Gets Mad is the unfortunately-named solo music project of a mysterious Italian dude (now living in Los Angeles) with a penchant for retro psychedelia. With its soaring organs, driving bassline, and la-la-la chorus, "Plumy Tale" is a nice slice of 60s psych rock, reinvented for the 21st century with fuzzed-out blips and electronic squawks. The video, a series of clips of surfers and beach......read more
In popular culture, Ibiza will forever be known for as the hedonistic rave center in the Mediterranean, the place where Brits go to party in the sun. That's how we think of it, anyway. But there are quieter spots in the Balearic Islands, as we discovered from these lovely film photos by Pia Riverola. Shot on a sunny boat journey in and around the island of Formentera, which sits next to Ibiza,......read more
This aptly titled song from San Diego pop trio Dirty Gold sounds like a sunny summer day on the beach. Spanish video artist Lluís Panadès Julià (aka Panaframe) pieced together the visuals from vintage surfing footage, and, you gotta admit, it works beautifully. The song is called "California Sunrise" and is the lead single off of the band's upcoming Roar EP, slated for......read more
Short of traveling somewhere tropical, you're not going to find a better dose of winter escapism than this Alan Jensen-directed video for Star Slinger's "Mornin'". Jensen's sunny, kaleidoscopic interpretation of the UK beatmaker's soulful sound has us wishing we owned a pair of 3D glasses. It's a Vimeo staff pick, a first for Jensen, who has made equally dreamlike visuals for the likes of Toro y......read more
These classic gingham napkins stay neatly in a roll until you need them. Better yet, they're made of cotton and are fully washable so you can use them again and again through the summer. Just throw them in the laundry then iron and you're ready for your next picnic. Roll of 20. Made in Spain. ...read more
This is the last straw...you'll ever need to buy. Available from SHFT fave Brookfarm General Store, the non-toxic, reusable stainless steel straws are healthier for you and for the planet. Not only that, but the sleek silver lines add an elegant twist to any cold summer beverage. Easy-to-use and easy-to-clean (just throw 'em in the dishwasher). Sold in a pack of six....read more
Perth, Australia has to be one of the most isolated major cities in the world. Situated on Australia's west coast, Perth is home to 1.8 million people who live nowhere near anything else. Among them are the members of psych rock stalwarts Tame Impala as well as Che Parker, a photographer and self-described "kook from Western Australia with a particular fondness for living life, learning and......read more
Summer means traveling, so it's time to start getting prepped for hitting the road. Start with an organizer that keeps all your travel vitals safe and secure. Poketo's Upcycled Leather Passport Case is the nicest looking solution we've seen. Made from 100% vintage sofa leather, each two-tone passport case comes in a one-of-a-kind colorway. A large exterior pocket puts your ticket and boarding......read more
Ah, summer holidays, how sweet you were. This 2008 video for Chicago's Sea and Cake is so leisurely and nostalgic it almost makes us mad. The short follows the happenings of a perfect summer day in the life of some young bros, which goes something like this: cruise to the lake on bikes and skateboards, chat up some girls, jump off a diving board, go swimming, rip around on a boat, walk......read more
Equal parts dark and joyous, Tobias Stretch's video for "In The Summer," the lead single off Crystal Fighters' eponymous new album, resurrects the art of puppetry to amazing effect. Who knew slightly disturbing monsters could be so joyful?...read more
