I hope by now that you have all seen the new Adidas joint directed by Spike Jonze and featuring a Karen O and Squeak E. Clean collabo. (You can still see it here).
But who are these people and why do they matter? If you don’t know who Spike Jonze is, you shouldn’t be reading this. In fact, you should probably start to question the worth of your existence. Seriously, question it.
Karen O is the lead singer of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and has captured the hearts and weak minds of the horned-rimmed glasses-wearing hipster nation. And why not, especially since style, and not substance, seems to be the culture currency these days. Yes, she can dress but what else can she do? Only time will tell.
And finally, speaking of style, there is Squeak E. Clean, producer and musician extraordinaire. This dude has his soapy fingers in everything! Squeak E. is finishing up production work on the new Bumblebeez album. Next he will head up production duties on the new Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ album plus the upcoming release of Squeak E. and Karen O’s solo collabo album. The list goes on! Check out his website for more at www.squeakeclean.com. This boy has been busy.
Stuff to Sample: Squeak E. Clean and Karen O's "Hello Tomorrow" and the Bumblebeez's "Pony Ride" from their last album Printz.
They look a bit alike don’t they? As well they should. The one on the left is Spike Jonze (AKA Adam Spiegel) the one on the right is his brother, Squeak E. Clean (AKA Sam Spiegel)
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