Welcome to The Daily Uplift, a new side-project from HODINKEE. Given the current climate, we wanted to make sure that some positivity still made its way into your day. Moving forward, we're going to offer a story or activity you can experience from home and a great album that is worth a closer listen. Pulled directly from the mindshare of the HODINKEE staff (a positive crew if I've ever seen one), it's a token of our appreciation for you stopping by the site and a small investment in cultivating positive vibes among the greater community.
Something to watch...Some Good News ?John Krasinski
Backed by an "SGN" sign made by his daughters, John Krasinksi has launched a low-budget news show dedicated to spreading good news and positivity online. I finally got to catch the first episode (now with nearly 10 million views), and it's delightful. After assuring the audience that he has no idea what he's doing, Krasinski goes on to share uplifting content from all over the world. Later in the episode, he has a special guest call in for a chat about the 15th anniversary of The Office (Krasinski played Jim Halpert on the hit NBC sitcom). It's funny, a bit ad-hoc, but nothing less than earnest and human. Definitely worth a watch.
Something to listen to...Now, Not Yet ?Half Alive
Following yesterday's California-centric vibes, today I offer Half Alive's 2019 jam fest Now, Not Yet. Like Jungle, this is a band that hit my radar via YouTube and their incredible video for "Still Feel." When they finally released a full album, Now, Not Yet did not disappoint. With endlessly peppy drum work flanked by a mix of percussive and sing-song vocals, songs like "Arrow" and "RUNAWAY" will have you tapping whatever you've got on whatever is nearby as this Long Beach trio blends an upbeat mix with ample charm and interest.
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