BABY HERCULES

EXPLOSION

2012-02-06T23:22:00.000-08:00

Patternity

KEVIN FRANCIS GRAY

2012-02-06T23:10:00.000-08:00

Images via Patterity (This blog is insane.)

JIL

2012-02-06T22:24:00.001-08:00

TOMORROW: GOING TO BE AWESOME

2012-02-06T22:20:00.001-08:00

MOONSPOON

2012-02-06T22:13:00.000-08:00

This is the vibe.

SYMPATHY FLOWERS

2012-01-31T18:12:00.000-08:00

Monday, I just went through the worst breakup of my life.
I heard some really hurtful things that I probably deserved.
I know I need to make changes to better myself,
but letting negativity stew inside of me is not going to help.
Instead of sleeping, I got out of bed, wrote down the words,
and recorded exactly how I felt at that moment.

BANDCAMP

2012-01-29T03:10:00.000-08:00

CODYCOPELAND.BANDCAMP.COM
I've.
Been.
Busy.

I'MA RUIN YOU

2012-01-29T03:06:00.000-08:00

No joke, I don't think there is anything like this out right now.
Fucking righteous.

DON'T STOP IMAGINING

2012-01-24T18:28:00.000-08:00

Y O U T H L A G O O N
You are my 2012 Beach House

FOLLOWING DAGUERREOTYPES

2011-12-22T23:25:00.000-08:00

My Daguerreotype Boyfriend "Where Early Photography Meets Extreme Hotness"

CULP

2011-12-22T23:11:00.000-08:00

Heather Culp

IDK

2011-12-22T22:51:00.000-08:00

charlie kaufman, in his bafta lecture

via my friend Alberto's blog, Human Galaxy

HI CLASS

2011-12-21T22:54:00.001-08:00

DERP

2011-12-14T09:30:00.000-08:00

PROMO

2011-12-12T11:55:00.000-08:00

So, I've decided to start giving out some CDs with maybe 3 songs on them. My plan is to make some cool looking display boxes, xerox the album art on colorful papers that I will use to encase the CDs, and leave them on counters at coffee shops, venues, and maybe bars in my neighborhood. I'm getting the xeroxing done for free by a friend at his workplace, and I already have the CDs on hand. The only thing I have to lose is sleep. Who does that anyway?

ANGLADA II

2011-12-12T11:52:00.000-08:00

My talented friend, Paul Anglada
I will do something with this photo.
Mark my words.

OFF THE GRID

2011-12-10T13:10:00.000-08:00

This is tonight!

BON

2011-12-10T13:07:00.000-08:00

Last night, I went to see Bon Iver @ UIC Pavillion with Jeremy Bonsol.
It was one of the better shows I've seen in my lifetime, to say the least.
Imagine a thousand people singing, stomping, clapping to "Skinny Love"
in an echoing basketball stadium, and tell me you wouldn't get chills.
I feel so grateful for the friends and experiences I've been given.

2011-12-08T13:55:00.000-08:00

doodle at work

GOTYE

2011-12-01T12:47:00.001-08:00

SHINE ON

2011-12-01T12:43:00.001-08:00

Brenda Shine

2011-12-01T12:38:00.000-08:00

GIMMESHELTER

2011-12-01T12:35:00.000-08:00

WHEN YOU SEE ME

2011-12-01T12:33:00.000-08:00

ZOO

2011-12-01T12:32:00.001-08:00

zoo magazine

I'M A HUSTLA BABY

2011-11-29T14:28:00.000-08:00

commesdefuckdown.com

I'M

2011-11-21T03:01:00.000-08:00

extremely drunk at the airport at 5:02am.
Why the fuck.

MY CARD

2011-11-20T12:03:00.000-08:00

Ok I used a doodle from like 5 years ago I dug up on my photobucket.
I think it's pretty un-obnoxious, yeah?
I realize this isn't really blog material, but it's good to have it as a reference.

HERE'S MY CARD

2011-11-20T11:07:00.000-08:00

I have to make business cards soon, and the idea makes me cringe.
A musician business card is almost as cringe-worthy as artist bios.

WHAT'S GONNA HAPPEN

2011-11-10T18:32:00.000-08:00

Today I made GIFs. I like GIFs.

I AM GOLD

2011-11-02T11:21:00.001-07:00

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THE FUTURE BELONGS TO
THOSE WHO CAN SEE IT

DIY&DIE

2011-11-01T10:30:00.000-07:00

again, #pixiemarket

TEEN WOLF & GAY BATMAN

2011-11-01T09:46:00.000-07:00

So, Halloween was fun. I made my costume, and got second place in a costume contest and won a box of generic Cookie Crisp cereal.

SNICKERRRRRS!

2011-11-01T09:44:00.000-07:00

SOMETHING GOOD

2011-10-25T08:19:00.000-07:00

I have an affinity for this song, and for floral wreath headpieces, apparently.

PIPE DREAM

2011-06-07T15:16:00.000-07:00

Boy with Pipe, Pablo Picasso, 1905
Last night I had a dream that I painted this picture.

EYES

2011-06-07T15:12:00.000-07:00

Look at this neat shirt! Supreme.

FEELINGS THAT YOU FELT

2011-06-06T19:05:00.000-07:00

MARAH

2011-06-04T16:30:00.000-07:00

TV Highway
via Marah Offman's amazing blog

OLAF BREUNING

2011-05-22T15:06:00.000-07:00

This is the strange surrealist world of artists Olaf Breuning.

B L A C K

2011-05-17T23:55:00.000-07:00

LV
via men.style.com

YOU SAVED MY LIFE

2011-05-17T21:32:00.001-07:00

YELLOW

2011-05-17T21:23:00.001-07:00

Really loving all of the accessories over at Pixie Market.
Ok. The name is queer. I know. Just. Look.

JACK'S

2011-04-20T12:31:00.000-07:00

Photo from when I played at Jack's on Halsted on 4/13/11. Photo by Tonya J. Steele.

ANGLADA

2011-04-16T02:11:00.000-07:00

Photo by New Mexican artist Paul Anglada

DOGGY DOG IS A FREAK

2011-04-16T02:10:00.000-07:00

STAY GOLDEN

2011-04-16T01:46:00.000-07:00

"Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight."
- Benjamin Franklin

SUAVE

2011-04-13T23:06:00.000-07:00

via The Sartorialist

LIKE NEW

2011-04-13T23:03:00.000-07:00

DREAM IN COLORS

2011-04-11T21:41:00.000-07:00

Saturday night, I was fortunate enough to go and see Sharon Van Etten (again! I know!) at Lincoln Hall.
This band, Little Scream was opening for her, and I was blown away.

TOUCH

2011-04-09T16:41:00.001-07:00

SILVER SOUL

2011-04-09T16:40:00.000-07:00

MOVE ME

2011-04-09T00:44:00.000-07:00

A line from a song on my upcoming release, Happenings.

NATURALLY

2011-04-08T23:12:00.000-07:00

I can't get over how ingenious and simple this clothing rack is! Such a great idea!
Photo courtesy of Design*Sponge

MEOW

2011-04-08T19:38:00.000-07:00

UNION JACK IS THE NEW BLACK

2011-04-08T19:31:00.000-07:00

You just wait. This is gonna be my next DIY project!
Photo courtesy of Design*Sponge

I WANT SOMEBODY TO BE NICE

2011-04-04T01:24:00.000-07:00

I've been obsessing over this song lately, but I just stumbled upon this reinterpretation, which I can't get enough of.

ID

2011-04-01T00:23:00.000-07:00

sometimes it is hard to be yourself
hard to feel comfortable being the person in the mirror
i wish i could pick out a handsome stranger
and become them for a few brief moments
walk around feeling differently
look in the mirror at a new face
feel lighter in my step
lighter in my load
not have to worry about my crummy problems
not have to worry about my current identity
i'm a new person now
and i can be much different from the old me
no more fear of anything
no more self disappointments
no more thinking about my pitiful image
i'm a new person now
and i am capable of having a splendid life
i'm a new person now
and i have such a way with charming people
i'm a new person now
and i move with such charisma and confidence
i carry myself with comfort and certainty
i now know how to treat myself
i'm a new person now
and every day is a fulfilling experience
every indulgence is completely appreciated
every rewarding moment is acknowledged
i'm a new person now
and every one wants to feel like i do
everyone wants to know what it's like to be me
wearing my shoes with loud soles
everyone wants to know what it's like
to be a new person

-Unknown

IT'S HAPPENING

2011-03-30T00:30:00.001-07:00

Just trying out ideas for album art for my new album Happenings

IT HAPPENED

2011-03-23T08:12:00.000-07:00

BAND?

2011-03-22T21:33:00.000-07:00

Yeah so this is totally gonna be my next band's name. Who's in?

GLORY

2011-03-21T02:24:00.000-07:00

SCRAPPY

2011-03-21T02:08:00.000-07:00

GRASS

2011-03-21T01:48:00.000-07:00

Loving this shade of green. I have lots of DIY outdoor furniture projects planned this summer, so this color is a nice inspiration to make something simple and vibrant. I also love this room!
Speaking of summer, here's a summer tune for you.

I'LL TAKE MY CHANCES

2011-03-15T22:41:00.000-07:00

There's something really genuine about the opening vocal lick, "I want something good in my life".
You have to think about that for a second. It's not a note of self pity, but just a desire to feel complete in some way.
Pardon me if I'm over-thinking it, but I think it's a fantastic track.

LOVE YOU, ANYWAY

2011-02-28T11:52:00.000-08:00

This band, Cat's Eyes is doing something to me.
These lyrics are so incredibly sincere and beautiful.
Can you imagine if this song was written about you?
Such a way with words.
Do look into this new band, they are a force!

FOLA THE MUSE

2011-02-28T00:34:00.000-08:00

COMPAI (amazing blog)

SOFT SHOCK

2011-02-27T21:09:00.000-08:00

via Design Sponge

Just drawing a little inspiration for my next apt.

DIRTY POP

2011-02-17T21:40:00.000-08:00

Today I painted my left thumbnail this color and I've been getting unexpected compliments all day!
I just wanted to do something subtle, but for my lady friends,
I say go the whole 10, and paint all of your finger nails this color.

Annnd

This song/band/sound is amazing. Give it a whirl.

How twisted!

IT'S VALENTINES DAY, YALL!

2011-02-14T00:18:00.000-08:00

So, my room mates and I decided to make a little video, so here ya go.
Suck on that, Valentines Day!

PINTERESTING

2011-02-12T09:38:00.000-08:00

BOUCHEROUITE

2011-02-12T09:32:00.000-08:00

via DesignSponge

2

2011-02-11T23:50:00.000-08:00

It's an obsession, really.

LONG HAIRED CHILD

2011-02-11T23:39:00.000-08:00

Color Collective (Awesome blog, check it out)

Rag & Bone

S o , y e a h , t h i s i s t h e v i b e .

TOYZ NOIZ

2011-02-11T23:36:00.001-08:00

Listen & download my new remix for FREE.
http://codycopeland.bandcamp.com/track/second-wind-toy-rmx

IF I STUMBLE

2011-02-11T23:34:00.000-08:00

WANT U / NEED U

2010-12-14T21:28:00.000-08:00

ae.com
So, this is my first snow/actual winter. I want this. I need this. Gimme.

SEA

2010-12-08T21:49:00.000-08:00

HUMAN GALAXY

2010-12-08T21:06:00.000-08:00

ANDREA STANISLAV

2010-12-07T15:12:00.000-08:00

Get Rich

Mick

TONIGHT

2010-12-04T22:47:00.000-08:00

STAY FAITHFULL

2010-12-04T22:41:00.000-08:00

Marianne Faithfull, The Rolling Stones' Rock n' Roll Circus, 1968

GRADY GORDON

2010-11-29T00:18:00.000-08:00

O-Dukuro
Grady Gordon
Monotype print on paper
22"x15"
2010

gradygordon.com

TIME MAKES YOU BOLDER

2010-11-09T22:40:00.001-08:00

I AM GIVING UP ON YOU

2010-11-08T15:25:00.000-08:00

This song resonates with me unlike any other. A true masterpiece.

PLAYING WITH PAT HULL AGAIN!

2010-11-07T13:51:00.001-08:00

I'm so excited!!!

OH JEREMY

2010-10-28T21:30:00.000-07:00

Jeremy Scott, why do I love everything you make? Just knock it off already!

I WOULD LOVE TO HEAL YOU NOW

2010-10-18T22:01:00.000-07:00

This song has been played 43 times in 24 hours.

I CHANGE SHAPES

2010-10-16T01:25:00.001-07:00

Prolly one of the coolest remixes I've heard in a long time. Thanks Berty!

GET YOU WHAT YOU WANT

2010-10-13T20:27:00.000-07:00

OTHERHOOD

2010-10-09T22:47:00.000-07:00

finger cymbals!!!

TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT

2010-09-29T22:50:00.000-07:00

WE TALK ABOUT LXVE

2010-09-29T21:25:00.000-07:00

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b l a c k m a r k

2010-09-27T19:23:00.002-07:00

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Today:
-Sleep in
-Get a sun tan
-Have martinis with a good friend
-Sell a painting
-Buy a friend's artwork
-Eat shrimp, scallops, and steak
-Sell 20 CD's
-See the beach
-Watch the sun set

Check.

FLUME

2010-09-25T00:53:00.000-07:00

daytrotter.com

TV

2010-09-25T00:39:00.000-07:00

TV Buddha, Nam June Paik (1974) Closed Circuit video installation with bronze sculpture

2010-09-25T00:34:00.001-07:00