Pablo Thrailkill Castelaz, the son of Dangerbird Records co-founder Jeff Castelaz and Jo Ann Thrailkill, brother of Grady Gallagher, passed away at home on Saturday, June 27 after a 13-month struggle against cancer. Services will be held Wednesday, July 1.

The magnificent six years and six days that were Pablo’s life touched many. His brave journey began when he was diagnosed in May 2008 with Wilms’ Tumor, a rare form of cancer. From the start, the family honestly and courageously documented Pablo’s fight on the PABLOg, a daily diary that, over the course of the year, has evolved into a destination for countless families facing similar difficult questions and challenges. Pablo’s life remains a beacon for hope, and has inspired an outpouring of goodwill and solace from an ever-growing community that spans the globe.

The Pablove Foundation was established shortly after Pablo was diagnosed and will continue to serve in his loving memory. The Foundation makes annual contributions to fund cancer research and treatment at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles’ Saban Research Institute, one of the top cancer research facilities in the United States. Pablove supports music and arts programs, and sponsors play rooms and activities in the soft tumor units at CHLA.

Jeff, Jo Ann and brother Grady would like to express their gratitude for the immeasurable love and support from their family and extended community. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please visit Pablove.org to make a donation.

This Wednesday (July 1), Dangerbird Records and The Pablove Foundation will hold a benefit for Pablo at The Echo in Los Angeles, with performances by Eulogies and Bad Veins. Please see details above, or visit attheecho.com.

Teasing you with some still images from the upcoming Dappled Cities video: “The Price.”

If you haven’t heard the song yet - GO RIGHT THIS SECOND to zoundssounds.com to stream it. Right now.

Breakfast at Sulimay’s - Episode 25

If you’re unfamiliar with Breakfast at Sulimay’s, well, you’re 25 episodes behind.  My favorite three geriatrics, Bill, Ann, and Joe review Yo La Tengo and Raphael Saadiq over breakfast in Fishtown, Pennsylvania.  (WTf is up with Ann’s hair?  I love that woman.)

Yo La Tengo -

Ann: “Oh baby… put his album right there now…I could lay a number on this one…that’s a humpin’ song…watch me do it…I think I’m hittin’ a strike…lick your lips” (ahahahaha)

Joe: “Yo, la tengo!  I got it!”

Raphael Saadiq-

Bill: “Mary J Bleege?”

Ann: “What can I say? When you’re good, you’re good!”

Joe: “I still say record and sometimes sigh. I can’t think in terms of CD.”

**Joe stayed awake this episode… Obviously, these two records are winners!

For your listening and viewing pleasure on this Friday, check out something very cool from good ol’ Beck. He is currently working on an ongoing project called Record Club, where he is gathering groups of musician friends to record an entire classic album in one day. As a teaser, he has posted this video of their version of The Velvet Underground & Nico’s “Sunday Morning,” and it is amazing. Enjoy!

This is crazy and has been making the internet rounds this week. It’s a video installation called Civilization that was created with artist/director Marco Brambilla for the elevators in the Standard Hotel in New York City. The work is comprised of over 400 video clips and takes the passengers on a trip from hell to heaven going up, and from heaven to hell going down. Trippy, right?

On quick first glance we caught images from Ghostbusters and Airplane, but there are a ton of other ones. How many can you catch?

Oh, and for you nerds out there, click this link to check out photos from the installation and a Q&A with the artist and production company.

Civilization by Marco Brambilla from CRUSH on Vimeo.