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100 Blog Posts!

March 30th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Personal

And so I have finally reached the 100th blog post.  It has been quite a journey from April last year (2009) and covered many a topic from SEO to my favourite coffee shop in London, Brill on Exmouth Market.

I have come across many cool people in the process, from the likes of Internet Strategist Sarah Worsham, to Museum Marketing guru Jim Richardson, as well as old friends, long lost friends and new friends.  It has been a wonderful process, and perhaps a goal I should have reached sooner, but such is my fortune.

As well as hitting the 100 mark, yesterday was also special, because daily traffic traffic hits its highest peak since I started the blog.  An unexpected surprise and one that helps make the blog feel like it is a worthwhile endeavour, whether keeping friends informed of my escapades, exalting my virtuous opinions or helping those with my shared knowledge.

So again, a slap on the back for good old Vincent (hahah!)

There have been plenty of vociferous moments, but plenty of good ones also  Hopefully the next 100 will be as useful as the first, and no doubt there will be things learned anew and shared with the throngs of interested readers.

And as if on cue, released today is the latest work by Stink Digital for client Anomaly on behalf of Diesel.  It’s an online music video fashion catalogue for their Spring/Summer 2010 collection which the aptly titled “a hundred lovers” and performed by Josep, a decidedly catchy tune, that will have you whistling from the get-go, whilst the film directed by Arno Salters, a recreation of the dance scene from Jean Luc Godard’s Bande à part.

So thanks to all those who have read, commented and continue to follow my pranks online and here’s to another 100 greats.  Come and join the party!

Brill – More Than Brilliant

January 5th, 2010 · No Comments · Opinion

Brill, the music store and coffee shop is quite simply one of my new favourite spots in London.

Brill itself, owned by the cooly named Jeremy Brill, started life in the 90′s as Clerkenwell Music, but changed to its latest incarnation in the last couple of years, thanks to the advent of Amazon and iTunes, or rather internet shopping and downloads. You know you are entering a music mecca when you read the shop board on the street which includes the words No Woman, No Chai alongside the Brill logo.

Betwixt the CD racks are desks, usually with 1 or 2 people huddled in front of their Apple Macs or others chatting over a decent latte and home made sandwich or patisserie.  On a cold winters’ day, the condensation on the window is a sure sign you are heading into the welcoming warmth.

If decent music advice is what you are looking for then Brill is definitely a good shop to stop at, with racks filled with Jazz, Reggae, Dub Ska and plenty of current indie faves.  Consider it a wicked little micro-social-network for music.  In addition they have music and artwork on the walls from local musicians and artists, which only adds to the spiffiness.

I personally and religiously drink their lattes but others will ask for Americanos and Espressos on the ‘Brill Run’ from the office.  That being said I have zero complaints and there is ALWAYS a friendly face behind the counter when you walk through the door.

Brill comes wholeheartedly recommended and so, if you are up Clerkenwell/Islington way and want a decent coffee, head on over to Brill at 27 Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, EC1R 4QL.

Photo by Evil Twin on Flickr