A quick break from Pitti Uomo for a viewing of this exceptional trailer. The LCD Soundsystem final show documentary, “Shut Up and Play the Hits” follows lead singer, James Murphy, through the days leading up to the show and days beyond. This show holds a special place in my life; it was the first and only LCD Soundsystem show that I attended. It is not like I did not try in the past. Family events kept me away from two shows prior. I am at least happy to have attending this one.

The xx deliver an early demo track worked on during their new album sessions. “Open Eyes” is a look into the sound to come from The xx in 2012.

The latest video from James Blake for “A Case of You” from his Enough Thunder E.P.. Features actress Rebecca Hall.

01. 3DD Deluxe 3-D Book

“After the big success of their first book, Henry Hargreaves is back and presents the 3DD: A 3-D Celebration of Breasts – real breasts in even better 3D. ‘The compendium of un-augmented pairs comes complete with retro viewing specs to enjoy page after page of topless women. Hargreaves bumps up the quality in this edition with a new two-camera rig and better software that makes for a more life-like final product.” We can certainly see the benefits of 3D for these types of books and are sure many will agree.’ ” (highsnob)

02. The Year In NSFW Music Videos

“About this time last year, we ran an overview of some of the more interesting music videos of 2010, videos that would never have been shown on MTV, but nevertheless represented some fascinating and innovative filmmaking. At the time, we noted that “now that we get so much of our entertainment online, and MTV barely airs music videos anymore, the rules have changed.” (flavorwire)

03. 30 Freakiest Ads of 2011

“You’ve watched the 10 Best Commercials of 2011. Now, it’s time to slip into something less comfortable—the 30 Freakiest Ads of 2011. There’s a wide variety this year—from the gross to the creepy, the goofy to the terrifying. We’ve got celebrity actors (Jean-Claude Van Damme, Kristen Schaal, Kate Moss) and celebrity directors (David Lynch, Darren Aronofksy).” (brandweek)

More Lana Del Rey. A live version of the title track off her forthcoming “Born to Die” release; coming in January 2012.

“”Hey Sparrow” is taken from the album ‘936‘, out now on Weird World And Not Not Fun”

Nowness shares this little video short with French pop outfit, Phoenix, on the writing and recording of their breakthrough hit in the U.S.A., “Lisztomania” (though the band has been recording since end of the 90’s). Pulled from the documentary, “From A Mess To The Masses” which you can easily find online in various forms.

01. Gallery of Every Apple Store Facade

Beautiful images or each and every Apple Store since they opened their first in 2001. (thomashpark)

02. Famous Magazines’ First Covers

“In celebration of their 154th anniversary, our friends at The Atlantic shared a photo of their first cover, from November 1857. The difference between that image and the very different design the magazine is rocking these days sparked our curiosity about what some of today’s best-loved and most widely read publications looked like in their infancy. After the jump, we’ve rounded up debut covers of everything from The New Yorker to Vogue to Spin. We have to admit, some of them really surprised us” (flavorwire)

03. The 50 Greatest Boxing Outfits

“Professional boxing is not only about vicious combinations, effective defense, and brutal KOs. There’s a high level of pride to go along with the pageantry when two combatants make their way to the squared circle. It’s reflected in the specially tailored garments that they wear. Prizefighting is a combat sport, sure, but it’s also got a show business side to it. And part of delivering that entertainment is in the sometimes flashy, sometimes immaculate robe and trunks boxers rock in the ring.” (complex)

04. The 5 Best Videos Of The Week

“Not the most inspiring set of videos this week. Work harder, everyone! There were a few good ones, though, and we’ve got them listed below.” (stereogum)