New York City: The Small Apple
11.03
Posted in Art + Culture
A day in the life of New York City, in miniature. Created by director and photographer Sam O’Hare using the tilt-shift photography technique, 35,000 photographs were shot over five days. After watching, we really wanted to go see the city.
Jay and a cinematographic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
11.03
Posted in Art + Culture
Rapper, super producer Jay Electronica recently visited his old neighbourhood in New Orleans, still severely damaged because of Hurricane Katrina. After that, check out a more cinematographic view on the city. Treme explores the lives of several struggling musicians and other New Orleans locals in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
“I know where I am at, but this is not home” - Jay Electronica
HBO: The Buzz gives you a sneak peak at this upcoming drama television serie, created by the makers of The Wire, with Dutch actor Michiel Huisman on board. Treme premieres April 11th.
How tablets will change magazines
11.03
Posted in Media
As you may know, I’m currently involved in three magazine titles as a final editor. Therefore, the upcoming iPad and how it will change magazines and the way they operate, really interests me.
“Media are changing. As they get mashed up with other media, newer forms are born” - Josh Quittner
I recently found an article in Fortune Magazine entitled The Future of Reading. Author Josh Quittner raises a couple of interesting questions. Will anyone be willing to pay for content delivered to a tablet when they can get information for free on the web? Can traditional publishing companies reorganize and move fast enough to embrace and serve new platforms? I’m afraid the future of magazines is going to be very exciting. Oh, dear…
Win tickets for Tokimonsta
10.03
Posted in Events
A while ago, I mentioned something about Tokimonsta and the fact she never performed in my city. Well, the boys from music blog Moovmnt were thinking the same. They invited this talented girl from the mighty Brainfeeder label to deejay in Bitterzoet this Sunday at a party called Bckwld. Meet Toki by listening to her The Attention Deficit Mixtape, reworking classic hiphop tracks. I’m giving away some guestlist for Buckwild. Just send me an email. No problem…
Live session of the most exciting band this year
10.03
Posted in Music
Today marks the release of Broken Bells. The debut album of indie band Broken Bells featuring artist–producer Danger Mouse and James Mercer, the lead vocalist and guitarist for the Portland indie rock band The Shins. We think it’s the best album of the year, so far. Above you can find the first live session by Pitchfork. A true must have. You can still listen to the complete album at 3VOOR12. Buy it at the iTunes Store. Festivals of summer, be ready.
10th Anniversary iPhone App
09.03
Posted in Art + Culture
Daniel from one of my favorite Parisian labels Record Makers sent me a special 10th anniversary gift. Their free to download Record Makers iPhone App, conceived by French contemporary artists Mrzyk & Moriceau, provides the user with a surrealistic visual game, an exquisite corpse in the vein of French surrealism. With one finger, you can create your own sounds and images, and with the right combination you win a stay in the fancy Hotel Amour a Paris. Check this video, to see how it works. They also released a special 10th anniversary compilation you can find in the iTunes Store, including some essential tracks by Sébastien Tellier.
Innovative fashion by Sa-Ra Partner
09.03
Posted in Style
Taz Arnold is one the forces behind supadupa hiphop group Sa-Ra Creative Partners. He’s got that unique and innovative approach in music, but is also one of the most creative people in fashion. That guy really knows what to wear. TI$A Vi$ion is his latest project. A brand that combines mediums of art, design and fashion. For a better impression of Ti$a, check out their grammy party at LeMirrors above, featuring Kid Cudi, Kelis and Taz himself. And wait, are those new, exciting beats by Sa-Ra?
A Sufi and a Killer
08.03
Posted in Music
This is something special. Gonjasufi is a new artist on the infamous warp label, produced by Flying Lotus, Gaslamp Killer and Mainframe. His heavily endorsed debut A Sufi and a Killer came out last week. And yes, you need to buy it.
”Gonjasufi is timeless incredible filth” - Flying Lotus
Gonjasufi is a self proclaimed mystical individual caught between the Mojave desert, the LA streets and somewhere more cosmic. A Sufi and a Killer contains some great soul-baring vocals and fine production. After the jump I’ll host some tracks, including the first single Ancestors – produced by FlyLo, with a Madlib sound.
