Oh no! One of my favourite design magazine Grafik has been put to sleep by their publishing company. Grafik has been a great source of inspiration for many years and I was sad to hear the news.
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Posted by Magnus Vindenes Dahl on June 22nd, 2010Sneak Peak
Posted by Magnus Vindenes Dahl on April 6th, 2010
2010 has been pretty good so far, musicwise. Cool disco cuts from Lindstrøm, Chilly synth pop from Beach House, dancy electro from Two Door Cinema Club and unpretensious pop from Ellie Goulding ++. But its only the beginning of april and there are still tons of acts to look forward to. Here are some of the things to look out for.
Holly Miranda
Posted by Magnus Vindenes Dahl on March 30th, 2010
After visiting Rough Trade in London I came across this new act (to me anyways) described as beautifull and ghostly with fragile, hushed vocals and I immediately came to think of personal favourite Lykke Li. So I snatched a copy unlistened.
The Olympics
Posted by Magnus Vindenes Dahl on March 18th, 2010
The Olympic winter games are over for this time. It was the same old story as the previous winter olympics. Norway stacked up on medals (23 total) and Great Britain slid into a single gold medal. But one thing had changed
The Broken Bells
Posted by Magnus Vindenes Dahl on February 25th, 2010
The Shins’ James Mercer and Gnarls Barkleys Danger Mouse has teamed up to form Broken Bells. the two are set to release the self titled LP march 9th.
London Design Guide 2010
Posted by Magnus Vindenes Dahl on November 11th, 2009
When going to London I seem to always end up in the same design places. For the only reason that I don’t know anywhere else. And where to look?
First Aid Kit Debut Album
Posted by Magnus Vindenes Dahl on November 5th, 2009
Swedish folk singing sisters in First Aid Kit has announced the release of their first album named The Big Black & The Blue. The album is due January 25th.
Amazing Jazz Posters
Posted by Magnus Vindenes Dahl on November 2nd, 2009
Portuguese/Chilean design studio Martino&Jana Design, consisting of João Martines and Alejandra Jaña, has made a series of incredibly beautiful posters for Guimarães Jazz 2009.
Merry Discofied Christmas
Posted by Magnus Vindenes Dahl on October 30th, 2009
Christmas is just around the corner, and I guess Hans Petter Lindstrøm is getting in the christmas spirit. Pitchfork announced a couple of days ago that Lindstrøm is to release an 40 minute long epic space disco rework of ” little drummer boy”.
Neon Indian
Posted by Magnus Vindenes Dahl on October 29th, 2009
Texan Alan Palomo and his Lo-Fi Synth pop project Neon Indian released “Psychic Chasms” mid october to great reviews. The heavily 80’s influenced album can be mentioned alongside the likes of Cut Copy,Chromeo and MGMT.
New Indie Pop Princess Hype
Posted by Magnus Vindenes Dahl on October 20th, 2009
British songwriter Ellie Goulding has been circulating the blogosphere for quite a while now. Following the footsteps of fellow brit girls in Little boots, La Roux and Bat for Lashes her infectious electro pop is set to be the next indie favourite.
New LCD Soundsystem track
Posted by Magnus Vindenes Dahl on October 16th, 2009
Finally we can hear something new from James Murphy and LCD Soundsystem.Their new track “Bye Bye Bayou” is a cover of Alan Vega/Suicide and its not going to be on their new album set to release early 2010. However it might be a taste of what to come.
Q&A with Peter Saville
Posted by Magnus Vindenes Dahl on October 2nd, 2009
Legendary designer Peter Saville talked about Banksy, St Martins and designing for kate moss at the D&AD presidents lecture this march.
The D&AD Annual 2009
Posted by Magnus Vindenes Dahl on September 24th, 2009
D&AD has made a bold move with this years D&AD annual. Luke Sanders, a recent graduate was given the task to design it. He created the members limited edition together with Peter Saville, who art directed.
The Mixtape Club
Posted by Magnus Vindenes Dahl on September 23rd, 2009
NYC based designer Brian Thomas has just launched The Mixtape Club whose goal is simply to share and discover good music.
