My new Freitag F-77 Ben Computer Bag just arrived in the mail today. The bag is made out of recycled, used truk tarpaulins and used car seat belts.
Thing: Freitag F-77 Ben
Posted by Aleksander Vindenes Dahl on January 10th, 2010Coming up!
Posted by Aleksander Vindenes Dahl on January 7th, 2010
It’s a new year. A new year of forthcoming albums and new bands. And to be honest, I couldn’t be more thrilled. After a slightly disappointing year I’m filled with optimism and joy over all the (possibly) great albums up ahead.
Top Fives
Posted by Editors on January 4th, 2010
The year has just past and it’s a time for lists. Top 100’s, 50’s, 20’s and 10’s in everything you could emagine. Therefore, since we haven’t had a tradtition for being exceptionally different and innovative so far, we’re gonna do our own list of top 5’s from the past 12 months, and we promise, this upcoming year, we’ll do some seriously innovative, original writing to make up for it.
Lindstrøm & Christabelle — “Real Life is No Cool”
Posted by Aleksander Vindenes Dahl on December 21st, 2009
The space suits are put away, the starship’s in the shop and Christabelle has brought pop to the control station. Lindstrøm has joined forces with the artist formerly known as Solale, Christabelle again for his newest project. Form to Follow reviews (for the first time)
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.
Nice Type Videos
Posted by Aleksander Vindenes Dahl on October 17th, 2009Nice Type must be one of the most beautiful channels on Vimeo. A channel dedicated soley to typography related videos. Matthew Buchanan is the man behind the 251 strong selection of videos. A great resource for inspiration.
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.
Noisy Companions
Posted by Einar Stray on October 2nd, 2009
There were many music hearts blown away by the English two-piece, Benjamin John Power & Andrew Hung’s debut album last year. Experimental electronic noise has never felt so catchy. Fuck Buttons are now ready to let their second noisy baby into our ears. One half of the band, Andrew, answered some of the things we were wondering.
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.
Videos that caught my attention pt. 3
Posted by Aleksander Vindenes Dahl on October 2nd, 2009The third part of this more or less regular column. The videos that caught our attention since the last collection includes a bit more varied stuff. The new Kings of Convenience video, a bit of animated identity work by Buro Knapzak and lots of other inspiering and cool clips.
