For summer 2010, one of my favorite mag’s Monocle, has a new addition to its editorial calendar. The Monocle Mediterraneo newspaper features a mix of essays, reportage, interviews and fashion. The specially curated summer newspaper will be accompanied by the Summer Series, a weekly audio show that will be broadcast on Monocle.com with live music and debate on Fridays at 12.00 CET.
Sounds and looks like must have material to read and listen to on your holiday destination of choice…
In the early 2000, glimmer twins Pete Doherty and Carl Barat paved way for all Brit rock groups of today. After years of separation they will reunite for a couple of memoriable Libertines concerts. Do look back into the sun this summer! At Reading and Leeds for example.
It’s no secret we like good looking thing. We also like music and good looking thing combined. This video is an example what can be achieved with some creative coding. Wonderful hand drawn audio responsive video exploration, as the author describes this piece of work.
Last week, British music platform NME introduced Breakthrough. NME cleverly strengthens her position as music entity by facilitating upcoming bands and performers like These Monsters. The bands who stand out from the crowd have a chance to feature in various NME related initiatives like NME magazine and NME showcases, while music afficionados have a chance to discover new bands before they breakthrough.
New M.I.A video! Directed by Romain Gavras, the man who was also responsible for the much talked about video Stress, he shot for Justice.
In the U.S it’s already prohibited (of course) because of the high density of violence, but hey, this is Europe and we can appreciate a good videoclip once in a while.
Note by: if you have a weak stomach you might consider not to watch.
Jamie Lidell’s new album ‘Compass’ is surely going to be the album of the year! Jamie has returned to his old form and is collaborating with great artists like Feist and Beck. At contain.r we are definitely looking forward to this one!
In the razorsharp new edition of Blend magazine we read about Men’s file .A superfresh male zine about vintage cars, bikes and style in general. It’s not available in Le Pays Bas yet, but don’t worry. Go get it here.
If you are into great vintage photography and Americana, be sure to check out The Selvedge Yard. This blog only does a couple of posts a month, but they are sure worth the waiting. From Johnny Cash to the Hells Angels and from Muscle Cars to Miles Davis, the Selvedge Yard will keep you occupied for hours. More ocular treats after the jump! Read the rest of this entry »
Xbox Reverb is a music community driven by the bands and their fans. For each gig, a line-up featuring some of the UK’s hottest live acts collaborate with you to create a one-off live event just how you want it. Artists and bands involved so far include Ellie Goulding, Esser, Danananaykroyd, Pulled Apart by Horses, Sky Larkin, Copy Haho and Napoleon IIIrd. For the next and last edition you and the lovely Maccabees will co-create the perfect night out. The project sounds wicked. Maybe we should talk to Xbox NL to see what can unfold here…
