M83: Do It, Try It!

After its Sundance Next Fest premiere, David Wilson’s video for M83’s “Do It, Try It!” has hit the web and it’s a wondrous visual display. Following a young protagonist who feels at odds with his family and the depressing fast food restaurant surroundings, the video dives into the boy’s imagination—materialized through animation. The optimistic electronic disco track (released by M83 in March last year) receives …

Thailand’s Bamboo Sports Hall

Panyaden International School’s new 8,417-square-foot sports hall happens to be made entirely from bamboo. The school commissioned Chiangmai Life Architects to construct the center, with a design based on the lotus flower. Inside, it can comfortably fit around 300 people. Elevated balconies allow guests a spectator vantage point. The architects foresee the sports hall to be around for roughly 50 years—and have built it so …

Cut Copy: Standing in the Middle of the Field

The opening track of Cut Copy’s forthcoming album Haiku From Zero, “Standing in the Middle of the Field” rises up to big, bright modern disco vibes after a charmed introduction. As the song spins out electronic beauty, lead singer Dan Whitford’s vocals invite the listener to follow along closely.