Putting Light Phone to the Test

Disconnecting from the "pocket computer lifestyle" with this credit card-sized device

When it was announced in 2015, the concept behind the Kickstarter-funded Light Phone felt much like a breath of fresh air. Roughly the size of four stacked credit cards, the device proposed a mobile world free of internet, apps and even texting (unlike the Punkt. MP 01 which was announced a few months later). The Light Phone has its own SIM card and number, but …

Broken Social Scene: Skyline

It’s been seven years since Canadian supergroup Broken Social Scene released an album and yet this year we’re already on our third tease at their forthcoming Hug of Thunder (out 7 July). “Skyline” represents the best of the multi-member act—enveloping sound, captivating vocals and harmonies and thoughtful lyricism. The track demonstrates the sonic prowess of the skilled hands that assembled it, beautifully. Broken Social Scene …

Lo Moon: This Is It

It’s almost hard to believe that “This Is It” marks only the second release ever from LA-based indie rock act Lo Moon (not counting a riveting Hudson Mohawke remix from this April). Since their debut single in September 2016, the band has amassed millions of listens, views and plays all while embarking on multiple US and European tours. This latest epic offering charts the three …