Baloji: Spoiler

An adroit convergence of funky jazz, French folk and traditional African music, “Spoiler” represents everything wondrous about Congolese-born, Belgium-based musician Baloji. It’s a powerful, playful track with plenty of appeal for its upbeat nature alone. That said, a thorough look at the (subtitled) lyrics reveals the song’s greater depth. “Spoiler” hails from Baloji’s forthcoming EP 64 Bits & Malachite, released 4 November on Bella Union.

Domaine Pommery’s “Gigantesque!” Exhibition

Fabrice Bousteau plays with the spatial proportions in the champagne house's historic facility

There will be no grapes present on the vines from now until spring, but that’s no reason to forego a trip to Reims, France—the heart of the historic Champagne-Ardenne region. Champagne Pommery, on the grounds of their stunning facility, have debuted Experience Pommery #13: the next installment of their annual, on-site contemporary art exhibition. Organized by Paul-Francois and Nathalie Vranken (owners of the Pommery brand) …

Misft Debuts the Phase Hybrid Smartwatch

Analog wristwatch design with advanced activity-tracking functionality

Plenty of companies in the wearable tech world have shied away from embracing traditional watch design in lieu of bands, bracelets or necklaces. As a relatively new product category—in the grand scheme of things—it’s allowed for a clean slate of design sensibilities. And then, a substantial number of brands both in the watch world (like Nixon) and outside of it (Apple and Google) have attempted …