The Virtual Reality Works of United Nations Creative Director, Gabo Arora

Immersive shorts and a dedicated app from a filmmaker holding an uncommon position

One might not be aware of the fact that the United Nations has a Creative Director. And yet, Gabo Arora, the first person to hold such a title, is doing everything in his power to change that. From immersive, film-festival quality content to a dedicated app employing virtual reality functionality, Arora’s contributions have already made a creative impact—and a financial one, as well. Arora has …

Bloc Party: Stunt Queen

It’s been a big year for Bloc Party. At the start of 2016 they released their fifth studio album HYMNS and began touring, albeit re-formed with two founding members—lead singer Kele Okereke and guitarist Russell Lissack—joined by drummer Louise Bartle and bassist Justin Harris. Now, they’ve followed it up with a brand new single “Stunt Queen.” It’s the first track to be written, recorded and …

Standard International’s One Night App Incorporates Other Luxury Hotels

Book the best NYC and LA properties, last minute and at a reasonable price

It’s not often that a hotel brand develops a platform that’s so successful they decide to open the service to competitors. And yet, that’s the case with the new One Night app from Standard International (owners of the Standard Hotels and developers of the original iteration: One Night Standard). Much like the original iteration, One Night allows users to book same-day reservations after 3PM at …