Interview: Bon Iver Production Designer, Michael Brown
The talented, Nashville-based designer discusses space, light, collaboration, and the emotional intent of music
Evan Malachosky
Andy Shauf: Try Again
Joyful and a tad flirtatious, Toronto-based Andy Shauf’s “Try Again” depicts an awkward run in with an ex. But it’s far more than a note about loneliness: Shauf does an excellent job …
Google Stadia Shows Infinite Potential
Cloud-based gaming hasn't worked in the past, but the conditions are right for the tech giant to enter the market
Word of Mouth: Coffee and Art in San Francisco
Within the Mission District and SoMa neighborhoods, our favorites are all within walking distance of each other
Pas Normal Studios
Control Neck Tube
$300.00
Designed to keep you warm during rides in the coldest months, Pas Normal Studios’ one-size-fits-all neck tube proves heavy enough to combat wind, but is still comfy and flexible. Its Polartec® Power Wool composition means it’s fast-drying and breathable—so sweat won’t get trapped inside. While hand-washing is advised, this accessory shouldn’t retain odor, thanks to merino wool’s antimicrobial traits. Price is in DKK.
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TNGHT: WHAT_IT_IS
TNGHT (aka Hudson Mohawke and Lunice), after seven years apart, return with their widely anticipated II EP. From it comes “WHAT_IT_IS,” a noisy, Timbaland-esque track with vocal samples, drums and space-like sounds. The …
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China-Based BGI Aims to Extend Life to a Minimum of 99 Years
For China-based BGI, the secret to living longer and healthier lies in interpreting our genetic sequences (a notion that’s often met with privacy concerns). Along with regular exercise and a healthy diet, …
Blue Blue Japan
Gray Intarsia Socks
$20.00
Blue Blue Japan pays homage to their home country with these socks featuring the rising sun. Woven into the ankle of these reinforced, cotton-blend items, a red circle references the nation’s flag: the Hinomaru. As they’re finished off with tapered cuffs, these socks won’t lose their shape or slide down when worn.
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Amalgam’s Experimental Cherry Reduction Beer
The Denver brewery uses a centuries-old technique to extract deep, complex notes from sour beer, barrels, and fruit
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Storytelling Can Usher Us Into an Eco-Friendly Future
Swedish journalist and chief storyteller for Sweden’s Viable Cities Program, Per Grankvist believes that specialized storytelling (which varies from city to city) will be what actually convinces large population groups to make …