Guerilla Toss: Polly’s Crystal

Guerilla Toss, the newest addition to the DFA Records roster, already have years of playing their dissonant yet danceable #newagerage in basements and venues under their belt—garnering a reputation for high-energy live shows. For their upcoming EP Flood Dosed, it shows—as one Bandcamp commentor notes—”a kinder, gentler gtoss” but their chaotic, avant-garde spirit still pierces through. The sensory-inducing headbanger “Polly’s Crystal” will undoubtedly introduce a …

Misen Perfects the Affordable, Quality Chef’s Knife

The most important tool in your kitchen begs for upgrading

We all know what a nice knife worth its money feels like—that surprise when the blade actually slips swiftly through a tomato or onion. But for those who can only feel that effortless sensation when occupying a friend’s kitchen, there’s hope yet. Enter Misen, a new company that wants you to bury your cheaply-made knife set once and for all, and replace it with just …

CONTEXT’s No-Nonsense Gender Neutral Skincare Line

The new brand checks all the boxes with a clean aesthetic, affordable price point and functional focus

During the colorful, romantic and bold Spring 2016 presentations taking place at last week’s NYFW, a new skincare brand with noticeably clean, straightforward packaging was being used on Public School’s models to prep bright complexions for the runway. CONTEXT caught our attention not only for its appeal to all genders thanks to a modern design aesthetic, but also because of the concentrated focus on functionality …