Cool Hunting Video: Photographer Jonathan Mannion

We learn about two decades of photographing hip-hop icons; from Nas to Jay-Z to Lauryn Hill

If you’ve ever wondered who is behind the cover art for some of hip-hop’s most iconic albums then you may be familiar with Jonathan Mannion. With almost 20 years in the industry, the Ohio-born photographer has made a name for himself snapping photos of hip-hop royalty from Jay-Z to Aaliyah, OutKast, Nas and more. We spent an afternoon with Mannion discussing his career, how photography …

Shlohmo: Buried

The video for Shlohmo’s just-released “Buried” (off his upcoming album DarkRed) isn’t for the faint-hearted. The slow-burning track’s creepy video—directed by Lance Drake—follows a pregnant woman through dark, deserted streets; on a visual journey that is grainy and cinematic and totally up to the viewer’s interpretations.

Tom Blachford’s New “Midnight Modern” Photos

A striking photo series capturing architecture in Palm Springs, lit only by a full moon with the help of an unusual tool

Debuting during Palm Springs Modernism Week 2015 (a 10-day cultural event celebrating mid-century modern design, architecture, fashion and culture), photography exhibition “Midnight Modern” captures the sublime essence of lunar illumination. Melbourne, Australia-based photographer Tom Blachford captured a series of time-defying images, focused on the marriage of architecture and nature under the full moon. From striking composition to otherworldly coloration, each large-scale image—a continuation of a …