Interview: Graph Rabbit

The minimalist duo on their craft and why they choose to perform their entire album front-to-back, with no computers

by Naheed Simjee NYC-based Butterscotch Records recently hosted a unique event that defines its guiding philosophy. Two of the artists on the label, Mikael Jorgensen and Graph Rabbit, played a show at west LA record shop Touch Vinyl and while the artists performed, headphone pros Audeze (one of the few to use planar magnetic drivers) installed high-end hi-fi turntable listening stations for people to listen …

Volta Art Fair 2014

Three must-see booths at this year's New York City show

Volta Art Fair (in New York City this year from 6-9 March 2014) continues to offer a unique, fresh and edgy alternative to those from more established galleries participating in the bigger fairs like The Armory Show and the ADAA. Housed in the lofty warehouse space of 82 Mercer in SoHo, the venue enhances the youthful spirit of the fair, and we narrowed down a …

Interview: Lance Hakker of Ashbury

The eyewear brand's co-founder on humble beginnings on Skid Row, online haters and the possibility of an NBA eyewear team

In snowboarding, style matters above all else—or at least it should. And whether we like it or not, each rider (be it a pro, am or just another weekend warrior at their local hill) is defined from afar by how baggy their clothes are, who they ride with and what brands they rep. It’s a tendency seen in most subcultures; individuals surround themselves with like-minded …