Dances of Vice

The group hosts enchanted evenings that are equal parts party, performance and fantasy

Whether performing at the annual invocation of Edward Gorey on Halloween, creating a ’60s spy film (complete with a femme fatale) or working with the Japan Society to evoke the otherworldly quality of primal futurism by light sculptor Mariko Mori, NYC collective Dances of Vice boldly conjures new dimensions for social occasions. The interpretive group has garnered widespread respect for bringing New York’s nightlife entertainment …

Studio Visit: Jacob Escobedo

The Adult Swim designer on creating album art for Broken Bells, The Shins and more

The helmet-clad, naked woman gracing the covers of Broken Bells‘ new album and previously released single are a reflection of the vibrant psychedelic visions of Atlanta-based artist Jacob Escobedo. Released today, the highly anticipated album, After the Disco, showcases the collaborative sounds of Brian Burton—better known as Danger Mouse—and The Shins frontman James Mercer. After creating the artwork for the duo’s eponymous 2010 album and …

Already Alive: The Bonnaroo Experience

A powerful montage short chronicling the power of the Tennessee music festival

At just under four minutes long, balanced between the frenetic and the meditative, filmmaking collective and storytelling studio’s Already Alive delivers a powerful, visually stunning trip into famed music festival Bonnaroo, now in its 13th year. This short film (commissioned, but not dictated, by the festival) captures both the spirit of the annual event while creating a dream-like state; functioning much the same way our …