Behind the Counter

Beastie Boys' cover art, 1927 London on film, the $325,000 burger and more in our weekly look at the web

Record shops are a place of worship for so many, yet so few of them survive today. To pay homage to their influence and knowledge ,The Vinyl Factory introduced a new film series where choice shops give a run down of their top five vinyl releases of the week. First up we meet Jack Rollo of East London’s impeccable Kristina Records.

ONDU Pinhole Cameras

Beastie Boys' cover art, 1927 London on film, the $325,000 burger and more in our weekly look at the web

Wood, magnets and a single screw stand behind Elvis Halilović’s line of pinhole cameras. With a range of sizes made to fit everything from 4×5 to 35mm film, ONDU is an example of sustainable, beautiful and naturally crafted technology. Now on Kickstarter, photo enthusiasts can hep Halilović scale production by pre-ordering a camera for themselves.

Beastie Boys: The Cover Art

Beastie Boys' cover art, 1927 London on film, the $325,000 burger and more in our weekly look at the web

Transcending genres and decades, the Beasties’ impact on music and culture cannot be overstated. With the passing of beloved musician, filmmaker and activist Adam Yauch (aka MCA), many have reflected on the band’s history. In this short video, the artists behind the group’s album covers discuss their artwork, each revealing a unique period in their own history as well as American culture at large. The …