Cool Hunting Video Presents: 8-Bit v5: Overview

Using the Gameboy as an instrument, we take a look at experimental musicians as they push the boundaries of 8-bit sound

In the last volume of our 8-bit series we discuss the sampling processes of artists who re-imagine the possibilities of lo-fi technology with New Media Curator, Ashley Colgate. We revisit Mike Rosenthal, Experimental Music Curator at the NYC performance space ‘The Tank.’ We also had the opportunity to speak with Montgomery Knott director of MonkeytownHQ, the innovative dining and performance space in Williamsburg. We asked …

Once in a Lifetime

The recently-released Once In A Lifetime, is a solidly put-together documentary about the rise and fall of the New York Cosmos football club, but is probably not for those who aren't fans of the sport. However, It's immaculately-produced soundtrack is worth anyone's attention, taking in the sounds of the 1970s when the Cosmos was the most glamorous club in the world. It's easy toimagine star …

A Rum Do

The UK has to be the world capital for summer music festivals, led by the daddy of them all, Glastonbury. Roughly every five years, though, the festival isn't held. This 'fallow' year allows Somerset venue Worthy Farm a chance to regenerate and, inadvertently, it also allows other festivals to carve a bit of a niche for themselves. That's the case this year, and A Rum …