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 …

Interview: Stuart Murdoch of Belle and Sebastian

The indie-pop frontman discusses the band's new record, the duplicity of naming influences and being a working musician in 2015

Glaswegian indie-pop band Belle and Sebastian is something of a rare breed in today’s music landscape. The revolving cast of musicians—with frontman Stuart Murdoch and a handful of foundational members remaining constant—has released nine studio albums, several EPs and rare B-sides. They have garnered consistent critical acclaim (though not entirely met with commercial success) and have an ability to evolve their sound without losing the …

Sonos Blue Note PLAY:1

A shared passion for HiFi audio and dedication to the world's best music breads a unique and colorful collaboration

We’ve long been supporters of Sonos, watching their evolution over the past 10 years—we even teamed up with lighting designer Lindsey Adelman to create a one-off Soundalier during NYCxDESIGN week in 2012. That said, the HiFi audio-obsessed brand had yet to release an official limited edition speaker—until today’s announcement of the Blue Note PLAY:1. As Sonos’ VP of Design Tad Toulis says, “When the right …