Chris Glass and the folks from Wire and Twine put together this impressive list of things you can do to help the planet. I would change 39 to “Bike Don’t Drive” since I bike to work everyday (although it’s only about 2 miles each way). The City has done an amazing job with [...]
It’s WAY too gorgeous today to be stuck inside an office building in front of a computer and it looks like more of the same tomorrow. After a long lunch strolling around West Philadelphia, all I want to do is get the fuck out of here as I glance at the clock every fifteen [...]
Within the last month, climate scientists estimated that an area of the Northern Hemisphere polar ice cap almost twice the size of Britain disappeared as a result of the unprecedented heat, allowing for the Northwest Passage has become fully navigable for the first time in history. “If present trends continue, scientists predict that the [...]
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Being an engineer and having a love for art, I’ve always been inspired by the kinetic sculptor, Theo Jansen. Working on the beaches of the Netherlands, Jensen constructs large sculptures that resemble skeletons of animals which are able to walk using the power of the wind. My favorite piece, Animaris Rhinoceros, is at [...]
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When we last checked in with The Teeth, they were busy touring the U.S. and still are today. The band won’t be back on the East Coast until early next month, where they’ll continue to play live dates.
While the band has been on the road, the acclaim has been building up for The Teeth’s [...]
Ugh! The last time we did one of these mixes we were happy to see some of the first warm sun rays of Spring. Now all I feel like doing is crawling into a dark air conditioned hole and sleeping until the humidity drops below 80 percent. Seriously. I’m sure things [...]
[MP3]: Brian Eno ”Golden Hours”
Actually, not quite, but close. Manhattanhenge is a biannual phenomenon when the sun sets with the centerline of every Manhattan cross street creating a dramatic backdrop against the iron, glass, steel, and stone faced buildings that line the city streets. Since the entire island (and grid) is rotated 30-degrees [...]
[MP3]: Lilys ”There’s No Such Thing As Black Orchids”
Or so Philadelphia native Kurt Heasley would lead you to believe on Lilys’ 1992 debut long-player, In The Presence Of Nothing. Contrary to the song’s title, there are actually black orchids, the DC comic book heroines (thanks Dot), the Chicago nightclub, as well as the flowering plant. [...]
Finally! Spring is here! Like our last mix, only this time we’re celebrating the absolutely beautiful weather outside today. Download the songs below, take off the rest of the afternoon, hit up one of this city’s great parks and enjoy the sun!
The Verve ”Bittersweet Symphony” /// Christian
Phoenix ”Summer Days” /// Theo
Wham! ”Heartbeat” [...]
It’s utterly miserable outside today, so we decided to put together a little rainy day mix expressing our varied tastes in music. Below are seven songs, each hand picked by one of us crackers to either accompany your misery or brighten your day. Enjoy!
The Cure ”Prayers for Rain” /// Theo
2Pac ”Life Goes On” [...]
For the last two Sundays I’ve been fascinated with The Discovery Channel’s Planet Earth. Last night’s episodes of the 11-part mini-series featured Ice Worlds and Deserts. The cinematography throughout the first 5 episodes has been absolutely awe-inspiring and breathtaking. Using innovative camera technology, the filmmakers have been able to capture never seen [...]
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