Music · Chris Galis on March 7, 2012

Beach House – Myth

A new Beach House track has surfaced today from the band’s website. “Myth” is a piano-driven procession of drums and guitar and rumored to be included in their forthcoming album Bloom, which will...

Music · Chris Galis on March 7, 2012

Total Crush 2 Recap

Our friends at Vesper Magazine were kind enough to post up as media sponsors last Friday at Cheer Up Charlie’s for our second live event billed as Total Crush 2. They’ve been rolling...

Music · Chris Galis on March 2, 2012

Tonight: Total Crush 2 in Austin, TX

As Kindform continues to grow and evolve, we’re becoming more involved in the music and culture around us. Total Crush a celebration of that, with a focus on music and interesting bands that...

Music · Chris Galis on February 29, 2012

What to Listen to This Week

So it’s been a relatively busy end of February in the music world. Spin Magazine has revamped their print publication to reflect more long form writing, deeper critique of today’s influential rockers, and...

Music · Chris Galis on February 22, 2012

Video: Neon Indian “Fallout”

Via Gorilla vs. Bear, we’ve come across this great Adult Swim animated take on Neon Indians pulsing, slow-burning “Fallout” from their second album Era Extrana. Currently the band is touring abroad with dates...

Music · Chris Galis on February 21, 2012

In Review: Sharon Van Etten’s Tramp

Singer/songwriters don’t get the best rap. Typically they’re viewed as an obnoxious bunch, playing open mic after open mic and working over their friends to come out to any one of their shows...

Music · Chris Galis on February 14, 2012

Stream new Sleigh Bells’ “Reign of Terror”

The New York Times is currently streaming NYC duo Sleigh Bells’ much anticipated Reign of Terror alongside a well researched and thorough article detailing the band’s inception and follows their rise through the...

Music · Chris Galis on February 10, 2012

Marmalakes and Sour Notes Split 7” WAIT/WHITE RELEASE SHOW at the Mohawk

Typically, a split 7” release by two Austin-based, still-considered “local” groups (as diminutive as that term may be) would be nothing noteworthy, nothing extraordinary. Pondering what No Play Music’s inaugural release of WAIT/WHITE...

Blog · Kia Rodriguez on January 18, 2012

Behind The Scenes Of The CHANEL Fine Jewelry Ad Campaign

Discover the behind the scenes film of the latest CHANEL Fine Jewelry ad campaign. Shot by photographer Dominique Isserman, the campaign highlights creations featuring the diamond in Vendome, Paris.

Blog · Kirish Dirkson on January 18, 2012

i_am_thalente

Short film with South African skater Thalente Biyela. tal·ent [tal-uhnt] – noun 1.a special natural ability or aptitude: 2.a capacity for achievement or success; ability: young men of talent.

Blog · Kirish Dirkson on January 6, 2012

Goshiki Adidas Originals

Luck conceptual five ring.

Blog · Kirish Dirkson on January 4, 2012

2012 Wishes From Christian Dior

Happy 2012 from Dior for all the beautiful women around the world.

Blog · Robert David Pecina, Jr. on January 3, 2012

New Music: Jean Grae – U & Me & Everyone We Know (Produced by M-Phazes)

I can’t sleep, but I am feelin’ this right now. Long intros in 2012. Enjoy.

Blog · Kirish Dirkson on December 19, 2011

All We Need

Filmmaker Stephanie B. shoots a video journal of Luxembourg. One version in color of and the other in black & white showing the industrial complex and city scape of the small European nation.

Music · Nick Lopez on December 16, 2011

Interview: Zeds Dead at Texas Music Theater

Interviewers Nick Lopez & Chris Burrell sit down with Zeds Dead at the Texas Music Theater in San Marcos, Texas. We discussed everything from their music making process to their outlook on playing...

Blog · Kirish Dirkson on December 14, 2011

The Prince Rama Pool Lesson

Blog · Kirish Dirkson on December 13, 2011

The Making of the Versalette: Sourcing Buttons in Brooklyn

The men & machines behind the making of the Versalette buttons.

Blog · Kirish Dirkson on December 12, 2011

Prince Rama Problems at the Door

Issues arose at The Mohawk door when we couldn’t get our crew into the venue for the Prince Rama interview.

Fashion · Kia Rodriguez on December 12, 2011

EcoLuxurious Twist: {r}evolution & The Versalette

There is a definite shift in the fashion world and it is all paired with an EcoLuxurious twist. Brands are taking stock of the world we are in today and making a conscious...

Blog · Kirish Dirkson on December 11, 2011

Chanel Paris-Bombay Métiers d’Art show

Chanel Paris-Bombay Métiers d’Art show Embroideries by Lesage for Chanel Head pieces by Maison Michel for Chanel Shoes by Massaro for Chanel Jewelry by Desrues for Chanel Makeup by Peter Philips Hair by...

Music · Chris Galis on December 7, 2011

Interview: Prince Rama

From the first few moments on Trust Now, Prince Rama’s MO seems interestingly unique and apparent. Their influences of electro-drone, Eastern traditional music, psych, and maybe even a little bit of deep house...

Blog · Kirish Dirkson on December 7, 2011

QRistmas Under The Tree

Manchester, England design firm The Chase brings holiday shoppers QR code wrapping paper. A digital twist to traditional non-scannable paper we’re quick to disgard as soon as those gifted pair of socks are inhand. from...

Blog · Kirish Dirkson on December 6, 2011

Nokia Is Amazing

On Monday 28th November Nokia Lumia 800 with Windows phone nokia.ly/uBVXxw brought deadmau5 and the world’s most advanced 4D technology together and created an amazing free light show at Millbank Tower, London. Millbank...

Blog · Kia Rodriguez on December 3, 2011

LANVIN Vitrines

Lanvin may be one of the first fashion houses still in operation and true to form, they are one step ahead of the game. While most of us are out shopping for the...