THE SPRING ISSUE
Holy Fuck
Unholy noise from Toronto After a few unsteady gigs, Holy Fuck exploded out of Toronto’s indie rock scene in 2004 with a sound that blends driving rock rhythms with wailing synthesizers and a grinding pulse generated by a 35mm film synchronizer, broken toy keyboards and an array of effects pedals. Their music mixes elements of […]
5 minutes with Maus Haus
As a self-proclaimed “Craigslist band” with Brian Wilson, Aphex Twin, spaghetti westerns, Tortoise, Dr. Octagon, Tom Waits, Captain Beefheart, ‘80s synth-pop and Miami bass among its myriad influences, San Francisco’s Maus Haus finds tension at the core of its experimental pop music. After the band—consisting of multi-instrumentalists Joseph Genden, Jason Kick, Joshua Rampage, Aaron Weiss […]
No Age Grows Up
Post-punk role models of tomorrow As L.A. post-punk/noise rock duo No Age was recording its third album, Everything in Between (released September 2010 on Sub Pop), drummer/vocalist Dean Spunt was going through a difficult stretch. “I was breaking up with my longtime girlfriend, I had family members that were sick, and I had a, I […]
November Drink Recipes
Stoli Pomegranate Fizz 2 oz Stoli Pomegranik 1/2 oz fresh Lemon 1/2 oz Simple Syrup 1/2 oz cream Mint and fresh Pomegranate seeds Whiskey Smash 2 oz Buffalo Trace Bourbon 1/2 oz Xante Pear Brandy 1 oz Blood Orange 3 Blackberries 1/4 oz fresh Lemon Mint Sprig Dash of Clover Honey Recipes by Blake Landis […]
Ozumo
Obsession with Perfection Somehow, a girl named Linda from Commack, New York, is responsible for all this. This, being the burgeoning empire of Japanese cuisine, décor, atmosphere and drink that are the very essence that is Ozumo. The posh Japanese lounge and restaurant, originally founded in 2001 on Steuart Street in San Francisco, is the […]
Neighborhood Vibe With a Hi-Fi Sound
Audyssey’s SoMA Inspiration South of Market, SF—It’s late in the afternoon and the streets of this San Francisco neighborhood brim with an eclectic mix of individuals who are, once again, reinventing a modern urban landscape. Nine-to-fivers filter into watering hole hotspots for happy hour concoctions. Up and down the street, new restaurants buzz with managers […]
Flotsam’s Wonder World
photography Michael Cuffe A twisted carnival clown throws hurdles to those seeking their dreams while tempting others with the seven deadly sins in the artist Mike Shine’s “Flotsam’s Wonder World.” The interactive carnival pieces have been transformed into an “opera” consisting of 200 works of art at the new 941 Geary Gallery in San Francisco. […]
Reggie Watts
I first saw Reggie Watts perform at Rififi, a now-defunct nightclub in the Lower East Side. It was about a year ago, and I was there with a couple friends to watch a random line-up of comedians do their 15-minute sets. Everything was going along just fine until Reggie got up to do his thing. […]
Sarah Blasko
Australian singer Sarah Blasko is an unlikely pop star. Her confessional songs are full of complicated feelings and tangled emotions, and her subtle vocal style owes as much to jazz and gospel singers as it does to any current diva. She croons her dreamy lyrics in a breathy voice, coming in before or after the […]
Phantogram
Josh Carter and Sarah Barthel, the duo who make up the group Phantogram, bring to the table a new sound, one that is filled with mystery and sex appeal. The undercurrent of hip hop beats, lilting vocals and intense emotional lyrics would bring any listener to their feet, swaying to the dreamlike tracks. Unlike most […]
Foster the People
Foster The People got together in LA less than a year ago. The band’s songwriter and front man, Mark Foster, had been doing solo acoustic gigs, but the songs he was writing needed some full band power. Everything clicked when he found drummer Mark Pontius and bass man Cubbie Fink. The first song they put […]
Sunday morning
Zac Posen Knit Miu Miu Knee sock J.Mendel Fur Paul & Joe Shorts J.Mendel Capelet and necklace Stella McCartney Romper J.Mendel Fur hat Bottega Veneta Jacket Jimmy Choo Boots Louis Vuitton Skirt Stella McCartney Bra Denis Colomb Shawl Bottega Veneta Shoes Angelique Keenan Necklace Colette Ring Donna Karan Knit J.Mendel Necklace Hue Socks Bottega Veneta […]
Girls just wanna have fun
Torn by Ronny Kobo Wolf print tank top IRO Ivory jeans Ksubi Romper Mango Clogs Surface to Air Motorcycle Jacket Levi’s Made & Crafted Jeans Top: Nice Collective Leather vest Cheap Monday Jeans Below, left to right: Zanerobe Motorcycle jacket Surface to Air Denim skirt Ksubi Jacket Cheap Monday Jeans Leifsdottir Leather jacket Cheap Monday […]
Future stars of fashion
Vladimir Karaleev Born and raised in Sofia, Bulgaria, Karaleev moved to Berlin at the age of 19 to study fashion design at the University of Applied Sciences (where he was recently appointed guest lecturer). After completing his studies, in 2005 he launched his eponymous brand, with a capsule collection of experimental t-shirts entitled CUT 210. […]
Mark Seliger
Capturing the essence of celebrities, musicians and models, editorial photographer Mark Seliger has shot some of history’s exceptional, iconic portraits, shooting more than 125 covers for Rolling Stone. Born in Amarillo, Texas and raised in Houston, Mark attended East Texas State University where he studied photography and graphic design. He moved to NYC where he […]
