Food & Drink · Kirish Dirkson on May 17, 2012
Sunday Brunch: Stephan Bowers of Feast
Feast is a boutique restaurant located in downtown San Antonio, Texas with a robust menu and a gorgeous interior. We sat down with Chef Stephan Bowers for a little chat over a delicious...
Music · Chris Galis on May 16, 2012
In Review: Mount Eerie ‘Clear Moon’
OVERALL: 8.5/10 Phil Elverum has long been known as one of the foremost purveyors of melancholy Pacific Northwestern folk. From quiet beginnings as a bedroom artist, to his current iteration as a veteran...
Art · HaydeeMunoz on May 16, 2012
5th Annual Luminaria
via Art Magazine After being cancelled because of the weather and then planned again, Luminaria finally had its chance to shine last Saturday. This year, the organizers made promising changes that would apparently...
Music · Chris Galis on May 7, 2012
Stream: Beach House ‘Bloom’
Beach House blew out expectations with the release of their haunting 3rd LP, Teen Dream. We’re going to go so far as to say they single-handedly brought the term “dream pop” to forefront...
Music · Chris Galis on May 7, 2012
Stream: Best Coast ‘The Only Place’
Perhaps one of the most surprising story lines of the last 5 years, Best Coast, is set to release their second full length album, “The Only Place”, this month. The story line goes...
Music · Chris Galis on May 4, 2012
This Week in Music – May 4 2012
After a slew of festivals, both abroad and locally, we can all take a collective deep breath and reset. This week in music: Adam Yauch, aka MCA has passed away from cancer. Diagnosed...
Music · Chris Galis on May 2, 2012
SPOONing in Austin, TX
Live shows are something sacred: the hush before a band rushes on stage, the inebriating gale of the first few notes, the communal swill of the crowd as they’re led through new songs...
Food & Drink · Kirish Dirkson on May 1, 2012
Quick Stop at the Vahik Cafe in San Diego
While in the San Diego area, I ventured into La Jolla–the über high income neighborhood of overly groomed purebred pooches and their equally as coiffed owners–and upon searching, found myself beyond the beach,...
Music · Chris Galis on April 27, 2012
Coachella Weekend 2 Reflections
The transition into Coachella weekend 2 was tough; trying to bide for time amongst a crowd of 80,000 presented a tiring challenge, similar to that of a delegation. After a raucous set by multi-instrumentalist...
Art · HaydeeMunoz on April 25, 2012
Flanagan – Tiravanija by Adam Schreiber
Via Art Magazine Adam Schreiber. Untitled (stairwell), 2012. 40x50” archival inkjet print The elevator finally opens and a white impeccable environment awaits the visitor. On the main gallery, a set of photographs is displayed. The...
Music · Anali on April 9, 2012
Coachella 2012 Preview
Oh, sunny days. So much in bloom: greenery, flowers, the heat index, tanning lotion, bare skin, and music festivals, to name a few. Little did I know how many music festivals our beloved...
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 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.
