Quantic

Quantic

Let me get you all starting this week with the sweet sounds of multi-intrumentalist Quantic.

The All-Nighter

For all you architects (or architects at heart) I think you will enjoy this site.
The All Nighter.  Sadly, many of us can relate to it.

Chiddy Bang

Chiddy Bang is an American alternative hip hop band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The group consists of Chidera "Chiddy" Anamege andNoah "Xaphoon Jones" Beresin. The duo met in late 2008 during their freshman year at Drexel University, in Noah's hometown of Philadelphia, PA. Their sound is based on the fusion of hip hop and unique sample choices from alternative leading artists such as Radiohead,Sufjan Stevens, Passion Pit, and MGMT.

New Restaurant Fridays : Lillie's Q

Lillie's Q

The 1030 crew started NRF [New Restaurant Fridays]

NRF# 2 : Lillie's Q [BBQ]

Photograph by Stephen Coorlas

Morton Anderson : suckerPUNCH

Reminiscent of Cubism art work circa 1920's, Anderson's work seems to use modern day color palettes, line gestures, and composition techniques, which make these art pieces very graphically appealing to me.

Enjoy

Rusko : Hold on (Sub Focus Remix)

There are quite a few remixes to this song; this is one of them. The original is hot too though and you need to check that out son! Play it real loud, then throw ya' blue shirt on for friday!!

This dude is playing congress theater 4.22!! I'm there. Who is coming with me!!??

Classical Symphony : 2011 Season Schedule

Chicago Classical Symphony Schedule

The only thing keeping me sane at the moment while working in studio is classical music. Turns out there are free rehearsals open to the public at the Classical Symphony Hall located at 218 South Wabash Avenue. 

If you live in Chicago you should take full advantage of this opportunity. I know I will! 

Although, I will have to find a date that is willing to accompany me, hmmm....

Lessons for young Designers

10 Lessons for Young Designers by John Jay


I recently came across this list of very power lessons we all should embed into our brains. We all can benefit from this list so print it, post it and read it at least three times a day. 

I want you all to succeed! 

Lost in Architecture : Nicolas Grospierre

Artist Talk: 6PM

Opening Reception: 6:30-8PM

Nicolas Grospierre will discuss the Graham Foundation exhibition and his most recent work. This event is free and open to the public.

Don't let the devil ride

There are always interesting people with interesting stories places you go. Whether they are true or not is not important...whether you believe is...

Photograph by : Abraham Mora

Yann Tiersen : Le Banquet

The playing of the accordion is an increasingly lost art mostly performed by older men from older countries, but there is hope for the survival of the unmistakeable sound of heritage . Yann Tiersen, a French musician and composer, is an example of an individual who has taken up the art of his elders and molded it to produce something progressive and beautifully uplifting. Tiersen is a classically trained musician of Norwegian and Belgian origins who primarily plays the piano, violin, and accordion. His style of music is often described as having minimalist composition.

BUSTED

So here's what happened to me in the last twelve hours and the lessons I've learned....

Common Market : Escaping Arkham

A duo from Seattle that deserves much more recognition. Imagine if you heard music like this blasting from your radio instead of the mindless ramblings that you hear so much of nowadays.

Mr.Brainwash

He considers this art; I don't - Do you? 

In my opinion, it's been done and done better but check it out for yourself. 

Morphosis : Giant Interactive Group Headquarters

Thom Mayne just blew my mind with this new project in Shanghai, China.  It speaks strongly yet peacefully in it's surroundings. A perfect harmony. Agree?

"Situated amid existing canals and a new man made lake, the undulating office building interacts with an augmented ground plane, joining architecture to landscape, and environment to site.  The Giant Campus project is a compact village that accommodates diverse functions in a flexible framework of forms that move in and out of a folded landscape plane."

The Art of Non-Conformity

I would like to switch lives with him for a day....or a couple years. 

"Chris Guillebeau began, The Art of Non-Conformity (AONC) project to chronicle his writing on how to change the world by achieving significant, personal goals while helping others at the same time. In the battle against conventional beliefs, we focus on three areas: Life, Work, and Travel."