Yearly Archives: 2013
Destination: Purobeach Oasis del Mar, Toscana
“Tuscany may evoke images of the Italian countryside, delightful farmhouses, olive trails and lots of fine wine. Well think again, Purobeach Toscana in the Maremma Park is where beach side yoga and glamorous cocktails are de rigueur.
Purobeach has partnered with internationally renowned, Leonardo Ferragamo, son of fashion designer Salvatore Ferragamo, to launch this chic beachside club at Marina di Scarlino, Toscana. Set in the heart of Read more Destination: Purobeach Oasis del Mar, Toscana
Serena Ryder – Stompa [Sunspot RMX]
Who said my dancing days are over?! This is a cool blending of sounds and styles, Hammonds clashing with wobbling basses and everything is tied up by my piano and Serena’s powerful voice. This is really an enjoyable one! Listen, dance, vote!!
Featuring Rich and Soundy Audio – special thanks for editing, engineering, mixing and mastering this!
World’s first vertical forest is under construction in Milan
“In Milan, a forest will soon be planted in the sky. Building works for a pair of skyscrapers that will become home to the world’s first vertical forest is underway. The brainchild of architect Stefano Boeri, the €65 million ‘Bosco Verticale’ is already under construction. When complete, the skyscrapers will Read more World’s first vertical forest is under construction in Milan
The dwelle.ing buildings
“The award winning “dwelle.ing” are a range of carefully designed micro-buildings that are highly sustainable, fast to erect and extremely adaptable. They can achieve zero carbon status, potentially meet Passivhaus standards and if doubled-up (which can be done at a later date), will meet Lifetime Homes Standards.
The building concept responds effortlessly to the occupants’ requirements, however varied. It can be personalised from the outset, but can easily change to Read more The dwelle.ing buildings
Jazz-iz Christ – Jazz-iz Christ (2013)
After five murderous albums with System of a Down, three solo albums and one vivid collaboration with Arto Tunçboyacıyan (Serart), the time has come for Jazz-iz Christ. This is an album I was really expected since Serj Tankian posted on his SoundCloud page the first track of this avant-garde/fusion project. This is not metal, although it has a few powerful guitar riffs, but it’s a nice melange of progressive rock, funk and jazz with several more or less exotic flavors.
Jazz-iz Christ is Serj’s brainchild, but truly is a collaborative effort between several musicians that Tankian curated to be part of the group and this self-titled album. Among others, there are considerable contributions from renowned pianist Tigran Hamasyan, flautist Valeri Tolstov, trumpet player Tom Duprey and additional performances from Stewart Copeland, actor/musician Davis Alpay and Vincent Pedulla. The 15 tracks that comprise Jazz-iz Christ, is mostly instrumental effort except for 4 tracks: “End of Time”, “Distant Thing”, “Song of Sand” and “Garuna”.
This is an exciting trip and a colorful amalgam of progressive jazz, electronic, ethnic and rock elements, a cool trip into the generous area of genderless avant-garde music with strong jazz roots and resonances. Read more Jazz-iz Christ – Jazz-iz Christ (2013)
Naibor – A private retreat in Kenya
“Located in the heart of the Massai Mara in Kenya, Naibor offers guests a chance to experience luxury in the wild. Naibor consists of seven spacious tents that are all carefully positioned amongst the trees so that guests are granted the utmost privacy. Each tent is Read more Naibor – A private retreat in Kenya
Dynasty Electric – Euphoria and Supersonic Love remixes
According to Wikipedia, Dynasty Electric is an electro-rock duo from Brooklyn, NY consisting of vocalist Jenny Electrik and multi-instrumentalist Seth Misterka. The band was formed in 2003 by Seth Misterka, a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer with a background in a spectrum of musical genres. Misterka has worked with artists such as jazz musicians Anthony Braxton and William Parker, and indie bands Hot Chip, Shy Child, and The Fever. He provides guitar, electronics and saxophone for Dynasty Electric. Misterka met Read more Dynasty Electric – Euphoria and Supersonic Love remixes
Down With Webster – One In A Million remix contest on Indaba
“From a junior high school talent show to festival stages—such is the journey of Down With Webster. They’ve crawled their way from the absolute bottom with only the dream of success to feed their hungry stomachs, and now they’ve touched success, recently signing with Universal Canada.
Now Down With Webster and Indaba Music want you to remix “One In a Million”. Take the highly remixable stems to this pop tune and make it your own. Let’s see how well you stand out from the multitude of remixes.” – Indaba Music.
According to Wikipedia Down with Webster, or DWW, is a Canadian rap rock band from The Beaches area of Toronto, originally formed for a middle school talent show. They released their first official EP, Time to Win, Vol. 1, on October 6, 2009. The band has achieved success from all three singles released from Time to Win, Vol. 1. All three singles were certified Platinum in Canada. The album itself was certified Gold in Canada. Their second release, Time to Win, Vol. 2 was released on October 31, 2011.
Down with Webster has sold over 50,000 albums and has sold nearly 500,000 singles. The band has been nominated for Juno awards, MuchMusic Video Awards and Canadian Radio Music Awards.
Call me ignorant, outdated, Read more Down With Webster – One In A Million remix contest on Indaba
Casa Lude, Cehegin, Spain
“Lude wanted a house in a traditional neighbourhood in the city of Cehegin, using the roof of his mother and sister’s house as a plot.
Making the most of its privileged situation, Casa Lude is Read more Casa Lude, Cehegin, Spain
