Finnish Import: Husky Rescue

by Ari Bendersky

If you like long dark winters; salty, hairy fish and tall blond people, you'll adore Country Falls by Husky Rescue, the latest import from Helsinki. Like Morcheeba or St. Etienne before them, Husky Rescue makes beautiful atmospheric music with a hint of country thrown into the mix. At times upbeat and peppy, a quick shift in the music takes you to a darker place - think of how you felt the first time you saw Todd Solondz "Happiness". You want to run up to everyone and hug them, but then can't understand why you're sitting in a corner moping and crying. In the end, you can't wait to hear the music again.

Project FOX

by Josh Spear

Project FOX, is an event in Copenhagen promoting the newly released Volkswagen Fox. For the occasion they created a hotel, a club, and a studio all in downtown Copenhagen. For the hotel they took an already pre-existing hotel, and combined the talent of 21 artists to re-design the interior of 61 rooms. Along with the hotel, they have a club/restaurant that has three open show kitchens, and a studio where the VW Fox was presented to the public-- this is where artists and designers who were working on the design for the club and hotel can present their own VW Fox design ideas. Check the site for an informational video, and pictures from all the locations--and if you're in Copenhagen, stop by.

Pare Umbrellas

by Josh Spear

I don't think I've ever really owned a quality umbrella-- or an umbrella at all for that matter. If I were to get one, I'd naturally want to get a quality one, and Pare's new Spring-Summer collection definitely gets my nod of approval. Natural Pare is out of Seattle, and they are inspired by the huge unique selection of umbrellas in Tokyo-- where an umbrella is often selected as an essential "part to an outfit, personality or mood." The designs are simple, sophisticated, and modern. You'll surely be the only one on your block with such a nice umbrella.

via Obvious Diversion