Cool Hunting
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Woofy
by Tim Yu
Cute and plastic, Woofy is a dog that obediently sits next to you all day, holding a pile of cables inside to keep your desktop neat. Designed by Gabriel Nigro, the figures are about the size of a real small dog. We like the way it's a big conspicious design element rather than a way to try to hide cables away like other products.
In a playful marketing move, Woofy has been traveling the world in anticipation of its release and will also be having its very own release party. Buying one of the limited black editions—only 500 made—for €165 here gets you into the party in Copenhagen, 9 August 2007. Woofy will be sold in stores and online from the end of August. No word on price of the white mass market versions, but more info's here.
New Balance x Yotel
by SummerSeventySix
If I had to work in a hotel, it would make things a lot more bearable if I got given some sexy New Balance kicks to wear, like these. Yotel is a new brand of bed for the night from the man behind successful British restaurant chain Yo! Sushi. Sticking to his Japanese inspiration, it mimics the capsule hotels you can find in Tokyo, and the first one is now open at London's Gatwick Airport. As you would expect, the branding is slick, and has now been topped off with these New Balance 576s that are only available to employees.
via High Snobiety
What We're Listening to Now, Part Two
by Ami Kealoha
Following up on last week's post covering what music Tim, Seth and myself have been obsessed with recently, this week Josh, Evan and Summer weigh in with their personal chart-toppers.
Dimitri from Paris:
Cocktail Disco
Perfect summer evenings with summer drinks require an appropriate infectiously fun soundtrack. Cocktail Disco sounds like Charlie's angels aboard the Love Boat—so over-the-top cheesy and so good it works. With 25 tracks including a cover of "Summertime" and Astrud Gilberto's version of her father's "The Girl from Ipanema," Dimitri's latest compilation is brimming with the "sweep-you-into-the-moment" appeal of disco. It's available from Amazon and iTunes.
Tracey Thorn: Out of the Woods
Tracey Thorn's voice has the warmth and depth of Annie Lennox, lending a similar haunting beauty to her laid back electro-pop recordings. Her second solo album after Everything But The Girl, Out of the Woods spans dance and folk with the skill of a musician who's been on the scene for well over two decades. Standouts like "It's All True" and "Grand Canyon" are retro '80s music that's ideal for chilling at home. Pick it up from Amazon or iTunes.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Every summer since "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" came out, the soundtrack manages to surface without fail. With power ballads, country tracks and classic rock and roll, Hedwig avoids the feel of a typical saccharine soundtrack with campy Bowie-style glam. A sing-along album from start to finish, it's an obvious roadtrip playlist. Get it from
iTunes or Amazon.
The Dollyrots: Because I'm Awesome
If you can't tell from the album title alone, the Dollyrots make the kind of unapologetic pop punk that's irresistibly catchy and over-the-top. Pounding bass lines fleshed out with lush power chords and teeny-bopper vocals make this one a good pick for the gym. Get it from
iTunes or
Amazon.
Black Moth Super Rainbow: Dandelion Gum
Superior head-nodding electronica, that leans heavily towards the use of the vocoder, which gets me every time. This is the third album from the Pittsburgh natives who have one of the best names around (closely followed by my other choices). "Forever Heavy" and "Drippy Eye are" standout tracks. It's available from their
site or
iTunes.
Cherry Ghost: Thirst For Romance
I was totally hooked by the single "People Help The People" and, for once, the long player lives up the promise. A stellar debut with hints of Doves and Wilco from Bolton band Cherry Ghost driven by the songwriting of frontman Simon Aldred. He's tipped by many in the U.K. to go a long way, which is something I heartily agree with. But it from iTunes U.K., CD Universe or
Amazon.
Bellowhead:
Burlesque
You think you know what English music is? Not until you've heard this you don't. Ten-piece folk orchestra Bellowhead peddle weird and wonderful rearranged versions of traditional English folk songs with enticing Monty Python-esque names like Fire Marengo and The Outlandish Knight. 30 year old Jon Boden is the talented man in charge and whips his charges into shape, concoting a heady brew of modern folk. Live, they are an absolute feast for the senses and are as tight as an anaconda's grip. Pick it up from Bellowhead or
iTunes.
PHTHRD
by Tim Yu
Our good friends at LVHRD are hosting PHTHRD, a timed photography competition between teams of photographers and stylists. Three categories—character, dialogue and inspiration—made for some interesting and at times provocative photos.
Now's your chance to vote here for your favorite before 6 August 2007.
