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Up Hygh: The Venus Album
(10 November 2006) - Don't let the uninspired cover art fool you, Up Hygh's The Venus Album is one of the best deep and dirty hip hop soul albums of the year. Unapologetic devotees of Jay Dilla's (RIP) pioneering Detroit dirty underground soul, these barely legal Stockholm neophytes to production lace their tracks with thumping and snapping electronic drum sounds, deep bass, and synth blips. But Up Hygh's...
(10 November 2006) - Don't let the uninspired cover art fool you, Up Hygh's The Venus Album is one of the best deep and dirty hip hop soul albums of the year. Unapologetic devotees of Jay Dilla's (RIP) pioneering Detroit dirty underground soul, these barely legal Stockholm neophytes to production lace their tracks with thumping and snapping electronic drum sounds, deep bass, and synth blips. But Up Hygh's...
Browns Focus London and Acne Jeans Stockholm Swap Up
(01 November 2006) - It's one thing swapping clothes with a friend to extend your wardrobe for a while, but it's quite another swapping clothes stores with a like-minded brand to extend your reach to another country. That's what London store Browns Focus (above left) has done with the Stockholm studio of Acne Jeans (above right), lock, stock and barrel. For ten days (only until this weekend), Browns...
(01 November 2006) - It's one thing swapping clothes with a friend to extend your wardrobe for a while, but it's quite another swapping clothes stores with a like-minded brand to extend your reach to another country. That's what London store Browns Focus (above left) has done with the Stockholm studio of Acne Jeans (above right), lock, stock and barrel. For ten days (only until this weekend), Browns...
Defyra Glasses
(01 November 2006) - Mixing a clean, Scandinavian aesthetic with warm jewel tones and inventive design, glassware by the Stockholm-based design quartet Defyra lends casual elegance to any dinner table. Swaths of bright greens, deep burgundies and pale lavenders on glass and porcelain evoke the sensual pleasures of eating, as do stemless goblets with angled rims in the same palette. Contact the designers directly at defyra [at] defyra...
(01 November 2006) - Mixing a clean, Scandinavian aesthetic with warm jewel tones and inventive design, glassware by the Stockholm-based design quartet Defyra lends casual elegance to any dinner table. Swaths of bright greens, deep burgundies and pale lavenders on glass and porcelain evoke the sensual pleasures of eating, as do stemless goblets with angled rims in the same palette. Contact the designers directly at defyra [at] defyra...
Telefonplan Tower
(31 October 2006) - Standing proudly in the Stockholm suburb of Midsommarkransen, the 10 story, 72 meter tall Telefonplan tower—built and used by Ericsson for many years—stood as the center of their corporate campus and served as a neighborhood landmark. Today the neighborhood has grown beyond Ericsson's presence, and local architect Milo Lavén, artist Erik Krikortz and interaction designer Loove Broms have transformed the tower to be a...
(31 October 2006) - Standing proudly in the Stockholm suburb of Midsommarkransen, the 10 story, 72 meter tall Telefonplan tower—built and used by Ericsson for many years—stood as the center of their corporate campus and served as a neighborhood landmark. Today the neighborhood has grown beyond Ericsson's presence, and local architect Milo Lavén, artist Erik Krikortz and interaction designer Loove Broms have transformed the tower to be a...
T-post
(30 October 2006) - The world's first international news magazine on cotton, T-post is a subscription t-shirt service based in Sweden. Silkscreened onto American Apparel tees, subscribers get a new "issue" every six weeks with a design about a current news item on the outside and a short article on the topic printed inside. Many of the stories covered by T-post are outside the radar of the traditional...
(30 October 2006) - The world's first international news magazine on cotton, T-post is a subscription t-shirt service based in Sweden. Silkscreened onto American Apparel tees, subscribers get a new "issue" every six weeks with a design about a current news item on the outside and a short article on the topic printed inside. Many of the stories covered by T-post are outside the radar of the traditional...
Freddie Cruger: Soul Search
(26 October 2006) - He's back… and just in time for Halloween. But don't be scared! This Freddie Cruger is a friendly old-school Swedish B-Boy with a penchant for crafting breakbeat-laden sample-heavy instrumentals that make for dancefloor anthems, catchy downtempo nu-soul, jazzy hip-hop head-nodders and blazing latin mash-ups. Most of Cruger's music has previously been available only as limited edition 12" vinyl singles on the Swedish Raw Fusion...
(26 October 2006) - He's back… and just in time for Halloween. But don't be scared! This Freddie Cruger is a friendly old-school Swedish B-Boy with a penchant for crafting breakbeat-laden sample-heavy instrumentals that make for dancefloor anthems, catchy downtempo nu-soul, jazzy hip-hop head-nodders and blazing latin mash-ups. Most of Cruger's music has previously been available only as limited edition 12" vinyl singles on the Swedish Raw Fusion...
Dearraindrop: Concrete Trees, Glass Grass and Cream-Filled Stones
(20 October 2006) - Opening today, 20 October 2006, at the Galleri Loyal is a solo exhibition of new work by Dearraindrop that runs through 25 November 2006. The exhibition includes large-scale paintings, drawings and other major interactive works by the Virginia-based collective. Visual artists Joe Grillo, Laura Grant and Billy Grant make the collage-style works, which are then synthesized by multimedia artists Owen Osborn and Chris Kucinski....
(20 October 2006) - Opening today, 20 October 2006, at the Galleri Loyal is a solo exhibition of new work by Dearraindrop that runs through 25 November 2006. The exhibition includes large-scale paintings, drawings and other major interactive works by the Virginia-based collective. Visual artists Joe Grillo, Laura Grant and Billy Grant make the collage-style works, which are then synthesized by multimedia artists Owen Osborn and Chris Kucinski....
What’s Going On?, Part II: Swedish Soul Food
(21 September 2006) - For most, Swedish music is one glorious name that comes to mind, ABBA. And if your music knowledge extends beyond wedding band classics, you might come up with something esoteric, like Roxette or Ace of Base. And if you are truly sophisticated, The Hives, The Cardigans, or neo-electro-rockers The Knife. Good stuff for sure. But funky? Soulful? F.R.E.S.H.? I discovered these folks in their...
(21 September 2006) - For most, Swedish music is one glorious name that comes to mind, ABBA. And if your music knowledge extends beyond wedding band classics, you might come up with something esoteric, like Roxette or Ace of Base. And if you are truly sophisticated, The Hives, The Cardigans, or neo-electro-rockers The Knife. Good stuff for sure. But funky? Soulful? F.R.E.S.H.? I discovered these folks in their...
Paul McCarthy: Head Shop/Shop Head
(23 June 2006) - From gross-out, almost juvenile humor to absurd pop spectacles—like his ongoing outdoor series of large-scale inflatable sculptures—Los Angeles-based artist Paul McCarthy's work is known for poking fun at consumerism by making even the most unassuming objects intimidating and bizarre. His latest show, "Head Shop/Shop Head" at Moderna Museet in Stockholm that opened this month (through 3 September 2006) includes an extensive array of new...
(23 June 2006) - From gross-out, almost juvenile humor to absurd pop spectacles—like his ongoing outdoor series of large-scale inflatable sculptures—Los Angeles-based artist Paul McCarthy's work is known for poking fun at consumerism by making even the most unassuming objects intimidating and bizarre. His latest show, "Head Shop/Shop Head" at Moderna Museet in Stockholm that opened this month (through 3 September 2006) includes an extensive array of new...
Denimbirds Underwear
(16 June 2006) - Yoko Ono might not know it, but she is, apparently, the embodiment of Denimbirds philosophy. The newish women's clothing line–little sister to famed Swedish denim label Nudie Jeans–has a few words about the infamous artist/Beatles wife on its glossy, bird-themed web site: "For John Lennon, Yoko Ono was a real bird – independent, strong and with a free spirit." Clothing," it continues, "should be...
(16 June 2006) - Yoko Ono might not know it, but she is, apparently, the embodiment of Denimbirds philosophy. The newish women's clothing line–little sister to famed Swedish denim label Nudie Jeans–has a few words about the infamous artist/Beatles wife on its glossy, bird-themed web site: "For John Lennon, Yoko Ono was a real bird – independent, strong and with a free spirit." Clothing," it continues, "should be...
Vice Scandinavia adicolor Contest
(10 April 2006) - Lystring skandinav! Vice Scandinavia is hosting a juried design contest for adicolor Adidas sneakers. You have to be a scandalous Scandinavian (från Sverige, Norge eller Danmark—ibland även Finland) to enter by using an entry form in the current Food issue of Vice or downloaded from the website. At a party 21 April 2006 at a secret location in Stockholm, attendees can vote on the...
(10 April 2006) - Lystring skandinav! Vice Scandinavia is hosting a juried design contest for adicolor Adidas sneakers. You have to be a scandalous Scandinavian (från Sverige, Norge eller Danmark—ibland även Finland) to enter by using an entry form in the current Food issue of Vice or downloaded from the website. At a party 21 April 2006 at a secret location in Stockholm, attendees can vote on the...
A Mini-Carrot Experience + Derek Aylward
(24 January 2006) - East Coast-based artists Eddie Martinez and Derek Aylward will be in Stockholm this week for the opening of their respective solo shows at Galleri Loyal on Friday, 27 January, from 6-9pm. Both on the bill of the lauded 2003 Russian Doll Show (Martinez curated and Aylward contributed art), the two share an aesthetic populated with rounded shapes and bearded, almond-eyed men that touches on...
(24 January 2006) - East Coast-based artists Eddie Martinez and Derek Aylward will be in Stockholm this week for the opening of their respective solo shows at Galleri Loyal on Friday, 27 January, from 6-9pm. Both on the bill of the lauded 2003 Russian Doll Show (Martinez curated and Aylward contributed art), the two share an aesthetic populated with rounded shapes and bearded, almond-eyed men that touches on...
Oyster
(15 August 2005) - Like watching the sun slowly rise over a stretch of coast, this EP by Florida natives Gregg Kowalsky and Danny L. on the Swedish label Fukkgod, is ambient music at its most densely serene. Droning swells with slight rough edges and melodic tangents drift in and out of calming hums and eerie notes. Listen here....
(15 August 2005) - Like watching the sun slowly rise over a stretch of coast, this EP by Florida natives Gregg Kowalsky and Danny L. on the Swedish label Fukkgod, is ambient music at its most densely serene. Droning swells with slight rough edges and melodic tangents drift in and out of calming hums and eerie notes. Listen here....
Beneath
(24 June 2005) - Beneath, Stockholm's outlet for consummate fans of high-end clothing, rare kicks, independent magazines, and more just moved to Kungsholmen, an island district in the city center. Located in a former photography studio on the third floor of an industrial building, décor by Peepshow, labels like Bless, aNYthing, and Edwin, titles such as Arkitip, Made, and Sneaker Freaker, and rotating art shows, make the store...
(24 June 2005) - Beneath, Stockholm's outlet for consummate fans of high-end clothing, rare kicks, independent magazines, and more just moved to Kungsholmen, an island district in the city center. Located in a former photography studio on the third floor of an industrial building, décor by Peepshow, labels like Bless, aNYthing, and Edwin, titles such as Arkitip, Made, and Sneaker Freaker, and rotating art shows, make the store...
What's Inside Counts
(20 June 2005) - In three years' time, when today's trend-conscious consumers are left mourning their dated collections of mid-decade orange objects, owners of products like the Swopit table will have the last laugh. This adaptable furnishing by Sweden's Form Us With Love has an evolutionary advantage; it's customizable from the get-go, so its look can change with your every aesthetic whim. You can easily slip any flat...
(20 June 2005) - In three years' time, when today's trend-conscious consumers are left mourning their dated collections of mid-decade orange objects, owners of products like the Swopit table will have the last laugh. This adaptable furnishing by Sweden's Form Us With Love has an evolutionary advantage; it's customizable from the get-go, so its look can change with your every aesthetic whim. You can easily slip any flat...
Liselotte Watkins Rugs
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Tretorn Nylite
(16 March 2005) - The Tretorn Gullwing Nylite first hailed from Sweden in 1964. It was THE tennis shoe to wear in the 70s and lost ground in the 80s with the rise of you-know-who. Now, over 40 years later, the original is back along with some reinterpreted cousins. I think it's all about the elegant simplicity of the Nylite, but you can check out the entire collection...
(16 March 2005) - The Tretorn Gullwing Nylite first hailed from Sweden in 1964. It was THE tennis shoe to wear in the 70s and lost ground in the 80s with the rise of you-know-who. Now, over 40 years later, the original is back along with some reinterpreted cousins. I think it's all about the elegant simplicity of the Nylite, but you can check out the entire collection...
Ice Hotel
(08 February 2005) - Feeling adventurous? If you find yourself in the small village of Jukkasj‰rvi in Northern Sweden between the months of December and April treat yourself to an unusual night or two at the Ice Hotel. The rest of the year the hotel is slowly melting and waiting to be rebuilt come next icy season, pulling blocks of ice from the Torneålven River. The hotel has...
(08 February 2005) - Feeling adventurous? If you find yourself in the small village of Jukkasj‰rvi in Northern Sweden between the months of December and April treat yourself to an unusual night or two at the Ice Hotel. The rest of the year the hotel is slowly melting and waiting to be rebuilt come next icy season, pulling blocks of ice from the Torneålven River. The hotel has...
Follow the Leader
(08 August 2004) - Follow the Leader is like a graphic design version of the Surrealist game, The Exquisite Corpse. The project comes out of Tokyo Style in Gothenburg and resulted in a 9 Meter tall by 1 Meter wide masterpiece. Four Japanese designers and four Swedish designers each had 6 hour turns and had to use the bottom 10 cm from the previous work. It's too tall to...
(08 August 2004) - Follow the Leader is like a graphic design version of the Surrealist game, The Exquisite Corpse. The project comes out of Tokyo Style in Gothenburg and resulted in a 9 Meter tall by 1 Meter wide masterpiece. Four Japanese designers and four Swedish designers each had 6 hour turns and had to use the bottom 10 cm from the previous work. It's too tall to...
Neonode
(04 February 2003) - Swedish start-up Neonode just announced a Microsoft powered Smartphone with what appears to be a totally custom UI. The size looks great, but I'm afraid the touch screen targets might be way too small. Neonode has a site, but there's not too much on it yet. I4U has some good pictures and a bit of a review....
(04 February 2003) - Swedish start-up Neonode just announced a Microsoft powered Smartphone with what appears to be a totally custom UI. The size looks great, but I'm afraid the touch screen targets might be way too small. Neonode has a site, but there's not too much on it yet. I4U has some good pictures and a bit of a review....
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