For the past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to test out the new Ricoh Theta 360 camera. The Theta, is the world’s first digital imaging device that encapsulates a fully spherical image with a single shutter release. The highly portable handheld camera allows users to take 360 degree images that can be shared with…
With the World Cup underway, it’s time to celebrate the most beautiful fútbol fans on the planet. Here they are, separated by group: Group A: Brazil, Cameroon, Mexico, Croatia Group B: Australia, Chile, Netherlands, Spain Group C: Columbia, Côte d’Ivoire, Greece, Japan Group D: Costa Rica, England, Italy, Uruguay Group E: Ecuador, France, Honduras, Switzerland…
Back when I was working for Backside, I was an editor for their print magazine called EightxTen. It launched in 2012 with a full feature I did on Rick Klotz (Freshjive, Warriors of Radness). I was tasked with writing about influencers in the lifestyle markets, and all in Q&A format. For the second issue, I had Ruslan…
Can 10 years be considered a long time in this industry? Yes and no. Yes, because things become routine and like clockwork. You see the same faces, you attend similar events, you foresee the cyclical patterns warranted by this industry. And you inevitably become jaded. I’ve gotten to that point – where I grew tired…
Every Tuesday, I’ll curate a playlist of brand new music from around the Internet and give you a heads up on the week’s album releases. Here’s the first installment of the New Music Tuesday Playlist featuring 22 of the best new tracks from the past week: Featured Albums Released This Week: Mariah Carey – Me.…
Young Iranians arrested for dancing to Pharrell’s “Happy” [CNN] Made In America 2014 LA and Philly lineups announced [Brooklyn Vegan] Tupac’s last words were “Fuck You,” says former cop [Hip Hop Wired] Mos Def Yasiin Bey not allowed entry into the U.S., cancels U.S. tour [Together Boston] Jay Z and Beyonce unveil epic trailer for…
If you’re part of the 78 percent of Internet radio consumers still using Pandora (according to Bloomberg), it’s time to graduate to the next level of music streaming. Sure, Pandora has its positives, but it also comes with a lot of flaws. It’s free to use, but you have to deal with the annoying ads.…
This is my self-proclaimed experience at a Freddie Gibbs concert this past Thursday. Just odd little tidbits that I think would have never happened if it wasn’t a Freddie Gibbs concert, spring break and in San Francisco. The combination of the three can formulate some funny observations and experiences. Factoid #1 from that night. I…