The Columbus Climate pt.1
Over the past several years there has been a growing community of people in Columbus ranging from artists, musicians, writers, partiers etc. This community has been totally DIY which is an important ethic that I’m glad has crossed the punk barrier. Several people have come together in Columbus and created something which now is large, diverse and fun. The scene ,as it is now, has served as a springboard for various non-traditional artists, musicians and promoters to get together and throw a fun party. It has also given an opportunity for DJ’s who would not have had the chance to showcase their talents in the more structured and clichéd club scene. These DJ’s have brought to the table underground independent music from musicians across the world and have showcased it in their sets. This again helping to promote independent artists and non-commercially driven scenes from across the globe. One of the factors that sets apart the scene in Columbus vs. other larger communities, i.e. NY, LA etc, is the Midwest work ethic. In my opinion, the people involved aren’t sitting around waiting for a gig to happen, or party to start, or someone to hand them some sort of deal. They are getting up, getting organized and doing the work themselves and promoting each other within the community and giving each other an opportunity to showcase their talents and cross-market their skills. In addition the events happening in Columbus are not venue driven, they are people driven. People will go to the venue regardless of where it is and what genre that venue falls in knowing that the party happening there is positive and like minded individuals will be there just having fun. My reason for this series of posts is an attempt to document the efforts of the individuals who have contributed to the local culture in Columbus thus making the city a vibrant place to live. Some of the pictures below show a few of the varying parties, thanks to Ed Luna for the shots. It was my pleasure to interview some of the people involved with making this happen. First I interviewed DJ Moxy a local DJ involved with the music scene and various musical projects here in town. Next I interviewed Roevy a very creative DJ duo in which they made the written interview into a funny computerized audio interview. And finally i Interviewed Diego Ruiz,the man behind the one.five.nine. photography project. More to come...
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The Columbus Climate pt.2 one.five.nine
Diego Ruiz is a local photographer who for the past several months has been documenting the nightlife in Columbus with his camera via the one.five.nine project. He makes appearences at all the parties and events happening in town and photographs them. He has a keen eye for his subject matter and portrays the active nightlife accuratly. His one.five.nine project has great collages and photos which are very crisp and alive. He captures movement, intensity and even manages to find those subtle interactions amoungst people at partys that most of us miss while in attendance. His photos are full of contrast ranging from people raging on the dance floor to more sincere and subtle actions, such as coy looks and shy smiles. All this making for a great photo.http://www.myspace.com/onefivenineproject
Interview:
Q1. Where are you from? What brought you to Columbus, how long have you lived here?
I was born in Quito. When I was real little my parents pretty much started traveling the world moving from place to place. I’ve lived in Quito, L.A, Seattle, Portland, Austria, New York, D.C., and finally Columbus. We moved here in ‘96 but I spent my summers in NY growing up and right after high school I went on a 2 year expedition of South America.
Q2. Tell me about one.five.nine, how it started and what motivated you to get this project going?
I went to a party CJ was hosting at Bristol called “Work”. It was crazy and it got wild. I loved the clothes people were wearing. I loved that people were dancing uninhibitedly on chairs and tables to music that wasn’t Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest. I met this gorgeous girl who looked amazing in a shiny gold dress and all I kept thinking was how incredible she would look in photos. When I mentioned that to her she said "where's your camera?". People were there to party! So the next time I went I said “fuck this, I have to take my camera”. And that was the beginning of one.five.nine.
Q3. What are some of the motivating issues/ ideology that made up the project and got you to document night life in Columbus?
I think people really express themselves when they go out to party. They wear the clothes they love. They feel amazing. They talk to the people they want to talk. They drink their favorite drink and they dance the way they want to dance on whatever they want and with whoever they want. They lose their inhibitions and they become more themselves, more of who they really want to be. I think we all have something inside us that wants to come out and take over the world, even if its only for one night. Its fascinating and I want to capture that.
Q4. How about the collage style of displaying the photos, how did you come up with that?
The collage to me is my representation of what a night of partying is. A collection of individual memories you piece together. Some nights not all the pieces are there…haha.
Q5. What’s the process you go through in picking out the shots for the collages, and the process for shooting?
My process is “if I like it“. Its as simple as that. People ask me all the time why I didn’t post all the photos or where their specific photo is. If I don’t think it’s a good photo I‘ll usually delete it right on the spot. Its nothing personal. It’s just one.five.nine is a photography project.
Q6. Is there any other subject matter that you shoot?
I’m working on a series called “Photo Illustrations”. They are individual collections of photoshoots I do with some of the more intriguing girls I meet at the parties.
Q7. What are some of the other projects you worked on and where and how did you get into photography?
My roots are film and motion graphics. I want to direct films. I have 2 scripts that I dream of making happen someday when I find a rich investor that wants them. Haha.
I picked up photography right after that “Work” party. I had a camera I bought like 2 years ago and never used, so I dusted it up the shelf and started clicking away.
Q8. What are some future projects you have planned, any gallery shows in the future?
I have a couple ideas I’m keeping under my sleeve. I definitely want to do a gallery show. I’m just waiting for the right place and the right time. If anybody has a place they think might be ideal I’d love to talk to them. I made a giant collage with over 100 photos that’s being shown at Milk Bar right now. I want to do more things like that.
Q9. In my opinion the development of this community has been a positive force for non-conventional musicians and partiers to get together and have a good time, and has really propelled local DJ’s allowing them to demonstrate their talents publicly.
I feel that Columbus, in general on a global scale, is underrated. We have some really talented musicians/ artists that are set apart from others based on, in my opinion, that mid-west work ethic. People are getting together and making it happen. What are your thoughts on this and what can be done to get these people recognition?
You’re right. First of all let me say fuck all the people who are always saying “Columbus sucks. Fuck Ohio. There’s never anything to do” There’s a lot of things happening! And even if there wasn’t instead of sitting at home posting “fuck this city” posts on facebook and myspace get up off your chair and go make something happen. There are a lot of talented artists and people doing amazing things out there. I’ve met some amazing people in only the 4 months I’ve been doing this project. That negative mentality is the only thing that’s keeping us from being the next big city to blow up. Go out and have fun. Party with strangers. Flip the script! Like Bone Thugs said “you gotta get up, get out, and get something”.
Q10. Any thoughts on the future of the scene and community here in town?
I’ve noticed above everything that people really like what’s happening in Columbus. They are hungry for a movement, and its out there. They want to see more of what people are doing. There’s people with amazing style and amazing ideas everywhere. I see them everyday. I think its just a matter of it all coming together and it will be an explosion. The one.five.nine project has had an incredible response from people. I think people are good and ready to see artists go and put themselves out there. Fearlessly.
Q11. On a personal level what do you do for fun, to relax when you aren’t working etc?
I watch films, directors are my heroes. I play soccer almost everyday in the spring and summer. And the Photo Illustrations, those are always an amazing experience. Michel Gondry once said “a beautiful girl with talent always deserves to be mentioned”.
Interview:
Q1. Where are you from? What brought you to Columbus, how long have you lived here?
I was born in Quito. When I was real little my parents pretty much started traveling the world moving from place to place. I’ve lived in Quito, L.A, Seattle, Portland, Austria, New York, D.C., and finally Columbus. We moved here in ‘96 but I spent my summers in NY growing up and right after high school I went on a 2 year expedition of South America.
Q2. Tell me about one.five.nine, how it started and what motivated you to get this project going?
I went to a party CJ was hosting at Bristol called “Work”. It was crazy and it got wild. I loved the clothes people were wearing. I loved that people were dancing uninhibitedly on chairs and tables to music that wasn’t Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest. I met this gorgeous girl who looked amazing in a shiny gold dress and all I kept thinking was how incredible she would look in photos. When I mentioned that to her she said "where's your camera?". People were there to party! So the next time I went I said “fuck this, I have to take my camera”. And that was the beginning of one.five.nine.
Q3. What are some of the motivating issues/ ideology that made up the project and got you to document night life in Columbus?
I think people really express themselves when they go out to party. They wear the clothes they love. They feel amazing. They talk to the people they want to talk. They drink their favorite drink and they dance the way they want to dance on whatever they want and with whoever they want. They lose their inhibitions and they become more themselves, more of who they really want to be. I think we all have something inside us that wants to come out and take over the world, even if its only for one night. Its fascinating and I want to capture that.
Q4. How about the collage style of displaying the photos, how did you come up with that?
The collage to me is my representation of what a night of partying is. A collection of individual memories you piece together. Some nights not all the pieces are there…haha.
Q5. What’s the process you go through in picking out the shots for the collages, and the process for shooting?
My process is “if I like it“. Its as simple as that. People ask me all the time why I didn’t post all the photos or where their specific photo is. If I don’t think it’s a good photo I‘ll usually delete it right on the spot. Its nothing personal. It’s just one.five.nine is a photography project.
Q6. Is there any other subject matter that you shoot?
I’m working on a series called “Photo Illustrations”. They are individual collections of photoshoots I do with some of the more intriguing girls I meet at the parties.
Q7. What are some of the other projects you worked on and where and how did you get into photography?
My roots are film and motion graphics. I want to direct films. I have 2 scripts that I dream of making happen someday when I find a rich investor that wants them. Haha.
I picked up photography right after that “Work” party. I had a camera I bought like 2 years ago and never used, so I dusted it up the shelf and started clicking away.
Q8. What are some future projects you have planned, any gallery shows in the future?
I have a couple ideas I’m keeping under my sleeve. I definitely want to do a gallery show. I’m just waiting for the right place and the right time. If anybody has a place they think might be ideal I’d love to talk to them. I made a giant collage with over 100 photos that’s being shown at Milk Bar right now. I want to do more things like that.
Q9. In my opinion the development of this community has been a positive force for non-conventional musicians and partiers to get together and have a good time, and has really propelled local DJ’s allowing them to demonstrate their talents publicly.
I feel that Columbus, in general on a global scale, is underrated. We have some really talented musicians/ artists that are set apart from others based on, in my opinion, that mid-west work ethic. People are getting together and making it happen. What are your thoughts on this and what can be done to get these people recognition?
You’re right. First of all let me say fuck all the people who are always saying “Columbus sucks. Fuck Ohio. There’s never anything to do” There’s a lot of things happening! And even if there wasn’t instead of sitting at home posting “fuck this city” posts on facebook and myspace get up off your chair and go make something happen. There are a lot of talented artists and people doing amazing things out there. I’ve met some amazing people in only the 4 months I’ve been doing this project. That negative mentality is the only thing that’s keeping us from being the next big city to blow up. Go out and have fun. Party with strangers. Flip the script! Like Bone Thugs said “you gotta get up, get out, and get something”.
Q10. Any thoughts on the future of the scene and community here in town?
I’ve noticed above everything that people really like what’s happening in Columbus. They are hungry for a movement, and its out there. They want to see more of what people are doing. There’s people with amazing style and amazing ideas everywhere. I see them everyday. I think its just a matter of it all coming together and it will be an explosion. The one.five.nine project has had an incredible response from people. I think people are good and ready to see artists go and put themselves out there. Fearlessly.
Q11. On a personal level what do you do for fun, to relax when you aren’t working etc?
I watch films, directors are my heroes. I play soccer almost everyday in the spring and summer. And the Photo Illustrations, those are always an amazing experience. Michel Gondry once said “a beautiful girl with talent always deserves to be mentioned”.
The Columbus Climate pt.3 Roevy
Roevy isnt soley a DJ duo, they are an entity encompassing the indistinguishable ether running through the columbus night life. They perform at DIG! the monthly gallery hop video dance party at Circus as well as performing at Sweatin, Trauma etc. They are very creative musicians not only technically but also in the manifestation of what is Roevy. They always perform hooded (see pictures, thanks again to Ed Luna for the shots) and with their faces hidden under two LED lights which is really creative and fun and visually grabs you while you see them perform live. I have seen them perform at various parties and their DJ sets are constantly evolving and they are really dynamic performers. Besides being creative I've gotten the chance to talk to them personally and they are really nice and approachable guys. They took the written interview I sent them and converted it into a great sound file. Thanks to Andrea Lair for the clip.
The Columbus Climate pt 4. DJ Moxy
DJ Moxy Martinez, a local and vibrant DJ, was nice enough to take time out of her busy life to answer a few questions. I have seen her gig throughout the city on several occasions at varying parties and events. Her style is sincere and fun and continuously evolving. She is also probably one of the nicest and sweetest people out there today. She has put out several of her mixes online for people to download, which i recommend, and currently is in an electro outfit called titz n milk. In addition ,besides constantly working on her craft, she has a diverse musical background which is seen at her parties and events and has DJ'd across the world.
Interview:
Where are you from? What brought you to Columbus, how long have you lived here?
A: i'm originally from cincinnati, i went to college in delaware, ohio at ohio wesleyan university. so, i was already familiar with a little bit of columbus thanks to those off campus trips! i just couldn't stay in cincinnati anymore. i needed a change, and somewhere away from my home to explore my life options. i've been here since the fall of '99,,and honestly, i didn't think i would be here this long! i really don't think anyone does though, Columbus is super comfortable.
Can you tell me about your involvement in the music scene in Columbus? Are you solely a DJ or do you have any other musical roles you play?
A: wow,,,that's a super tough question. i like to think of myself as a massively versatile dj. Locally, i produce shows for express fashion, dj special events for saks fifth ave. and united colors of benetton. i also dj special parties like, Columbus' SWEATIN', WORK at Bristol, Suicide Girls Parties at Havana, special charity events for stonewall, or for other benefits. i donate my time a lot 'cause ..it's the right thing to do ;> My original works have been performed by local as well as national/international acts. I have a track right now on Yo Majesty!'s new album called HoTT. we all recorded the track together when shon was still in the group, then had to to re-record when she left. i also dj supported them at the Trans Musicales festival in Rennes, France. crazy experience!!
so, within all of those angles,,i have formed a band with a friend of mine, gendala of queen mae and the bells,called titZ n milK about 5-6 months ago. in this band, i play the producer/musician role, gendala is the costumer/lyricist/ the "that doesn't -sound -right -lets try -this" person. we're premiering at the katie reider benefit at promowest on Feb14,09! i can't wait, i'm nervous to be on stage again. but this is exactly what i wanted. i wanted to be able to explore the different depths of my musical abilities. dj-ing has definitely been satisfying in so many ways. but, i wanted to be on the stage in a different capacity. i wanted to be behind a mic, or behind a guitar, or behind a kaossilator, making people look within because my music has made them feel something they've never felt before. and that's how i knew gendala would be a great fit. we wanted to do things no one has seen or heard or done before. thus: titZ n milK. we write and perform our own works and will eventually (hopefully this summer) start remixing other artists.
Tell me about how you got involved with Sweatin, how long have you been dj’ing at Sweatin. What events have you been involved with that have spawned from this scene?
A: how i got involved with SWEATIN' ...hmmm, well, my girlfriend managed east village, and Scotty Niemet, the promoter, was looking for another venue. we all have mutual friends and some of the kids that went to the first Sweatin's at Jack's (now The Summit) recognized a certain style in my sets that would really work. so, i was invited to play one of the first SWEATIN's held at East Village, and everything just accelerated from there. i've been on the SWEATIN' rotation for 2 years now. SWEATIN' really helped let other artists and performers and dance party goers recognize that, hey, you're not alone. WE ARE OUT THERE!
SWEATIN' has definitely been an inpiration for parties like DIG! at Circus and WORK! at Bristol, as well as the various house parties and afterparties that happen because everyone's so wound up from those dance parties. At this point, you can see the evolution of everyone "just going to Skully's" because that's where the indie rock/indie electro used to only be. it's awesome that it's skully's, carabar, circus, bristol, ruby tuesday, and now due amici.. so many places.
How often do you play out and what regular gigs do you have?
A: I play out and average of 3x a week at various venues and parties. I'm a resident of WORK! at Bristol, held every 2nd/4th wednesdays. I also resident at Union every other Saturday. Inbetween those residency spots, I spin everywhere from Paradise Garage, BoMa, Havana for Suicide Girls events, Puma store at Easton, Axis, Skully's Circus,,, pretty much everywhere. If the venue has a table and electric i'm all about it! ;)
To me Sweatin and the development of this community has been a positive force for non-conventional musicians and partiers to get together and have a good time, and has really propelled local djs allowing them to demonstrate their talents publicly.
I feel that Columbus Dj’s are underrated on a national and international level. We have some really talented musicians that are set apart from others based on, in my opinion, that mid-west work ethic. People are getting together and making it happen. What are your thoughts on this and what can be done to get these people recognition?
A:Wow, that's a toughy. i'm gonna hafta use our local RJD2. He worked and worked and worked and worked, and now he's national and international and is certainly a testament to what can happen with determination and talent. And I agree about the work ethic -we all work SUPER hard to get our voices, vision, and music heard. but, because we're not of the cut-throat NYC mentality, i feel like some outsiders get the perception that were happy just being in our Columbus Bubble and settling for just whatever. That's not the case at all. The exposure is only what the dj/performer makes of it. We are all sticking together because at one point or another, we've experienced some downright bullshit that makes the glue in dj community i'm in even stronger. We are all cross promoting each other and supporting each other's vision and movement toward creative freedom. The cross promotion is an excellent tool to expose the WORK! party goers to an edge from a SWEATIN' dj that they may have never experience before - but can walk away with a new idea of what can REALLY happen in this city.....which is A LOT. And the cross promotion is not just within the dj community. Artists like roeVy, and i perform with other bands and dance troupes to help cross-pollinate the art community here.
I read bulletins and hear people bitching about being bored, WTF is that?!?!??!?! How can you be bored with a city that has so much happening?!?! It's also a challenge for us dj's and for the promoters to get people interested in something they've never seen or heard before. Because we are in the Mid-west and not NYC or LA or SF, the exposure to non-mainstream entertainment is somewhat limited. So, sort of involuntarily, we've all taken on that challenge: get Columbus exposed and educated to the world and vice-versa.
Any thoughts on the future of the scene and community?
A: the dance music scene, over the past 2 years, keeps growing and exploding with new dj's and fans. pretty soon, word'll get out and we're gonna have a-list dj's and electro groups begging to play SWEATIN' and WORK! and DIG!. People are hungry, craving for different and exciting,,,we're bringin' it on a steady pace. and as long as everyone is willing to accept evolution and change, the scene will only get better and better.
What are some future plans you have for you and your music?
A: jeez,,,LOTS. write, produce, perform, tour, grammy(s).
On a personal level what do you do for fun, to relax when you aren’t gigging?
A: Well, when i'm not playing out, i relax by working. really, i swear. I learn new midi controllers, new ways to take the buzz out of a sample recording, or i'm chasing my cats around the house with a digital recorder so i can catch em on tape hissing at me! hahahaha!! i watch News Radio on hulu.com and read a shit ton of Discover, Remix, and Taboo magazines
Interview:
Where are you from? What brought you to Columbus, how long have you lived here?
A: i'm originally from cincinnati, i went to college in delaware, ohio at ohio wesleyan university. so, i was already familiar with a little bit of columbus thanks to those off campus trips! i just couldn't stay in cincinnati anymore. i needed a change, and somewhere away from my home to explore my life options. i've been here since the fall of '99,,and honestly, i didn't think i would be here this long! i really don't think anyone does though, Columbus is super comfortable.
Can you tell me about your involvement in the music scene in Columbus? Are you solely a DJ or do you have any other musical roles you play?
A: wow,,,that's a super tough question. i like to think of myself as a massively versatile dj. Locally, i produce shows for express fashion, dj special events for saks fifth ave. and united colors of benetton. i also dj special parties like, Columbus' SWEATIN', WORK at Bristol, Suicide Girls Parties at Havana, special charity events for stonewall, or for other benefits. i donate my time a lot 'cause ..it's the right thing to do ;> My original works have been performed by local as well as national/international acts. I have a track right now on Yo Majesty!'s new album called HoTT. we all recorded the track together when shon was still in the group, then had to to re-record when she left. i also dj supported them at the Trans Musicales festival in Rennes, France. crazy experience!!
so, within all of those angles,,i have formed a band with a friend of mine, gendala of queen mae and the bells,called titZ n milK about 5-6 months ago. in this band, i play the producer/musician role, gendala is the costumer/lyricist/ the "that doesn't -sound -right -lets try -this" person. we're premiering at the katie reider benefit at promowest on Feb14,09! i can't wait, i'm nervous to be on stage again. but this is exactly what i wanted. i wanted to be able to explore the different depths of my musical abilities. dj-ing has definitely been satisfying in so many ways. but, i wanted to be on the stage in a different capacity. i wanted to be behind a mic, or behind a guitar, or behind a kaossilator, making people look within because my music has made them feel something they've never felt before. and that's how i knew gendala would be a great fit. we wanted to do things no one has seen or heard or done before. thus: titZ n milK. we write and perform our own works and will eventually (hopefully this summer) start remixing other artists.
Tell me about how you got involved with Sweatin, how long have you been dj’ing at Sweatin. What events have you been involved with that have spawned from this scene?
A: how i got involved with SWEATIN' ...hmmm, well, my girlfriend managed east village, and Scotty Niemet, the promoter, was looking for another venue. we all have mutual friends and some of the kids that went to the first Sweatin's at Jack's (now The Summit) recognized a certain style in my sets that would really work. so, i was invited to play one of the first SWEATIN's held at East Village, and everything just accelerated from there. i've been on the SWEATIN' rotation for 2 years now. SWEATIN' really helped let other artists and performers and dance party goers recognize that, hey, you're not alone. WE ARE OUT THERE!
SWEATIN' has definitely been an inpiration for parties like DIG! at Circus and WORK! at Bristol, as well as the various house parties and afterparties that happen because everyone's so wound up from those dance parties. At this point, you can see the evolution of everyone "just going to Skully's" because that's where the indie rock/indie electro used to only be. it's awesome that it's skully's, carabar, circus, bristol, ruby tuesday, and now due amici.. so many places.
How often do you play out and what regular gigs do you have?
A: I play out and average of 3x a week at various venues and parties. I'm a resident of WORK! at Bristol, held every 2nd/4th wednesdays. I also resident at Union every other Saturday. Inbetween those residency spots, I spin everywhere from Paradise Garage, BoMa, Havana for Suicide Girls events, Puma store at Easton, Axis, Skully's Circus,,, pretty much everywhere. If the venue has a table and electric i'm all about it! ;)
To me Sweatin and the development of this community has been a positive force for non-conventional musicians and partiers to get together and have a good time, and has really propelled local djs allowing them to demonstrate their talents publicly.
I feel that Columbus Dj’s are underrated on a national and international level. We have some really talented musicians that are set apart from others based on, in my opinion, that mid-west work ethic. People are getting together and making it happen. What are your thoughts on this and what can be done to get these people recognition?
A:Wow, that's a toughy. i'm gonna hafta use our local RJD2. He worked and worked and worked and worked, and now he's national and international and is certainly a testament to what can happen with determination and talent. And I agree about the work ethic -we all work SUPER hard to get our voices, vision, and music heard. but, because we're not of the cut-throat NYC mentality, i feel like some outsiders get the perception that were happy just being in our Columbus Bubble and settling for just whatever. That's not the case at all. The exposure is only what the dj/performer makes of it. We are all sticking together because at one point or another, we've experienced some downright bullshit that makes the glue in dj community i'm in even stronger. We are all cross promoting each other and supporting each other's vision and movement toward creative freedom. The cross promotion is an excellent tool to expose the WORK! party goers to an edge from a SWEATIN' dj that they may have never experience before - but can walk away with a new idea of what can REALLY happen in this city.....which is A LOT. And the cross promotion is not just within the dj community. Artists like roeVy, and i perform with other bands and dance troupes to help cross-pollinate the art community here.
I read bulletins and hear people bitching about being bored, WTF is that?!?!??!?! How can you be bored with a city that has so much happening?!?! It's also a challenge for us dj's and for the promoters to get people interested in something they've never seen or heard before. Because we are in the Mid-west and not NYC or LA or SF, the exposure to non-mainstream entertainment is somewhat limited. So, sort of involuntarily, we've all taken on that challenge: get Columbus exposed and educated to the world and vice-versa.
Any thoughts on the future of the scene and community?
A: the dance music scene, over the past 2 years, keeps growing and exploding with new dj's and fans. pretty soon, word'll get out and we're gonna have a-list dj's and electro groups begging to play SWEATIN' and WORK! and DIG!. People are hungry, craving for different and exciting,,,we're bringin' it on a steady pace. and as long as everyone is willing to accept evolution and change, the scene will only get better and better.
What are some future plans you have for you and your music?
A: jeez,,,LOTS. write, produce, perform, tour, grammy(s).
On a personal level what do you do for fun, to relax when you aren’t gigging?
A: Well, when i'm not playing out, i relax by working. really, i swear. I learn new midi controllers, new ways to take the buzz out of a sample recording, or i'm chasing my cats around the house with a digital recorder so i can catch em on tape hissing at me! hahahaha!! i watch News Radio on hulu.com and read a shit ton of Discover, Remix, and Taboo magazines
Particules Reactives
New installation art which gets the viewer involved by artist Chevalvert dans le cadre d'Objetgraphik.
Particules Réactives from objetgraphik on Vimeo.
Particules Réactives from objetgraphik on Vimeo.
Toyo Ito's new hotel in barcelona
Again spain rockin out some great architecture. Toyo itos new hotel in barcelona, gaudi inspired and a visual knockout.
Passion Pit
The jury is not out for me yet on these guys. pretty cool vid and the track isnt bad. normally this contrived stuff i dont buy into but its worth a post.
Passion Pit - The Reeling from Smoke My Tabaco on Vimeo.
Passion Pit - The Reeling from Smoke My Tabaco on Vimeo.
Ozcollective
Ozcollective are a group of paris based designers who have a great installation of arrangements of umbrellas called Abri no 177
New Graff from Sir X and Banksy
Banksy tearing it up. i love his big peices and his more subtle ones still are massive.
Sir X from Gijon spain. solid stencil pieces.
Sir X from Gijon spain. solid stencil pieces.
The Columbus Climate pt.1
Over the past several years there has been a growing community of people in Columbus ranging from artists, musicians, writers, partiers etc. This community has been totally DIY which is an important ethic that I’m glad has crossed the punk barrier. Several people have come together in Columbus and created something which now is large, diverse and fun. The scene ,as it is now, has served as a springboard for various non-traditional artists, musicians and promoters to get together and throw a fun party. It has also given an opportunity for DJ’s who would not have had the chance to showcase their talents in the more structured and clichéd club scene. These DJ’s have brought to the table underground independent music from musicians across the world and have showcased it in their sets. This again helping to promote independent artists and non-commercially driven scenes from across the globe. One of the factors that sets apart the scene in Columbus vs. other larger communities, i.e. NY, LA etc, is the Midwest work ethic. In my opinion, the people involved aren’t sitting around waiting for a gig to happen, or party to start, or someone to hand them some sort of deal. They are getting up, getting organized and doing the work themselves and promoting each other within the community and giving each other an opportunity to showcase their talents and cross-market their skills. In addition the events happening in Columbus are not venue driven, they are people driven. People will go to the venue regardless of where it is and what genre that venue falls in knowing that the party happening there is positive and like minded individuals will be there just having fun. My reason for this series of posts is an attempt to document the efforts of the individuals who have contributed to the local culture in Columbus thus making the city a vibrant place to live. Some of the pictures below show a few of the varying parties, thanks to Ed Luna for the shots. It was my pleasure to interview some of the people involved with making this happen. First I interviewed DJ Moxy a local DJ involved with the music scene and various musical projects here in town. Next I interviewed Roevy a very creative DJ duo in which they made the written interview into a funny computerized audio interview. And finally i Interviewed Diego Ruiz,the man behind the one.five.nine. photography project. More to come...
Bananas!
The bloody beetroots killin it again. jumping into the crowd of maddened masses as the true bangers that they are. i would kill to see them melt faces live. fan-friggin-tastic. the second vid is of a dance riot outside of the MSTRKRFT party at SXSW, again fantastic. the popo and the popo horses look confused.
72 Virgins(Remix) + WARP Bloody Beetroots at Webster Hall (Girls And Boys) from Joe Cullen on Vimeo.
SxSW DIM MAK DANCE RIOTS from STEED LORD on Vimeo.
72 Virgins(Remix) + WARP Bloody Beetroots at Webster Hall (Girls And Boys) from Joe Cullen on Vimeo.
SxSW DIM MAK DANCE RIOTS from STEED LORD on Vimeo.
Kid Cudi live SXSW
I'm biased cuz im from cleveland but this kid is ill as shit. such a solid track. killin it live. proper.
KID CUDI - DAY N NITE [LIVE@ THE G.O.O.D. MUSIC SHOWCASE, SXSW] from DJ SEMTEX on Vimeo.
KID CUDI - DAY N NITE [LIVE@ THE G.O.O.D. MUSIC SHOWCASE, SXSW] from DJ SEMTEX on Vimeo.
Thunderheist
This track is sweet, its like a hip hoppier crookers. The video is a bit on the rowdy side wich i like. more rowdy, more bangers is what cbus needs. plus a live vid of them giggin. party.
thunderheist - jerk it from thatgo on Vimeo.
Thunderheist - Jerk It | Live at Schubas Tavern | Chicago, IL [01.17.09 from Justin Andert on Vimeo.
thunderheist - jerk it from thatgo on Vimeo.
Thunderheist - Jerk It | Live at Schubas Tavern | Chicago, IL [01.17.09 from Justin Andert on Vimeo.
Mr. IX the new Belevedere Vodka mascot
My New Car
MOY concept car designed by Elvis Tomljenovic.
About the concept:
MOY concept is made for generation who uses technology as a means to express themselves and communicate with others. The idea behind MOY concept is that everyone can design their own car on their own computer and then apply the design to the vehicle using wireless data transfer or share it with other people through web-site, forum, e-mail etc. To those who lack the necessary skills or time to create their own design, we offer the option of downloading ready made designs. The vehicles are interconnected, so the change is possible in motion. Movement recognition technology enables us to draw on the car in real time. Since MOY can display both static images and videos, it can be used as a new medium of promotion. The Vehicle is powered by batteries that charge electro motors set in wheels and controlled by drive-by-wire technology. The body of the car is made of outer and inner polycarbonate layers, with layers of liquid crystals, LED diodes and electro chromic foil (film) in between, fan-friggin-tastic. im game. thanks for NC for the bite.
About the concept:
MOY concept is made for generation who uses technology as a means to express themselves and communicate with others. The idea behind MOY concept is that everyone can design their own car on their own computer and then apply the design to the vehicle using wireless data transfer or share it with other people through web-site, forum, e-mail etc. To those who lack the necessary skills or time to create their own design, we offer the option of downloading ready made designs. The vehicles are interconnected, so the change is possible in motion. Movement recognition technology enables us to draw on the car in real time. Since MOY can display both static images and videos, it can be used as a new medium of promotion. The Vehicle is powered by batteries that charge electro motors set in wheels and controlled by drive-by-wire technology. The body of the car is made of outer and inner polycarbonate layers, with layers of liquid crystals, LED diodes and electro chromic foil (film) in between, fan-friggin-tastic. im game. thanks for NC for the bite.
Worlds largets man made art
Jim Denevan made the world's largest freehand drawing on a dry lake in Nevada. How big is it? Three mile across, which took 100 miles of walking to draw the pattern. Here is a a few pics along with some of his other art works.
Light Photos
It all started with Eric Staller back in the 70's painting light into urban environments, using long exposures to bring out a new aesthetic. Some of the photos below are from other light painters including encounter, lightfaktor, dean chamberlain and toby keller
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