In this week’s installment of TIG TV, We look at Edward Hopper's classic painting, Nighthawks, Alain de Botton takes a philosophical look at our desire to travel, and there is an introduction to Roland Barthes’s Mythologies; Robert Pirsig, author of the Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, discusses his influential book; Edgar Wright discusses his passionate use of music as a storytelling device in his latest film, “Baby Driver”, and as always much, much more. Happy viewing –P
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IT WAS ONE OF THOSE sipping rosé in the sun kind of weekends, hazy and hot and filled with the quiet languidness and melancholy that comes with the knowledge that these days must be savoured before they fade away. The city is empty save for tourists busily bicycling through the streets and parks; ordering glasses of sangria, folded maps and guide books and cameras strewn across tables and wicker café furniture. While things seem to have settled down for most in these last days of summer, for us, it has been the craziest, busiest, most stressful time yet, with the all the new projects we’ve taken on and the expansion of The Shop, so we’ve been taking a little extra time on weekends for summery things. Perhaps in September we’ll be able to get away for a little while, while the world goes back to school and work …
This week’s links include the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris and a recipe for Breakfast Buckwheat Florentines; a perfectly pretty pink overdyed rug much, much more.
London’s Trailer Trash Tracys are releasing their first album in five years as Althaea comes out August 11th on Double Six Records. Lead singer Susanne Aztoria’s vocals are dreamy and gorgeous, underpinned by delicate, shuffling beats and shimmering little bursts of bright sounds on their new single “Siebenkäs”. Meanwhile, the Latin percussion gives the tune its forward motion and makes this music stand way out from the rest of the dream pop pack.
IT’S MID-JULY AND SUMMER IS UPON US, setting even the busiest of cities — London, New York — in a languorous haze where days seem to move at a slower pace. Dinners are spent alfresco, preferably somewhere by the water, and weekend getaways to laze in the sun become routine. But deciding what to wear when it’s a blazing 28º outside and the preferable choice is nothing, can be difficult, for combining style with comfort is paramount…
In this week’s instalment of TIG TV, we find out the top 25 best cities to live in according to Monocle...
It’s nearly the weekend, and here are ten things that we love lately, from a soft lilac summer outfit paired with vintage...
Turntable Kitchen recently commissioned Yumi Zouma to cover a classic record in its entirety for the site’s Sounds Delicious subscription service. After months of deliberation, the Yumis eventually landed on Oasis’ landmark 1995 LP (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, and without giving away too many spoilers, let’s just say they nailed it.
Ah, yes, there’s nothing quite like the interplay of a minimal bass line and a reverb-heavy guitar over some wistful vocals to get you in the mood for summer.
In this week’s edition of TIG TV we take a look at Jack Nicholson’s acting, Ryan Reynold’s & Jake Gyllenhall’s most...
The act of consuming music, film, art and books on the surface may seem simple enough, but in fact, exposure to these media is a much more complex and multi-faceted experience. Memorable books and music weave their way into our own personal history and form the tapestry of our identity.
Part of a group of Italian club producers the includes his close friend and Planet Mu regular Herva, Dukwa has previously appeared on labels such as Bosconi, Wo Land and the UK’s Don’t Be Afraid, which released a track by the artist in 2016.
For the second instalment of this series, we’re looking at the fashion trends for 2017 as seen from the runways, from shocking PINK to the return of the 80’s, to fashion news, such as KATE MOSS’ 38th Vogue cover.
The very first Southeastern Designer Showhouse & Gardens presented by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles last year brought together a coterie...