SoftSpot may share sonic DNA with experimental pop artists like Grimes and Blue Hawaii, but there’s a naturalism to the trio’s sound that’s all their own. Though the band originally hails from the South and resides in Bushwick, Brooklyn, they recorded their sophomore album, MASS, in North Carolina’s Appalachian Mountains. Perhaps it’s lead singer Sarah Kinlaw’s force-of-nature vocals or the isolated setting, but there’s a rawness to the new material pleasantly at odds with its analog synths and drum pads.
These contradictions make their way onto “Crosswinds (feat. Sean Nicholas Savage) [weathered chanel version],” a reimagining of a track from the band’s new LP. “The initial inspiration lies somewhere between a late-’90s Weather Channel local forecast and a late-night hotel lobby where no one knows your name,” says Kinlaw. “Bryan [Keller Jr.] recorded the track with Jonathan [Campolo], and they tracked everything in one session.”
The band also decided to bring in Edmonton, Canada-based artist Sean Nicholas Savage, whose own alt-pop compositions have some of the same New Age-y touchstone’s as SoftSpot’s. “I’m really into his art and love the way he sings,” says Kinlaw. “He came over a week later, I cooked a dope dinner and we recorded this gem in my basement.” Savage’s voice, with its wispy delivery and subtle tonal shifts, has an almost Moroccan feel to it as it wraps around Kinlaw’s. “‘Crosswinds’ has more of a spoken-word style and can be a little aggressive, so we toned it down a bit and brought out the existing melodies through the sultry styles of R&B,” says Kinlaw.
Savage, for his part, provided Interview a statement that, befitting the song, reads more like poem.
Listen to the premiere of the track on Interview, and check out upcoming tour dates for SoftSpot here.
On metal, on wood, on leather, I love it, but I especially love patina on metal jewelry (where it's sometimes referred to as "bloom").
a : a usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
. . . and shows it used this way in speech: "Although the winery is brand-new, it has been constructed and decorated to give it a patina of old-world quaintness."
I love the green film (verdi gris) on copper, I love the look of an old thing "grown beautiful," and I love it when things are built to have "a patina of old-world quaintness." Love it all.
Even the synonyms and related words the dictionary lists for patina are enticing: ambience, aroma, flavor, mood, aura, atmosphere, mystique, romance, sensation, spirit, illusion. If someone said my home had any of those qualities, I'd be happy. If someone suggested I go to an inn or restaurant by using any of those words, I'd want to go! If someone described my jewelry using some of those terms . . . oh my, wouldn't that be lovely?
Patina on metal and wire jewelry is a wonderful way to add emotion and meaningful color to something that might not otherwise express it. Whenever I see copper with that pretty layer of verdi gris green patina on it, I think of the summer I spent in England after college and dreamy photos of places I hope to someday see in Italy and France. Domed rooftops, scrolled iron gates, peaceful old cemeteries, ancient doorknobs. . . . I think of classic, beautiful old things that are so lovely, so respected, and so well made that they remain. They're time weathered, time tested, and have only grown more beautiful in the process. Wouldn't you like your jewelry designs to be thought of that way? As if each piece has been passed down and shared through generations–or to look as if it's worthy of being shared so?
When creating worthy metal and wire jewelry designs, a sure way to achieve that look of value and evoke that kind of emotion is by creating patina on your metal. And if you're a metal patina geek like me, you'll LOVE Matthew Runfola's Patinas: 300+ Coloration Effects for Jewelers & Metalsmiths. With over 300 metal patina samples and detailed recipes and instructions for achieving them, it's a metalsmith's dream book.
Plus, Runfola understands the emotion behind patina, the powerful effects that the simple act of adding patina can create in your jewelry designs, and that "the addition of color can be a powerful way to add significance and beauty to a piece." He considers the intangible as well as the tangible when considering adding patina to metal. "Much of color and color pattern has to do with adding emotion or feeling to a work . . . Does the color or pattern help generate feelings toward the object? Do not discount negative emotions or feelings, as these are just as powerful as positive ones. Use the appropriate colors and patterns to convey the feelings you want with your work. For example, calm and soothing colors may be the wrong choice if applied to a work that speaks of energy.
"Colored metal can be used to give the appearance of age, as age often elevates the perceived importance of the object," Runfola adds. "Another reason to color metal is to add artistic merit or meaning . . . Color can help set a mood or give a specific feeling to the viewer." And in the pendant below, color helps emphasize the depth and dimension that the piece actually has.
Emotion, importance, merit, mood . . . How often do you consider these elements when you sit down at your bench to create a piece of jewelry, along with shape, size, texture? Do they come through, subconsciously, in your finished pieces? If you're feeling that there's not enough, well, feeling, in your jewelry designs, patina might be the final little touch that they need to be finished and to achieve your desired outcome.
If patina is the answer you've been looking for, I know where you can get it! I can't say enough exciting things about Patinas: 300+ Coloration Effects for Jewelers & Metalsmiths. It includes page after page of techniques for creating patinas (burying, wrapping, fuming, masking, immersion, heating, chemicals, spraying, brushing, and more), colorful effects to achieve on a variety of metals (steel, stainless steel, aluminum, bronze, silver, copper, and brass) and the variables involved with each. Runfola covers safety and workspace information, surface preparation, color theory, a detailed pro and con breakdown to help you decide which techniques are best for your metals and designs, and a metal comparison chart . . . plus hundreds and hundreds of photos to drool over in the patination directory.
Did I mention that there are over 300 colorful effects you can create using the detailed recipes and techniques in this book? Don't miss out on this informative eye candy!
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Manchester is known throughout the world for its variety of exciting activities, lively atmosphere, and energetic culture of innovation.
Its influence is particularly notable artistically, architecturally, theatrically and musically, helping to make it a 'top 10 city in the world to visit' (Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2016).
Students in particular get much more for their money, with the NatWest Student Living Index 2015 naming Manchester as the UK's fifth most cost-effective city to live in.
Manchester is a fantastic place to be an international student as it is the most linguistically diverse city in western Europe, with up to 200 languages spoken in the city at any one time.
It is estimated that half of the city's adult population is multilingual, with four in 10 young people conversant in more than one language.
The city celebrates this multicultural diversity in its public spaces, and the private sector actively seeks out international skillsets to benefit a range of global industries.
When you live in Manchester, you’ll be immersed in a diverse world of music, art and fashion, and have access to a bustling social calendar packed with festivals, all-day events, and free activities.
From the city’s thriving arts scene and world famous clubs, through to a huge range of sports and more laidback events, Manchester is a celebrated hub of activity and creativity where everyone is welcome.
Manchester has more than 500 licensed premises in the city centre, from the Manchester Arena (which with over 21,000 seats is the largest indoor arena in Europe) through to any number of specialist venues catering for a huge range of musical tastes.
Manchester’s eclectic nightlife offers something for everyone, from the hipster bars of the Northern Quarter to the party palace of the Printworks.
Greater Manchester has the highest number of theatre seats per head of population outside of London, and covers the whole spectrum of fringe, opera and classical music, and dance productions.
The city also boasts four professional orchestras, the only Comedy Store located outside of London, and a renowned independent cinema.
There are numerous literary festivals hosted across the year, as well as critically acclaimed exhibitions from world famous artists.
Ranked 5th in the world by the 2012 Ultimate Sport City index, Manchester is famous for it’s sporting heritage. Facilities include SportCity – a dedicated district in east Manchester for sports such as football, athletics and cycling - and the National Cycling and Aquatics Centres, both built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games.
Manchester is a great base from which to explore the rest of the UK and Europe. There are four national parks within an hour's drive away, and Manchester International Airport offers daily flights serving over 200 destinations further afield.
The thriving north-west of England is one of Europe's largest regional economies at £120 billion, and is a major hotspot for creative industries; MediaCity in Greater Manchester is home to the BBC alongside more than 50 creative and digital companies.
The Peak District is Britain's first national park, and covers a vast area in the centre of the UK, starting a short distance east of Manchester's outer limits. Moorland, hills and dales give way to meadows, forests and streams, in the midst of which can be found some of the prettiest villages in the UK.
The Peak District is great for lovers of outdoor pursuits, with hundreds of hiking trails and mountain treks. There's also the recently opened Go Ape, an adventurers' playground set high in forest treetops.
For those who prefer a more relaxed approach to countryside recreation, there are a number of stately homes to visit, including the famous Chatsworth House.
Alternatively you could get a relaxing aerial view of your surroundings by taking a cable car down the hillside at the Heights of Abraham country park.
To the north-west of Manchester lies Cumbria, home to the beautiful Lake District. As the name suggests, the region is famous for its many lakes and the surrounding mountains.
The Lake District is the second largest national park in the UK. Home to Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, and some of the country's biggest lakes, the area's unique beauty draws millions of visitors each year.
The mountain treks and hiking trails will lead you through some of the most breathtaking natural landscapes in England, and you can take a boat ride on one of the many lakes - a wonderful way to see the countryside.
After an active day of exploring there are lots of quaint, cosy pubs where you can try Cumbria's famous cuisine, in particular its Cumberland sausages.
The Lake District has also been a place of inspiration for many celebrated writers, including Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth, and you can visit the houses where they lived and created their most famous works.
Both are set in stunning villages, which you can explore on foot. You might even want to stop off and sample tea and homemade cakes in one of the many traditional English teashops.
Welsh is one of the oldest languages in Europe, and the country from which it originated has retained much of its old world charm.
You can explore the rich and interesting history of the area, and experience a bit of traditional Welsh culture, less than an hour from Manchester.
The North Wales coast is famed for its spectacular landscape, and has plenty to offer water sports fans. It also has some of the most picturesque mountainous regions in the UK, and is home to Mount Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales.
With over 300 restaurants in the city, there is an eclectic range of high-quality, modern British and international cuisine available, making it easy to find foods from around the world.
Manchester's Chinatown is the second largest in Britain and has a number of Asian restaurants and supermarkets. There are also many restaurants and shops in Rusholme's 'Curry Mile' offering South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine and produce.
As well as the wide range of thriving cafes and restaurants in Manchester, there are also many grocery shops and supermarkets nearby, including Tesco, Sainsburys, Morrisons and Asda.
Cheap, fresh produce from all over the world is available, presenting a very cost-effective way to eat.
Manchester is home to two of the biggest names in sport: Manchester United and Manchester City football clubs.
Manchester United's ground, Old Trafford, is the largest club ground in Britain, while Manchester City are based on the other side of the city at their Etihad Stadium, originally built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games.
National and international cricket can be enjoyed at Lancashire's Old Trafford Ground, and rugby union and rugby league teams play at nearby Sale, Salford, Wigan and Warrington.
Manchester is famed for being one of the UK's liveliest cities, and whether you're looking for a gourmet dinner, upmarket wine bar, traditional 'real ale' pub, or place to dance the night away, Manchester has it all.
It remains one of the best cities in the world to hear live music, and is a major destination for touring bands.
It has a host of big name music venues, and the diversity of music available - including jazz festivals, world music events, and classical music and opera - is hard to beat.
Manchester is known as the 'shopping capital of the north'. You'll find everything from department stores and high street chains, to vintage fairs and designer boutiques.
The trendy Northern Quarter is the creative hub of Manchester's shopping scene, and offers a unique experience with its mix of bars, cafes and eclectic one-off shops.
If you prefer having all the best shops in one place, the out-of-town Trafford Centre is for you. More than 35 million visitors come to enjoy 250 stores and 35 restaurants each year.
There's also a number of additional shopping centres located more centrally, including the Manchester Arndale and the Triangle Shopping Centre - an impressive boutique-style mall, located within the city's former corn exchange.
Within the city you can use the affordable and efficient Metrolink (Manchester's very own tram network) or extensive bus network to visit the various parts of the city and its surrounding suburbs.
Manchester Airport offers direct flights to over 220 destinations across the world - more than any other UK airport - and was awarded 'Best UK Airport' in 2015 by the Globe Travel Awards.
Located just 20 minutes from the city centre, over 100 airlines and 300 tour operators offer direct flights to all of Europe's major cities, as well as daily flights to the Far East and US; including four flights a day to New York.
Manchester was home to the world's first railway system, and this transport legacy still continues today.
The city region was ranked in the top 10 in Europe for transport links (Cushman & Wakefield's European Cities Monitor) and there are 98 train stations covering the region, including trains to London every 20 minutes.
As the world's first industrial city, Manchester has always been at the heart of the UK's economic activity.
Greater Manchester is now the largest and fastest growing employment area in the north-west, representing more than £42 billion of the UK regional Gross Value Added.
Global players like Kellogg's, Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Hitachi, Thales, and Siemens have built everything from the world's biggest cornflake factory to a new global centre of excellence for renewable energy.
MediaCityUK is the largest purpose-built media location in Europe, where more than 50 creative and digital companies working in a dynamic and supportive community
An estimated 8,000 digital and creative businesses employing over 45,000 people, and £3.5 billion has been spent building a global hub for creative industries – including the only international internet exchange outside of London.
Manchester Science Partnerships is an internationally-renowned science park home to over 170 companies in the life science, bio technology, ICT and digital and creative sectors.
studied on the International Foundation in Business and Humanities with INTO Manchester in Partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University
"Manchester is such an exciting city. People from far and wide choose to study, work and live here, which brings different cultures and food to this city.
"Everything is so warm and friendly; and they even have a big Chinatown so it’s easy to find familiar ingredients from home.
Whether business or leisure brings you to sunny Jacksonville, FL the InTown Suites at Jackonville/Baymeadows is the perfect place to call your home away from home. Our guest rooms are well appointed with full kitchens and living rooms and our friendly staff are always ready to greet you with a smile. Plus, our fantastic location means local beaches, museums, restaurants, and shopping are just footsteps away.
Just renovated! We’ve made huge improvements at our Minneapolis South Extended Stay! The renovations include an upgraded kitchen, new cabinets, new furniture and fixtures, more storage, modern flooring, new paint, usb charging ports, and our exclusive At Home® mattress. This mattress is made by Simmons® exclusively for InTown Suites, and features individually wrapped coils and additional pillow top filling for a great night’s sleep!
InTown Suites is a great alternative to hotels when you need a place to stay in Minneapolis South. Our extended stay guest rooms are set up like studio apartments featuring many amenities like complete kitchens, super fast wifi, 42″ HD TVs, and paid utilities. All for an affordable, low weekly price. Our location at 2705 West County Road 42 is close to public transit and many casual dining options. The Mall of America is only 12 miles away.
Just renovated! We’ve made huge improvements at our Minneapolis South Extended Stay! The renovations include an upgraded kitchen, new cabinets, new furniture and fixtures, more storage, modern flooring, new paint, usb charging ports, and our exclusive At Home® mattress. This mattress is made by Simmons® exclusively for InTown Suites, and features individually wrapped coils and additional pillow top filling for a great night’s sleep! InTown Suites is a great alternative to hotels when you need a place to stay in Minneapolis South. Our extended stay guest rooms are set up like studio apartments featuring many amenities like complete kitchens, super fast wifi, 42″ HD TVs, and paid utilities. All for an affordable, low weekly price. Our location at 2705 West County Road 42 is close to public transit and many casual dining options. The Mall of America is only 12 miles away.
Minneapolis is famous for the Mall of America, one of the largest malls in the country with over 400 stores. The mall even has its own theme park. Minneapolis is not just a shopping destination; it also has many beautiful lakes and rivers. Water sports and camping are popular activities in Minneapolis. The city also loves its sports – at Target Field, the Minnesota Twins play major league baseball games. The Metro Dome is home to the Minnesota Vikings NFL football team. At the Target Center, you can watch the Minnesota Timberwolves play NBA basketball games.
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Only the Hollywood in-crowd knows what Christopher Nolan’s next movie will be about, but outsiders now know when they’ll get to see it. After receiving word that a script was completed in July, Nolan’s longtime movie studio partner Warner Bros. has announced his new, as-yet-untitled film — his first feature since 2014’s Interstellar — will hit theaters on July 21, 2017. Haters and fanboys alike can mark their calendars right now.
In keeping with the normal secrecy with potential Nolan blockbusters, the studio provided no details about the film — not even a logline. But we do know that the July release date puts it into competition with Pitch Perfect 3 and French director Luc Besson’s sci-fi epic Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets before the new Marvel-approved Spider-Man movie bows on July 28.
At least when Inception was first announced, Warners included the cheeky press release description that the movie was “A contemporary sci-fi thriller set within the architecture of the mind.” We even had a general idea of what Interstellar was going to be like since it was first developed by Steven Spielberg from the theories of theoretical physicist Kip Thorne before Nolan took the reins. But here we get bupkis, which is probably exactly how Nolan wants it.
More specific details should come soon enough, but we don’t have to wait that long to get a sense for what the new movie will be. Nolan is as predictable as he is unpredictable. Based on his previous collaborations and directing habits, we can take some sure bets on who will be included in the mix and potentially what it could be about.
Besides having written it himself, he’ll probably get his longtime production partner and spouse, Emma Thomas, to produce with him. He may also bring in his brother Jonathan Nolan to polish the script with some non-linear plotlines, which will most likely have a sci-fi slant given his past few blockbusters.
It will probably be an original idea because Nolan usually likes homegrown stories, and if it was based on an existing property that detail would have been included in the release date announcement. The storyline will probably feature a dead wife character, and will have Michael Caine in a supporting role. Hans Zimmer will most likely be the composer of the score, and look for it to be shot on film in big formats like IMAX. If he’s not busy making terrible movies himself, Wally Pfister will possibly be the cinematographer, while Nathan Crowley will likely be the production designer.
Obviously the specifics can be swapped out, but one thing is for certain: Nolan’s new movie will definitely get people worked up to obsessively weigh in on every single detail. See for yourself when the movie drops in theaters on July 21, 2017.
Inspirit Energy Holdings plc, the AIM listed developer of micro combined heat and power boilers, is pleased to announce it has entered into a collaboration agreement with the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).
The agreement is to enable the CIBSE to produce a formal peer review, by evaluating Inspirit's micro-CHP boiler, the "Inspirit Charger", against other micro-CHP products currently available in the market. The peer review will be available to CIBSE members, the Government and its stakeholders, providing impartial information as to the application and benefits within regulatory assessment measures of this new and very exciting development in heat and power delivery for homes and commercial properties.
The CIBSE is the standard setter and leading authority on building services engineering in the UK. It publishes guidance and codes, which are internationally recognised, as well as setting the criteria for best practice in the profession.
The Company and the CIBSE seek to further the understanding and recognition of micro-CHP as both a way of reducing heating costs and also lowering building emissions under the Climate Change Act.
The CIBSE will commence the project immediately, providing project management, execution and implementation in order to gather the data necessary to produce a report. Inspirit will provide access to its field trial data as well as offering technical and commercial guidance. It is expected that the final report will be published by the end of 2017.
John Gunn, Chairman and CEO of Inspirit, commented, "It is an honour to be working alongside the CIBSE, an internationally recognised body of industry professionals. The CIBSE has taken a clear interest in micro-CHP technology, which they see as a serious and obvious challenger to the traditional boiler systems currently installed across the world."
CIBSE publishes Guidance and Codes which provide best practice advice and are internationally recognised as authoritative design guidance for building services. The CIBSE Knowledge Portal, which makes Guidance available online to all CIBSE members, is the leading systematic engineering resource for the building services sector.