Welcome to Bikespiration part 21. Yes! We are now over 20 installments of bikespiration and they only keep getting better. Since winter is a little dull. I thought I would add bikes that have tons of color to bright your thoughts of riding again once winter passes. So enjoy.
Feel free to contact us at The Collective Loop if you have ideas for future Bikespriations.
More things are being connected to the Internet everyday, which equals more things you can control remotely. Unfortunately, that also means more apps dedicated to all your stuff and it may only be available for Android or iPhone's. The Sevenhugs Smart Remote (TBA) looks to remove your phone from the equation altogether by giving you context-sensitive controls over everything in your house. Using a system of plug-in beacons, the remote automatically knows where it is and what you're pointing it at, displaying the right controls for the job on the fly. That means you need only one remote to control your TV, lighting, thermostat, sound system, music and more, while your phone stays in your pocket.
Welcome to The Collective Loop Playlist-82. Let's spice up that cold spell with some music to get you moving and dancing around the house. In this month's installment we have new music by Astr, Sir Sly, RAC and more...
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Cover art by Damion S.
Tracklist
1. Irish Margaritas (RAC Mix) by Harriot
2. Operate by Astr
3. Kendrick Lamar vs Tycho - Vide Walk by Break Science Remix
4. Ghost by Sir Sly
5. Blood Diamonds by Ritual
6. Are You With Me by Astr
7. I Got You feat. Jax Jones by Duke Dumont
8. Without You Feat. Totally Enormous Extinct by Dillon Francis
9. You're The One for Me by Great Good Fine OK
10. Answer by Connie Constance
11. All Those Friendly People by Funeral Suits
12. Time to Run by Lord Huron
13. The Time They Are A-Changing by Bob Dylan
14. Hold On When You Get Love and Let Go When You Give It by Stars
I got the enjoyment of listening to all nine tracks and each one hit a spot. Each has a quality that takes Tycho's sound to a different level. These nine remixes take you on an incredible sound journey from start to finish. Though the tracks are familiar to those who have listened to Awake, the remixes breathe new, unfamiliar and wondrous life into each song. The ambient, down-tempo melodies are beautiful, and each track evokes an incredible amount of emotion.
So go ahead and have a listen and as always Tycho Awake Remixes are now available worldwide! Stream or buy album now.
Clambering over rock beds and through snowfields on a fully-packed fatbike is all well and good, but nothing can compare with the glory of carousing French roads on a full-dresser randonneuse road bike.
Victoire Cycles last project was to create a tribute to the Golden Era of frame building, but with modern conveniences; A Rohloff internal rear hub, for instance, with it’s natty handlebar-mounted twist-shifter, and the SON dynamo front hub and lights.
Without luggage, the weight comes in at 13.4kg, complete with pump, lights, fenders and racks. That’s pretty comparable to any modern tourer, but as far as style goes, Victoire’s Randonneuse takes the gâteau. You can read more about the details of this bike on CycleEXIF
Chinese artist DU Kun has long harbored a reverence for music and rockstars and he has created these amazing oil paintings. Each oil painting depicts the face of a musician as if it were a temple built in devotion to a god and borrows elements from Buddhist and Confucian architecture. Eyes are depicted as windows, tree branches or waterfalls as flowing hair, and the surface of skin as ornate wood facades gilded with gold.
Kun is currently exhibiting the “Revels of the Rock Gods” series as part of his first solo show in Japan at Mizuma Art Gallery in Tokyo through February 13, 2016. You can explore close-up details plus an archive of Kun’s work on his website.
It was a sad day for DJ's and vinyl fans when the best turntables in the world suddenly went out of production. Well that mood is finally about to change due to Panasonic has announced that the Technics SL-1200 line is back with the brand new Technics SL-1200GAE Turntable ($TBA). This marks the 50th anniversary of the classic table, which is not only the preference for DJs, but also makes a great centerpiece in any home audio setup. The resurrected deck added some subtle design changes, along with a high sensitive tonearm and a brass top platter. The SL-1200 line will officially be back this summer and I for one will have to get me a pair.
Welcome to the New Year and to The Collective Loop Playlist-81! A new year means new music and new sounds to get your ears listening and your feet moving. In this installment we have new music by Zhu, Christine and the Queen, SWIMM and more...
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Cover art & photo by: Damion S.
Tracklist
1. Tilted by Christine and the Queens
2. Alright by Suiix
3. Beyond The Infinte by Brothertiger
4. Give It Up by Misun
5. Faded by Zhu
6. Step by Crooked Colours
7. Belly (Fake Guns Remix) by SWIMM
8. Clay by Manatee Commune
9. Play Your Part Feat. Spence Ludwig by French Horn Rebellion
This year we have a softer take on 2016's Color of the Year. Let me introduce you to Rose Quartz and Serenity Pantone 13-1520 & Pantone 15-3919. Rose Quartz and Serenity demonstrate an inherent balance between a warmer embracing rose tone and the cooler tranquil blue, reflecting connection and wellness as well as a soothing sense of order and peace. This is the first time Pantone has blended two shades. Rose Quartz is a persuasive yet gentle tone that conveys compassion and a sense of composure. Serenity is weightless and airy, like the expanse of the blue sky above us, bringing feelings of respite and relaxation even in turbulent times. Check out Pantone for products that you can acquire with Rose Quartz and Serenity.
What a beautifully designed speaker. The House of Marley's Get Up Stand Up ($300) combines the unparalleled audio with a stunning design. Soulfully crafted featuring FSC-certified and responsibly harvested dark walnut and birch wood with a satin velvet finish as smooth as the tunes played from this handsome system. Get Up Stand Up is powered by precisely engineered dual 4.5" speakers and 1" tweeters for that signature Marley sound. Recycled plastic enclosures and Bluetooth convenience round out this home audio system for superior audio quality that should be heard and seen.
Stumbled upon Kevin Dart's Science and Nature collection today and I'm glad that I did. His style is interesting with the fact that it's such a mixture of shapes with a little realism's, but has that futuristic look. If that even makes sense. Well check out his work on his site and if you like any of the ones below they're for sale and he has more than just these.
So Google and Samsung have both come out with a type of VR for Android phones, however it seems that Apple made it an afterthought for iPhones. Not anymore though, Figment VR ($55) is the world's first virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) phone case. Its slim and sleek design makes it pocketable and accessible.
This combination headset and case lets you snap in your iPhone 6S or 6S Plus and enjoy immersive, high-quality VR right on your phone. Its built-in case offers protection, and its unique folding design means you don't have to remove it every time you want to go somewhere — just fold it to the rear and use/pocket your phone like you normally would. Available in white or black. Back them on Kickstarter.
Welcome to TCL Playlist-80. One more month till 2016 and the end of 2015. So let's chill and enjoy the lasting moments of the year. In this months installment. We have new music by ODESZA, Day Wave, Grimes and more...
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Cover Art by: Damion S.
Tracklist
1. Hot blood shaking In A Cage by Straight White Teeth
2. Never by BRAVES
3. Sober by Verite
4. From Grace by Ryan Hemsworth & Lucus
5. Koto by ODESZA
6. Hollow Life by Coast Modern
7. Catch and Release (Deepend Remix) by Matt Simons
Arhifab from Transylvania have created the Pogo line of lamps($96 to $258), inspired by nature. It has been designed using parametric tools, mimicking the opening of flower petals. The elements are CNC machined and assembled by hand. Its function is not only to illuminate, but it also decorates, enlivens and gives a personal touch to the places, thanks to its strong formal imprint and own identity. Check out the site for more images and pricing.
Finding the right balance to reduce the size of a bike for greater portability in the cities can be a challenge. Gianluca Sada tackled that challenge and created a versatile bike, safe, smart and sustainable. The result is called Sada Bike, which is a bicycle that, in one motion, may shrink to the size of an umbrella. This makes it perfect for commuters who need to make many short trips. It has a frame that folds in order to achieve maximum portability. It can be carried in a backpack-sized, with other objects! Unlike many bicycles, which usually get their strength from the spoke tension, the strength of Sada Bike is incorporated in the rims. The wheels of Sada Bike are no rays! This bike is currently available to the public, however it may be a while due to it is in a phase of re-prototyping, in collaboration with the Turinese studio MGRD.
Time to step up the game of the notebook with the Wipebook ($35-$3). It's like having the combination of a portable notebook with a whiteboard in one. Each page is a reusable whiteboard that goes wherever you go. But unlike traditional dry erase boards that can smudge easily the patented hyper-gloss film formula on each page is easy to erase and create again, and a detachable binding allows you to remove pages to scan or share with others. Choose from a notebook, workbook, or journal and fill each page with notes, doodles, or brainstorm sessions. When the notebook fills up, just erase what you don't want anymore, ensuring you'll never run out of space to create.