Time to take control of all your music across your entire home with the Nativ Music System (MSRP $1599). At the heart of the system is the Nativ Vita, a standalone music player that can access songs from built-in storage, Apple Music, Spotify, and most other streaming services, or from your local network, and let you browse them easily with its 11.6-inch touchscreen. It even has the capacity to hold a 4TB hard drive or two 2TB hard drives. It delivers bit-perfect audio to connected equipment, supports playback of DSD, DXD, and PCM audio files, lets you stream music videos to your TV over HDMI or Google Cast, and has a dedicated output stage to remove noise and jitters from the signal. It's made by hand from high-grade aluminum, Asahi glass, and solid American Oak or Walnut, and performs even better with the company's matching Wave DAC and Pulse power supply.
Welcome to The Collective Loop Playlist-84! Spring is here so I decided to go with a mix of chill/up beat indie styles, which gives that new birth of color with a sense of growth. In this months installment we have new music by Annabel Jones, FLUME, Dazy Crown and more...
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Artist Allison May Kiphuth captures scenes inspired by her surroundings in Maine and along the New Hampshire sea coast by squeezing them into small wooden boxes scarcely a few inches wide. Her mixed media dioramas are constructed from layered ink and watercolor illustrations assembled with pins and string inside antique boxes. The content of each artwork varies from piece to piece from underwater scenes of sea life, to magical tiny worlds populated by forest creatures.
Being with a group of people can be a challenge to stay connected throughout your camping or event your attending. Staying connected is important to all of us. If you're part of a group exploring the great outdoors. Beartooth ensures you can reach everyone in your party whether your phone has a signal or not. This sleek, pocket-friendly receiver pairs with your existing device, and uses its own radios to let you talk, text, and find everyone in your group, all via a familiar interface. It's great for expeditions and campers, but can also come in handy for concerts, conferences, and crowded amusement parks. It's currently on pre-order for $99 for a pair. Check out more information on their site.
Bike bells generally look and sound a bit ugly. But why? What if they looked sexy and sounded like an angel playing a glockenspiel? Knog, which is a bike accessories company has designed this sexy sounding bike bell.
The Oi bell's shape originates from its home - the handle bar. There are five styles. The standard aluminum model comes in 4 finishes: brushed aluminum; brass-plated; copper-plated; and black. The top of the range, "treat yourself” model is made from titanium. If you want to find out more information check their Kickstarter.
The Samsung Gear 360 is sporting an eyeball-like design and a camera on either side, kind of like the old school webcams but with 2 camera's. The Samsung Gear 360 VR Camera ($TBA) makes capturing 360-degree footage and images a breeze. It connects to the S7 and S7 Edge over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, letting them serve as both viewfinders and editors, the latter necessary to make anything out of what it captures. And it captures a lot due to the 15 megapixel sensors with f/2.0 lenses that provide 195-degree fields of view, giving the stitching algorithm 15 degrees of overlap to play with. The result is 3840 x 1920 video and 30 megapixel stills that look solid on your phone, in a browser, or, ideally, inside a VR headset. Check out Samsung's site for more details.
Welcome to The Collective Playlist-83. Spring break is almost upon us so why not have a playlist to take with you to the beach or to the ski slopes. In this months installment we have new music by SIVIK, Lincoln Jesser, St Lucia and more...
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Cover art by: Damion S.
Tracklist
1. Florida by The Range
2. High by SIVIK
3. Soap by Melanie Martinez
4. I'm in Control Feat Popcaan by Aluna George
5. Working For It by ZHU x Skrillex x They
6. We'll be Fine by Lincoln Jesser
7. Dancing oon Glass by St. Lucia
8. Overdose by Little Daylight
9. Devil Like Me by Rainbow Kitten Surprise
10. Siren Call by Little Daylight
11. Waves That Rolled You Under (Backstroke Remix) by Young Summer
Butcher Billy has created this creative series of David Bowie in multiple versions of comic characters, and cartoon TV characters.
Butcher Billy -" Bowie has always had a huge impact on me - his influence can be seen in tons of my art pieces and even past projects entirely dedicated to The Thin White Duke. I was just figuring out this concept having a couple of artworks ready when I've heard about the shocking news."
So NASA/JPL are giving away these amazing posters for free. These posters are a continuation of the Exoplanet Travel Bureau poster series first created by JPL’s design studio last year. When NASA came to them asking for additional posters in the series, they were able to integrate many ideas the agency had already been spit-balling for the future—such as floating cities hovering above Venus. So check out more of the posters here and start printing away for new wall pieces.
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.
