An in-depth look at visual arts at the Absolut BeamLab Bar
Last week during ADE Absolut hosted the BeamLab Bar. With a spectrum of visual artists present to shed some light on their work, the evening was filled with wow's and gasps as they showed some of their projects in this intimate setting. (..more)
The Absolut visual ADE experience
While walking around Amsterdam, you might think to yourself what a visually appealing city we actually live in: the quaint canals, the small facades of the houses, and of course (most of) its residents! The coming few days however, our city will be colored black and yellow, which simply means (..more)
Marty Marn talks artistry and Isa Genzken’s exhibtion at the Stedelijk
I had the pleasure to take in Isa Genzken's comprehensive art exhibition at the Stedelijk with another creative who dares to push their discipline further than most: Marty Marn, photographer of the wildness that goes on after hours. (..more)
Kompakt is showcasing the best of the best at De Marktkantine
If there's one combination that is a match made in heaven it's De Marktkantine and Kompakt. After a slow start the venue has been on fire lately and is selling out night after night. They're launching a new concept this Saturday called Focus, where a different label will host a party each night. On the first edition, this Saturday, it's Kompakt's turn. (..more)
Converse further improves their Rubber Tracks Sample Library
Creativity is key for Converse, which has always been deeply connected to music. That's why the brand was present at the Amsterdam Dance Event to expand their already impressive Converse Rubber Tracks Sample Library, a growing collection of audio samples which are all accessible online and completely free to use. (..more)
Welcome To The Future’s indoor festival makes up for lost summer
Welcome To The Future is one of our favorite festivals. We were so sad when it had to be cancelled due to extreme weather conditions this year. Luckily for us there's a second WTTF round this year, as they return with their first two-day indoor festival in Elementenstraat next week. (..more)
Luciano & Friends will put Elementenstraat on fire
Dancing in a warehouse just adds another dimension to a party. Not that we have anything against partying in a club, but warehouses have that raw industrial feeling we like so much. Elementenstraat is one of those places with potential for some dark magic. And it so happens that Luciano is bringing his world-renowned party series Luciano & Friends there next week. (..more)
The best of animation at KLIK!
Whether it’s Wallace and Gromit, Disney’s Fantasia or Toy Story; we all grew up with animated movies. However, animation is so much more than a ‘childish’ medium, and that’s exactly what the KLIK! Amsterdam Animation Festival aims to show you. Starting next week at EYE, the festival is back with its eighth edition. (..more)
Listen to Converse Rubber Tracks and prepare for ADE
“I couldn’t imagine life without music,” Tom Trago states. “I feel this physical need to make music every day. It’s like my body needs it as much as it needs food, water or sunshine.” This guy is the real deal people. We would bet money on the chance that there has been a point in your life where you danced on Use Me Again. His lovely track has basically become an anthem. We remember his weekender in Trouw as if it was yesterday (..more)
