The new audiovisual network Fiber Festival took place last Saturday and left me with mixed impressions. Initially, I was a bit disappointed as I had expected a massive audiovisual spectacle. After walking around for a while and taking some time for the installations on show (which perfectly blended into the backdrop of De Verdieping) and seeing a few performances including an 8-bit electro and dubstep set played on just two Gameboys, I eventually left feeling satisfied.
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Everywhere you walk, bike or drive in Amsterdam you are confronted with blocked roads and traffic detours. Amsterdam often seems to be one big construction site; buildings are torn down and rebuilt, roads are repaved and new bridges are built. Even though many consider these construction sites view spoilers, I have a strange fascination with them. Below you'll find some pictures I have taken of several 'famous' construction sites throughout the city.
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Snow white landscapes have blinded our vision during the last months. Amsterdam definitely hasn't had a lack of snow this year! Although it has caused lots of discomfort (think delayed public transport, slippery curbs and not being able to bike), it has also created magnificent views all around the city. Rutger and I have been standing up to the cold to take some interesting winter wonderland pics in Amsterdam. Inside, you'll find our favourites.
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Everybody who was clever enough to attend will confirm: the Overdose.am x Cassette Jam Session in Club Up last week was a great success. The musicians had never met before, but quickly found eachother through the jazzy vibes and electronic bleeps and beats. We recorded the jams for your home enjoyment, and our beloved friend Andrea Huls was there to capture the visual highlights of the night. The former will be provided to you very swiftly, the latter is here right now. Enjoy!
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'Het Kabinet festival', last weekend at Studio/K started with waiting in line for an hour with tons of people in the freezing cold, with only a distant techno beat and the thought of seeing techno legend Matthew Jonson live keeping me warm. After some body parts had almost frozen off, I finally got inside and rushed to get myself a whisky and on the dance floor to get my blood flowing again. Looking around was overwhelming: rooms filled with sequencers, synths, all kinds of guitars and, in one room, a fairly disturbing horror film.
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