It’s time you found out who Butcher Billy is. According to his Twitter, there’s a special place reserved for him in hell. Nintendo World, the Brazilian outpost of the Japanese Mega Star asked the artist Butcher Billy to bring his own personal vision to one of their characters. Taking a surprisingly twist, Butcher Billy has […]
19
Feb
Butcher Billy's surprising Sex Pistols mashup
11
May
3rd & final installment of our feature with the reclusive producer
Although not a name well known outside music nerd circles, Amon Tobin has lit the interwebs aflame with his recent Coachella performance. We were among those that were there, and were properly dazzled. The Brazilian born, London-raised, Redwood Forest-dwelling electronic music maverick has always been two steps ahead of his sonic contemporaries. But with his […]
27
Apr
Part 2 in a 3-part feature with the reclusive sonic magician
Although not a name well known outside music nerd circles, Amon Tobin has recently lit the interwebs aflame with a Coachella performance these past two weekends. It was, by all accounts, a cinematic tour de force. We were among those that were there, and were properly dazzled. The Brazilian born, London-raised, Redwood Forest-dwelling electronic music […]
26
Apr
Part 1 in a 3-part feature with the reclusive sonic magician
Although not a name well known outside music nerd circles, Amon Tobin has recently lit the interwebs aflame with a Coachella performance these past two weekends. It was, by all accounts, a cinematic tour de force. We were among those that were there, and were properly dazzled. The Brazilian born, London-raised, Redwood Forest-dwelling electronic music […]
2
Mar
Los Angeles' PRISM Gallery is transformed by the Brazilian Twins
Hailing from Sao Paulo, Brazil, Os Gemeos (literally ‘the twins’ in Portuguese) and known to their mother as; Gustavo and Otavio, bring their amazing, surreal and humorous vision to a dynamic solo exhibition at Los Angeles’ PRISM Gallery which opened this past Saturday night. Miss You runs through March 24th and features Os Gemeos’ saturated colors and signature […]
12
Aug
Stray Bullet Chair, aka "Survivor Chair", by Design da Gema
Inspired by a shooting at a carioca bar in Rio de Janeiro, Design da Gema, a Brazilian design studio, has produced the Stray Bullet Chair (also known as the “Survivor Chair”). The otherwise traditional plastic chairs are available in black or grey and, as can be expected, are customized to look like they (barely) survived […]
7
Jun
Ninja Tune's bass virtuoso using digital mapping for upcoming shows
Ever pushing the boundaries of music — both in production and presentation — Amon Adonai Santos de Araújo Tobin, aka Amon Tobin, is taking his next project ISAM to the highest level of live digital execution. The Brazilian producer and electronic music soundsmith has decided to present his latest album with a live experience only […]
23
May
LIAS gets their hands on 2011's most coveted calender
Last week we met with the fine folks at Pirelli and the ID Agency for a possible project, and in said meeting they were kind enough to hook us up with this year’s coveted Karl Lagerfeld-helmed Pirelli calender. Of course we previewed the mythology-based calender of International Supermodels Gone Greek back in November, but to […]
