The great Leonardo da Vinci has inestimable traces of his influence within endless realms of artistic and scientific institutions. The Italian archetype of the Renaissance man was not only a painter but a sculptor, architect, engineer, scientist, inventor, musician, botanist, geologist, cartographer, anatomist and writer. He could easily be God. Thus, it’s no surprise that […]

Taking time off from basically ruling the indie rock universe, Animal Collective are now designing to help the Earth, and their fellow animals. Teaming up with the Keep shoe company, they have designed a line of sneakers to benefit the Socorro Island Conservation fund. The line started with the concept that each band member would […]