Samuli Putro, photographed by Priscilla Mercedes (for Gotryke.com)
Samuli Putro played at Midtown’s Scandinavia House. I shot video to go along with my pictures. Hope you get as much of a kick out of him as I did….
ABS Magazine (France)
French music magazine, ABS, published my image of Naomi Shelton at the Daptone Records showcase during CMJ 2009. The image was originally shot for Gotryke.com as part of my CMJ coverage for the site.
The people at ABS were nice enough to send me a few copies of the magazine.
Top image shot by Priscilla Mercedes
The Bathers, Marcel Wanders for Baccarat
I was recently invited to preview Baccarat’s new collection: United Crystal Woods, by Marcel Wanders. The event was held at the Museum of Arts and Design.
The Bikers, Marcel Wanders for Baccarat
The Soldiers, Marcel Wanders for Baccarat
To read my thoughts on the show, and see photographs of his whimsical display, go to Marcel Wanders x Baccarat on Gotryke.com.
“Upon waking up from a dream Marcel Wanders found himself in a forest of empty glasses. As a result of this vision, United Crystal Woods was born. “I welcomed that new day, waking up in that autumn forest of emptied crystal trees, showing their naked skeletons, surrounding me, towering over me, filling up my short view with endless crystal sparkles.”
“The new Baccarat collection includes glasses, candlesticks and vases grown from solid brass, hand cut crystal and stainless steel. Aware of the additional colors created by the prismatic crystals, he employed a limited color palette of red, gold and silver to his pieces. It is stunning in its elegance and poetic spirit, but it is the humor and vision in its design and presentation that are emblematic of Wanders’ work.
“United Crystal Woods previewed at the Museum of Arts and Design with the addition of little toy soldiers and other tiny plastic figures in diverse groupings that suggested the various combinations the pieces can form. Risqué miniatures sun-bathed next to hand-cut votive holders, while others sped on mopeds and bikes through a forest of crystal vases. Their diminutive size heightened the dimensions of the collection and evoked the grandeur of the woods. A blown crystal decanter full of clear water was made gigantic as minute fire fighters gathered around a hose next to it. Other scenes through the forest included nuns, police officers, scientists, soccer players, a marching band, and a single male figure holding a life-size, heart-shaped balloon next to a singular votive holder. Green water inside oversized vases extended the metaphor of the forest as they held large branches with flowers.”
Animal Cover
Just reviewed autoKratz’s latest album Animal on Gotryke.com.
To read what I had to say, just click:
Listening To: autoKratz’s Animal
Extra Life at Small Beast
From Manhattan to Brooklyn, check out my coverage of experimental quintet Extra Life’s shows this past week in NYC.
Fixin' To Thrill Cover
Check out my review of Dragonette’s latest album on Gotryke.com.
I definitely need some live shots of them.. gotta see a show soon!
Blacklist Cover
I recently reviewed the newest full length album by Parisian duo Kap Bambino. Their Blacklist LP is reminiscent of bands like Suicide and Crystal Castles.
Via Tania at Joe's Pub
CMJ may be over, but I’m still enjoying all the shows NYC has to offer. Last Monday I went to Via Tania‘s presentation at Joe’s pub. To view my images and thoughts on the show visit Gotryke.com. The article also features an interview with the artist by Tamara Warren.
By the way, they have goldfish crackers and wasabi balls at the bar! I love the fishes…
Naomi Shelton at Daptone Showcase
One of the best shows I’ve seen in years. Find images from Daptone’s CMJ Showcase at Gotryke.com. Featuring Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens, Lee Fields, and The Budos Band. Follow the links for real good music!
Mike del Rio at BMI Showcase
Check out my images from the BMI Showcase at Crash Mansion on Gotryke.com. The show featured such talents as Space Capone, The Enemy Lovers, Modern Skirts and Mike del Rio. Click on the bands for links to their My Space pages!
