YACHT
Yacht have released the first two videos from their fifth album (sophomore with DFA), Shangri-La. The seven minute companion pieces of “Utopia” and “Dystopia (The Earth Is On Fire)”, is more like a short film rather than a music video. Part one is a vision of an expansive and geometrically captivating universe with mountains, water, and plenty of space to dance – sort of Tron meets Lord of the Rings. Superstudio was the group that created this alternate state, the "geodesic grid"; their take on utopia wasn’t of an idealistic world where everyone is equal, but rather, according to the Yacht website, “it was a world without buildings, a life without objects. [Superstudio] dreamed of nomadic communities living the warm and human aspects of life on a vast, impersonal grid.”
Last weekend was a musical hurricane of electric rain, bass wind and drumquakes. L Magazine presented their third installment of the now-annual Northside Festival, in the neighboring neighborhoods of Williamsburg and Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The four jam-packed days of music, art, film and expression were met with gracious and rather excitable masses of hipsters, punkers, and everyone between, creating a chasm of sound and visual therapy that will be lived through until next years festival.
In 2003 a tech geek from Oregon began making electronic music under a very misleading name. Honoring an alternative high school, rather than a boat, YACHT’s debut was a somber albeit kinetic collection of ambience suitable for a reflective night in bed. However, a continuous mutation over the last eight years and the addition of four musicians has landed this rapidly growing group (in popularity as well as size) in an entirely different location than its origin. Their latest album Shangri-La, released June 21st, is a collection of socially aware dance tracks made of equal parts contemplative lyrics and loose-yourself beats. A savage reflection on our society’s current state, this album draws parallels between old world id and future cultural regression.
Liberty State Park in Jersey City now has a something to offer those of us without houseboats and yachts. Executive Chef and owner, Chris Siverson, has graced us all with a new seafood-centric restaurant and event space called Maritime Parc.The building was originally intended as an office space but thankfully Chef Siverson saw more promise than did its designers.
Now, with the help of Stephanie Goto, the building has been turned into a modern space with a svelte design. It has a unique yurt type feel inside with an easy balance of exposed wood and soft fabrics. Each of the three floors has a terrace showing off the Manhattan/Jersey skyline.
NEW YORK, NY. --- Joonbug Productions will be hosting the New Year’s Eve 2011 celebration on the Half Moon party cruise! Come sail down the East River on this large party boat and enjoy the wonderful sights of New York City while bringing in the New Year!
This New Year’s Eve Party will be hosted on the 80ft long Half Moon yacht, comprised of two spacious indoor decks (include an oversized party floor) with outdoor access for some memorable photo opportunities. Imagine as the yacht sails down the river, you are greeted with these magnificent opportunities to pose in front of the NYC skyline, famous bridges and other historic landmarks!
Wednesday 8/4
- Frank Turner @ Brooklyn Bowl- 9 pm
- Arcade Fire @ Madison Square Garden- 8 pm
- All Hearts Tour ft. Robyn & Kelis @ Webster Hall - 6 pm
- The Right Coast @ The Studio at Webster Hall- 7 pm
- This Frontier Needs Heroes/ She Keeps Bees/ Naked Hearts @ Mercury Lounge- 9 pm
Thursday 8/5
- Arcade Fire @ Madison Square Garden -8 pm
- Shilpa Ray & Her Happy Hookers @ Brooklyn Bowl- 8 pm
- Glen David Andrews @ Joe's Pub- 9:30 pm
- All Hearts Tour ft. Robyn & Kelis @ Webster Hall - 6 pm
- Silverstein @ Irving Plaza- 5 pm
- Mon Khmer/ The Tony Castles @ Mercury Lounge- 7:30 pm
Claudine DeSola from CARAVAN AND THINK PR is playing a special "Inspiration Played" set, produced by Micprobes, that will feature music that inspired the Fall 2010 collections of top designers by Claudine DeSola. After 10 years of booking the hottest DJs for the hundreds of parties and events she has planned, Claudine DeSola's passion for music has manifested in an extraordinary way. During her 30 minute set you will hear the strains that fueled the creativity of over twenty designers as they fashioned their Fall 2010 collections. Have a look at the unique list of songs at www.caravangirl.com. For more information contact: caravan@thinkpublicrelations.com.
Tired of doing the same old, same old for New Year’s Eve? Instead of ringing in the New Year on land, sail in the New Year upon one of New Year’s Eve Central’s five luxe boat cruises. Whether you choose to join the more intimate gathering onboard the Half Moon or opt to party with 500 of your closest friends on the Temptress, either way you’re sure to have a nautical good time rollin’ down the river.
Take in the spectacular sights as you sail along the Hudson and East Rivers. Make sure to have your cameras ready to capture the unbelievable views of historical landmarks and the sparkling lights of the urban landscape. As you float along the river, you’ll see the Statue of Liberty, Governors Island, Ellis Island, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Williamsburg Bridges, Chelsea piers, South Street Seaport and the Intrepid Air & Sea Museum. To top it all off, you’ll have the best seat in the city for the New Year’s fireworks display.
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