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Op3rador

Epa Chapela

from the album Operador Vive [ Pilla Records, 2008 ]

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For those who still believe in geographic determinism, we bring you Op3rador; a fella hiding [...]

By Lope Gutiérrez-Ruiz | 28 Jul 09 | Posted in Sound | Comments (1)

Continuing with the habit of interviewing bands that find their name inspiration in the Animal Kingdom, this time The Gopher went to talk to Nijae Draine, half of American indie pop duo Elle Lefant. Injecting love and emotion into fresh beats and electronic rhythms, this young duet embark on their musical endeavors with a lot of dynamism. Take your shoes off, sit back, and get to know them, as we did, from a conversation over a college cafeteria table… you’re bound to find something [...]

Our visit to the Rob Roy Kelly American Wood Type Collection this week (a collection! and you can use it!) has us reeling with an aesthetic inspired by the specimens: “hard angular forms that reflect mechanical origins”. Big and bold, and fun, and (maybe this is just us…) the kind of beautiful fun that smells of popcorn. So… we rounded up some things we liked. A big thanks to the amazing David Shields for the tour!

Wood Type and Wooden Toys. Get [...]