After the success of our previous installment, the second installment of Quiet Lunch on the ROX follows up with a trifecta of pop, jazz, and rap. Featuring King Deco, Avidya and the Kleshas, and Cakes Da Killa, THREE THE HARD WAY will showcase three different genres under one glorious roof. This installment of Quiet Lunch on the ROX seeks to …
The First Act: We Avalanche.
One idyllic Saturday afternoon in May, I was wandering around Harvard Square, taking in the Cambridge air and following my ears from one street musician to the next. As I casually ambled along, I came upon a hat shop called Goorin Brothers, where, to my great surprise, there was an acoustic trio in the window display serenading the patrons and …
No Matter What, Stick To It.
Fesson Ludovic brings us back to our roots with a series of environmental art that showcases the use of organic materials. Ludovic’s method is quite simple and down to earth (pun intended); he finds what the Mother Nature gives him and creates wondrous arraignments that almost look as if she created them herself. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …
ODB Bruh Bruh.
Rapper Danny Brown recently released visuals for his single “ODB”. Directed, edited, and scrawled by RUFFMERCY, the video is a doodle plagued acid trip–the scribbles dance as the constant screen warps melt Danny Brown’s cold stares. Produced by Paul White, “ODB” will be included on his upcoming album, Old, set to be released on September 30th. Akeem K. Duncan.Akeem is …
Warring Skylines.
Although the game has been around since 6th century, the reimagining of the chess set is always a welcomed idea. Based on iconic buildings in London like the Gherkin, London Eye, Big Ben, and Renzo Piano’s Shard of Glass, the Skyline Chess set combines the love of the game with a love of architecture. It also utilizes 3D printing, one of today’s …
For the Price of $FR.EE.
Virginia duo Sunny & Gabe just dropped their highly anticipated FREE CANDY EP. Containing 10 sweet, tooth rotting tracks, FREE CANDY is an amazing piecing together of the Sunny & Gabe puzzle. With their music containing so many contrasting elements, Sunny & Gabe have officially presented a new sound–a gloriously complex sound that no one can mimic, much less fully comprehend. The band …
Sunkissed.
Our long makeout sessions with Lady Summer is coming to an end and Raphaëlle Martin‘s Canicule series is causing us to miss her already. Featuring a series of subjects lounging poolside, Canicule is a compilation of picture perfect leisure. Martin keeps the work minimalistic, which conveys a pleasant degree of serenity. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various …
Photogenetics.
Artist Ida Applebroog defines the term photogenetics as “a series of images produced through the crossbreeding of photography, sculpture, technology and painting.” Her latest body of work does just that. Human eyes peer out from behind misshapen bodies and faces that create a new type of image that pools multiple mediums. The figures appear indistinguishable and yet familiar. The eyes …
Call Me Sexy.
Artist Steve Locke is known for his portraits of men in all different positions. The figures float in a sea of color with few defining details. His work captures new images of masculinity and personal identity in the modern world. Amateaur shows a nearly naked man in a pair of tighty whities as he holds a camera phone facing out …
The Bada$$ Strikes Back.
As all the hoopla over Kendrick Lamar’s verse on “Control” dies down, Pro Era general Joey Bada$$ finally responds with “Killuminati Pt. 2”. The Knxwledge produced track features aggravated Joey laying into Kendrick with the first verse: “We drowning out Atlantis can’t overflow beast coast/ Be more specific next time you shoutin’ out, a-mi-go/ I am not the star? In …
Signed and Sealed.
Amanda Seales is a woman of many hats. A renaissance woman with multiple mediums of expression, her talents are boundless. Beginning her career as a child actor, Seales has since spent her career adding layer after layer to her body of work. Poetry, painting, acting, DJing, singing, Amanda Seales does it all and she does it well. A bastion of …
Survival Guide.
Brooklyn born, Gregory Siff is an artist with a universal approach that allows him to create a brilliant but palpable body of work. What is this universal approach, you ask? It’s simple: “Have fun.” It seems like a cliche thing to say, but if you were to see the way Gregory Siff’s eyes light up when he’s creating a piece, …
Jesus Loves Whores: The Presale.
There are many disputed facts about the life of Jesus Christ, such as whether or not he even existed, and if so, if he was married to a woman named Mary Magdalene. Mary Magdalene, allegedly one of Jesus’s closest companions, is a storied religious figure whose relationship with Jesus is anything but cut and dry. Some say she was an …
Street Prattle: Catcalling.
The summer is near its end and there are still a few lonely fellas out there who have yet to meet their summer love. This bout of seasonal loneliness can be attributed to many things, poor personal hygiene, a bad case of the ugly or, the most common culprit, a poor approach–after all, a simple shower can wipe out the …
Cover Blown.
Jordan Matter reveals talent in the mist with his series Dancers Among Us. Featuring dancers strutting their stuff in various quotidian settings, Matter makes his subjects a dynamic splash of life amongst an otherwise common background. Dancers Among Us even allows you to consider exactly how many dancers you may be surrounded by on whilst in public. The series is also available …
Location: Brooklyn NY 11233.
Harlem rapper Salomon Faye just released a new single titled “Brooklyn NY 11233”. A sinister follow up to “Alchemy” (no pun intended), we find Faye describing the streets of Brooklyn with a classic grimey narrative. Faye runs the gauntlet, from failed murder attempts to bullshit industry practices. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various …
Shantell Martin x SUNO.
International artist Shantell Martin recently teamed up with New York based brand SUNO. Applying her wanton illustrations to SUNO’s fashionable cuts, their collaboration features a comfortable boxy tunic with a drawstring waist and a simple tee made from 100% Kenyan cotton. 25% of proceeds will benefit the non-profit organization Apple Arts NYC. Check them out → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
Blood On the Palm Trees.
Felix Snow, who has been tied to a slew of new artists including SZA and King Deco, recently collaborated with Various Cruelties for his new single “This Pool Party Feels Like a Funeral”. Snow proves to have a dark sense of humor with this catchy tune. Various Cruelties also lends some awesome vocals, fitting in perfectly with song’s charmingly dour …
The You In Me.
Madelynn Holmes, a young illustrator from Sydney, explores the permanent effects of human interaction in her series One In Another. An abstract Frankenstein of personal relationships, the subjects in Holmes’ work seems vulnerable but unaffected. Holmes stated that the purpose of the series was to show “how people inevitably leave imprints on you and become part of you.” Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
Kendra Morris: To Witness a Mockingbird.
Quiet Lunch Magazine and The Lodge Gallery is teaming up to bring you, To Witness a Mockingbird, a wonderful evening of live song with Wax Poetics artist Kendra Morris. Performing choice cuts from her latest cover album, Mockingbird, Morris is going to treat the audience to an intimate display of talent guaranteed to warm the soul. Surrounded by Traversing the Vector, Orlando Arocena’s newest …
Going Native.
Native Forest may be newcomers to the furniture industry but their penchant for making classic, well made furniture is a lot more seasoned than you think. Ran by duo Emme & David, the shop has other products in progress which includes shelves, wooden cooking utensils, and other tables. If you’d like to decorate your home with one of the tables …
The Jewel That Is “Julia”.
SZA‘s recent single, “Julia”, is a synthy dance groove that almost takes you back to the days where thick pornstaches were all the rage and there was no such thing as too much makeup–that’s right, we’re talking about the 80s. Produced by Felix Snow and Dave Free, SZA also shows some pleasant versatility by capping off the song’s warm 80s …
Where Hope Grows.
Based in Savannah, Georgia, Hayli Alyce is using her designing prowess for good. Her installation, There’s Hope for the Hopeless, seeks to use design not as a predatory advertising tool, but as visual therapy. Alyce issued a heartfelt statement on her site: “All too often in this world our graphic design skills are directed towards the advertising industry and making products …
Baked Goods.
Riding high on the success of her recent single, “Ratchet”, Lil Debbie is positioning herself as one of rap’s brightest young stars. Boasting a homegrown sound and killer fashion sense, Lil’ Debbie’s devil may care attitude and nonchalant arrogance makes her a force to be reckoned with. Don’t get us wrong, Debbie is still in the early stages of her …
Model Citizen.
Transition can be a scary process. Going from the familiar to the unknown isn’t for the faint of heart. Embracing the spirit of change and evolution, international model and actor, Louise Donegan, stands at a pivotal point of her career. Conquering the world of modeling and now venturing into the realm of acting, she is swimming in uncharted waters that …
God Amongst Gods.
MeLo-X is one of New York City’s most coveted artists. Sure, MeLo’s name rings bells overseas, but the headquarters of his kingdom lies here in Gotham. He takes the city’s sound, processes them, and then coats them in a rich substance that can only be described as “rhythmic freedom.” He is musical liberation in the flesh. A theoretical martyr giving …
Put a Pin It.
Enamel pins are all the rage these days… we think? Trend or not, these one of a kind enamel pins by Kate Jones / Ursa Major can be nice touch to any wardrobe. Decorated with an uniquely abstract design, these pins feature a healthy array of colors and patterns packed into 5/8 inches of space. Get them → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
Flame On.
Telmo Pieper & Miel Krutzmann, known to the world as TELMO MIEL, created a stunning mural titled “Flamin’Go”. The Netherlands based duo has an uncanny ability to capture enthralling details via acrylic spray paint. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When …
Mercy Mercy Me.
TV On The Radio, the kingly art rock band of the past decade returns with a sudden single, “Mercy.” It kicks in right away. No hesitation. Vocalist Tunde Adebimpe is right there with the spitting hi-hats and grinding guitars. “I fell in love with professional evil on the day you left my side,” he sings. There is a driving restlessness running through …
Pennywise.
The freewheeling euphoria of summer will be coming to an end soon, but there is still enough time to play like a kid again. Created by Ben Mackay, Penny Skateboards‘ epicenter is nostalgia. Inspired by his own childhood skateboard, Mackay sought to reintroduced a relic from skateboarder past. Check out his interview with Creative Boys Club. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
Control Issues.
After a late night spin by Funk Master Flex, Hip-Hop fans awoke this morning to find that Kendrick Lamar had single handedly shook up the world. On Big Sean’s rouge single, “Control” (featuring Kendrick Lamar and Jay Electronica), Kendrick took control with an incinerating verse that roasted nearly every one of his peers–including those who were on the song with …
Toothy. | Ally Burke.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]A[/su_dropcap]rt can soothe the senses, but every once in a while it can scare you shitless. Ally Burke, a painter with a knack for horror, creates portraits that can only be described as “candycoated insanity.” Blending kitschy with the macabre, Burke’s marrying of peachy keen aesthetics and pointed teeth is enough to make the skin crawl–in a good …
Create What You Like.
“I saw that my life was a vast glowing empty page and I could do anything I wanted.” – Jack Kerouac Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. quietlunch.com
Unforgettable.
Sunny & Gabe just dropped another resplendent single titled “Forget Love”. Featuring Odd Future’s Mike G, the song is a jazzy, break heavy serenade that tailspins into a jam session-like frenzy before fading with ghostly allure. Sunny & Gabe’s sound is truly evolving into something wonderful. The Virginia duo is receiving all sorts of approval, including a nod from G.O.O.D. Music …
From Russia with Equality.
Russia has been receiving a healthy amount of press lately: the Edward Snowden ordeal, Obama and Putin’s “strained” relations, and so on. Perhaps the most alarming policy issue of all is Russia’s completely lack of tolerance for the LGBTQ community. The country’s harsh attitude and draconian anti-gay legislature is making headlines and many are coming out in protest, including actress …
Ain’t Ever Gotta Get Ready.
France transplant Salomon Faye is encouraging us all to “#FollowUP” with visuals for his latest single “Alchemy.” The Harlemite is putting out positive vibes, displaying a raw lyrical dexterity, which is a splendid indication of where the future of hip-hop lies. Directed by Dakota Blue Harper, the video is a gritty fare with no frills, just skills. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
Kane Mayfield Shines.
Kane Mayfield’s “Shining Star (What You Are)” recently made its way onto the Baltimore City Paper‘s Big Baltimore Playlist. We’ve credited Mayfield for honesty before, but he really outdid himself on this one. Touching on everything from his upbringing to soda allergies, the New York native turned Baltimore MC spins a soulful web of biographical honesty and painstaking nostalgia. An obvious …
DIY DJ.
Love Legos? Who doesn’t? Those tiny plastic building blocks can actually be useful. Thanks to Kai Mueller in Germany, you can renovate your DJ system, Lego style! Uploaded on the Style Spy website, Mueller provides DIY step-by-step instructions and pictures to create a completely functional DJ Booth made almost entirely out of Legos. The main ingredients are a block of …
WWJLD. (What Would Joey Lawrence Do?)
The school season is getting back underway and this Quilted Denim Backpack from TOPMAN is guaranteed to keep you spiffy while you’re acquiring that old kuh-nowledge. A washed denim backpack with a quilted base, this bag has a very nostalgic feel–in fact, we’re pretty sure we saw Joey Lawrence wearing this very backpack on an episode of Blossom. Get it → …
Gaga Tries the Abramovic Method.
After making an appearance in Jay-Z’s Picasso Baby, Marina Abramovic is rubbing elbows with yet another pop-culture icon. Last week at a three-day retreat in upstate New York, Abramovic was joined by Lady Gaga where they both participated in The Abramovic Method. While some diehard art enthusiasts are beginning to raise their “sellout” brows, the video is still an inviting …
No Day Like Joker Day.
Photographer Dmitry Drozdov and makeup artist Ekaterina Guseva pays homage to Batman’s arch nemesis, The Joker, with the Joker Day series. With tousled hair and smeared lipstick, models Alena, Ksenia, and Sasha lose their marbles in this playful work. Looking to learn a little more about Joker Day, we got in touch with the man himself–and by “the man himself”, we mean the …
The Newport Folk Festival 2013. (RECAP)
Two weeks ago I attended the Newport Folk Festival for the 12th time in my life. As an editor at the Quiet Lunch Magazine, it was supposed to be my duty to provide excellent journalistic coverage for our dear readers. As a veteran attendee, I really have no excuse for not snapping a few pictures, but I have to be …
Hip Hop Postmortem.
It’s only been about since the world laid eyes on the televised version of Jay-z’s performance at Pace Gallery and already the unique feat is getting an artistic response. Picasso Baby has whipped everyone into a frenzy, but a group of emerging artists known as 7:30 Alliance are using their newest show, Hip Hop Postmortem to show Hov up. While the troop won’t …
Still Flowering.
MC Nitty Scott requests that you “respect my photosynthesis” on her track, “Flower Child.” It opens up with some dusty drums knocked into place and hypnotic harps that coalesce throughout. It feels like I’m walking in the spring with cartoon bluebirds flying by my head and squirrels dashing past my feet. Scotts’ raps are crisp, wordy and well thought out. …
Uncaged.
Caged Animals are the ne plus ultra of artistic vulnerability. The band’s sound is therapeutic but their message comes from a place of pensive angst. Caged Animals channels a unique brand of honesty that makes their music relatable and highly infectious. In fact, the band’s name is more than a name, it is human existence defined in two words. Lead …
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