ane Mayfield‘s sound just keeps getting more fluid. Not that the rapper’s sound was ever off, but his latest single, “Innercity Woes / Star Power”, indicates that Mayfield is getting into a beautiful groove. “It’s another edition of this honest music catalogue I am building. All of this is leading up to a few projects that I have coming out at the …
OFF CAMPUS. | Jahni Rae. |x| THEiLLUZiON at Rivington F+B. | RECAP
In an effort to provide a more intimate and hassle free CMJ experience, we teamed with Jerome’s at Rivington F + B for the first edition of OFF CAMPUS. The humble showcase started with a heartfelt performance by Neo-Folk artist Jahni Rae. Dressed in a stealthy black outfit, Rae serenaded the crowd with a brooding set before turning the reigns over to …
Flakonkishochki. |x| Mumiy Troll.
rtist Andrey Flakonkishochki collaborated with Mumiy Troll for a trippy audio visual project. Mumiy Troll, a Russian rock group founded in the early 80s, form a perfect marriage with Flakonkishochki. The first two videos featured here are a part of trilogy. The third video is set to be released very soon. Keep your eyes open! “It Seems” | Mumiy …
Exploring (e)merge Art Fair 2014. | Part 2. | RECAP.
Our experience at this year’s (e)merge Art Fair was so grand, we couldn’t fit all the photos in one post. Here are some extra shots from our time in D.C. Images include pieces present by Salar Galería de Arte, Victori Contemporary, Flashpoint Gallery and C-Arte. See you next year! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
Exploring (e)merge Art Fair 2014. | Part 1. | RECAP.
The (e)merge Art Fair took place early this month and we can safely say that it is most intriguing art fairs that we have been to this year. While some art fairs can be a tad “stuffy” and congested, there was something more organic about this fair. Held in Washington D.C., we packed up our bare necessities and made the …
OFF CAMPUS. | THEiLLUZiON |x| Jahni Rae at Jerome’s at Rivington F+B.
Quiet Lunch is popping up tonight with a cozy music showcase at Jerome’s at Rivington F + B. (115 Rivington Street) OFF CAMPUS, a mellow set of stripped down performances, will feature Neo-Folkstress Jahni Rae and THEiLLUZiON, a hip-hop duo consisting of Salomon Faye and Enasni Leber. This is our way of providing a more intimate experience during the usually …
Dear Derrick |x| Only Popcorn presents Gowanus, Duhhh.
urator and rhyme slinger Derrick B. Harden presents Gowanus, Duhhh, a weekend art tour set to take place at Gowanus Open Studios. Participating Artists on his tour include: Lawrence Shen, Junko Sugimoto, Tony Geigers, Naoko Sumi, Peter Kato, Joanne McFarland, Alex Nunez, John Whitlock and Jonathan Viner. You can catch Gowanus, Duhhh at 1 pm at Find Home Furnishings, 43 9th Street …
Amfursand. | David McLeod.
arm and fuzzy, David McLeod‘s Amfursand is a plush reimagining of one of the English language’s most distinguished symbols. McLeod makes good use of a bad pun. 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. …
Imperfection as Future Perfection. | Kezia Regan.
extile artist Kezia Regan creates a sequence of playful patterns in her series, Imperfection as Future Perfection. Despite the pattern motif, each piece has an irregular dynamic that presents an element of surprise. 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 …
Saw Horse Desk. | Hedge House.
hen it comes to maintaining a workspace it is best to keep it simple—and nothing is more simple than Hedge House‘s Saw Horse Desk. The desk is made from solid white oak and finished with Watco Danish Oil. It also has very little places to hide your clutter, which helps to curb any messy tendencies. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
The Day We Met Irene Diaz.
he weather is getting quite chilly these days, but there is one memory that continues to keep us warm—the day we met Irene Diaz. Diaz, a lilliputian songbird from the Left Coast, stood in the courtyard of Madison Square Garden leaning against a pillar with a quiet confidence that would lead you to think that she owned the building. It …
Memory Extended. | Frances Berry.
emory Extended by Frances Berry is a conceptual critique of photography. In the series, Berry examines photography’s ability to truly capture and preserve not only the moment, but the subsequent warping of that moment that takes place in the mind over time. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a …
“Bassically” | Tei Shi.
ei Shi recently released a fresh new single. “Bassically” begins with a stalking rhythm that falls into a pulsating retro 80s groove. You can sense a shift in Tei Shi’s creative energy, the young singer’s sound keeps evolving with every note. Be sure to catch her at the following venues: 10/12 – Mercury Lounge – New York, NY * w/ …
The Great Escape. | Paris. | Vol. 2
Paris smells like fresh baked croissant and old books. Sounds like a saxophone melody on a rainy day. Feels like a lover, the one that prepares coffee in the morning for you. I’ve been to Paris a million times, and it always shines like million stars. Feel it. Kristi V
Bottom Of The Bottle. | Dogfish Head – Sixty-One Minute IPA.
f breweries are rock bands, Dogfish Head are Zappa and the Mothers, the undisputed kings of taking a jumble of weirdo shit and making it something worth the experience. Their concoctions have included elements ranging from those used building the Great Pyramid, human spit, and the highest ABV of any beer at market. They are not just the crafters of …
Way Back in the Day.
The first edition of Quiet Lunch is on sale at Le Petite Mort, a vintage boutique tucked away at 37 Orchard Street in the Lower East Side. There are only a limited amount of copies left. We suggest you stop by Le Petite Mort and grab one today! In the meantime, check out some moments from Back in the Day, our collaboration …
Hidden Treasures. | Gone Girl.
“Do you often find the simplest explanation is often the correct one?” “Actually, I’ve never found that to be true.” avid Fincher’s latest film Gone Girl is full of surprise twists and sensational turns as it unravels the mysterious disappearance of Amy Dunne (Rosamund Pike) and the investigation that follows. Amy’s husband Nick (Ben Affleck) quickly becomes the prime suspect …
Soundtrack to Our Lives. | Esthema at the Middle East Corner.
usic has changed, or at least the way we consume it. People have stopped listening to music; it’s simply become the background to our lives. The hifi systems are gone, the headphones have been reduced to mere travelling companions. Even once-ubiquitous rock music has been pushed out from the center, and it takes something like Apple & U2’s recent stunt …
Paris Fashion Week 2014. | Day 4 | Tea Clouds.
†Day 4. | Tea Clouds.† In less than 24 hours I’ll leave this gorgeous place. I’m sitting in my apartment staring out of a window that opens to a little piece of blue sky. I have a hot cup of green tea and I’m reflecting on my last day in Paris. The air is crisp and fresh, you can definitely …
Togetherness/Compromise. | MoRuf. | VIDEO
MoRuf recently released visuals for his single “Togetherness/Compromise”. Directed by King Texas, the video is endearingly realistic portrait of a loving, and sometimes not so loving, relationship. The song also contains a potent sample from one of Eartha Kitt’s most revered interviews. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture …
Small Black Vinyl Signing at 101 Diesel Pop-Up.
Small Black teamed up with Brooklyn Magazine and the 101 Diesel Pop-Up for an awesome vinyl signing this weekend. After signing some copies of their Real People EP and a groovy DJ set by Josh Kolenik, the band headed over to the stage at 50 Kent for an outdoor performance. Our head photographer Michael Della Polla trailed lead singer Josh Kolenik while the festivities …
Casting A Spell. | Sabrina Arnault.
imple and endearing, Sabrina Arnault‘s illustrations have a quaint charm that is accented by a healthy amount of hubris. When it comes to linework, the Montreal based illustrator does a whole lot with very little. The overall mood of her pieces is a brilliant mixture of comfort, surrealism and spunk. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
Paris Fashion Week. | Day 3. | Shine.
†Day 3. | Shine.† When it comes to romance, Paris is home to a tons of clichés. The lights, the buildings, the everything of this city can turn the most cynical person into a cheesy one. After a day of being fully immersed in fashion, you need a break, and here, people know how to take good …
Paris Fashion Week 2014. | Day 2. | Dior is Not Cheese.
†Day 2. | Dior Is Not Cheese.† Paris Fashion Week is going so well–beyond my expectations! Starting this second day in a wonderful apartment in the 2ème Arrondissement. The bright sun and the delicious smell of pastries is the kind of recovery I need after this busy season. Everything is in the right place, and I’m so excited …
Still Going. | Clare Elsaesser.
Painter Clare Elsaesser recently debuted a new piece. Titled Still Going, it features an ethereal but mysterious figure wading in the giclée background. You purchase Still Going at Elsaesser’s Etsy shop. 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 …
Bottom of the Bottle. | LA 31 Boucanee.
heard of Bayou Teche Biere almost by accident, after asking a specialty store owner for something weird got me pointed in their direction. I’m not even a little sorry. Bayou Teche works out of a railroad car converted into a small brewery with the goal of making beer that complements the Cajun cuisine the founders know so well. Each beer …
The Misunderstanding of Lauryn Hill: You Used To Love Her? You Never Did.
Many of us taint love with expectations. It may seem daunting—or even outright foolish—but to love someone is to expect NOTHING in return. That’s right. You give your love and expect nothing in return. Why am I blathering about love? Last week I read an article on Medium by Stefan Schumacher titled, “It’s Finally Time to Stop Caring About Lauryn …
Salomon Faye Live at Somethin’ Jazz Club.
Salomon Faye will be performing at Somethin’ Jazz Club on Friday Oct 3rd. Faye’s raw, DIY approach has taken a new turn of late. The rapper has ingeniously infused the elements of a live band into his most recent performances. We suggest you make time to stop by check out the new sound. In the meantime, check out some flashback footage …