Attempting to build on the Grammy nominated buzz of 2009’s swoon, Silversun Pickups released their new album, Neck of the Woods, today. The band already released their first single, titled “Bloody Mary (Nerve Endings)“, in late March. We’ve been listening to it for about a week now and certainly don’t mind giving it a thumbs up on its day of release. The …
She Folds.
Lucy Glendinning‘s Folding Girl is a beautiful mess. Glendinning, who is also both a sculptor and a poet, uses her versatility to marry the two genres perfectly; crafting a captivating and memorable experience. Folding Girl. Stubbornly she sat the girl with the folding skin, all grounded and unnatural with an unusual hew in her special grin. I thought of her …
Book ‘Em, Danno!: On the Charts.
Welcome to Book ‘Em, Danno!:…, a segment where we suggest a favorably organized group of words that have been conveniently placed into book form. We haven’t necessarily read these books but we have seen them on a shelf somewhere before. I Love Charts.↓ Where words fail, charts do wonders. Cody Westphal and Jason Oberholtzer, the creators of the I Love Charts tumblr, …
Paying Attention to the Details.
Kadeem Johnson is a maniac. An insane garb connoisseur who always gets it right so he can do no wrong. We came across this interesting look he put together last summer and decided to share it with other fashion enthusiast. Outfit: Scarf – Mommy, Shirt – Vintage, Shoes – Opening Ceremony, Shades – Ralph Lauren Bamboo Aviators. “I find it very weird that, …
Really Good Grilled Cheese 101.
The folks over at Petite Kitchenesse show you how to make a really good grill cheese. →Get the full recipe here!← 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
Egypt’s 300.
After violent clashes outside Egypt’s Defense Ministry, military prosecutors in Cairo have ordered the detention of 300 protesters, including a number of journalist, on charges of assaulting troops and disturbing the peace. Friday’s violent conflicts — the worse some have seen in recent times — came three weeks before the May 23rd presidential election and left one soldier dead. The protesters were …
The (Write) Idea.
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Meet B.R.A.D.
UC Berkeley freshman Derek Low has quite the imagination. Using $200-$300 worth of over-the-counter material, it took Low three months to complete B.R.A.D. (Berkeley Ridiculously Automated Dorm) and since the video of the system went viral, Low’s entertaining and creative innovation has been the talk of the campus. Controlled via wireless remote, voice recognition, tablet, and mobile phone, B.R.A.D. transitions …
The Take Over.
Electronic quartet Cut Copy‘s video for their single “Take Me Over” sends a great anti-bullying message and also features some cool DYI cardboard robot sorcery. The video is directed by Ryan Patrick and is receiving many pats on the back for its moral undertone and imaginative concept. The song was originally featured on the Australian band’s album Zonoscope. “Take Me Over” by Cut Copy.↓ …
Le Dior Verser.
When you think of art, you think of brushing, scultping, dabbing, carving, molding… but how about pouring? Well, Quiet Lunch got a peek at an exclusive exhibit opening in New York City presented by Dior Beauty. Holton Rower does one type of art, Pouring Paint. Sure, anyone can do that but not on the scale Rower does it. Holton’s Gaint Pour Paintings …
The Pie Hole: What-a-(melon) Gazpacho.
Gazpacho, what was once a traditional Latin American appetizer, has now made its rounds in the US and has taken on new and innovative forms. Lifted from the Food Network online, this recipe comes courtesy of chef Tyler Florence and it features an always favorite summer time treat: watermelon. Cool and refreshing, healthy and still oh-so-delicious, this watermelon gazpacho has …
Crème de Yauch: Our Top 5 Lyrics from Adam “MCA” Yauch.
This past weekend was an informal moment of silence for Quiet Lunch. To tell the truth, losing Adam Yauch kind of took it out of us. Sure, we could never feel the same pain as his band mates and kinfolk but, for us, the world seemed a little less enjoyable; a little less spirited. We spent the whole weekend listening to …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ May 7th, 2012. – May 13th, 2012.
This week’s issue sees the likes of artist Amy Dover, painter Frank Caracciolo, and photographer Pawel Jaszczuk. Our very own Bim Star gives an exclusive look into the Holton Rower x Dior Beauty x Paint Pouring event. We introduce you to B.R.A.D. We also introduce you to Ryan McGinley and the animals; and Design Soil plants its seeds for a brighter future. Stay Tuned! …
Blood On Our Hands.
“The general thrust these days is: Oh, come on, it’s all in the past, nobody’s interested any more, it didn’t work, everyone knows what the Americans are like, but stop being naive, this is the world, there’s nothing to be done about it and anyway fuck it, who cares? But let me put it this way-the dead are still looking …
Happy Birthday, Keith. Goodbye, Adam.
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Book ‘Em, Danno!: Filling Page Space.
Pharrell Williams is most arguably one of the most influential producers, designers, musicians of our generation, but even the Renaissance Man of the millennium gives props to those who have influenced him. His new book, Pharrell: Places and Spaces I’ve Been, is a cumulative scrapbook of his life experience packaged into one dope coffee table book. It said to be available this coming …
The Liberation of Ner Tamin.
Ner Tamin‘s simplistically ancient appeal has certainly peaked our curiosity. While we’re plum in love with the piece above, Ner Tamin’s work proves to be way more versatile. From strong lines to color stains, her work literally deconstruct before your eyes. It relinquishes all structure and breaks free pass restrictions. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …
The Pie Hole: Keen On Quinoa.
Spring Herb Quinoa Patties.↓ Inspired by a recipe in Super Natural Every Day, by Heidi Swanson. Ingredients.↓ 2 cups cooked quinoa (about 3/4 c. dry) 2 eggs 2 Tbsp chopped green onion 2 Tbsp chopped mint 2 Tbsp chopped parsley 1/2 c. grated strong cheese – we used an aged sheep’s milk cheese 1/2 c. bread crumbs 1/4 tsp salt Directions.↓ …
Floating in the Hudson.
Currently based in both New York and Germany, Hadley Hudson‘s work is classic with a modern sense of humor. Hudson takes a straight forward approach while still maintaining an air of endearment. It’s almost as if she let’s the photo take itself. She flaunts her versatility but you can tell that her true home is located at the corner of Humdrum …
Eternal Peace: Adam MCA Yauch.
Today marks the passing of yet another musical juggernaut. Adam “MCA” Yauch, one third of the iconic Beastie Boys, passed away at the age of 47. Yauch was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 after discovering a tumor in his salivary gland and had been receiving treatment since. Forming the hip-hop trio with friends Mike “Mike D” Diamond and Adam “Ad-Rock” …
About Face: YouTube’s Best Makeup Tutorials.
In today’s age, it’s always about putting your best face forward so whilst Internet-diving we stumbled upon this cool compilation (of the non-intercourse documentary kind for once) of the best how-to videos of makeup techniques. Borrowed from the site, Fashionistas, is this rundown of all the coolest ways to perfect your already perfect face with tips on every trend; from …
They Don’t Know, They Don’t Care.
“You do things and do things and nobody really has a clue.” ― John Updike, Rabbit, Run. 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
Chow; Black.
Director: Saiman Chow Producer: Nathan Jew. Lead Animation: Chad Colby. Director of Photography: Li Han Lin. Character Designer: Saiman Chow. Production Designers: Chad Colby, Erica Bettencourt, Pete Schmeat, Saiman Chow. Animation: Chad Colby. Compositing: Chad Colby, Saiman Chow. Music Supervisor: Peymon Maskan. Music & Sound Design: Tim Koh, Jimi Hey. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
Summer of Love.
Brooklyn illustrator Saiman Chow predicts a Summer of Love. 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
The Dawning of a Red Hook Summer.
After long a hiatus, Spike Lee is back in full effect with his new offering, Red Hook Summer. Many have prematurely sired it as the indirect sequel to Spike’s early masterpiece, Do the Right Thing. The story revolves around a young lad from Atlanta who is sent to Red Hook, Brooklyn to spend the summer with his grandfather whom he never met. …
Survival.
“A politician will do anything to keep his job – even become a patriot.” – William Randolph Hearst. 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
Lucky Beggar Wallet.
We’re all lousy bums and it’s a about time that we carry our monies like one. Designed by George Skelcher, the Lucky Beggar Wallet is made from soft faux leather and is designed to look exactly like a crushed coffee cup. It’s authentic appearance makes it a deterrent to change hungry vagabonds causing them to assume that you are in far more dire straits …
40 Uses for WD-40.
We were doing our usual morning crawl through the web when stumbled onto 40 Uses for WD-40. We’ve always known it for making rusty joints squeaky again but apparently WD-40 is no one-trick pony. The lubricant actually has over 2000 uses, these are only 40 of them. Uses in bold are ones that we thought were either interesting, pure bullshit …
A Letter to All Mothers.
I’m still in the infancy stage of motherhood. I make mistakes daily, and unfortunately they are at the expense of my children. I don’t discipline effectively. I over discipline. I under discipline. I get frustrated with their homework; I get frustrated with their dirty rooms; I get frustrated with them playing with their food instead of eating it; and, I get frustrated when I …
Long Haired, Thick Redbone.
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Locked In. (NSFW)
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Afro Sponges Raise Racist Controversy.
British makers Paladone have come under fire from campaigners for its latest series of dish cleaning products, which feature caricatures of black “soul” figures with brillo-textured afros. The Washing Up Brushes line also includes a punk-inspired brush, where the mohawk is a bristled scrub brush; however, it is the seemingly stereotypical “Diana” and “Disco” sponges that have critics up in …
Naughty Macnaughton.
A cool and collective hodgepodge, Kathryn Macnaughton’s work has an offbeat sense of humor and a pleasantly nimble finish. The Canadian illustrator’s technique is as brisk as the air in the Great White North but as frazzled as Einstein’s hairdo. Macnaughton is an artist who doesn’t make the mistake of taking herself too seriously. She reaches into a cookie jar of …
Ain’t No Party Like a Piñata Party.
Nothing amps up a celebration more than a fly ass hotel room with all the drink, smoke, debauchery and money-filled piñatas you could ask for. Kool A.D’s recently dropped mixtape, 51, features all that and more on the break out track, “La Piñata”; an audio snapshot of a party gone haywire in all the coolest ways possible. Featuring cameos by …
Hump Day Treat of the Week: The Force Meets The Shuffle.
Soooooo how do you make one of last year’s hottest records viral this year? Throw some Star Wars on it. Here is our viral Hump Day Treat of the Week: Written by Bim Star.↓ 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 …
Learnin’ Youse Some Lettas: Hardhanded.
Hardhanded (Pronounced: Hard•handed)→ Adjective.: a) having hands made hard by labor. b) strict, oppressive. Example: “Kim Jong Il was a hardhanded dictator.” 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
The Pie Hole: Hello Kitty Sushi.
What’s better than life itself? That’s right, bitch, Hello Kitty sushi! This only adds to the list of cool thing about Japanese culture. In fact, we’re going to spend the majority of day the turning Japanese as homage to the Land of the Rising Sun. While we do that, take a look at this video and learn how to make your own …
(Heads) Will Roll. (NSFW)
Photographer Chris Heads has a vintage aura; a vintage aura that is peppered with a hint of smut. The primary job of a photographer is to capture the moment. Heads doesn’t just capture the moment, he encases in a silk web of perfection. London born, Heads’ work does possesses an across-the-pond charm. Of course he knows when to turn it …
Pursuit of Self-Love?
“Happiness does not consist in self-love.” – Joseph Butler. 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
Inside The Shadow Society.
Puma has teamed up with Solebox, one of the most identifiable shoe boutiques on the planet, to bring us their latest entry in the elusive The Puma Shadow Society concept. Sounds like another humdrum sneaker release but the special thing about The Puma Shadow Society is that participants aren’t allowed to take credit for the designs. This means that the Solebox x Puma States will more than likely be rebranded as …
31 Days to Reset Your Life: May 2012 Challenge.
Heading into the halfway mark of the year, the long-running self help DVD and book series How to Reset Your Life in 31 Days is setting out to help you get your life in check! Developed by Rosetta Thurman, creator of Happy Black Woman, the motivational materials are designed to get anyone out of a rut; whether it be financial, …
On The (Cuttance) Edge.
London based artist, Phil Cuttance makes a mean vase. So mean, it’ll take your lunch monies. Filmed by Petr Krejčí, the FACETURE film shows the whole process of making a FACETURE small vase; from the making of the mold to the casting of the piece. FACETURE is a vivid series that consists of handmade faceted vessels, light-shades and tables. If you …
It’s a Celebration, Bxtches!
May’s theme is about celebration itself. As we’ve hit the almost halfway mark for 2012, we want to take this time to bask in the progress we have all made: editors, staff, fans, readers, friends of readers, non-readers, soon to be readers, haters, and everyone in between. Quiet Lunch Magazine hits the Terrible Twos this month and what better …
The Dark Knight Rises Releases Third New Trailer.
The third trailer for the highly anticipated The Dark Knight Rises was just released yesterday and much like everything Batman related, it has us in a frenzy. Have a look! The Dark Knight Rises Official Movie Trailer #3.↓ Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
Parental Tip #427.
“Give your daughter (or little girl you know) a doll, and tell her to put it in her pocket. Tell her to ask the doll questions, and the doll will tell her in which direction to proceed. Tell her to feel the doll, feed the doll, and take care of the doll. This will help her understand how to listen to her intuition—what …