Optical Sound is an art installation.
“Seven record players. While one of them continuously plays the LP Programme Radio that was composed with Rainier Lericolais and Christel Brunet (reference OS.000) the six other turntables are switched on randomly and we can hear the sudden jumps and clicks of purposely scratched 45’s of light variety music.“

Dancers Among Us is an amazing photo series by Jordan Matter
something what makes you smile every time you see it
make sure to check out the full gallery on Jordan’s site

fresh music always ;)

[via MELAZ COSMO]

approximately 200 antique vacuums, mixers and washers
transformed into musical instruments
and arranged like a symphony orchestra

after eight years of preparation
Michael Petermann presents The Stupid Orchestra

Diego Stocco is a sound designer and composer
after the burning piano, the DIY Musical Machines and the sand music projects
now he makes music with a tree

kindda miss the lighters section
but this is the shocking reality for sure

[via digital notes]

Pocket Vinyl is a piano/painter duo
they’re in the middle of putting together a series of videos
for each track off of their 2010 release Protagonist
sweet ‘n lovely project

Lee Perry feat. Adrian Sherwood, Hanggai, Joker, Mount Kimbie, Darkstar, James Blake, Girl Unit, Hauschka and Rangda are among the artists performing at the seventh edition of the State-X New Forms Festival in The Hague, The Netherlands. The festival for avant-rock, cutting-edge electronics and nu-art will take place on December 10th and 11th.

Other acts confirmed for this editon are: Filastine feat. Amelie Bouard, New Earth Group feat. Rotterdam Symphonic Wind Orchestra, Thomas Ankersmit, Borbetomagus, Datacore, Arnold Dreyblatt Ensemble, The Pyramids, Warsaw Village Band, Huoratron, N!euwe Supersolden, Gate (Michael Morley) and Volcano The Bear.

Info on the festival and ticketsales can be found at their site.

BE THERE!

Overwhelmed by the stunning response to the remix contest for Kavinsky’s Nightcall, Record Makers have decided to take things one step further and allow graphic designers and illustrators to contribute their interpretations of Kavinsky’s zombie universe. Kavinsky is currently putting the finishing touches to his album, due to see the light in 2011. The visuals hold as much weight as the music, an aesthetic commitment that has been in place since he announced his arrival, back from the dead, with Testarossa Autodrive. Inspirational for many of his contemporaries, whether that be hot-shot electro producers or superstars like Madonna and Kanye West, who enlisted directors Jonas & Francois for their music videos after the explosive impact of Testarossa.

The Kavinsky Fan Art contest will run from October 29th to December 31st. 50 illustrations will be chosen from the entrants and included in a limited edition book. The winning design will take pride of place on the front cover. The first 20 illustrations will get a copy of the book, whilst every winning illustrator will receive music digitally.