Monthly Archives: March 2014

Fanmail’s Designer Speaks on Designing for Drake, Sustainable Clothing, TLC’s Inspiration

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Life and Times

The concept of less is more has seemingly taken much of the fashion industry by storm. In lieu of relying on big logos or eye-catching embroideries to sell their clothing, many designers have redirected their attention to fits and fabrics, … Continue reading →

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Joakim Noah: Supreme Confidence

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Quinn Peterson

Derrick Rose has been out for the Chicago Bulls almost the entire season, but the MVP chants in the United Center still persist. Luol Deng, once one of their most valuable pieces, was traded in January for nothing of immediate … Continue reading →

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DECODED: Bishop Nehru “You Stressin'”

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Life and Times

On this episode of DECODED, Bishop Nehru breaks down the lyrics to his song “You Stressin’,” which was produced by Disclosure. Watch Bishop Nehru decode the song above and see the official video below.

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Emily King Talks New EP, Touring, And Hanging With Grandma

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Gabrielle Nicole Pharms

Early in the week of the music portion of SXSW you can find of a host of daytime showcases that have as much energy and fresh talent as a night out venue-hopping around the Bowery. In the midst of the … Continue reading →

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Life+Times Video Premiere: Hit-Boy “Alert” (feat. Nipsey Hussle)

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Life and Times

Life+Times premieres the official music video for Hit-Boy’s banger “Alert” (featuring Nipsey Hussle).

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Trumpeter Takuya Kuroda Discusses Latest Album “Rising Son” & Japan’s Jazz Scene

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Quinn Peterson

Takuya Kuroda’s major label debut album Rising Son (out now) is aptly titled, serving as an audio chronicle for the Japan-born trumpeter who’s spent the last decade coming up in New York. While getting introduced to jazz abroad, moving to America … Continue reading →

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“Bill Cunningham: Facades” Photography Exhibit Opens In New York City

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Kai Acevedo

Bill Cunningham has long been revered as a pioneer of street-style photography. His photographs of everyday people and the fashion world’s finest on the streets of New York have not only documented style trends as they have come and gone, … Continue reading →

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Well Dunn with Jourdan Dunn: Handmade Maccheroni Inferati at Charlie Bird

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Life and Times

Jourdan travels to Charlie Bird in NYC’s SoHo to learn the art of handmade pasta from executive chef Ryan Hardy. The two create a spicy dish called maccheroni inferati, which was added to the restaurant’s menu. To learn more about … Continue reading →

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Just Blaze Talks Roc-A-Fella Days And Making Music For Next Gen Rap Fans

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Kathy Iandoli

Super producer Just Blaze has his hands in many movements. When Life+Times caught up with him, he was travelling Europe and getting ready for #TDO295 – an event in London where he deejayed alongside Statik Selektah, plus The Nextmen, Mr. … Continue reading →

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Playlist: Gwyneth Paltrow’s “Spring Mix”

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Yale Breslin

Here in New York City, we’ve had a tough winter. Spring is hopefully on its way and to help us ease into some warmer weather, we’ve handed our mic over to Gwyneth Paltrow; whose taste in music rivals her cooking skills. For … Continue reading →

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