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Hypebeast
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Pauly x Cotodama: Music Imitating Art Imitating Life
It's the year 2000, you've saved up enough pocket money to purchaseHybrid Theory. You unwrap the CD and place it in your 'Jog-Proof' Sony Walkman. As you find a seat on the bus home, you press play; 'Papercut' starts playing, and you open the CD booklet to an almost monochromatic portfolio of graffiti and song lyrics,'Why does it feel like night today? Something in here's not right today.'Over the next month, you listen to nothing but Linkin Park's debut studio album, reading the album booklet like a bible: memorizing, uncovering, connecting with the late Chester Bennington's troubled childhood — gone were the days. Today, with the ease and accessibility of music streaming, it's rare to find the same connection with music, where artists' top hits come and go like clouds, non-released tracks get lost in a music graveyard we boast as infinite streaming libraries, and the stories woven into lyrics are never heard. But what if we could save some of that? What if there was a way to blend a culture now lost into our daily lives? If our unconscious could be encouraged to listen to music like we would when reading a book or watching a movie: to pause, focus, and get lost in the song. Now imagine a world where your favorite song doesn't just fill the air, but also paints a picture right before your eyes. A world where the devices in your home aren't just gadgets, but living pieces of art that respond to your mood and your music. Such is the innovative spirit ofCotodama, whose name is made up of 'koto' (words) and 'dama' (spirit), a Japanese belief that words possess a kind of spiritual power. They are a small, aspirational Tokyo-based creative tech company that literally makes music visible, blurring the lines between art, design and their cutting-edge 'Lyric Sync Technology,' where lyrics float and dance in a box, perfectly in sync with the beat of a song. Cotodama's speakers are equipped with a world-first advanced engine that 'automatically estimates the impression space based on the lyrics' and then displays them with 'optimum motion graphics and fonts.' So, if the lyrics are calming, they'll appear in soothing motion. If the melody is uplifting, the visuals will be dynamic. This technology translates the emotional core of music into a visual language, and transforms passive listening into an active, multi-sensory journey. And at the heart of this new frontier stands a collaboration that simply makes sense, with the untamed artistry ofPauly Bonomelli. Pauly, also known as 'himumimdead,' is an Australian-born free spirit who truly seeks to live life to the fullest — and his autobiographical art is a by-product of that philosophy. Having recently somewhat left the material world behind and moved his homebase to Brazil, Pauly walks the walk, just as much as he talks the talk. His art is raw and honest, it embraces imperfection, and is rooted in stories for days. 'I was working for Ksubi in Australia when A$AP Rocky walked into my workshop space — I didn't know it was him at the time — and we just bonded right then and there,' recalls Pauly. 'After which I met Bari, and when they launched VLONE, they invited me to help with the brand's activations and murals. Years later I went on to meet Rihanna as well, and it's crazy seeing Rocky then and now, where he's fully into responsible dad-mode. It's beautiful.' Often misunderstood, Pauly, while chronically enigmatic and often perceived as snooty and rebellious on social media, is in actuality the most down-to-earth, good-hearted human being whose impact is anything but chaotic, albeit not always the easiest to lock down — 'I will always be there for a friend, if you can catch me, that is,' says the nomadic, self-proclaimed tech illiterate. It's also probably his moniker 'himumimdead' that is so detached from the actual person. 'In all honesty nicknames like that were the trend when the internet was just starting out. One of those crazy decisions I made for my handle, which could just as easily have been something like 'pauly6969.' I would change it if I could, but more so because people always associate it with its morbid meaning, when in fact it was just something I used to say to my mum to exaggerate how burned out I was working in Sydney, 'Hi mum, I'm dead.'' Back then, Pauly spent years immersed in the fashion industry, but his true passion was in art, which he always did 'for fun' until he eventually found a way to bring both worlds together. His portfolio is diverse: from traditional canvases and paper to massive murals, patchwork denim and T-shirts, and even immersive installations that have popped up everywhere from Australia to Europe, China, and the US. Not to mention celebrity endorsements from the likes of the A$AP crew and Kanye West (before he changed his name to Ye), whose recognition of his intrepid and progressive art perfectly aligns with a tech product that aims to be more than just a device. Cotodama speakers are not your typical polished, high-end device. While they do embrace a minimalist design, it is only to act as a canvas for the music and the art. For Pauly x Cotodama, three distinct modes best illustrate this: First, there's the 'Pauly Font' mode, which is literally Pauly's own handwriting that has been adapted into lyrics on the digital display. Second is the 'Instrumental Mode,' when there are no lyrics, that's when Pauly's psychedelic artwork is visualized in response to the song. And lastly, there's the 'Standby Mode,' which similarly displays his art in an ambient way where 'the performance is designed to provide catharsis,' suggesting an immersive and evocative experience. This collaboration is far from an artist just slapping their name on a product. It is the symbiotic relationship that is Cotodama and Pauly, two disruptors that evoke memory and emotion through their respective mediums. It is Cotodama personalizing the music listening experience, transforming their speaker into a conduit for introspection and storytelling. And it is Pauly taking that moldable canvas to share excerpts of his life's journey, transforming one's listening into a dynamic, visual performance. The Pauly x Cotodama speaker comes in a limited edition run of 40 unique units, where all units make up Pauly's full artwork for this collaboration, and each speaker will set you back a cool $2,200 USD before tax. Available now onCotodama's website.
Eater
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Eater
Even More Exciting Restaurant Openings to Know in Austin This July
Every month, a new crop of restaurants opens in and around Austin. While everyone loves a good sushi spot, food truck, or outdoor patio, this round-up will give you the high-end spots and the low-end spots that are new to town — be they good, bad, or so bad they're good/so good they're bad. Whether it's a locally owned restaurant or the latest addition of a chain, here's what's happening in the world of restaurant openings in Austin and beyond for the month. Send your openings news to austin@ 1123 East 11th Street in Austin One of our most anticipated openings of the year opened at the Frances Modern Inn. The menu is by chef Laila Bazahm, who also owns El Raval on South Lamar, and has a culinary career that includes serving as executive chef at Eberly and owning restaurants in Barcelona, Singapore, Houston, and Ibiza. The menu marries the small plates of tapas with finger foods from the hawker center of Singapore. Look for dishes including a hiramasa (yellowtail king fish) with Tom Kha Kai broth, Thai chili oil, Asian herb emulsion, smoked trout roe, and Asian pear; Sambal Striped Bass that is banana leaf-wrapped and grilled, and served with pineapple and tomato salad plus nasi lemak; and charcoal-fired lamb chops with butter masala, tamarind, and naan with cheese. Late-night sushi is coming, but for now get a preview of Konbini. Konbini 908 East Fifth Street, #107 in Austin Konbini, a late-night sushi spot collab between Papercut and Tare, is doing a pop-up now and will open later this fall. Chefs Michael Carranza and Danielle Martinez of Michelin-recognized Tare are running the kitchen, creating dishes that marry Japanese technique with Texan and coastal Mexican flavors. It is walk-in only — find it behind Papercut, operating during that restaurant's opening hours. Bring on the hot pot and chiles. Old Hot Pot Alley Austin 11900 Metric Boulevard, Suite F in Austin The owners of Mian and Bao bring this new Sichuan mala (meaning numbing and spicy) hot pot spot to Austin. The dishes feature broths, including a spicy beef tallow, pork bone, and a tomato-based option that is vegan. Those are paired with the diner's choice of beef and lamb, or Sichuan delicacies including honeycomb tripe, goose intestine, duck gizzards, and beef aorta. The owners are chef Tony Xu, a 2018 James Beard Award Semifinalist, and Sean Xie. The nostalgic interiors reference hot pot culture from Chengdu and Chongqing in the '80s and '90s. Try all three of these cocktails during summer happy hour for $20. Kaitlyn Hughes 400 Colorado Street in Austin Co-founders Terance Robson (Two Doors Down in NYC, and Here Nor There in Austin) and Jack 'Slim' Hogan (also of Here Nor There) are the folks behind this underground lounge in the basement of Tiger Lily. Expect drinks by Robson like the Sunshine Sazerac (mango cognac, banana whiskey, vanilla Peychaud, and watermelon cordial), Salero (vodka, mango, vanilla sorbet, freshly squeezed orange juice, and bubbles), and Caragigilo (reposado tequila, sweet vermouth, miso, liquor 43 smoke & spent coffee). The bar is running a summer happy hour Tuesday to Saturday from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., when your choice of three cocktails costs only $20. An orange cocktail, two dishes of food, and a smaller cocktail sit on a table. The Pershing 2501 East Fifth Street in Austin All-day coffee spot Perishing East has added a cocktail arm. The restaurant becomes Perishing Milkman from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily, serving classics like the negroni or iced Irish coffee, along with a menu of new cocktails (including a monthly special), wines, and beer — as well as light bar bites. It also serves mocktails for those who want to hang out, but not drink. Additionally, it is offering a to-go bottled cocktail program, including clarified, shelf-stable versions of classic cocktails and tropical drinks including a margarita, Miami Vice (rum, pineapple, strawberry, lime, Mahina coco, clarified in coconut milk), and Whiskey Punch (bourbon, lemon, bergamot, Earl Grey tea, clarified in honeycomb cereal milk) that are available on Favor and DoorDash with takeaway delivery also available to order online. Bring all your friends and enjoy a drink. Revenge Bar 507 West Avenue in Austin The 'revenge' at this bar comes from founder and mixologist Emily Smitheal, who says in a press release that she is 'frustrated' with all the outsiders trying to shape the city and its hospitality scene. Her revenge is serving what she calls 'bold' cocktails, including The Devil Made Me Do It (a spicy margarita with hints of orange, lime, blackberry, and agave), Sleep On It, Sweetheart (a spring on the espresso martini made with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cold foam), and Brushfire (Rosaluna mezcal, Campari, sage, jalapeño, lime, grapefruit, and clarified milk). The design is pretty classic late-night cocktail bar, with small marble-topped tables, red velvet seat covers, low and red-tinted lighting, and a curvy bar with mid-century modern style. 3363 E. Commerce Street, Suite 104 in San Antonio A catering spot in San Antonio is turning into a pop-up with limited service for barbecue lovers. Starting on July 23, it is open Mondays and Tuesdays from 11 a.m. until it sells out (or 7 p.m., whichever comes first). All the expected smoked meats are on offer, including brisket, barbacoa, pork carnitas, turkey, turkey legs, pecan-smoked chicken, and Polish sausages, along with a lesser-seen barbecue item in Texas — St. Louis-style ribs.
Daily Mirror
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Linkin Park's Emily Armstrong halts festival performance to shave fans' hair
Linkin Park's new lead singer, Emily Armstrong, fulfilled a fan's wish by shaving their hair live on stage during a performance at Rock for People in Czechia Linkin Park's new lead singer, Emily Armstrong, delighted one concert-goer by shaving their hair live on stage during one of the band's performances. The New Divide stars were in Czechia for their headline set at Rock for People this week when one fan begged them to shave their hair. In the crowd, the fan held up a sign which read: "Emily, cut my hair!" and halfway through the show, Emily brought him up on stage and produced clippers out of nowhere to fulfil the fan's wish. Emily, ever the barber, gave him an incredible half-mullet, half-buzzcut and told him: "We gotta leave some at the back for the party, baby!" The fan, who originally had long locks, seemed delighted by the results as he turned around to thank the singer. After cutting his hair, Emily held up the sign that the fan brought with him. READ MORE: 'Brilliant' air cooling fan that keeps homes cool during the heatwave slashed from £150 to £40 Last year, when Linkin Park announced Emily as the new singer, the band received a lot of backlash from fans who claimed they were erasing Chester Bennington's memory. The Papercut rockers announced their return last summer following a seven-year hiatus after Chester took his own life in 2017, but the musician insisted that the band would not be "rewritten" following heavy criticism of the move to put Emily front and centre. Mike Shinoda said to BBC Radio 1's New Music Show: "This is intended to be a new chapter of Linkin Park. The old chapter was a great chapter, and we loved that chapter. "It ran its course and now we were faced with a challenge of: 'Well, OK, if you start from scratch with another voice, what do you do?'" Mike explained that he had been writing music with Dead Sara singer Emily since 2019 and that they never planned to "start the band up again". At the end of this month, Linkin Park will be performing at Wembley Stadium. The group will be supported by two incredible acts, first of which is Spiritbox. The Courtney LaPlante-fronted metalcore outfit will be hitting Wembley Stadium for the first time in their career for this night of entertainment. Secondly, JPEGMAFIA will be supporting Linkin Park. The American rapper is a New York local who will no doubt fit right into Linkin Park's repertoire. After London, the band are heading to Germany, Belgium, Poland and France before heading back to the US for dates in New York, Illinois, Tennessee and more.
