February 2005

tunes.

February 28, 2005

1. Franz & Shape – ‘Countach’ + LCD Soundsystem ‘Daft Punk is Playing at My House’ The problem with listening to tunes on my iPod is that I get the tracks all confused (it doesn’t help that I have it set it to er, schaffel, and never pay much attention to the readout of what’s [...]

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February 28, 2005

Everything in Berlin feels a bit techno. Here’s a table in the cafe near where I was staying: Here are some windows in the Reichstag–the parliament building, which runs on solar power: Here’s what it looks like when it’s snowing. Note the smart car:

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berlin part 2.

February 24, 2005

While in Berlin, I stopped by the spectacle that is the Berlin Film Festival, a.k.a. the Berlinale. I’d never been to a major film festival before. The Berlinale isn’t as much of a celeb frenzy as Cannes or Sundance, but it’s up there; I got to see my first real red carpet, where people like [...]

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berlin part 1.

February 22, 2005

When I got to Berlin the first thing that hit me was the graffiti. I was in Berlin five years ago, and again for a few days this summer, but I didn’t remember there being that much graffiti. In Mitte where I was staying I was absolutely engulfed in it; over the past six months [...]

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February 22, 2005

Perhaps the only thing more depressing than the news of Thompson’s death is the ensuing stream of perfunctory, emotionally deadened, and/or impossibly lousy obituaries. After sifting through about 25 obits in both major and minor news outlets, I still have yet to read a really great tribute to the man. Here’s one that comes close: [...]

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February 21, 2005

RIP Hunter S. Thompson.

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February 20, 2005

Back in New York. Working on a massive Berlin post…on the way, I swear!

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February 15, 2005

I will wait to relate copious adventures ‘n pictures when I get back to New York on Thursday. Tonight the plan is to see Steve Bug spin. Can. not. wait.

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February 13, 2005

The converted power station called Berghain, formerly known as Ostgut, is the best venue in the world right now. It feels like ten Fabrics stitched together–the most full-on place I’ve been to in my life, both vibe-wise and architecture-wise. More descriptions on the way.

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February 12, 2005

Last night, I finally met up with the wonderful Tim Finney of Skykicking at a funny little wine place in Berlin. A joint that runs on the honor system. Honor system! You pay about a dollar to get a glass, and then you pour your own wine from the bottle of your choosing as many [...]

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