SOUNDCLOUD ROLLS OUT AUDIO STREAMING SERVICE

Yes Soundcloud! We're pretty stoked about this. The music streaming service is now embedding and launching an Audio Streaming service which will enable us beat lovies to receive some fresh, bespoke un-released stuff . This will be updated to both Android and iOS apps within the year and you can continuously explore and witness some new tracks from an endless list - catered to you and only you. They are launching a 'Station' which essentially determines what you're gonna enjoy based on your previous mixes and re-posts. We'll always be Soundcloud babies. When the weekly Future Beats podcast get's an upload from Mr Complexion it's Westside 89.6FM takeover, easily. I put easily, like easily because there is some shit on Soundcloud and it can be a right assignment to hit the right spot and to find that non-skipping, incredible set from that guy in Ontario, or that kid from Toronto (yeah, they're all Canadian - we wonder what's in the water too). There is some damage on there and this service will (fingers crossed) demolish some the noisebleed that somehow gets on the our re-posts. This isn't on the web yet, but will be making an appearance on our app for the evenings commute for sure. Bravo Soundcloud!

Words - Anna Jenkins
Via - thenextweb

THE IMPOSSIBLE PROJECT

OH MAN. So I have fully supported the idea of The Impossible Project. It's still insane effort to try and get Polaroid 600 Film, especially as I have thrift and vintage models lying around waiting to be used but at least it's not entirely extinct from humanity. I'm still stubbornly refusing to spend up to £8 per sheet for a potentially disappointing photograph but hopefully after silver screening, chemical experiments and small business distribution, the project will launch itself into the game and become a little larger in the retail industry. I know Instagram (which has recently been bought by Facebook, boys be rolling in it !) captures a similar approach as does the Polaroid, but I believe there is nothing more nostalgic and tangible than the original. As protesters and celebrities endorse the project to maintain it's presence in today's technology, new apps like Instagram are easily shooting it down unless they get into gear and start manufacturing the film again. Rumours circulated that the last ever films were held in dusty boxes in some warehouse outside Silicon Valley, deserted and priceless. However, after in 2008 when founders of The Impossible Project bought Polaroid machinery and compressed the factory and location to Enshede, the project was in full movement and is yet growing into something major . I would love to go to this exhibition in the flagship of Soho, NYC. For all things 'impossible' in America, the Impossible staff have created a show featuring their personal experimental progress with the film. I believe, forever young.