Nikon’s Df ($2,750) looks like it could’ve been Peter Parker’s dad’s camera, but no, it’s brand new and it shoots like a modern day marvel (lower case). With a full-frame sensor, 3.2-inch, 921k-dot LCD, and the ability to match up with a wide variety of lenses (even going back as far as 1959), your 16.2-megapixel shots will arrive with more retro style than the Brooklyn Dodgers brought to LA.
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Lumina USA Made Denim: Your Next Go-To Jeans?
Sadly, just like Old Yeller, every pair of jeans must eventually be put down. Instead of getting into some crazy jeans cemetery shenanigans, consider finding a new go-to pair. Lumina, a North-Carolina-based clothing company that makes all its stuff in the USA, has a new option for that coveted role. Versatility and subtle detailing in the stitching and on buttons and rivets make both the Trenton ($108) and Ayden ($148) solid choices for work or play.
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Kings County Distillery Guide to Urban Moonshining: Stay Out Of The Woods
So you live in the city, yet you’ve always yearned for the coolest thing to come out of the sticks: moonshine. Don’t ruin your access to public transportation, first-fun films, and solid dining options by moving to the country; just pick up the Kings County Distillery Guide to Urban Moonshining (Kindle $12, hardcover $16). Penned by the founders of Kings County Distillery, New York City’s first distillery since Prohibition, this 224-page book explores America’s age-old love affair with whiskey and offers a detailed, easy-to-follow guide to safe home distilling, complete with a list of supplies, step-by-step instructions, and helpful pictures, anecdotes, and tips.
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Killspencer Burgundy Italian Oil Suede Collection: Stay Classy
Killspencer’s new Burgundy Italian Oil Suede collection ($59-$675) may not have much to do with Ron Burgundy, but it looks like both are all about staying classy. The collection of duffel bags, backpacks, accessory pouches, and iPad cases do so without any scotchy scotch, though, instead opting for that cool red wine color.
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Ducati 1199 Superleggera: Weighs Less Than Some Linemen, Much Faster
Ducati’s new limited-production lightweight superbike, the 1199 Superleggera, is built from titanium, magnesium and carbon fiber; and all that space age stuff results in a bike that weighs just 341 pounds, or 5 pounds less than Kansas City Chiefs’ defensive tackle Dontari Poe. Ducati claims it’s “the highest power-to-weight ratio of any production motorcycle,” and when you stuff it with a 1198cc L-twin engine with four-valve cylinder heads, you get a laser-like 200+ horsepower and 98.8 pound-feet of torque. Only 500 are being built, and most of those bikes have been designated for owners of previous special-edition Ducatis. Maybe you can ask Dontari for a ride?
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What does the Kitten say?
The members of Kitten surely carbo load before every show. They need it when they put so much energy into their live shows. From their manic keyboardist to the Tasmanian devil that is their lead singer, Kitten keeps your attention with every note. At times, you’ll marvel at lead singer Chloe Chaidez as she jumps around, climbs speaker stacks or rides the shoulders of accommodating audience members. Other moments Fiona, one of their backup vocalists, will attract your attention as she shimmies and shakes, or dances with Chloe like two happy school kids at recess. Bryan DeLeon, the synth player, looks like a cloud of flailing arms and hair. Much like Martin Doherty, another keyboardist from another increasingly popular band, Chvrches.
Kitten can be divided into two distinct sections: their music and their live show. The strength of their music draws you in. The just released Like a Stranger EP and previous Cut It Out EP feature strong, 80’s inspired electronic pop. Their live show cements their status as a band headed to the top. (more…)