Archive for November, 2009

Like totally four dimensional Posted by zenzenzen

For Nomad v3, we are introducing lots of new visualisers…although we are still picking from our faves… one of the strong contenders is a mandlebrot fractal that iterates in time to the music… but then why stop with just two dimensions? There is theĀ  infamous 3D mandlebulb which although a little light on the maths still looks BADASS.

Of course, 3D is so 2001, so check out this Nebulabrot in four dimensions : ( warning, strobey & requires an html5 browser ;)

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MOF009: Mind On Fire Podcast 2

mind on fire podcast 2

The second installment of the monthly MOF podcast in association with nomadradio.fm. This month features tasters from the 5th Birthday Compilation which is available for free download at mindonfire.co.uk as well as a mini mix from resident Zoir and some selected beats from the likes of Hudson Mohawke, Nosaj Thing, Slugabed and more.

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Friday, November 13th, 2009 2 Comments More: , , , ,

Great Battles of Modern Life: Athlete’s Foot vs Sexual Paranoia Posted by Gargleman

You call that rain? In my day I'd call that a sunny day and go sunbathing.

You call that rain? In my day I'd call that sunny and I'd be made to go sunbathing and I'd be grateful.

I’m on a trip to the Lake District.

It is November and raining almost continuously.

I’ve brought two pairs of shoes with me, both of which are full of holes. One of them starts squelching like a wet fart when I walk. I need new shoes.

We pass a shoe-shop on the way to Sedbergh that promises “top brands at 50% off”. (Translation: “We sell Hi-Techs for more money than you’d pay in Harrods”)

I’m desperate, so I squelch into the shop, leaving my wife hiding from the rain in the car. Now, in order to get new shoes I’m going to have to try them on. My feet, however, are literally soaking.

Option 1: Use the shop sock when trying on shoes.
Option 2: Try to select some shoes without letting the assistant near my feet.

Let us examine these two terrifying possibilities: › Continue reading

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