Florent Peyre
BD and Strategy for GILT City, advisor for a couple of NY startups, affirmed geek
Profile
Summary
GILT City is part of GILT Groupe and headquartered in NY.
Experience
- Mar 2011 - PresentMentor / NYC SeedstartNYC SeedStart Media is a 12-week summer program designed to provide seed funding to technology companies to build a product and launch their company. SeedStart is interested in companies focusing on advertising infrastructure, e-commerce, digital content, and mobile technology. Companies will work with an incredible network of mentors, professionals, and experienced technology entrepreneurs. Venture Capital Partners include Contour Venture Partners, Comcast Interactive Capital/Genacast Ventures, NYC Seed, Polaris Venture Partners, RRE Ventures.
- Dec 2010 - PresentAdvisor / First Growth Venture NetworkFirst Growth Venture Network runs programs twice yearly. Over the five month session, participating entrepreneurs hone their business plans, work with advisors on product market fit, pacing and development milestones, customer acquisition, and recruitment and retention strategies. In addition, our entrepreneurs will discuss business strategy and share lessons with some of the best in the business while really ramping their networks and occasionally tipping back a glass of Chateuneuf, Napa Cabernet or Reisling. We even have a Broadway star work with our entrepreneurs on their presentation skills. Our core emphasis is learning and the expansion of a network of peers, advisors and financiers (but it doesn’t hurt to have some fun too). The cornerstone of First Growth is the network of individuals involved. From some of the most accomplished entrepreneurs in the nation to leading venture capitalists, much of the power from First Growth comes from the participants involved. Each monthly session, admitted companies spend time with successful C-level executives and investors to discuss business issues, compare notes and ask advice. We may not have all the answers but we promise to help you find them.
- Dec 2010 - PresentAdvisor / Time To Sign OffYou don’t have the time to search the web for news, deals and events, but you don’t want to miss anything either, count on SignOff’s nightly email to deliver the latest.
- Sept 2010 - PresentVP Business Development & Strategy / Gilt City
- Jun 2009 - PresentBoard Member Sciences Po Alumni / Sciences Po
- 2009 - PresentAdvisor / MyNinesMyNines is a free service that offers you one convenient location to discover designer products from various sample sale sites. All products on MyNines are 40-90% off (except for wine and travel deals). Sales last for a limited time, only (24-72 hours). As any avid shopper will tell you, online sample sales have put the thrill back into shopping. We'd much rather hit the refresh button on our computers at noon everyday, than push through the crowds of New York and LA. But imagine our disappointment when we started missing out on great deals just because we couldn't keep track of the dozens of sample sale sites out there. We were getting 12 emails a day and discovering new sites each week. So we decided to pull it all together and put the thrill back where it belonged... just so that you'd never miss a deal!
- 2009 - PresentAdvisor / Totsy.comWhere the savvy mom shops Totsy offers moms on-the-go and moms-to-be access to brand-specific sales, up to 70% off retail, just for them and the kids, ages 0-7. Top brands for mom, baby, and child Prenatal care products, baby gear, travel accessories, bedding and bath, children's clothing, toys, DVDs, and educational materials are just a sampling of a selection that promises only the best in quality and designer brands. By invitation only Membership is by invitation or request only. But the sooner you join, the better. Each sale lasts only 48 to 72 hours. 100% eco-friendly
- Mar 2010 - PresentVice President Emerging Platforms / Hachette Filipacchi MediaRunning all mobile and emerging platforms operations and strategy for Hachette's brands, including iPhone, iPad, eReaders and mobile web
- Jan 2008 - PresentVice President, Business & Corporate Development / Hachette Filipacchi Media- Selected and implemented the best strategic directions to reach the financial objectives assigned to the Digital group, in close coordination with Hachette's SVP of Digital and Hachette's EVP/COO. Achievements: Initiated a new strategy around the development of alternative revenue streams from mid-2008 to partly offset advertising weaknesses. Main partnerships cemented then included Stylefeeder (Highland-backed / Time Inc. acquired company) and Rue La La (GSI acquired) to boost ELLE eCommerce revenues; - Supervised all aspects of business development, including partnerships with portals, mid and long-tail publishers and social networks. Achievements: Contributed to the largest increase of Hachette’s websites audience to date - multiplied by ten to reach an average of 10 millions unique visitors in 2009. Main partnerships included content vs. traffic partnerships with MSN Wonderwall, Yahoo! Shine / Buzz / Metro, Google Flip and AOL Living and content vs. revenues with Hulu, YouTube, MSN Autos and My Space; − Oversaw M&A, including acquisition sourcing, acquisition strategy, due diligences, valuation and financial evaluations of contemplated targets; negotiations with the bankers, lawyers and sellers. Achievements: Spearheaded the first major Hachette acquisition in the US since 1995 of Jumpstart Automotive, an online ad network specialized on the Automotive space, bought for $120 million (April 2007), nurtured Hachette relations with major VCs, bankers and entrepreneurs to aliment potential deal pipeline; − Initiated and concluded a major multiyear and multimillion dollars partnership and JV with Microsoft and BermanBraun to launch Glo, a new lifestyle site for MSN (www.glo.com) Achievements: Negotiation of the JV and contract with both Microsoft and BermanBraun principals, financial modeling, strategy and negotiation for all content partnerships and alternative revenue streams. Launch forecasted in Q2 2010.
- Jan 2007 - PresentDirector Business Development Digital / Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.
- Nov 2003 - PresentPrincipal / Lagardere SCAOne of the world’s leading media groups with four distinct, complementary business lines: book publishing (#2 worldwide), distribution of cultural products (#4 worldwide), print and audiovisual media (#6 worldwide), and management and marketing of sporting rights (#2 worldwide). Publicly listed in Paris with 2008 revenues in excess of $12bn - In charge of corporate mergers and acquisitions at the Lagardère level: * Advised Lagardère major business units at the management level on their acquisition strategies and prospects; * Supervised acquisitions processes: liaison with bankers and lawyers, drafting of financial due diligences, valuation and business plans reviews of contemplated targets. - Oversaw internal reviews of large Lagardère subsidiaries in several countries: review of internal processes; formulation of recommendations to improve business and financial policies; advise local teams as they implement changes. - Recruited and trained of a team of 3 directors-level and junior staff.
- Sept 2000 - PresentSenior Team Lead / Ernst & Young
Education
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2005 - 2007Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I)Master in Business and Law in Broadcast Medias
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1998 - 2000Institut d'Etudes politiques de ParisMaster's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting
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1994 - 1998Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I)Law Degree in International Business Law
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1992 - 1994Lycee Francais de Los Angeles
- Lycee Moliere
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Virgin America-Gilt Offer: Jumbo Jet With Your Name on It | Fox Business: Continued coverage!
Virgin America and Gilt City Will Let You Name a Plane : Daily Traveler : Conde Nast Traveler: How...
Google Offers partners with Gilt City to offer subscribers time-sensitive deals: I’m a woman...
Partnership With Gilt City Shows Google’s New Focus On High-End Shoppers | paidContent: Great piece
Google Offers to Partner with Luxury Experience Site Gilt City : Thanks to Stephanie Tilenius for...
Google: More local deals, personalized to your interests: Lookout for sweet @giltcity...
Gerard Depardieu Pees on Carpet of Air France Plane - The Hollywood Reporter: Ah… French...
Gilt City Sells 3,300 Virgin America Flight Packages in 24 Hours - Tricia Duryee - Commerce -...
Virgin America | Gilt City National: Startup ceos! this is your time to buy 10 return flights coast...
Fred Destin: European VC Needs Revolution, Not Evolution: Refreshing look at the European VC desert
Gilt City Expands Into Four New Metros - Executive Style - Portfolio.com: Launch day!
Gilt City and Foursquare Partner Up - WSJ.com: Another fun one!
Mad TV - Can I Have Your Number: BD hustlin’ - overkill…
Ben Widdicombe, GiltCity EIC and now amNY Columnist | The New York Observer: Read it! It’s a...
Learning to Be French in Brooklyn - WSJ.com: Great article!
Unique Sweets, The Gilt City Tour! | Devour The Blog: Cooking Channel: Exciting partnership with our...
Gilt-ii Takes Top Prize At The TechCrunch Disrupt Hackathon: Pretty cool hack
Updates
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Good to catch up with @davemorgannyc and @loreac - mezcal is a liquor from the Gods... (@ Casa Mezcal) http://t.co/RN0HLtNo
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@dghoang @meganberry so sorry i missed you! But you came later than initially!
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@Ovitz and it was a good catchup! Next stop... BBQ town!
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Extremely eye-opening article from @MichaelWolffNYC - tough read for breakfast but so needed A Life Worth Ending http://t.co/Rk2IqYMc
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such an awesome day today! iteration, creativity and then the overall goodness of what that generate!2 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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@teamreboot @joshk i concur! was a really really productive time!2 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Circus Boy by Magic Circus Just a good hefeweizen, light (4.5%) but actually very tasty. Interesting http://t.co/jT8AOafY
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Summer Blonde by River Horse A very light blonde, fresh, crisp ale. Maybe lacking a bit of character http://t.co/VGm23FLM
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Mmh... Looks like Far Rockaway will be busy tomorrow morning http://t.co/BOmUrj9N
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Marcio Kogan "modern house" http://t.co/INvnl0H5
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Fill glass with ice Squeeze in half of a lime (fresh please) Pour Brugal rum generously over the r http://t.co/Nnh4PlSI
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Grand Cru Ale by Southampton - ale brewed with spices such as dried orange peel, ground coriander or http://t.co/ZF4HNGmo
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Great offer! Up to 43% Off Bouquet Delivery & More http://t.co/EbGZfKPR via @GiltCityNYC @odealarose
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Time to get back in shape for surging season (@ Rockaway Beach - 94th Street) http://t.co/aeSdoB8s
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@davidfine go to bed then - u better be fresh for it :)
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Hoegarden and Stoli (@ Abilene w/ 2 others) [pic]: http://t.co/vF6oP8UT
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Kinda ruined the badass look of my bike... @ Ride Brooklyn http://t.co/D8dfIHX0
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Good recap from Ad Age on the tensions underlying the online advertising. Basically, when a traditional publisher finally get to identify a high quality audience, that he managed to brought on his site through content investments etc., he’s only getting the smallest piece of the pie (the amount monetized on the site itself)…
The “long tail” of the monetization is then usually captured by the ad networks for a cheaper rate, helped on that by the many behavioral providers (Revenue Science, Tacoda etc.). It’s ironic because what makes these users valuable to advertisers is precisely the fact that they’ve been through and interact with the original publisher site.
The only way to escape the vicious circle is for publishers to concentrate vertically. That’s what we’ve done at Hachette with the acquisition of Jumpstart Automotive that offers behavioral targeting solutions, enabling us to capture most of the monetization long tail.
Here’s the full article: http://adage.com/digital/article?article_id=133523
Last day on the boat 7:30 AM
Julie Morizet
Cultural Affairs
Director, Special Events
French Institute Alliance Francaise
22 East 60th Street
New York, NY 10022
(646) 388-6669
jmorizet@fiaf.org
Last day on the boat 7:30 AM
Julie Morizet
Cultural Affairs
Director, Special Events
French Institute Alliance Francaise
22 East 60th Street
New York, NY 10022
(646) 388-6669
jmorizet@fiaf.org
So I finally tasted the first of the 6 bottles that I bought the other day at Morrell for a very cheap price (http://tinyurl.com/6j49a7).
The wine was a Chateau Longueville from the Baron Pichon Longueville (usually called Pichon Baron to distinguish it from the Chateau Pichon from the Countess of Lalande…) 1988.
I was a bit weary of what to expect since 1988 is clearly not a great year in the Bordeaux area, far less known than 1990 or even 1989. It’s a Pauillac (Medoc area).
Well, I have to say that Julie and I were blown away by the quality and texture of it.
With 20 years of maturing, the wine had a very soft, silken texture on the first mouth. But then the wine was very powerful after a couple of seconds in the mouth, with a long finish of red berries, some flavors of licorice and even gingerbread. First nose was very discreet but after 30 to 45 minutes, it opened dramatically.
Overall, it is probably in my top 20 of the past 12 months at a very reasonable price. Parker gave it a 90 and referenced it as a Past Glory of Pichon Baron.
Looking forward tasting the remaining 5 left…
Brilliant site from the highly buzzed Seth Godin's empire that make you spent the day arguing on stupid (or passionate) debates.
Just like Squidlit (you're getting paid to do book reviews), The Ever Project (aggregations of topics around "what's the worst", "the biggest ever" etc.), Squidwho (mashups and aggregations around fan pages), Hey Monkey Brain uses the Squidoo engine to power the site.
Squidoo is a content aggregation engine that lets user create "lenses" i.e. ways to look at a specific subject (let's say, you're a huge fan of laptops bags, you're going to create a page around these bags and, obviously link to the pages where you can buy these bags). Heavily viral and engaging, the site launched less than 2 years ago is already close to 10m UVs worldwide and close to 5m UVs in ComScore. This growth has been achieved with very little SEM investment (if you check Spyfu, you get to an investment under 100 grands a year - check here).
The whole team is under 10 peoples, mostly technical and including Seth himself.
You can find an pure ecommerce application of the concept in France through Zlio which lets its users create personnalized shopping pages. So let say you're a huge fan of Saint Therese of Lisieux, you'll create a page that will aggregate all of the products available on this well-known catholic saint (see the page here). The more targeted is the subject, the biggest conversion rate you're going to achieve and the more money you'll make (Zlio users get a rev share on the affiliation revenue).
Seth's model enables users to choose between keeping the money or giving it to a charity.
Knowing how much transformation rates are affected by the contextual relevance of the pages, Stylefeeder (a recommendation engine, mostly focused on fashion) applied these teachings by letting the user drives the type of products that he might be interested in. Stylehive has the same goal but emphasize the social aspect of shopping to get there. And Like.com is approaching it through a visual recognition application.
For now, there's still no clear winner on the social shopping space but that could evolve very quickly knowing the pressure that all of these companies have from their investors (to the exception of Squidoo).
Here's ComScore's chart showing Squidoo constant growth over the course of the last 14 months:
I was reading the coverage from PaidContent regarding the recent funding of Total Prestige, a social networking site aimed at the richest (see full post here) and was curious to see what it looked like.
Obviously, since they currently have only 650 members (a good or bad sign), I don’t have access to the back-end site, only the demo (anyone out there?). Other than the classic cheap 80’s pictures and cliches very St Tropez meet Dubai, the value proposition wasn’t very clear. It comes with an “online magazine“, which is a cheap version of the Robb Reports, Dealmakers and Traders Magazines, by the way all on the block currently. You can always spend some time in luxurious places after you buy fractional ownerships of Richard Nillson’s “Residence Superieur” (sic).
The fact that Rose only injected $1m there is an indication of the limit of the new project.
Another investment probably going down the drain…
Ok so after spending so many hours at the Barney's Sample Sale twice a year - battling my way through crazy amount of people, trying a suit pant in the middle of the room while keeping an eye on these John Varvatos pants so I'd secured later - the emergence of the online-only sample sales sounded like a great revolution.
Nothing new there though since it's been going on already for close to 10 years in France: for example, check out the absolute leader there (close to 90% market share) at www.vente-privee.com. With an estimated valuation over 800m euros (above $1bn), the company was doing close to $500m revenues in 2007 and, given its business model, is clearly cash flow positive.
Following the appealing model, a couple of startups were created in the US, most of them distincts from each other in terms of market positionnement or marketing tactics. Still an early stage market here, it's obviously the right time given what's happening on the economy (after all, one of the best current marketing tactic for KMart and now for Sears is to push a refreshed version of the layaway business model - check out http://tinyurl.com/5fxt5h).
The market
Before we actually take a look at the competition outlook, I want to define clearly what I'm meaning by online sample sale: it's the business of selling online only apparel (clothes, accessories etc.) at discounted prices. The items sold can be part of current or past collections, from well-known or less-known designers and for men, women or childrens. It's different from the business of using online as a marketing tool for physical sample sales (think any newletter alert for physical sale or any advertisement on websites). It is also different from the business of selling discounted goods on retailers sites (Barneys.com, Saks etc.) or the occasional 20 to 30% off at the end of the collections.
The companies that are currently struggling to eat each other market shares are (by order of importance / size / credibility
- Gilt Groupe - backed by Kevin Ryan's Alleycorp and Matrix Partners and now headed by ex-Marta Stewart Susan Lyne. See a full description of the site by Miss Olive there)
- Rue La La - backed by the guys behind SmartBargains.com (Retail Convergence)
- Hautelook - no funding info
- ideeli - currently funded by the founder and CEO Paul Hurley and Kodiak Ventures
- The Top Secret - no funding info
- Editor's Closet - no funding ingo
- Regent's Secret - no funding info
There's other providers that are smaller but these are the main ones.
Key levers to success
Obviously, the first one is the inventory. How to secure highly desirable inventory (think blue-chip names) at low prices so that you can attract people on the promises of 50 to 70% discounts. Securing the right inventory is both a guarantee of wiping out the competition, positionning your emerging brand at the right level and the promise of securing new designers by becoming reliable.
The second one is the logistic. Again here, the audience is coming for the discounts but you'll get them addicted if you can provide the closest to instant gratification.
The third one is refunds / returns and any other after sale services. Since you're going to end up returning 50% of what you bought, either because it was too small, too expensive or you just changed your mind, this part is playing a large role on the return usage metrics.
Far behind are the interface and the website since people don't care too much about shopping in a beautiful environment when they're looking for these $50 sweaters from James Perse.
The role of the first 2 criteria is highlighted by the fact that most of the people behind these companies usually have a background around physical sample sale (or ecommerce) and/or logistic expertise. For example, Alexis Maybank from Gilt Groupe, comes from eBay. Regent's Secret company has been founded through the alliance of a physical sample sale provider and the head of a logistic company etc.
Segmentation
The key potential segments are going to be:
- Upscale / Low end: where do you position your store. That assumption will very quickly determine the type of inventory you want to secure, the total potential market size and your own projections in terms of sales, revenue per user etc.
- Customer: to who are you selling. That's clearly a moving target since most of the actors actually started on the women side (highest probability of scoring sales) to men, accessories, jewelry, travel goods etc. Vente-Privee in France now also sell electronic, wine etc.
On these two segments, see the attached Powerpoint slide showing how these guys are vs each others.
What's the future?
A couple of heavy hitters are starting to understand the potential of the market. I heard that Net a Porter was working on a project currently called TheOutnet to start a sample sale service for their already upscale audience in UK and the US.
Also, Vente-Privee might be looking at the US market as a potential for additional growth since they are close to saturation in France and already pursuing growth opportunities in Europe. It's going to be interested to see the founder and CEO speaking later this month at the french LeWeb 08 conference (see the program here).
Finally, another big threat is obviously the possibility for either the brands or their key retailers, to directly handle this sale channel. Could be by creating dedicated sections on their sites or by creating new brands but if the business is growing steadiliy, they'll probably start thinking that giving away 50% of the margin is a bit high...
The key issue for the Gilt Groupe of the world is going to be the growth in terms of users. Most of them are reaching to larger media companies to tap their audiences and lower their cost of acquisition. So probably more to come in terms of partnerships for these companies (my guess is that's the main reason of the appointment of Susan Lyne at the head of Gilt Groupe).
In the meantime, start shopping there and testing, it's a fun landscape...
I was reading the extensive coverage regarding the french Socialisr Party election in Paris last week. A lot of noise around a replay of the 2000 recount between Buch and Gore.
Given the result in the US, I hope that France will do as usual and adopt the opposite position of the one selected by the US...
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Launch day!
Very cool song ♫ Listening to Wait Up (Boots Of Danger) RAC Remix by Tokyo Police Club on exfm http://ex.fm/s/nXw2l
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♫ Listening to Aydio – Deltitnu on exfm - Chill out Sunday baby! http://ex.fm/s/p3D0Z
Gui Boratto - Beautiful Life
Unlike my precedent posting, this fits perfectly in the pre-summer vibe that I’m getting right now… Thanks to @fabfunk…
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Massive Attack feat. Hope Sandoval - Paradise Circus
Out of their latest album, Heligoland, this is a song that goes perfectly with today’s tormented and dark weather over New York…
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We’re still working on the Best Albums of 2011 list, but in the meantime here’s my annual recap of my favorite live shows + concert photos of the year. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to catch as many shows… (in post Favorite Live Shows of 2011 from Music For Kids Who Can't Read Good. More by this artist at )
Who woulda thunk the best beach party in the world would be in central Texas? Thanks to the gentlemen of Zeta Beta Tau at the University of Texas you can kill three birds with one stone. Rage your… (in post ZBTahiti with the ROC from AK JIGGA. More by this artist at )
In love with these tracks… mp3: The Drums – When I Come Home mp3: Bear Hands – What a Drag mp3: Skybox – In A Dream (The Hood Internet remix) mp3: Broken Social Scene – All to All… (in post Latest Loves Mix for u from Lux Illuminates. More by this artist at )
There has been so much music flowing through my ears lately that I am just getting to the new album from The Weepies. It was released in August and they will be touring all over the States in… (in post I Only Wish I Had Been Kinder from Untitled. More by this artist at )
I’m back! About a year ago I did some Melancholic Sunday posts here at lovely HejVen.se. Don’t know why i stopped all of a sudden! But I’m back now, and this time for good! I’m still a graphic… (in post Melancholic sunday III from Hejven. More by this artist at )
Watch the Throne Detroit I was not as excited as everyone else I went with before the show but I was pretty impressed by the show. Usually I find big stadium shows are less exciting as the act… (in post Watch the Throne Detroit from AWmusic. More by this artist at )
You know who I like who didnât get a lot of play? Velma from Scooby-doo. Thatâs kinda how I feel about Breakbot. Okay, I mean… Breakbot is HUGE but, luckily Ed Banger just released his new single titled… (in post Breakbot Makes Babies (Disco | France) from Vacay Wave. More by this artist at )
Dal blog Polaroid si apprende che la band romagnola sta preparando un cofanetto (libro + cd) dal titolo "The world is round" per i tipi di NdA/Interno 4, in uscita ad aprile. La collaborazione verrà presentata il 5… (in post Amycanbe, news dal futuro from Italian Embassy. More by this artist at )
There often comes a time when APFOS needs to take a break from the constant routine of brotherly blogging and let someone else make a refreshing input. Here’s our 3rd ever guest post: meet James!  Despite being a huge… (in post Guest Post – Jack Steadman from A Pocket Full Of Seeds. More by this artist at )
A friend of ours put out a message on the staff mailing list recently. He’s planning a long journey, moving halfway across the country to be with someone he loves, and he was asking for suggestions for driving… (in post Popdose Classics: The Ultimate Road Trip Mixtape (Slight Return) from Popdose. More by this artist at )
Kia Motors Deutschland lässt wählen: Musikfans haben ab sofort die Möglichkeit, per Mausklick für ihren Lieblingskünstler zu voten - und bekommen danach einen Download des Siegers geschenkt. Den ersten Free Download gibt's von Empire Of The Sun. (in post Empire Of The Sun - Walking On A Dream from Tonspion. More by this artist at )
Download: Cinematic Orchestra – To Build A Home (Edit) Posted by rockthedisco in Music, Silent Songs | Permalink | Write a comment 2000s, Cinematic Orchestra (in post Silent Song #4: The Cinematic Orchestra – To Build A Home from ROCKTHEDISCO. More by this artist at )
As you may have heard, this past weekend, Turntable Kitchen, graffEats and FoxconSox hosted a series of underground supper clubs titled “Covers” :: a dinner of culinary and musical tribute :: for the Noise Pop Festival. For Turntable… (in post Turntable Kitchen: The Covers Dinner Mix from Turntable Kitchen. More by this artist at )
One of the very first Ellie Goulding promos that I ever received was this one – âGuns And Horses.â (I was a bit late on her debut release âu see!) And pretty much since then, Iâve been keeping… (in post ELLIE GOULDING – Guns And Horses (James Rutledge / Neo Tokyo Remixes) [Polydor] from aerial noise. More by this artist at )
These aren’t the best songs of the year. Shit, they might not even be new in 2011, they’re just some goods from what I posted in the previous 12 months that particularly grab me. And I’m not going… (in post Fingerbanger Friday: 11 Ender Ender from djnodj. More by this artist at )
Another Friday, another round of clearing out the inbox. There are a couple of big remixes of new Massive Attack and Bomb The Bass tunes. Dub, synthpop, a bit of disco and leftfield stuff - it's all here.… (in post Funky Friday/ Straight Outta The Inbox from Silence Is A Rhythm Too. More by this artist at )
Quick morning post to alleviate the suffering. An igloofest post and the second installment of the MTL State of Mind series are coming soon. Nothing too complex. Minimal writing. Maximum love. Enjoy the vibes. Wolf Parade- Dear Sons… (in post Painkiller from Avenge the Virgins. More by this artist at )
Gui Boratto - Beautiful Life From Chromophobia (Kompakt, 2007) MP3 (in post Gui Boratto - Beautiful Life from Boy Attractions. More by this artist at )
Hood Internet - Nuthin’ But A Journal Thang (Dr. Dre Vs Class Actress) I’ve been going back in time and listening to some tracks that I loved last year. I’m sure I posted this, but I can’t find it… (in post Hood Internet - Nuthin’ But A Journal Thang (Dr. Dre Vs... from Hear No Evil. More by this artist at )
