Nerds and music junkies of this here site may enjoy this book by Brandon Labelle. From the editor’s writeup on Amazon, it would seem this is not your average light read but for those marketing and PR people looking to better understand the consumer and his environment, Acoustic Territories: Sound Culture and Everyday Life, may offer some new insight into how music plays a role in the world at large.

This is a remarkable exploration of how sound permeates all aspects of life – from the streets to our homes, and from shopping malls to the underground. Acoustic Territories: Sound Culture and Everyday Life offers an expansive reading of auditory life. It provides a careful consideration of the performative dynamics inherent to sound culture and acts of listening, and discusses how auditory studies may illuminate understandings of contemporary society. Combining research on urbanism, popular culture and auditory issues, Acoustic Territories opens up multiple perspectives.

Available now from Amazon.

“The natural setting of London’s Richmond Park is the ideal backdrop for the latest C’N’C campaign. This perfect mix of the bucolic and the urban is where Lizzy Jagger (daughter of legendary rocker Mick and that icon of style Jerry Hall) and Jethro Cave (son of the eclectic Nick with his rebel spirit and dark personality) will move and pose as they interpret the urban and wild style of the brand under the masterful direction of photographer Dan Martensen.”

View the making of C’N’C Campaign Autumn 2010 campaign video at C’N'C.

Woah. Luxist points us at this new G-Wagon from Mercedes-Benz that was unveiled at “Eurosatory Defense Exposition 2010″ – a clearly not so ordinary conference as you can tell based on the vehicle. “The G-Wagon LAPV 6.X Concept is the latest armored military version of the legendary sport-ute. Its common-rail diesel engine can propel it, along with all the armor plating and 2,866 lbs of cargo, up to a top speed of 150 kilometers per hour. It’s also got an adjustable suspension with 18 inches of ground clearance and enough attitude to make your enemies surrender without firing a single shot.” (luxist)

More Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon LAPV 6.X Concept after the click.

“Created in 2000, the ww.tc (world wide time control) collection quickly became one of the Girard-Perregaux’s ww.tc (world wide time control) collection returns with a new “steel” version of the original chrono, first released in 2000. “The original model in this collection, the ww.tc chronograph is available in a new steel version. The case is entirely satin-finished and has a matt black “stepped” dial, which has been subtly reworked in the same style, playing with the contrasts of black and white; the 24-hour ring has been redesigned with two arrows showing its direction of rotation, and new baton-style hands indicate the hours and minutes.” (tz)

Allplaidout took the drive out to Ashland, PA for a factory tour of the Gitman Bros. operation and its slightly strange location. “The state-of-the-art Gitman Bros. factory is built into the basement of Sheldon Gitman’s former home. The ladies who work in the first and second floor offices — really just converted bedrooms — use the pea green tiled bathroom as one of their break rooms. ‘How often do you find a microwave on the master bedroom sink?’ One of the women quipped. They seem to love the quirky aspects of their surroundings.”

They also got a preview shot of some of the forthcoming Gitman Vintage camo shirts for Spring 2011, as seen above. We’ll preview the full “Jungle Collection” shortly.

More images from the Gitman Bros. Factory Tour after the click.

Denham shares two preview looks from their Autumn 2010 collection. The Duty and the Liner” jackets should be examined for details (in our gallery).”The Duty is based partly on the original M65 military field coat, but the finesse of the pocket-shapes and the visual minimization of the lower half of the garment also takes inspiration from a British para- trooper smock from WW2…The Liner’s unique approach to modularity is at the heart of the dockworker’s practical layering style. The reversible design was in- spired by a 1950’s hunting blouson. The 9-pocket outer construction derives directly from a WW2 USAF C-I Pilot’s Emergency Vest.”

More preview looks from the Denham Autumn/Winter 2010 collection after the click.

Currently on view at the Art Institute of Chicago, Looking After Louis Sullivan explores how photographers John Szarkowski, Aaron Siskind, and Richard Nickel documented the architects Chicago-based structures. Working in the 1950s, the trio found inspiration not just in the interplay of light in Sullivan’s designs, but also in his renegade American spirit. The photographs served a great contemporary purpose as well, helping to renew interest in Sullivan’s stamp on Chicago as they faced the prospect of demolition during a period of urban renewal.

In the exhibition, the photographs are paired with drawings and architectural fragments. In total they allow a fresh look at Louis Sullivan, through the eyes of several eras.

Further examples of exhibited pieces after the jump. Looking After Louis Sullivan runs to December 12, 2010.

Some of have been waiting for this one. The excellent Ninja Tune label celebrates 20 years in the music business with the release of their “Ninja Tune XX Boxset” in September 20th. For those in love with music by the likes of Amon Tobin, Modeselektor, Kid Koala, Mr Scruff, The Bug, and Wagon Christ, consider pre-ordering today. “Three hardcover cases in a hardback box, all beautifully made and with foil-blocked text and general marvellousness by Openmind. It will fit into your library of rare and exclusive artifacts like a well oiled rude part into another complementarily-shaped rude part. Which is another way of saying that if you are a fetishiser of objects this is one you will HAVE. TO. HAVE. Surrender now.”

Many many more details at Ninjatunexx.com.

We’re finally winding down on our Capsule coverage, only a week later than everyone else. Here’s a sneak peek into Uniforms for the Dedicated’s SS11 collection. We focused mainly on the outerwear because (a) that’s what we like and (b) it’s much easier to get someone to put on a coat than it is a pair of trousers. Aside from the denim jacket above there’s a couple of rain jackets and an overshirt. Also, keep an eye out for a look into the AW10 collection later on this week.

Take a look at the rest of the collection after the leap.

Normally, I’d link an article about the glory of regional beverages in the daily round-up.

Thanks to sun-induced holiday confusion, I’ve only just realized that today is Tuesday and not Monday. Bollocks.

Anyway, Christopher Brooks’ run down of four Connecticut soda makers (”Old-Fashioned Soda Makers that Never Go Out of Fashion,” NYT, July 1, 2010) covers the unique flavors that have helped the family-run business survive despite competition from (much) larger multi-nationals. Included in the article is Hosmer Mountain Bottling Company, which we’ve featured here before, along with New Britain’s Avery’s Beverages, Castle Beverages of Ansonia, and Foxon Park of East Haven.

The article is more than just a pro-America celebration, but a fine presentation of the change and continuity required to keep small local business running smoothly. Read it here.