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New Currency is a youth-centred, cultural platform that is focused on documenting and amplifying creative ideas from communities around the world. We take an iterative approach to chronicling events from our community; sourcing and investigating new ideas from the ground through conversation & collaboration. Our research and findings present itself in multiple formats such as a print magazine, IRL interventions, digital projects and community-oriented initiatives. Our output serves as a catalyst for a new way of seeing the ever changing world.
Location:
Canada
Description:
New Currency is a youth-centred, cultural platform that is focused on documenting and amplifying creative ideas from communities around the world. We take an iterative approach to chronicling events from our community; sourcing and investigating new ideas from the ground through conversation & collaboration. Our research and findings present itself in multiple formats such as a print magazine, IRL interventions, digital projects and community-oriented initiatives. Our output serves as a catalyst for a new way of seeing the ever changing world.
Twitter:
@newcurrency_
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.newcurrency.ca/
Email:
info@newcurrency.ca
Episodes
Jamila Amarah talks about her new print shop, Art + Tax.
2/17/2021
In one of two conversations leading up to the release of our first print magazine, Kazeem Kuteyi chats with Jamila Amarah, founder of Art + Tax printing shop which will open up later this year in Toronto. Jamila is passionate about creating an accessible community hub for artists to get their prints done. Currently she is accepting donations to cover cost of equipment. Donate here: https://t.co/2iPRqo1rkz?amp=1 To be the first to know about New Currency Magazine Issue 01, sign up here:...
Duration:00:21:48
ON OPTIMISM & THE FUTURE: In Conversation with Jeremy Benson
6/18/2020
For our latest conversation, “ON OPTIMISM & THE FUTURE”, we chat with designer and architecture student of @harvardgsd, Jeremy Benson. In our conversation, Jeremy reflects on what has changed for him during the pandemic and how it has caused the removal of “white space”, a concept he breaks down in the podcast. He also shares insight on how institutions, architecture and space are complicit in myths of normalcy which uphold racist systems. Jeremy also presents ideas of what the “new”...
Duration:00:49:38
ON OPTIMISIM & THE FUTURE: In Conversation With Roxy Navai
5/19/2020
For the fifth instalment in our conversation series, "ON OPTIMISM AND THE FUTURE", we chat with creative strategist and producer Roxy Navai.
Duration:00:39:39
ON OPTIMISM & THE FUTURE: In Conversation with Bianca Li Channer
5/4/2020
We're excited to present our latest conversation "ON OPTIMISIM & THE FUTURE", in conversation with with @biancalichanner , a multidisciplinary designer and brand strategist. Available now on our IGTV channel, @spotify, @apple podcasts and soundcloud.com/newcurrency.
Duration:00:37:06
ON OPTIMISIM & THE FUTURE: In Conversation With Chieff Bosompra
4/24/2020
For the third in our series, “ON OPTIMISM & THE FUTURE”, we chat with Chieff Bosompra, a Toronto based creative consultant and founder of events company, Undisposable. Chieff shares his insight on the future of brand partnerships, how he is adapting to our new “normal” and more
Duration:00:31:25
ON OPTIMISM & THE FUTURE : In Conversation with Jayemkayem
4/16/2020
For the 2nd episode of our new series, "ON OPTIMISM & THE FUTURE" for this period of isolation, we chat with Toronto based DJ and all round music creative, Jayemkayem. In our conversation, she offers her predictions on what the future of DJing and music events might look like, and gives us a window on how she is processing uncertainty.
Duration:00:40:45
ON OPTIMISM & THE FUTURE : In conversation with Spencer Badu
4/8/2020
We’re excited to launch our new conversation series on optimism and the future with artists & creatives in Toronto & around the world. Our goal is to archive the thinking during these times of isolation. We also want this to be a source of inspiration and guidance for our community. For the first of the series, we chat with Spencer Badu.
Duration:00:41:20
A Conversation on Foresight with Vanessa Adams
2/5/2020
For our January show on ISO RADIO (www.isoradio.to), we chat with all round creative person, Vanessa Adams on foresight.
Duration:00:48:13
PFW recordings: Eastwood Danso on Breaking into Fashion Design
9/23/2019
During our trip to Paris Men’s Fashion Week, we stopped by Eastwood Danso’s showroom for a quick conversation on his current trajectory. Recently, he’s been featured in i-D, WWD and has made noise by participating in London fashion week and collaborations with converse. He’s doing all of this, while still studying Product Design at Central Saint Martins. In our conversation, we get insight into how he broke into fashion, his thoughts on formal education and how he stands out in a city like...
Duration:00:28:22
NoInstagram - 5 April 2015 - know wave
9/13/2019
Recorded on April 4th 2015 No Instagram by Denim Tears and Acyde. Live at ACE HOTEL London Tremaine Emory A.KA. Denim Tears in conversation with Acyde, Virgil Abloh, Jammer, Jalil Peraza and more. Credits to KNOW WAVE radio. This piece of audio is a cultural artefact.
Duration:02:02:19
PFW recordings: Anita Herrera’s Journey to Consulting and Producing for Brands.
9/9/2019
During our field trip to Paris Men’s Fashion week, we had the chance to sit down with Anita Herrera, a creative producer and cultural consultant involved in many projects pushing culture forward at the Map Pointz pop up, a project she helped bring to life. In our conversation, she takes us on a journey, beginning with starting fashion school at 17, working at trade shows, curating parties for big brands and making meaningful and organic connections with people. Anita also sheds lights on the...
Duration:00:35:10
In Conversation with ITS NATE of SLOCAL. Taken from New Currency Radio EP 14
8/27/2019
UK based Rapper and member of SLOCAL, ITS NATE, a creative collective in London was visiting Toronto for Caribana and dropped into the ISO Radio studio for a conversation with us. Tune into isoradio.to every for 4th Saturday of the month for our residency show. Follow ITS NATE: www.instagram.com/itsnateitsnate
Duration:00:44:53
XYLK on making a brand that taps into Humour and Emotion.
7/10/2019
For our latest recording, we interview XYLK, a Toronto based artist who is making noise by making T-shirts that tap into humour and emotion. Xylk broke onto the scene in 2017 with his Frank Ocean inspired T-shirt project, “Boys Don’t Drive” that was featured on Highsnobiety. In our conversation, we talk about the genesis of his brand, his influences and what he hopes to achieve. Xylk also gives pointers for anyone looking to start a brand. https://www.xylk.co...
Duration:00:53:38
DJ and Curator, Chippy Nonstop breaks it all down— the Art of DJing, Touring and Building Community
6/28/2019
Chippy Nonstop truly embodies her alias. A curator, radio host, community organizer, DJ, performer, content creator and more. Born in the Middle East and then finding herself travelling around the world due to her father’s job, she ended up in Oakland, California where she spent her formative years. A widely publicized deportation ordeal would lead her to Toronto where she joined a creative community hungry for new. In our conversation we chat about her journey to present, the art of DJing,...
Duration:01:01:58
NEW CURRENCY X NXNE WARM UP MIX BY NICO ADOMAKO
6/10/2019
Berlin based DJ, Nico Adomako blesses us with a warm up mix ahead of his DJ set at our NXNE Clubland show. It all goes down on June 14th. Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/new-currency-x-nxne-tickets-62393268947?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Duration:00:23:30
Former Banker, Jean Charles Leuvrey "JC" on Freedom and how he built HOTEL RADIO PARIS
4/15/2019
During our last trip to Paris Fashion Week, this past January, we took time out to interview our friend, Jean Charles Leuvrey, known to everyone as “JC”. JC is the founder of Hotel Radio Paris, an online radio platform that champions local talent in Paris and talent from around the world. In our one hour conversation with JC, he shares everything from his time as a banker in London, his time in Barcelona to returning to Paris to start Hotel Radio Paris.
Duration:01:06:12
Leila Fataar is Creating a Postive Impact Through Platform 13.
3/27/2019
Last Summer, we hung out with Leila Fataar, the founder of Platform 13. Platform 13 is a new type of agency that creates cultural relevance for brands. What does does that mean exactly? Brands looking to connect and do more meaningful and impactful activations within the community are looking to Platform 13 to come up with new ideas. Recorded at the Platform 13 office, Leila charts her story from moving from South Africa to London, to her stint at Adidas, (she was part of the team that...
Duration:00:33:57
CKTRL on Black Music and Creating Music With Purpose.
2/27/2019
We sat down with CKTRL, a South London born artist and musician for conversation on his early beginnings, the current state of underground culture in London, and his creative process. We also delved into discourse on the multifaceted nature of Blackness and creating music with purpose. CKTRL is a popular fixture in the underground London scene and is currently focused on building his label and personal projects. His EP, "Colour" is out in March. This conversation was recorded in London,...
Duration:00:46:52
Talking Identity and Creating Art in a Political World with London Based Artist, Mr Phomer
2/20/2019
For our latest conversation, we sat down with Lisbon born and London based, Mr Phomer, a freelance creative and artist that has worked with brands like Redbull, Nike, New Balance and more. We chat about his move to London, his thoughts on identity in his creative practice, creating art in a very political world and the state of creative culture in London. Follow Mr Phomer- @mrphomer on Instagram
Duration:00:42:32
Parisian DJ, Tony Goodguy on Good Energy, Educating Crowds and Creating Opportunities for Yourself.
11/26/2018
Back in June we had a conversation with Tony Goodguy, a Paris based DJ, curator and connector who has his ears to what’s going on around the world. He doesn’t like the term, “DJ”, he more considers himself to be a person that just brings good energy to any party he’s playing. We ourselves have witnessed his DJ sets and understand what he’s talking about. This past year, Tony has single-handedly organized his own tours, made merch, fostered connections amongst people that has led to new...
Duration:00:36:34