Close The App, Make The Ting is a compilation of thought-provoking ideas shared by Elijah, which originated in July 2021 as the Covid-19 lockdowns were easing in the UK. Initially, these ideas surfaced as brief notes that explored the potential changes in the music and creative scenes following an 18-month shutdown, shared regularly on Instagram. Over time, they blossomed into a multifaceted project encompassing visual installations, an album with grime MC Jammz, a vibrant club night, and a lecture series that toured globally.
The Close The App, Make The Ting book brings together the most compelling ideas and the projects they inspired. It's designed for anyone engaged in or contemplating creative work who seeks something beyond traditional advice. These timeless artistic prompts will ignite fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to being an artist in the 2020s.
Elijah is a London-based DJ and writer who co-founded the grime label Butterz in 2010. He has written for The Guardian, guest edited Resident Advisor, and hosted a weekly radio show on Rinse FM for six years. Since 2021, he has focused on the ‘Yellow Squares,’ a multimedia project that explores innovative ways to share creative work, evolving from a simple Instagram post-it note into visual installations, an album, merchandise, a club night, and a touring lecture series.
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Close The App, Make The Ting is a compilation of thought-provoking ideas shared by Elijah, which originated in July 2021 as the Covid-19 lockdowns were easing in the UK. Initially, these ideas surfaced as brief notes that explored the potential changes in the music and creative scenes following an 18-month shutdown, shared regularly on Instagram. Over time, they blossomed into a multifaceted project encompassing visual installations, an album with grime MC Jammz, a vibrant club night, and a lecture series that toured globally.
The Close The App, Make The Ting book brings together the most compelling ideas and the projects they inspired. It's designed for anyone engaged in or contemplating creative work who seeks something beyond traditional advice. These timeless artistic prompts will ignite fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to being an artist in the 2020s.
Elijah is a London-based DJ and writer who co-founded the grime label Butterz in 2010. He has written for The Guardian, guest edited Resident Advisor, and hosted a weekly radio show on Rinse FM for six years. Since 2021, he has focused on the ‘Yellow Squares,’ a multimedia project that explores innovative ways to share creative work, evolving from a simple Instagram post-it note into visual installations, an album, merchandise, a club night, and a touring lecture series.
Bundle up with Them and save on shipping for orders over $100 with standard delivery* by applying THEM100 at checkout.
Please note that this item is a final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged.
*US shipping only.
