Slow living, self-censoring fonts, direct-it-yourself music videos and Boiler Room

There was a time, not so long ago, when the only place you could tune in, drop out and watch music videos was MTV. Generation MTV were globally connected via digital satellite receivers, a love of American pop culture, denim and Coca-Cola. But today you don’t need a subscription to Sky to enjoy Rihanna's latest release, chart DJs are all but irrelevant and niche music is taking over the airwaves. Gen Z choose what they want to listen and when they tune into it. An attitude perfectly reified by global music live-streaming platform Boiler Room and it’s founder Blaise Bellville, who spoke to us this week about its mission to champion underground music.

In response filmmakers are also upping their game. Check out our Press Play observation to see how interactive, direct-it-yourself music videos, from Keela’s dreamy net art promo for Cut4.me to J-pop sensation Namie Amuro's sensual Golden Touch, are taking over our laptop screens. Even type is getting an web 2.0 makeover. This week we saw two projects launch that play with responsive typography. First there was a new self-censoring font that blacks out words (on the NSA's watch list) as you type. Then, we saw experiential studio Field team up with Monotype to create a series of responsive typefaces that work across digital, physical and everything in-between.

Techy news aside, we’re seeing a tidal wave of ocean-related projects. Selfridges has decided to make a stand and ban plastic bottles and bags from its stores as part of its Project Ocean campaign; Adidas have created a trainer out of ocean plastic and farmers are diving deep, quite literally, in order to create sustainable underwater farms. What ties them all these projects together? Mindful, long-term thinking and a sustainable outlook, an attitude we’re keen to hear what you have your say on. So take it easy, sit back, relax and answer our Slow Survey. There are year-long subscriptions to Protein Journal to be won!

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