READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE.
31 Aug 2009
This (Dead)mau5 wants some ATTENTION, you whore.
READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE.
Fancy some Love? or maybe some Terror?
Scottish quartet,The Cinematics throw forth their latest track 'Love and Terror' - a post-punk revival of a tune...
"Glaswegian four-piece, The Cinematics, who on first impression look like a suspect line-up to a school boy prank, manage to produce an all-encompassing, pleaser of a track. It hooks you in with a bruising bass line and grunge-gurgling guitars, while all the time Scott Rinning is screaming for you to “give (him) love and terror.” He’s quite demanding, it seems."
READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE.
READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE.
21 Aug 2009
It's All Gone Pete Tong Harry Potter
An article published on the BBC's website has detailed that the first EVER video advertisement will appear in US magazine, Entertainment Weekly, this coming September.
How cool?!
"The video-in-print ads will appear in select copies of the US show business title Entertainment Weekly.
The slim-line screens - around the size of a mobile phone display - also have rechargeable batteries.
The chip technology used to store the video - described as similar to that used in singing greeting cards - is activated when the page is turned.
Each chip can hold up to 40 minutes of video."
Click here to read the FULL ARTICLE
How cool?!
"The video-in-print ads will appear in select copies of the US show business title Entertainment Weekly.
The slim-line screens - around the size of a mobile phone display - also have rechargeable batteries.
The chip technology used to store the video - described as similar to that used in singing greeting cards - is activated when the page is turned.
Each chip can hold up to 40 minutes of video."
Click here to read the FULL ARTICLE
20 Aug 2009
"Your Garden's Wearing a Haute Couture"
Two words: IMOGEN HEAP
Named as the biggest web personality, above world leaders and any other celebrity, Imogen Heap has been working away at her third release, 'Ellipse', which finally comes out on the 24th August 2009.
I was lucky enough to get my hands on a promo copy of the album, courtesy of 4ortherecord, and below you can find and read my review.
"Whether Heap’s nail violin is gnarling it’s way ‘Between Sheets’ or her Buddha machine is simply making a mess of them, there is such an awe-inspiring amount of production and effort in ‘Ellipse’. Nothing is wasted. ‘2-1’, originally titled Polyfilla, was written for Narnia: Prince Caspian but was deemed too dark so, overhauled with organs and playing on light panels, Heap re-mastered it with magic to become one of the standout songs on the album."
READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE.
First single to be taken from the album is 'First Train Home', which is available now for download in iTunes.
AND, if you cannot contain yourself until the 24th, here's is the sentimental video to the beautiful 'Canvas.
Named as the biggest web personality, above world leaders and any other celebrity, Imogen Heap has been working away at her third release, 'Ellipse', which finally comes out on the 24th August 2009.
I was lucky enough to get my hands on a promo copy of the album, courtesy of 4ortherecord, and below you can find and read my review.
READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE.
First single to be taken from the album is 'First Train Home', which is available now for download in iTunes.
AND, if you cannot contain yourself until the 24th, here's is the sentimental video to the beautiful 'Canvas.
Amazing Sex? No It's Just a Temporary Pleasure
Simian Mobile Disco may be known for killer club track 'Hustler' or their collaboration with Justice on 'We Are Your Friends,' but now they have a collection of pleasures all for themselves, and their fans of course...
"SMD’s own tracks (free from fame) are among the stand out sounds. Ambulance is the type of track that plays when you’re at that far gone point of a night when you really don’t care. You float on its glitch-fuelled cosmic mix that drops unadulterated analogue synths like acid, while Synthesize is animalistic and archaic with its demented “woo-ooh” warbles."
READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE.
READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE.
11 Aug 2009
Panic? No, it's just a New Perspective
Panic at the Disco. are finally back on our speaker systems, albeit a few changes.In July 2009, both guitarist Ryan Ross and bassist Jon Walker, left the band, claiming it was due to "creative difference". Hmmm...
Now, Panic is comprised of vocalist Brendon Urie and drummer Spencer Smith, and personally, it works better.
The new sound is great: it retians the quirkiness of the original Panic we came to love on smash 'A Fever You Can't Sweat Out,' yet brings a whole new edgier dimension that we are all the more grateful for.
For those of you who haven't yet heard new release 'New Perspective' here's a video with the song in (not the actual video):
10 Aug 2009
Tick Tock, Tick Tock
Autumn is not far ahead, and from the weather we have been getting, it could be closer than we think....
So, what's on trend for the A/W months, you ask?
Here, is one of the seasons must-have accessories - The pocket watch.
Note: Take them off the one-strand chain and loop through a new (but vintage-looking) chain, so you can wear it as a necklace.
And the place to get them? Ebay. Here's two for starters...
Silver Nautical Sailor Pendant Pocket Watch Necklace
Steampunk Victorian Style Pocket Watch
So, what's on trend for the A/W months, you ask?
Here, is one of the seasons must-have accessories - The pocket watch.
Note: Take them off the one-strand chain and loop through a new (but vintage-looking) chain, so you can wear it as a necklace.
And the place to get them? Ebay. Here's two for starters...
Silver Nautical Sailor Pendant Pocket Watch Necklace
Steampunk Victorian Style Pocket Watch
7 Aug 2009
Featured Addiction #5
If you find her a little gem, track her down at the NME Radar Tour 2009, between September 26th - October 14th.
OR... Buy a dose here...
Here's the video for single 'I Am Not a Robot':
Marina and the Diamonds' Tracks of Addiction
1. I Am Not A Robot
2. Obsessions
3. Mowgli's Road
6 Aug 2009
The Institution has Announced...
The Mercury Music Prize nominees for 2009.
And they are as follows:
Kasabian : ‘West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
Florence & The Machine : ‘Lungs’
Bat For Lases : ‘Two Suns’
Friendly Fires : ‘Friendly Fires’
The Horrors : ‘Primary Colours’
La Roux : ‘La Roux’
Sweet Billy Pilgrim : ‘Twice Born Men’
Lisa Hannigan : ‘Sea Sew’
Glasvegas : ‘Glasvegas’
Led Bib : ‘Sensible Shoes’
The Invisible : ‘The Invisible’
Sophie Da Belle : ‘Speech Therapy’
And they are as follows:
Kasabian : ‘West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
Florence & The Machine : ‘Lungs’
Bat For Lases : ‘Two Suns’
Friendly Fires : ‘Friendly Fires’
The Horrors : ‘Primary Colours’
La Roux : ‘La Roux’
Sweet Billy Pilgrim : ‘Twice Born Men’
Lisa Hannigan : ‘Sea Sew’
Glasvegas : ‘Glasvegas’
Led Bib : ‘Sensible Shoes’
The Invisible : ‘The Invisible’
Sophie Da Belle : ‘Speech Therapy’
From Sweater to Stylish
Lily Allen, once renowned for her gypsy dress and trainer combinations has certainly turned over a new leaf.
Shedding the pounds (or amazing air-brushing) Lily looks great as the latest face of Chanel.
The pictures, shot by the label's creative director and man of the moment, Lagerfeld, feature Lily clutching bags from the Coco Cocoon collection, which will be available come October.
Lovely, dahling.
Shedding the pounds (or amazing air-brushing) Lily looks great as the latest face of Chanel.
The pictures, shot by the label's creative director and man of the moment, Lagerfeld, feature Lily clutching bags from the Coco Cocoon collection, which will be available come October.
Lovely, dahling.
#5 Tracks of Addiction x5
A playlist of epic electro, sinewy softness, and gritty goodness. Feast.
1. Imogen Heap - First Train Home First single to be taken from Heap's hotly anticipated third album, 'Ellipse'. A song about an awful night out in Brighton. Quintessential Imogen Heap, full of swirls, leaps and dips.
2. Frankmusik - Confusion Girl Glitches galore and voxed vocals make for a slice of etheral electro.
3. The Virgins - Teen Lovers I forgot just how good this track is and it teaches us to count. Bonus. 1, 2, 3, 4!
4. Little Boots - Remedy Latest offering from the lady on everyones lips is an inter-galactic, electonic epiphany. She's got a Remedy, don't ya know.
5. Mr Hudson, feat. Kanye West - Supernova A suprise track to come from me with one of the most established rappers and one of the most talked about newcomers. Watch this space.
1. Imogen Heap - First Train Home First single to be taken from Heap's hotly anticipated third album, 'Ellipse'. A song about an awful night out in Brighton. Quintessential Imogen Heap, full of swirls, leaps and dips.
2. Frankmusik - Confusion Girl Glitches galore and voxed vocals make for a slice of etheral electro.
3. The Virgins - Teen Lovers I forgot just how good this track is and it teaches us to count. Bonus. 1, 2, 3, 4!
4. Little Boots - Remedy Latest offering from the lady on everyones lips is an inter-galactic, electonic epiphany. She's got a Remedy, don't ya know.
5. Mr Hudson, feat. Kanye West - Supernova A suprise track to come from me with one of the most established rappers and one of the most talked about newcomers. Watch this space.
"Just Dance to the Beat Now, Honey"
Because Wolf Gang. has produced a killer debut track. What's so killer? Read below to find out.
"The different parts of McElligot may make up (in some bizarre alternate way) for his musical influences. First release ‘Pieces of You’ starts with staggered staccato guitars and mind-curving cymbals whilst building up a hefty bass, which together sound like a rough-edged Mama’s and Papa’s style intro.
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READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE.
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READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE.
What do you get if you cross a White Belt (with a ) Yellow Tag?
Answer: Tell Your Friends (It All Worked Out). The latest offering from WBYT is understated, yet brilliant. Read my review of it, below...
"White Belt Yellow Tag (WBYT) is a rare treat. Rare in the sense that they sound like a multitude of other great indie rock bands – Idlewild, Ash, The Cure – yet still manage to stand out in the crowd. As their latest offering sings, maybe “underhand is how you describe it best...?”"
READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE.
READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE.
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