Music, What we're listening to
LIke a more interesting version of Feist, a sincerer version of Florence and a more believable version of Enya, with smatterings of both Joni Mitchell and Bat for Lashes, Glasser – otherwise known as Cameron Mesirow – releases her debut album ‘Ring’ this month. Here’s the skinny on what to expect. (more…)
September 1st, 2010
We’re hoping, no, praying, that the the nip in this morning’s air doesn’t mark the end of our somewhat short-lived summer. If, however, it is the case and you – like us – still crave a little sunshine in your life, look no further than the latest release from Rizoli books, “The Story of Island Records: Keep on Running”. (more…)
August 31st, 2010
When we dragged our tired and ragged selves down to a “secret” gig held in Soho institution Madame JoJo’s earlier this week we didn’t know, nor much care, what to expect from the headline act, Gold Panda. (more…)
August 26th, 2010
We’ve hooked up with swish Spanish car manufacturer SEAT to offer an amazing prize to one lucky pair of music fans. (more…)
August 23rd, 2010
Style, What we're listening to
How to describe Still Corners? If ever there was an album that should be listened to out at sea, it’s this. Like a siren slowly dragging you under, the hazy, fuzzy, languorously expansive sound offers the ultimate lesson in summertime shoe-gazing. (more…)
August 10th, 2010
Lady GaGa has received 13 nominations for the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards (VMA), breaking the record for most nominations for an artist in a single year. Her videos, which have been viewed more than a billion times on YouTube, have made her a defining artist for MTV. Here are five who’s videos have done similar… (more…)
August 5th, 2010
New York electric guitar wielders Ratatat first careered onto the scene back in 2001 under the moniker “Cherry”. The title was quickly transfered to the header of Ratatat’s best track to date, the swollen melodies of which quickly had us enwrapped. Following a few wintry years, Ratatat this month release their latest album, ‘LP4′. (more…)
August 3rd, 2010
Film, Music, What we're listening to
Hot on the neon heels of the new trailer for Tron: Legacy is this atmospheric sampler of the accompanying score – composed by none other than Gallic road safety enthusiasts, Daft Punk.
If the duo’s signature blend of underwater bass, metronomic guitar riffs and ethereal synth aren’t enough to transport you back to the halcyon days of French house, watching the finished 3D film at the BFI Imax – with its 11,600-watt digital sound system – should do the trick. Glow sticks optional. Out on 17 December
August 2nd, 2010
