Interview: Ruby Suns

Interview with Ryan McPhun from The Ruby Suns. Check out the whole interview here.

Shout Out Louds - Fall Harder

Shout Out Louds - Fall Hard from Thomas Saurén on Vimeo.

Swedish band Shout Out Loud are currently on their European tour promoting third album 'WORK'. The title is meant to represent an embracing of the thing they love and less appear a begrudging statement. This time around the band decided they wanted to strip away a lot of the dramatic sound they had in sophomore 'Our Ill Will' and as a result they decided to work with producer Phil Ek (Fleet Foxes, Band of Horses, The Shins). Their last two records were produced by Peter Bjorn and John's Björn Yttling, though for 'Work' they were very adament about working with a non-Swedish producer.

Today I'll be interviewing the Stolkholm band prior to their show in Berlin.

Here's a mini-doco about the process of creating 'WORK'


Shout Out Louds "At Work" from Ted Malmros on Vimeo.

Check out the rest of their tour dates.

Best Coast - Boyfriend New Video

Best Coast - Boyfriend video premieres!

Kanye West's New Album Cover Banned

This is the artwork for the impending 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' by Kanye West. 


After being told the album would be banned from being sold at Wal-mart he retaliated with: “In all honesty. I really don’t be thinking about Wal-Mart when I make my music or album covers".

The cover was illustrated by artist George Condo, who also created the cover for single, Power.

'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' will be released on 22 Nov.

Source: Popcrunch.

Interview: Silver Columns

Check out the whole interview with SILVER COLUMNS (Hot Chip comradery to boot) over here.

Wax Poetics Mix Series by DJ JIN

This is a snippet of what DJ Jin did for the latest in the Wax Poetics mix series. Watta mix! Definitely be purchasing this one!

Wax Poetics is a hip hop mag based in Brooklyn. Check it!

Brodinski X Busy P Haunted Mansion Remix

SWOOOOOOOOOOOON!

HARD Haunted Mansion 2010 Official Mix by Busy P & Brodinski by HARD hardfest.com

And Brodinski's Dance Chart October 2010 here.


Check out my Brodinski July interview here.

Holy Fuck - Red Lights

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This is the single from Holy Fuck's newest album Latin. Wicked song. Mind Blowing vid. Gotta love the Canadian quartet's ambient sounds!

Guns 'N' Roses - Secret Dingwalls Show - CANCELLED!

Dingwalls secret Guns 'N' Roses gig has been cancelled due to reasons unknown :(

Interview: Wild Beasts

Interview with bassist Tom Flemming from Kendal band WILD BEASTS. Their music may woo you their own lyrics off stage may not.."We have to be the best kind of fantasy we can be!" 
Check the whole interview here.

MIX TAPE - FLYING LOTUS, SCUBA AND JOY ORBISON

10/10//Mixtape by Julienartur on Mixcloud

Seriously don't know where I'd be without my friends and their amazing posts on Facebook and Twitter. This mix is by my friend Julien Artur. It's a whole bag of goodies with Flying Lotus, Jimmy Edgar, Scuba and Joy Orbison!

LOVE IT!

Guns 'N' Roses - Secret Dingwalls Show - London

Rumours are rife over a secret Guns 'N' Roses show at Camden's Dingwalls tonight! Unfortunately nothing can be confirmed but you might kick yourself if you don't head down there tonight!
The band are in London after playing last night at the 02 Arena.

BALAM ACAB

Alec is from Ithaca, NY and makes up all of BALAM ACAB. Since Alec could be either a male or female name I'm not going to assume either is correct. Instead I will direct you to the above video. Not only is the music amazing but so are the visuals. Sort of Devendra Banhart vibe going on!

The Levi's Curve Attack Tour FEAT. KELIS!

Levi's are traveling throughout Germany (first Berin, Hamburg, Munich, Vienna and then Zurich) and throwing parties here and there and EVERYWHERE. Special guests including Mark Ronson, Kelis and rising start Natalia Kills.

Can't wait to see Kelis. If she doesn't do the Milkshake song I probably won't be very happy which in turn will lead to a lot of other people's (likely to be those nearest) unhappiness.


Tickets are still available from Ticketmaster.



Kelis-Milkshake from serkan kalender on Vimeo.

HERPES - Not for the Weak

Check out this awesome German punk-pop-electro outfit HERPES. They're doin' a mini tour of Germany so if you're in one of the following cities listed on their Myspace go stand up front and give them their due respect. They'll be playing at Berlin's White Trash Fast Food on the evening of October 15.

See you there.

White Car - Not everything that comes out of Chicago, Illinois sounds like Sufjan.

Lovin' WHITE CAR especially their tune NO BETTER it seriously reminisces back to Weird Science days. The duo are from Chicago, Illinois and sound nothing like Sufjan Stevens!

Embryo Live in Berlin 13 October

Due to an unknown illness Beat Konducta MADLIB was unable to make it to his Berlin show but that didn't stop Berlin support act EMBRYO from throwing a party for the release of their album (a whopping 3o euro) at Monarch. It was a great crowd and the collective played for at least 2.5 hours.


Great night!

MADLIB CANCELLED - BERLIN

Due to a serious 'unknown' illness MADLIB will not be performing in Berlin tonight. Those who have bought tickets can get their money back from the ticket seller.


Click here for more information.

Interview: Kisses

Interview with girlfriend-boyfriend band KISSES about gas bills BUT not about John Hughes. Click here for interview.

Klaxons at Village Underground - London

This was actually quite a few months ago but it is no less relevant. The Klaxons premiere their new album 'Surfing the Void' and crack out the classics. The picture quality doesn't even have to be good to appreciate this one!
Review here.

Kate Tempest Waxes Lyrical - Slaughtered Lamb

Wow. You'll never see or hear a lady who can spit lyrics like this one. Kate Tempest is a pure bred Londoner. Her words are meaningful and relevant all the while backed by the resounding bass and the tinkering drums. Here she is playing with her band The Sound of Rum. Their album is coming out imminently on Sunday Best. Interview coming soon!

of Montreal play Berlin

Avant-garde pop collective of Montreal graced the stage of Berlin's Admiralspalast Studios for a fun fueled 1.5 hour music session with dance, theatre and costumes to boot! Your eyes and ears stood to attention as Kevin Barnes bounced across the stage; kissing pigs (or those dressed like pigs) and screaming soprano into the mic. Prior to the gig I interviewed the frontman and founder about his 10th release 'False Priest' and got an insight into his intentions to create an album (co-produced by Jon Brion - of Kanye West fame-) channeling r'n'b, rapper-esque tendencies. The self-proclaimed 'downer' is probably one of the most introverted artists I've ever interviewed. Known for his outlandish and hedonistic stage performances, you definitely wouldn't think so. Click here to see one of his most outlandish and shocking 'costume changes'. NSFW.

Who Made Who Play Berlin

Danish band Who Made Who are set to play Berlin's Ritter Butze Thursday 07 October. They've been around since 2003 and cite their turning point that day at 2007'S Benicassim when they acted as a last minute replacement for no-show band The Klaxons.


Their second album 'The Plot' was released in 2009 and "Keep Me On My Plane" is off the 13-track album!



Interview up shortly!

Le Cool London - Maps & Atlases Cargo Ticket Giveaway

Maps & Atlases are a 4-piece band from Chicago and they'll be gracing Cargo's Stage on 12 October. Think Sufjan Stevens, Kings Of Leon (but better) et al.


For free tickets email me. Get the email from the write-up!


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Interview: Dutch Uncle

Interview with Mancurian band Dutch Uncles! Click here for the full interview.

Gonjasufi - Candylane

Gonjasufi's debut album "A Sufi & a Killer" was co-produced by Gaslamp Killer and Flying Lotus. It showcases the Cali-based songwriter and artist's unorthodox vocals, which sound gruff-like, raw and harsh. The 19-track record is an eclectic sound that marries bleeps, squelches and static. But my god does it work!

Interview: Fedde Le Grand

Fedde Le Grand Interview for skiddle.com.


Apparently he's not the man-bot that multiplies in 'Put Your Hands Up' music video.


Click here for the full interview.

Dave Sitek & Maximum Balloon

Where does TV On The Radio's Dave Sitek get the time? I mean seriously. His finger prints are everywhere - the boy don't stop! The super producer has worked with everyone in the music industry from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Liars and even lesbian duo Telepathe. Well Maximum Balloon is his new project that was released at the beginning of September. For this album the NY producer decided to move to sunny LA where'd he'd gather a bevy of bands and musicians - 10 to be exact - in order to create this collaborative effort. Apparently it was a natural move; after enlisting the help of artist Aku Aku on song 'Tiger' Sitek decided the other nine tracks should hold the some steez. Et voila Maximum Balloon was born.
Artists include Talking Head's David Byrne, YYY's Karen O (of course), Theophilus London and Swedish hot property Little Dragon.

Hipster Runoff Gets the Goods on Indie Touring & the Dosh Made

I have no idea how trustworthy this information is but it's interesting none the less. Vampire Weekend make more money than B-Beyonce? Hell no? You'd have never have thought, right?


The information has come directly from sarcastic meme-site Hipster Runoff. Verifiable info? Hmm.


Definite conversation starter, anyway.

Herbie Hancock in Heidelberg, Germany

Jazz maestro HERBIE HANCOCK is one of the many talented musicians on Heidelberg's "Enjoy Jazz' lineup and he'll be preforming on 18/11/2010. Tickets start at 40E and are almost sold out !!!
Tickets here.
Can't wait for WATERMELON MAN!

DJ Jazzy Jeff Summertime Mixtape

DJ Jazzy Jeff x Mick Boogie – Summertime The Mixtape by Hypetrak



P-P-PRESENT! DJ JAZZY JEFF gets the vibez goin'.

Berlin - MADLIB Show!!

As much as Berlin is all about the minimal scene (hello Watergate & Panorama) the Deutschland capital also fosters a great hip hop vibe! 


Not surprising, really, considering how laid back the city is.


Come 13 October 2010 producer and hip hop extraordinaire MADLIB (he's worked with all the greats including Mos Def) will be gracing the stage of venue Festaal Kreuzberg. Tix ain't cheap but you can be sure it'll be a night that transcends time and space. HELL YEA!


Get tickets here.

El Guincho

EL GUINCHO | Bombay from MGdM | Marc Gómez del Moral on Vimeo.

El Guincho "Bombay"

Blackberry Torch Hits Up Diplo

Gah I'm a sucka for Diplo. I want a Blackberry Torch! Wah. Seriously though it seems Blackberry's finally hittin' up the music industry to help them advertise their product and reach za masses!! Tick tock...

Tour: Ariel Pink & Geneva Jacuzzi

From mid-October Cali-psychedelic experimentalists ARIEL PINK will be embarking on their European tour. They'll  be in BERLIN on 19 Oct and LONDON on 1 Nov! Supporting them will be LA band Geneva Jacuzzi. They're from the same musical vein and are quite impressive!

Check out "Clothes on the Bed". Video by Eric Fensler.

Clothes on the Bed by Geneva Jacuzzi from Eric Fensler on Vimeo.

JOB INTERN POST - NICOLA FORMICHETTI - LADY GAGA - PARIS

The stylist extrordinare who most notably works with Lady Gaga has just been named the Creative Director of Thierry Mugler & is looking for interns!

If you're based in Paris and want to work with Formicietti at Thierry Mugler apply now!! 

Email: Loubia.simon@thierrymugler.net

Pay: Highly unlikely. But connections are where it's at in this internship!

Interview: Booka Shade

To read the whole interview with Arno from German house groove duo Booka Shade head to skiddle.com.

The Morning Benders

Yours Truly Presents: The Morning Benders "Excuses" from Yours Truly on Vimeo.

The Morning Benders are from SF, USA. Initially started as a solo project by singer song-writer Chris Chu The Morning Benders is now a quartet. 2010 saw them release second album 'Big Echo' co-produced by Grizzly Bear's Christopher Taylor and Chu.

The above video shows Chu recording song 'Excuses' using Phil Spector's technique the 'Wall of Sound'; a process whereby a mass number of musicians (playing the same instruments) play at the same time thus creating a 'Wall of Sound'.

It creates something pretty special. Take a listen.

The Morning Benders are on tour now and they'll be playing at London's Borderline on 30 Sep!

Janelle Monae - Noir GAGA

Hyper-self-aware buzz gal.

"She speaks of herself in the third person and talks in oxymorons 'like-minded individuals'".
Whole article over at the Quietus.

That cherub face and moon eyes eradicate any initial thoughts of pompous self-righteousness but apparently looks can be deceitful!

Either way this Kansas-born artist has worked with P.Diddy, Big Boi and Erykah Badu and is on a quest toward a pseudo world domination. She'll be the Noir-Gaga. Her debut LP The ArchAndroid is out now.

Flight Facilities - Play new Fabric Club

Flight Facilities is disco synth wrapped in angelic vocals and soft guitar strummings. They're from Australia and they'll be playing at the opening night of new Fabric owned club The Nest. It's in the old Barden Boudoir location and has been completely refurbished to accommodate 300 people!

Electro house maestro The Juan MacLean will headline the night.

Sufjan Steven's "Age of Adz". First listen.

Check out the new album by Sufjan Stevens. It'll tickle your mind. 

Click here to hear "Age of Adz" streaming for free until it's release date on Oct 12. It'll be released through the singer song-writer's own label Asthmatic Kitty.

IPAD - JASON SCHWARTZMAN - ROMAN COPOLA - NEW YORKER APP

Wow. Here we have all the heavy-weights wrapped into one. The NEW YORKER gets -famous-for-being-good-at-being-awkward SCH-WING SCHWARTZMAN to talk about their new IPAD application in an advert directed by none other than the highly-lauded director (and Schwartzman's cousin) ROMAN COPPOLA.

Interview: Jamaica

 For the whole interview click here!

NEON NOISE - SURKIN & DJ FEADZ @ XOYO - LECOOL

Going out in London reeks of pretension (hello Alibi) and mephedrone. It effing sucks balls. So Horrah for XOYO on 2 Oct!

Taking place at the newly opened East End venue, bands include WE HAVE A BAND & HUMAN LIFE. They'll be in charge of warm ups and stretching before sonic mavericks SURKIN & DJ FEADZ take to the decks.

It's close to home (if you are smart enough to live in the East) and finishes at a rather worthy time.

This week LeCool London are giving away +1 passes! Tix costs more than a Brick Lane Bagel, so if like the rest of your contemporaries & you're as skint as the guy pulling on  your leg make sure to check out LeCool on Thursday for tickets!!

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IN ABIT!

Interview: Neon Indian

Neon Indian aka VEGA aka Alan Palomo delves into his subconscious - "a private garden where shit is just handed to you for free".

Check the whole interview at SKIDDLE.COM.

VICE - HOT CHIP - EGYPTIAN HIP HOP - KAP BAMBINO - BEER = PARTY

VICE & TIGER BEER are throwing a free party at the newly opened XOYO. Apparently free beer is old news so they've thrown in the following:

HOT CHIP - EGYPTIAN HIP HOP - KAP BAMBINO

Email your fave unknown bar/pub to:

competitions@viceuk.com

And your night's on them!

Maps & Atlases - A Global Story

Maps & Atlases - Solid Ground from FatCat Records on Vimeo.

Chicago four-piece Maps & Atlases have been making music since 2004. And with a steady pace the boys have finally reached their mountain. Their impending tour will see them tackle its height with little to no effort..or so it will seem.

Their tribal chants will remind you of Local Natives while their heavy folk lorn sound will call upon Bon Iver and co. Their European tour starts on 8 October and their debut "Perch Patchwork" is out now!

Kisses XOXO

LA band KISSES is beautifully sad music that makes you sway your hips and nod your head. Made up of Jesse Kivel (also in Princeton) and his girlfriend Zinzi Edmundson. KISSES really is the ultimate love story. Boy+Girl in band that sing about love and wanderlust.

Kivel's vocals will remind you of Jens Lekman but the corny charm of the keyboards, plaintive minor chords and drum machine clatter will conjure up images of Belle and Sebastian.

They'll be in London this October!!

Debut "The Heart Of The Nightlife" out next month!

Delorean Interview

Delorean interview o'er at Skiddle.com.

Espanish Boogie Vol 2.

Check out this rad mix-tape by Barcelona's K**O´s. His 2008 album was the first to document the post-disco sound of the early 80s. Dam Funk and Delorean are avid fans.

So check out the his most recent release. It's Vol. 2!!

Check it here.

Swedes Got It - JUNIP & LITTLE DRAGON

Swedish kids JUNIP & LITTLE DRAGON share a meal! Gahhhhhhhhh what a dinner party!!

José Gonzalez reteams with band JUNIP

JUNIP - Always (Official Video) from City Slang on Vimeo.

JUNIP front-man José Gonzalez has his finger on the pulse. Whatever he creates is already Gold. Above is the video (directed by Andreas Nilsson) for the trio's new single ALWAYS. It's the first off their first full length album Fields. 

Stream it for free here.

Review: Delorean at the Lexington

DELOREAN review at the Lexington, London. Click here to see the whole review.

Le Cool - Otarian Restaurant Review

OTARIAN - Check out the new boutique carbon neutral fast-food chain that's taking over London. Straight from NY comes a restaurant where Vegetarians are no longer the minority!

Check the dessert menu. TDF!

London Fashion Week 2010 WKWYDLN.COM

 

Whether you drape yourself in Primark or Pilotti there's no denying that London Fashion Week has got into the full swing of things. Fashion events/parties dedicated only to those exclusive 'few' who've RSVP'd via Facebook and, who can forget, the relentless fashion shows that are all part and parcel.

Well fashion/party snapper Christopher James from We Know What You Did Last Night.com is out in full force and inviting you and your newly purchased D&G sack to a l'il soiree on Monday 20 Sep  from 9pm!

Redchurch Street - Even the Small Ones Need a Guide

East London's Redchurch street is fast becoming recognised as the place to be seen. Until now it seemed only the locals new of its close proximity to the tourist haven Brick Lane. Grab a pint a The Owl and Pussycat and take in your surroundings.

WHOLE ARTICLE HERE.

Current: Places to Visit via the Overground

From Hampstead Heath, Dead Man's Market and Crystal (Ice) Palace. Check out all the things to see via East London's new overground line!

Whole article here.

Review: Bestival 2010 (Skiddle)

ROB DA BANK'S BESTIVAL IS O'ER FOR ANOTHER YEAR. THIS YEAR WE BROKE THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR THE MOST PEOPLE DRESSED IN FANCY DRESS. 55,000 TO BE EXACT. HELL YES.

Read the whole BESTIVAL review here.

King Charles

KING CHARLES ARE UK ROCK CROONERS - SWOON AT THE LEAD SINGING IN THIS PHOTO. OMFG. They're currently on tour so check out their MYSPACE for deets.

Skiddle - 2011 London Uni Guide

Taking that daunting step out of 'spoon feeding' and into 'spoon (feeding) yourself'? Well check out my SKIDDLE Fresher's Guide to London university life. It's got everything you need to know in order to be a fully self-sufficient 'adult' sans the parentals. Shopping, Nightlife, Food, Transport, Fitness & Free Stuff!

If you haven't already clicked on the oversized link then try your luck 'ere to get the full package.

Bestival 2010

Just got back from Bestival, a music festival that played host to 46,000 enthusiastic ticket wielding punters. Gawd what an amazing four days.

Reviews are pending but until then check out:

The WINNERS of this year are as follows:

WILD BEASTS
GAS LAMP KILLER
DIZZIE RASCAL



FLAMING LIPS
ROXY MUSIC
ROLF HARRIS - Yea, Who would have thought. I'm not sure these Brits know he's from Down Under... He had them under a spell, alright.
DARWIN DEEZ - Kids' got moves!

LCD SOUNDSYSTEM - A 1.5hour intense set of sonic damage and high level instrumental.
CARIBOU - Our London resident is always a winner.
FEVER RAY - Smoke and mirrors, baby.
SUMMER CAMP
KING CHARLES - Wooooooooooow. Think Band of Horses but NOT.

The REGRET?
MUMFORD AND SONS - OH wah. Lighten up.
The PRODIGY - No energy - May have had something to do with the low speaker system. 10 mins of my life wasted.

The LOSERS?
TORO Y MOI - For not showing up. Poor form, Chaz & Co.

Wish I'd seen (ie. avoided becoming so inebriated that I could barely stand let alone focus on the teeny tiny letters of the festival schedule.
JOY ORBISON
EWAN PEARSON
FOUR TET
DAN LE SAC Vs SCROOBIUS PIP 
JONSI
HURTS
FAKE BLOOD 
AEROPLANE

Le Cool - The Like

Retro girl group The Like are all mini skirts and pin-stripes! Check out their new album on a shelf new you!

Le Cool - Booka Shade Live

LeCool London - THE LIKE & BOOKA SHADE FREE PASSES

Check out this week's LeCool London, out Thursday, for double passes to GERMAN DUO Booka Shade at The Forum and RETRO GIRL BAND The Like at the ICA!

Visit the site to get the weekly culture vulture in your box every week! CLICK HERE.

Chromeo 'Business Casual' Album Preview

Check out a sneak peak of the full Chromeo 80s-electro-funk album 'Business Casual' out September 14 here!

Interview: Warpaint

Warpaint: "We’re proud of what (actress) Shannyn (Sossamon) does, and she really did help start the band and help form it so she is due her credit".

Check out the rest of the interview with the psychedelic rock band here! 

Interview: Wolf Gang

Wolf Gang talks about fairy-tales and his best buddy Mika. See the rest of the interview here.

Le Cool - Neon Indian