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