Interview: MEN - They're Not Just a Bunch of Women

MEN is a brooklynite band of two women and just one man. They create lofi, dance music complimented by sassy lyrics with political inflexions. What initially started as a remix project by Le Tigre members Johanna Fateman and JD Samson has now grown into so much more. On stage the feminist electro-punk band consists of Michael O’Neill, JD Samson and Ginger Brooks Takahashi who perceive their live show as a performance, in which music, costume and multimedia work together to create an unbridled zeal fuelled spectacle. However, off stage Men consists of a whole collective of artists; many of whom you may recognise, and as a group these individuals create music about the world they live in. Whether it is about political issues, test tube babies, their own sexual preferences or simply a menial task like paying the rent, they certainly have a lot to say. Men is not about women posing as men, instead it’s a personal comment on society cleverly matched with music that makes you want to listen. Fortunately for us coercion need not be part of the process.

// Is Men feminist?
Ginger: Even just using the name Men it challenges ideas about gender and who gets to call themselves Men and what it means for us three to call ourselves ‘Men’ on stage.

JD: Everyone has a different definition of what feminism is but I think that we are for equality of all people and to us that’s what feminism really means. That’s definitely something that we as a band want to continue to support.

// How far are you into the recording of the debut?
Michael: I think we are about 70% done. That’s the number we’re using now. As soon as we get back to the US we’re gonna hit the studio and try and finish.

//Have you got a title yet?
JD: We have a couple of things bouncing around but it’s going to have to be a surprise.

//It could be Boys to Men?
(Everyone laughs).
JD: Some things like that have been mentioned.

Full interview up soon!

Etienne de Crecy Live - Interview

Seldom stands a six metre cubic structure that challenges all your senses at once, while solid lines of beautifully choreographed geometry play to the rhythm of one man’s pulse. This is Etienne de Crecy live. His shows are an amalgamation of conflicting senses. Music and lights play like a hybrid beast inciting contortionist behaviour that you never dared believe possible. Until now. Beginning in the early ‘90s de Crecy realised music alone wasn’t enough, so at the end of a three year Super Discount 2 tour he enlisted some help. The ‘Cube’ as he so affectionately labels it, is a stage concept created by a François Wunschel and Pier Schneider; members of the Parisian collective Exyzt. The 3X3 tower of light-boxes is as very much a part of the French techno pioneer as is his agile fingers that create the loops, live sequences, effects filters and cuts. It’s a ‘machine show’, a genuine live electronic experience in which every tune is built as he stands solo in the centre square; his ‘studio away from home’. Etienne de Crecy’s shows are something to be remembered. He creates live music, which beckons you physically, sans the laptop. For the past two years he has dedicated himself to his Beats ‘N’ Cubes tour, creating music solely for Etienne de Crecy live; purely to compliment the ‘Cube’ experience. He lives for perfecting his live show. Everything else comes secondary. We listened as Etienne de Crecy talked to us about his role on earth and why he hopes his music encourages ‘sexual relations’ on the dance-floor.

//The cube is six metres tall. What happens if it doesn’t fit in the venue?

EDC: I was in Manchester this week and the cube didn’t fit so I didn’t play.

//Wow. Really?

EDC: Yes, because if people want to see Etienne de Crecy live they must see the cube.

//So you make club music?
EDC: I make music for people to have fun in clubs, so they can drink a lot and try to have ... sexual relations.

//On the dance floor?
EDC: (Laughs). Why not? I think my job on Earth is to make people do.. ah..

//Fun things?
EDC: Exactly. This is why I need to be up-to-date with the music. I don’t care to have a proper style or genre. I prefer to change. I love electronic and techno music.

//And you’re just going to keep going until?
EDC: We’ll see....Until...

//..Until people don’t like the cube anymore and you have to make another shape? Like a circle. It would rotate and you would be in the middle.
EDC: Yes because the triangle is already done and the cross too! Then there’s me with the square. (Laughs)

//French people obviously have a thing for shapes.

EDC: (Laughs).

Rest of interivew up on Dazed Digital soon!

Le Cool London 4 - 10 Feb

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I'm No Good At Keeping Things To Myself - Crookers does Miike Snow et al.

Be forewarned. Don't tell me your secrets. I can't keep anything to myself!

Currently researching Miike Snow for this week's interview. May just pee in my pants a little. Andrew Wyte you are a god. Anyway Miike snow is a band based in Sweden and it's comprised of Pontus Winnberg, Kristian Carlsson and Andrew Wyatt. But these kids ain't no ordinary trio they're super talented, yo!

Swedish members Pontus W and Kristian C are also known as production/writer extrodinaires Bloodshy & Avant. They've worked with Britney Spears, Madonna, Sugababes, Kelis and J-Lo. Remember grammy award-winning tune Toxic by one Britney Spears? Well Bloodshy & Avant wrote that shit! That's right, these boys be loaded! I remember in primary school when we all wanted to be singers my music teacher told us that it was the song writers that clocked the MOST $crilla. Lucky (talented) bastards.

However, we can't forget the third member and vocalist of the band American Andrew Wyatt. He's the hottie sportin' the facial hair and leather threads. Yer, boy! He's co-produced the latest Daniel Merriweather album with Mark Ronson and runs a music label called Ändersson.

Miike Snow has also contributed to the latest Crookers' album 'Tons of Friends' and by the looks of the tracklist I'd say the title was pretty damn appropriate. Count 'em: Spankrock, Roisin Murphy, Miike Snow, (M.I.A's prototype) Rye Rye, Kelis and Soulwax!!

The album's released on 8 MAR and the launch party will be at London's FIRE on 6 MAR 2010.

Fenech Soler Interview - Pronounced FENICK

Chatted with the boys from Fenech Soler before their show at Kokos. Free beer, flowing tunes and a sound guy with too much too say. Snippet: How's your wife? Sound guy: She's a bitch.

Safe to say it was a very entertaining night.

Stay tuned for interview.

You're Not Lost

You're never lost you're just somewhere else. On a different path of discovery venturing toward the unknown intrigue in tow. It's not xenophobia it's an insatiable hunger to learn. To simultaneously experience the old and the new. Goods don't have to be freshly baked you just have to accept the stuff that is outside of your control. But don't get too comfortable. Hold tight to the stuff that is within your reach and don't forget to keep reaching. Remember I'm always here to give you a boost. 

Hold tight baby cause you're going for the ride of your life. EXCITING!

Good Shoes - No Hope No Future

Good Shoes give an honest account of the music industry. You know the drill. Full interview.

Django Django

Django Django Interview after the jump.

Le Cool London 21 -27 Jan

For extra fiesty free frivolity check this week's LE COOL LDN.

Jono Boulet Is Up!

Click to view Jono Boulet in his entirety.

As Tall As Lions Interview on 'SUP

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I'm crap at taking negative feedback but positive feedback well I eat that sh*t for breakfast! Yea, I do.

Two Door Cinema Club - Their Words Will Melt in Your Hands

Northern Ireland trio Two Door Cinema Club are lending a helping hand. They're helping warm our frosty bodies by providing some bangin' tunes. And these bangin' tunes I speak of will soon be collected onto one single disc. Titled 'Tourist History' the debut LP will be released on 1 Mar (most likely) through Parisian 'ultra-hip' label Kitsune.

Check 'em out 12 Jan at Madame Jojos!!

We'll be interviewing them prior to the show and will be sure to update you on all things relevant and j-j-juicy.

Vampire Weekend - Free Rough Trade gig

Following the release of their new album CONTRA (11 Jan), Vampire Weekend will be playing a FREE show at East London's Rough Trade.

Make sure to get down there at 9am on Mon 11 Jan to collect your wristbands. These babies will be gone before you know it!

It's because I care too much.

Good Shoes Interview

London's very own quartet the Good Shoes will be performing for free at East London's Rough Trade.

Details:
Mon 11 Jan @ 7pm.

We'll be interviewing the guys before they take to the stage.

See you there!!

Dalstonites Django Django not DJ Ango

Django Django is not the gypsy legend known as Reinhardt but a one-year-old London-based-quartet who indulge in sampling and writing eclectic yet clever lyrics. They’re an indie pop group that is DIY but with all frills, (cow) bells and snake rattlers. Their songs reference dub, acid house, glam rock and rap and they may just remind you of compatriots Hot Chip but don’t be fooled, they’re nothing like them. Django Django make exciting and infectious music; like a fever it takes control of your innards, commanding head bopping at the very minimum. Their primeval Skies over Cairo reminisces back to ancient Egypt, to the time of Tutankhamun when pharaohs reined the earth while ZummZumm plays like the Super Mario Brothers’ soundboard. As of yet the boys have only released one single – the double A-side Love's Dart/Storm – but their heavy on the gig circuit and it’s only a matter of time before a label releases all their rhythmic gems under one titular album. That’s if the band doesn’t decide to ‘do it themselves’, says co-founder and member Dave Maclean.

Watch for the whole interview. It'll be up on This is Fake DIY now!

Le Cool London 7 - 13 Jan

Check out this week's LeCool London it's an unbridled bevy of all things ultra-cultural!

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Paper Route Interview

Nashville Tennessee plays home to Miley Cyrus, Jack White and Keith Urban. It also houses Paper Route; a quartet that consists of Chad Howat , J.T. Daly, Andy Smith and Gavin McDonald . This may come as no surprise until you hear their music. Paper Route is an indie rock band that loves their ambient electronica. Their songs are ethereal and poppy all at once and they are the last thing you’d expect to come from the hometown of Keith Urban. Nevertheless respective members of the melodic band can lay claim to: almost running over the blond-tipped country-star himself and to serenading Jack White with a Neil Young rendition. The band's major debut, Absence, was released in 2009 on Universal Motown, a label they graciously share with one Miss Lindsay Lohan. But all of this is irrelevant. What you should know about Paper Route is that in order to correctly pronounce their name it is necessary to flex the jaw as if roaring like a lion. ROOOOOOOOOOAT. Their music will stop you in your tracks and enlighten you but it most certainly will not take you to a higher place. With all these Christian Rock references member J.T. Daly sets the record straight and tells ‘SUP Mag that Paper Route is ‘the furthest thing from a Christian Rock band; we ask too many questions’.

//Your debut album was recently released on Universal Motown. Do you know any of the other artists on that label that aren’t exactly.. 

JTD:Our style? There’s about 30-40 of those. 

//You know, Lindsay Lohan’s on it?
JTD:Oh I know. I love her. She’s one of my favourite artists and we used to date.

//Really. Oh great well there’s an exclusive. Can we print that?
JTD:Yea, of course. Wait. Is Paris Hilton on Universal Motown?

//Not yet. But I heard they were going to sign her.....
JTD:Good. Well I’ll produce it.

.....//Do you know who Whitney Port, from the show ‘The City’ is?
JTD:Omigod...
 
//I thought you were going to say no!
JTD:I know her because she kept emailing us saying: ‘You’re my favourite band’. I didn’t know if we should email her back or not cause MTV’s The City is not really our cup of tea.
 
//You’re not into the whole fashion foray?
JTD:(Laughs). She’s a sweet heart but it was a little outside of our ‘circle’.
 
//So, did you email her back?
JTD:I think we did.
 
//Wow it must have been a momentous occasion if you can’t even remember.
Yea, I think I passed that ‘baton’ onto someone else.
 
//Okay and finally number four do you know what I’m going to say?
JTD:No I have no idea. Have I ever kissed Whitney?
 
//What? No. I’m talking about your songs that have appeared in shows but since you brought it up: Have you ever kissed Whitney Port?
JTD: No, I haven’t.
 
//Well I’m assuming if you didn’t even want to email her back, you wouldn’t be kissing her. Your music was also in the film 500 Days of Summer. How does having your music in so many different movies and shows affect the band? Does it widen your fan base?
JTD: Absolutely, especially because I didn’t even know shows like One Tree Hill and The City existed. So it was a great cross-pollinisation of the fans and those that were becoming aware of Paper Route. We see ourselves as a very cinematic band; our songs are written around visuals, so it was encouraging to see our songs being used in things that we would have never expected. The 500 Days of Summer scene was so beautiful.

 Check out the whole interview on 'SUP!

As Tall As Lions Interview - Raw and Unedited

The boys from US As Tall As Lions happily join me in a discussion on: Drugs, boy bands, being 'unoriginal' and the difference between Lady Gaga, Rhianna & Kelly Clarkson.

I don't usually put up the uncut recordings but this is one that hardly needs editing.

Introducing Saen, Julio, Cliff and Dan. Probably my favourite interview to date.

Look out for it on 'SUP Mag.








A mini overview of where the boys were back in early 09; in the process of making their record 'You Can't Take It With You', sans a producer. They're heavy on self-effacement - makes for a good watch.

Photo by Felicity Ieraci

Souls of Mischief Interview

Here's a sneak peek of my interview with Tajai member of the legendary Souls of Mischief. Their album Montezuma's Revenge will be dropping Feb 2010.

Souls of Mischief make rap with west coast sensibilities. Starting off in the early 90s members Tajai, A-Plus, Opium and Phesto, were wrapping up high-school while simultaneously rapping on tour with the legendary likes of De La Soul and Grave Diggaz...After a nine year hiatus the Souls stand stronger than ever before, as they gear up for the release of their fifth album Montezuma’s Revenge’, co-produced by the highly lauded  Prince Paul. Montezuma’s is the first collaborative effort for the Oakland MCs who create ‘lyrical hip hop structured with a beat’. Co-founder Tajai talks to us about sobriety, the ‘wackest part of hip hop’ and inspiring Kayne West.

Oakland, California comes up in the majority of your songs. Why did you choose that area as the base for SOM?

The bay area is the place of so many movements because it is so diverse, because it’s a port and because of its history. California was once part of Mexico; it was ground zero for the black power movement and for the hippie movement. All revolutionary movements have happened in the bay area.

Would SOM consider collaborating with some of the more recent rappers and producers? Heard Kanye gave you props. 

When Kanye was letting people know that we were one of his favourite groups it was at a time when his production and himself were over saturated. At that time, it wouldn’t have been the best time to collaborate with him; it would have been like us eating off his plate. If you look at Hip Hop for the past ten years: 98-01: it was all Neptunes beats, from 01-03: it was all Little John beats and 03-08: it was Kanye beats. So it’s like, how are whole genres of music sounding exactly the same? That’s crazy to me. That’s the wackest part of hip hop; the labels push you to sound like other people who are ‘hot’ at the time.   

So how do you feel about name dropping things like Cristal champagne in songs?

I don’t drink! I think the guys that were originally singing about Cristal, were drinking Cristal. We’ve never been into rapping about what we have and how big we’re doin’ it. It’s just not our subject matter; we’re about painting pictures.

How about Karaoke? You into that?

I’m going to keep it 100 percent; I sing a lot in the shower and in my car but I’m too scared to do karaoke. I do like it but I don’t drink and I reckon it’s really a drunk thing. For me it’d be like a real performance..

Whole interview on skiddle.com!

Photo from Hot110.

Comanechi Interview - 'SUP MAG

Look out for my Comanechi interview in the next issue of 'SUP Mag.

We'll be at Akiko's house on Monday doin' the shoot!

The noise punk machine live in Dalston and are making quite a racket.

Simon Petrovitch (guitar) is a member of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale).

Akiko (drummer/vocals) also drums for the Big Pink & likes to get her kit off on stage.

 Here's photographer Richard Kern takin' a gander.

Drummer Simon & the Gossip's Beth Ditto. Razor, anyone?

In need of a Thai Green Curry recipe? I know I am. Check out Akiko's blog.

Dazed & Confused Xmas Party

T'is the time of year for joy and embrace.
Translation: drinking and debauchery!!

Dazed and Confused Mag brings you Naughty Nativity.
They'll be curating the Christmas extravaganza on:

Tues 15 Dec @ the George Tavern.
Party kicks off @ 8pm

Entertainment will be provided by:
//Friendly Fires
//Josh You R
//Akiko from (currently loved by all noise punk band Comanechi)
//Feeding Time &
//Ellie Morgan

Interview: Jono Boulet

Jonathan Boulet is the newest addition to the Modular Records family. Although the Sydney skate kid believes his real talent lies in the skate-park he has more than proven himself as a budding musical talent. Cheerful tunes coupled with a killer melody and wonderful instrumentation, cue the maracas, followed the 21-year-old and his three band mates on their 2009 tour with Perth shinners Tame Impala. Boulet produced and recorded the debut self-titled album of uplifting indie songs that reminisce back to those summer road trips where it was more about the journey than the destination.  The album Jonathan Boulet was released through Modular Records on 4 December.

//During your 2009 Tame Impala supporting tour there were photos of the band jumping out of the van and enjoying a skate park or two. Does a good skate help clear the head?
It definitely does. Much like a therapy session. Just last week Watty (our drummer) concussed himself and almost lost his memory, so you could definitely say it clears the head.

//Was the whole album recorded in your Castle Hill garage?
One of the songs was recorded in the study upstairs. One day I decided to set up all the gear in a different room because I was spending too much time in the garage.

//You’ve supported Tame Impala and El Perro Del Mar. The vibe on those respective tours must have been quite varied. Was there much difference?
Yeah it was very different. Tame Impala was just fun; mates hanging out having a good time, playing music. El Perro Del Mar was a bit different. We didn’t meet or talk to her at all, and basically the crowd was probably the opposite of a Tame Impala crowd.

//Any favourite bands at the moment?
Yes. I am really loving this guy called Siriusmo. He was picked up by Modeselektor and is one of the few artists making really good electro music.

Check out the rest of the interview here.

'Sup Magazine Interview: Wolf Gang

Wolf Gang aka Max McElligott is a ‘bit of a mongrel’; part German and part Irish he grew up on world music and fairytales. Not too long ago, the son of a historian father and a violinist mother dropped out of college to chase some dreams. Luckily for us it wasn’t too long before these ‘dreams’ became a reality. Through his enchanting music he immerses you in the ‘otherworldly’; big on imagination Wolf Gang provides the backing tracks to your modern day fairytale...We spoke to Wolf Gang about all things musical, from Karaoke to Britney Spears lip synching - just don’t go comparing him to Mika. 

//How would you describe your sound? I’d say you’re the Scissor Sisters meets Mika crossed with the Killers.

God Mika, he’s so annoying but I’ve heard that before. I think because my music is quite diverse; you’ll think that you know it but then you listen to another song and it’s totally different. On the album there’s going to be a mix: ballads, rock and slightly more pop songs.

//Are you a karaoke fan?

What? Singing along to other people’s songs? I don’t know. You drag your friends along to your gigs and that’s kind of justifiable but then you drag them to Karaoke and you’re like ‘watch me sing’ and they’re like ‘for god’s sake we saw your gig last night. How much do you want to impose on us’?

//It’s a bit ironic when singers say they don’t like Karaoke.

I’ve never really done Karaoke. I’d probably get a bit embarrassed and nervous, actually. I feel like I’d be there and there’d be people going ‘that guy thinks he’s in a band. He thinks he’s a singer. Let’s judge him’.  I’d be there singing Marilyn Monroe... (I don’t know why I said that?) I’d choose a really girly song like..

Stay tuned to find out what girly tune Wolf Gang chose. The whole interview will come out via 'SUP Magazine faster than that cheese toastie  !!

Album Review: Nosferatu D2

Check it chumps! On This is Fake DIY.

LeCool Ldn - Light Speed Champion Interview

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That's What She Said

Damn relationships are hard. Here’s what I’ve learnt from my friends:

1//If you put a sex ad on Gumtree.com you will get replies. In fact one Nordic lass got 1000 replies. In order to maintain an inch of dignity she stated that she would only accept applications from those who submitted a photo. Luckily for her she found an eager beaver. Unfortunately for her it only lasted 30 seconds. I didn’t say it was effective.

2//Go on a date with a stranger who is a little older and therefore (hopefully) wiser than those closer to your age. My housemate did this. She will remain nameless as she didn’t seem as impressed as I was, when she told me her story. Apparently he told her he had ‘complications’ prior to their date. On the date she queried the ‘complications’ to which he replied ‘I’ll tell you later’. After a few complimentary beverages my house-mate had more than likely forgotten 'said' issue and thus was more than happy to commit to a little lip-on-lip action. By the end of the day he decided it was time: ‘Oh, so the complications,’ he said. ‘Yes, do explain,’ she comfortably replied while nestling up against him. He said: ‘I’m married’. She said: ‘What?! How. Do you have children’? He said: ‘Yes’. She said. And it went on like this for a while. He denied having any other ‘extra marital’ relationships and she told him she wouldn’t be his extra bit on the side. She came home steaming. Safe to say it was the highlight of my day. I told her she’d look back on it and laugh. She told me he’d just texted her and asked if they could be friends. Nothing needed to be said. I promised her I wouldn’t write about it. This is a vague recollection that reassembles something someone once told me. Let’s leave it at that.

3//If you meet someone who says he is a photographer be wary. A friend met someone who was a photographer and she took a chance. He said he had a studio and was looking for an intern. She obliged. He told her he’d like to take some photos. The rest is as predictable as night following day. Not long after the flash began she realised that his definition of ‘art’ was a little more than contradictory to her own. She buttoned up her shirt and left.

4//Dating a DJ is difficult. Ladies throw themselves at him while he stands behinds his decks. Friends chastise you for dating the cliché: ‘Of course he’s cheating on you: he’s a DJ’. Eventually the vicious rumours get louder, circling through your cerebral membrane and then bad things start to happen. You get sticky fingers. Eventually your sticky fingers find their way into his travel bag, only to find an assortment of condoms. Your blood boils as you approach the travelling muso; rubbers in hand. Things are said, condoms get thrown about and by this time it’s time for him to catch his plane. Au Revoir.

5//Dating foreigners is always a precarious situation. More often than not if they are a ‘foreigner’ it also means they are ‘temporary’. The second most important thing to ask any possible suitor with an accent is the date of their return. -The first is obviously their name-. Often a plane ticket is the best form of proof; however, this may also lead them to believe you are somewhat insane. Another hot tip is to date those whose grasp of the English language is a little below par. This way it is easier to worm your way out of sticky situations – just blame it on the language barrier.

Relationships: a metaphorical notion of ‘self-harming’. Cuts me deep but feels oh so good.

But sometimes the language barrier makes them all the more endearing. They're like aliens walking around with their eyes closed. He asks:'Do you wanna spoon'? You sit up confused at the prospect of him actually understanding this colloquial term and request repetition. He points to the pillow and says: 'Spoon'... You say: 'Yes'.

Photo: FFFound

More Hands Make Light Speed.. Champion

We caught up with Dev Hynes aka LightSpeed Champion (remember short-lived dance punk band Test Icicles? Effing love 'Circle Square, Triangle') before the unveiling of his new project Blood Orange. It's a new (side)venture which sees Dev dive solo into a rhythmic mess of funk and soul.

A short conversation while sharing a booth at Shoreditch eatery The Diner:

 
// So why did Test Icicles stop making music? I know a lot of people were devastated.

Really? Did anyone even listen to it? I just didn’t want to do it anymore. Both me and Sam agreed to end it. I caught up with him recently; he lives in LA.

// I'm really into your new project, ‘Blood Orange’.

Thanks, yea my album is coming out soon. There are 12 songs on the album but I made 30.

// I know you are originally from the UK why did you uproot to the USA? Was it for your career?

No not really. I just didn’t feel settled here. I wasn’t feeling the vibe, whereas in NY I just feel comfortable.

// Have you been going out much since you’ve been in London?

No.. I don’t really go out at night. In the US it’s good cause you don’t have to go clubbing if you want to go out at night. You can go to a bar or a coffee shop and all the restaurants are open really late. Plus the trains go all night and you don’t have to take buses! (Playing on laptop) Do you know how to burn DVDS?

// Ah yea I think you need to download a program that takes the security off the DVD. What DVD do you want to burn?

The Wire season six. I’ve been watching it for the past two weeks; I’m hooked.

Look out for our piece in next weeks London LeCool!

Dazed Digital Article : Face Hunter / Yvan Rodic

Click here for Behind the Face Hunter on Dazed Digital

Little Red Interview

Was fortunate enough to catch up with Melbourne band Little Red before their instore at Rough Trade Records. Although they were busy doin' the whole promo thing for new album 'Listen To', they were more than happy to exchange a few words in return for some luke warm tips on 'what-not-to-do' in London. Safe to say Dom's dreams were properly quashed.

Check out the whole interview at This is Fake DIY

Light Speed - Dev's Finger is in Many Pies

British raised Dev Hynes aka frontman of US-based band Lightspeed Champion is the perennial finger sticking out of all those appealing pastries. Starting off back in 06, as one third of short-lived dance-punk band Test Icicles, Hynes went on to create Lightspeed Champion, pen a comic book about his penis and if that's not enough he is now exhibiting his private life, led between London and NY, for the world to see.

Titled 'Hello My Name is Dev', the solo photography/video installation exhibition at East London's The Legion will start on 25 November. The viewing showcases photographs documenting the artist's life and travels, giving the viewer an intimate snapshot of the past two years. There will also be live performances.

We'll be catching up with the Dev as part of London's Le Cool Magazine but until then check out some of his snapshots below! 


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Krona - Monitary Unit

In her overtly prepared nature J. ejected 100 euros from the cash dispenser before boarding the plane. Only after arriving in Sweden did she realise the idiocy of her actions.

It seems the Nordics fellas rejected a european conformism.

Gaspard and Xavier Attempt to Justify

There is no doubt that the French electro duo, Justice, have got a certain 'je ne sais quoi' that keeps us fans coming back. Their album 'Cross' made all sorts of headlines, mostly of the 'positive genre'; these Frenchies could do no wrong. And then, they started remixing songs for the likes of U2 and most recently Lenny Kravtiz...

Check out the Justice Podcast!
Justice Rant - Indie Dayze Radio Show