Posts tagged Music

CULTURE JUNKIE LIKES: “Chemin Vert” by A Ghost Train

Check out this rad video by electronic musician, A Ghost Train has created a trippy new video using Google Street View.

In under 4 minutes it takes viewers on a micro, super sonic, road trip spanning all five continents and all four of the seasons. 

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Rihanna shot by Matt Irwin for Esquire. No denying, Rihanna looks boom in these shots by photographer, Matt Irwin for the new issue of Esquire magazine out June 4. Check out the behind-the-scenes video here.

Rihanna shot by Matt Irwin for Esquire.

No denying, Rihanna looks boom in these shots by photographer, Matt Irwin for the new issue of Esquire magazine out June 4.

Check out the behind-the-scenes video here.

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Cocaine 80’s - Express OG EP.

Kick back and enjoy this RnB-Hip hop fusion EP from Cocaine 80′s which includes vocals from the likes of Common and Nas.

Downloaded in its entirety here.

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CULTURE JUNKIE LIKES: Florence + The Machine – “Spectrum” Music Video.

Kanye West’s “Cold” Artwork by George Condo. We were first introduced to “Theraflu” before being told it would be “Way Too Cold” and now, it would appear, just simply “Cold.” Confused? We are referring to Kanye West’s latest track produced alongside DJ Khaled.  Why? Well he has just dropped the cover art for the single designed by American contemporary visual artist, George Condo which features a tonal blue colourway and an understated sketch of a previous nude artwork. Download the track here ahead of his upcoming G.O.O.D. music compilation album which is still awaiting a release date. 

Kanye West’s “Cold” Artwork by George Condo.

We were first introduced to “Theraflu” before being told it would be “Way Too Cold” and now, it would appear, just simply “Cold.” Confused? We are referring to Kanye West’s latest track produced alongside DJ Khaled. 

Why? Well he has just dropped the cover art for the single designed by American contemporary visual artist, George Condo which features a tonal blue colourway and an understated sketch of a previous nude artwork.

Download the track here ahead of his upcoming G.O.O.D. music compilation album which is still awaiting a release date. 

First Look: Andre 3000 as Jimi Hendrix. The Outkast star, who’s real name is Andre Benjamin has been spotted on set of the new Jimi Hendrix biopic, All Is By My Side. The film focuses around the period of Hendrix’s career breakthrough ahead of his 1967 release, ‘Are You Experienced?’ a record widely considered one of the greatest ever rock albums. He certainly does look the part. 

First Look: Andre 3000 as Jimi Hendrix.

The Outkast star, who’s real name is Andre Benjamin has been spotted on set of the new Jimi Hendrix biopic, All Is By My Side.

The film focuses around the period of Hendrix’s career breakthrough ahead of his 1967 release, ‘Are You Experienced?’ a record widely considered one of the greatest ever rock albums.

He certainly does look the part. 

Hunger TV: “Turn Up The Night” Starring Heidi Klum. 

Check out the Rankin launched biannual magazine’s latest exclusive fashion film/music video which sees the former Mrs. Seal, Heidi Klum (lookin’ boom! ha) swap high glamour for glam rock as she sings her way through dive bars and tattoo parlours.

So sit back and turn up the volume as Klum turns up the night.

ENJOY.

www.hungertv.com

VW - The Original Click.

German car manufacturer, VW wanted to convey the message that their original auto parts are of a much higher quality than any “knock off” alternatives out there. To do this they targeted shonky YouTube versions of classic tunes, directing viewers to the proper versions. Check it out.

Daft Punk 1000% Bearbrick Toys. Medicom Toy’s are set to release their latest design Bearbricks, the 1000% Daft Punk which follows on from their 400% and 100% Daft Punk editions. Standing 70cm tall, the toys are due to drop on June 23, 2012.

Daft Punk 1000% Bearbrick Toys.

Medicom Toy’s are set to release their latest design Bearbricks, the 1000% Daft Punk which follows on from their 400% and 100% Daft Punk editions.

Standing 70cm tall, the toys are due to drop on June 23, 2012.

1883 Magazine: Moby Talks LA Architecture 

While Moby may be first and foremost best known for his work in the music industry, his latest venture sees him dipping into a whole different territory. With his personal online blog, www.mobylosangelesarchitecture.com

Shot by Logan MacDougall Pope, you can read the full interview in the magazines The Go Louder Issue, in stores now or buy online at www.1883magazine.com

Hot Chip - “Night & Day” Music Video directed by Peter Serafinowicz.

Check out the pretty rad new music video from Hot Chip for their latest track, ‘Night & Day’.

Directed by Peter Serafinowicz, it stars comedian and musician Reggie Watts, actor Terrence Stamp, and supermodel Lara Stone alongside the band.

Serafinowicz said of the video “‘Many animals were harmed during the making of this video. Regrettably, none of them made the final edit”.

The single is set to be drop on June 12 and features their upcoming album ‘In Our Heads’ out the same day.

David Beckham Plays, Beethoven?

Who’d have thought eh? Well, Samsung’s Olympic Games Ambassador David Beckham displays some precise footwork with a 15-foot wall of drums to play one of Ludwig Van’s symphony ‘Ode To Joy’ to showcase the new GALAXY Note and the illustrative capabilities enabled by the S Pen.

Not a terrible ad.

CULTURE JUNKIE LIKES: Modeselektor & Thom Yorke - “This” Music Video.

Check out the official music video to Modeselektor and Thom Yorke’s collaborative track, This. 

Produced by FutureDeluxe & Fractured Films and Directed by Andrew Jones it’s well worth the watch (and the listen!). ENJOY.

Urban Nerds 5th Birthday Rave. On May 26, the Urban Nerds will be celebrating five years of crazy line-ups in London Town and further-afield. Pulling out all the stops to ensure their fifth birthday is a party to remember, they’ve hand-picked a diverse set of underground UK bass, dubstep, grime and funky acts on one of their broadest cross-sections of talent yet including the likes of grime veterans the Newham Generals and Gorgon City - a brand new collaboration between UK bass producers, Foamo and RackNRuin.  Other main room acts on the line-up include; Klashnekoff, Rudimental, Rinse FM’s Marcus Nasty, MCs PSG and Sharky P, while fellow Nerds resident Rattus Rattus will deliver one of his smash-out sets hosted by drum ‘n’ bass legend MC, IC3. Room 2 presents two of the hottest UK grime labels: No Hats No Hoods versus King Pigeon Records. Bringing together the finest from both camps, DJs Warrior One, Rude Kid, Magic, Eastwood, Guerilla Speakerz, Lenkemz, Murlo and a live PA of ‘Beautiful’ by Jae Ella will keep the vibe rude and bouncy. Hyping up the crowd are MCs of the moment, Kozzie, Scrufizzer, Trilla, Chronik, Merky Ace and Roachee. Two of London’s fastest growing party-starting crews, Get Low and Redux go head to head in Room 3. with residents Get Low Cartel, Binman, Arch, Sai, Newjack and RankOutsider, who’ll be playing out a range of genres from jungle and dubstep to bassline! Sure to be a night NOT to miss, 4th release tickets will be available soon priced at £15 each with more on the door. what Urban Nerds 5th Birthday Party where Scala, Pentonville Road, London, N1 9NL when Saturday 26 May, 10pm - 6am  Head to www.urban-nerds.com for more information.

Urban Nerds 5th Birthday Rave.

On May 26, the Urban Nerds will be celebrating five years of crazy line-ups in London Town and further-afield.

Pulling out all the stops to ensure their fifth birthday is a party to remember, they’ve hand-picked a diverse set of underground UK bass, dubstep, grime and funky acts on one of their broadest cross-sections of talent yet including the likes of grime veterans the Newham Generals and Gorgon City - a brand new collaboration between UK bass producers, Foamo and RackNRuin. 

Other main room acts on the line-up include; Klashnekoff, Rudimental, Rinse FM’s Marcus Nasty, MCs PSG and Sharky P, while fellow Nerds resident Rattus Rattus will deliver one of his smash-out sets hosted by drum ‘n’ bass legend MC, IC3.

Room 2 presents two of the hottest UK grime labels: No Hats No Hoods versus King Pigeon Records. Bringing together the finest from both camps, DJs Warrior One, Rude Kid, Magic, Eastwood, Guerilla Speakerz, Lenkemz, Murlo and a live PA of ‘Beautiful’ by Jae Ella will keep the vibe rude and bouncy. Hyping up the crowd are MCs of the moment, Kozzie, Scrufizzer, Trilla, Chronik, Merky Ace and Roachee.

Two of London’s fastest growing party-starting crews, Get Low and Redux go head to head in Room 3. with residents Get Low Cartel, Binman, Arch, Sai, Newjack and RankOutsider, who’ll be playing out a range of genres from jungle and dubstep to bassline!

Sure to be a night NOT to miss, 4th release tickets will be available soon priced at £15 each with more on the door.

what Urban Nerds 5th Birthday Party

where Scala, Pentonville Road, London, N1 9NL

when Saturday 26 May, 10pm - 6am 

Head to www.urban-nerds.com for more information.

Beastie Boys - Sabotage / MCA tribute.

Paying tribute to the the Beastie Boys, Adam “MCA” Yauch, watch these pretty badass kids re-enact the music video for their hit track ‘Sabotage’