Surfer Blood are at the most perilous stage in any young band’s career: the second album. Released on Monday, their new record Pythons has all the hallmarks of a success; major label backing (Warner Music), a world-renowned producer (Gil Norton) and a few years touring with the likes of Pixies and Foals. However, their image took a beating (pun acknowledged, and apologised for) last year when singer John Paul Pitts was arrested for domestic battery. Though the charges were dropped, there remains a sense of unease surrounding the group. Additionally, the new record, with its deeply personal...
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Anti-Slavery Interantional is hosting an amazing evening of art, film and music at Shoreditch's Village Underground. Anti-Slavery International and Village Underground continue their partnership with leading street artists and DJs to produce an exclusive one-night-only event of street art, film, and music to make a stand against global slavery as part of the ‘Follow Your Art’ – Street Art Against Slavery’ initiative. ‘Follow Your Art’ is a new campaign introduced by Anti-Slavery International consisting of multi-art events to raise awareness and funds for the charity while at the same time ...
Read more →From deep within their very own secret world come the cinematic sounds of Little Buddha. Founded by innovative jazz bassist Grant Tyrie and singer lyricist Kat McDonald, joined by keyboard player FerGus Black and drummer Ian Anderson. Little Buddha have a unique bass and electronics led sound with an irresistible groove, topped by an alternately soaring yet intimate vocal delivery, hypnotising the listener. Little Buddha have used their self-imposed isolation from the dull and dismal cliches of the mainstream music business to develop a truly unique, sultry, vision and sound, influenced by th...
Read more →'Do re me fa so la ti do'... Alright I'll admit it, I do love a good old, heart-felt singing session and I just heard news of this pretty cool masterclass I'd recommend to get involved in. On March 23rd, J Marie Cooper (finalist of BBC's 'The Voice UK') is joining forces with City Academy to host a singing masterclass in Sadler's Wells. OK, so I don't watch 'la télévision' but I don't live under a rock either, I am aware that J Marie Cooper wowed Will.I.AM and Jessie J during her blind audition on 'The Voice UK' (and they obviously know a thing or two about talent when they see hear it). I ha...
Read more →Werkdiscs / Ninja Tune announce the debut EP - Never Sleep - from London based producer Moiré. This is the result of a lack of sleep - the obsessive expressions of a mind inspired by the city and the scene that has surrounded him for a long time. Beautiful, intense and uncompromising sounds are layered into a cacophonous, shimmering wall that taps into that raw sound of the city that inspires this EP. Featuring a collaboration with Lessons and Heidi Vogel, as well as an Actress remix, Never Sleep signals the arrival of a talented artist pushing his creative boundaries. You can now watch the...
Read more →Banned in no less that seven countries. Expect nothing less because this is the kind of provocation you get when you add one of the hottest new rappers-cum-sassy firecrackers and one of the most cutting-edge style mags in the world! Blow me, now this is stareworthy!
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