The beloved London-based trio Husky Loops return with news of their second EP, suitably entitled ‘EP2’.
The first single from the EP named ‘Girl Who Wants To Travel The World’ is already streaming online, whilst the band is set to support Placebo on tour this October.
Additionally, alongside supporting Placebo the band has played massively successful support slots for bands such as The Kills, Sunflower Bean and Yak & Estrons.
‘EP2’is set to be released on the 6th of October.
‘EP2’ track list:
1. Girl Who Wants To Travel The World
2. Re-collect
3. Fading Out
4. Secret Matilda
5. Jam (Bonus Track on vinyl)
Husky Loops live:
01/09 Purple Turtle, Reading, UK
08/09 Sebright Arms, London, UK
09/09 West End Centre, Aldershot UK
23/09 Reeperbahn Festival, DE
07/10 Usher Hall, Edinburgh, UK*
08/10 Caird Hall, Dundee, UK*
10/10 Dome, Doncaster, UK*
11/10 Empress Ballroom, UK*
13/10 Rivermead, Reading, UK*
14/10 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, UK*
16/10 Guildhall, Portsmouth, UK*
17/10 Oasis, Swindon, UK*
20/10 Plymouth Pavilions, UK*
21/10 Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, UK*
23/10 02 Academy Brixton, London, UK*
24/10 02 Academy Brixton, London, UK*
26/10 Star & Garter, Manchester UK**
27/10 – The Waterfront Studio, Norwich UK**
* – supporting Placebo
** – supporting Tigerclub
It’s that time again where we start to bring out our autumn and winter clothes. Buying new outfits for the colder months and why not add coats and jackets on your list. Here are some coats and jackets you should have in your wardrobe.
Duffel Coat
This is a great coat to own. Not only is it easy to put on and take off but it’s great if you’re in your office clothes. This suits a more formal outfit as well as something as a turtleneck jumper like the outfit in the image below. This is due to the fastenings because of the design it may not keep you completely warm.
Duffle Coats UK – £195.00
Quilted Coat
Quilted coats are on trend this upcoming season so why not get yourself one and be stylish. If I was to chose a quilted coat I would go for one which has a corduroy fabric on the collar. I find the design interesting that way. Since this has some padding it’s sure to keep you warm.
Joules – £129.00
Suede Jacket
I love this suede jacket by Ralph Lauren, click here to check it out. Having a brown suede jacket is something every guy should own, not only does it work with most styles but it’s also on trend. It creates an effortless look and if you wanted to accessorise go for aviator sunglasses or a gold watch with brown straps.
Ralph Lauren – £2,550.00
“There is one other reason for dressing well, namely that dogs respect it, and will not attack you in good clothes.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Padded Jacket
This is an alternative to quilted coats. This is much more padded as you can see. This is great for a much colder day as you’ll be kept warmer. This is best with casual clothing. If you wanted to wear it for work then maybe go for a shorter length. This will give the look a neat and clean appearance. This is because it makes you look like you pay attention to details and lengths.
Rick Owens – £1,391.00
Overcoat
This is a must for the cold you can layer up and keep extra warm with this type of coat. Even without layering you would still be warm because of the heavy fabric. This is great for casual wear and semi formal wear. This would e great worn with boots like Chelsea boots or combat boots.
Tom Ford – £4,290.00
Denim Jacket
When it’s autumn you may want something light and less bulky as a coat so you may want to think about denim jackets. For the colder season I would prefer a denim jacket that had shearling on the inside and the collar for warmth and aesthetic reasons.
Forthcoming six-part series ‘Wormwood’ has been given a teaser trailer.
Exciting new six-part series ‘Wormwood’ directed by boundary-breaking filmmaker Errol Morris has just been given a minute teaser video via social media.
Wormwood is a series that explores the untold true story of the CIA, LSD experiments, mind control, and the death of a family man. It follows one man’s sixty-year path to find out the odd circumstances of his father’s unique and mysterious death.
The six-part series Wormwood will be available from the 15th of December only on Netflix.
You can watch the teaser trailer for ‘Wormwood’ here:
The number one video streaming website YouTube has introduced a redeveloped logo on their platform
After twelve years of running with the same logo, Google owned YouTube has redeveloped the look of their logo by making several changes in the way it is laid out.
Some of the main changes are the way YouTube is now joined up instead of being separated by white and black text colour. Furthermore, the ‘Tube’ has been moved from the rounded rectangle and put together with ‘You’, whilst also the red rounded rectangle has been transformed into a play button. It could be said that this new logo has a clearer meaning to what YouTube is and the old even though nice is a tad too basic to really dig into the meaning of YouTube.
Before and After of the YouTube logo change 2017
The changes whilst minimal in some ways, really showcase that YouTube is being rebranded, some even saying that this could be due to the new rules YouTube have been introducing about monetisation.
Here are some responses from YouTube users online.
everyone: youtube my entire channel has been demonetized for saying heck please help i cant afford food
Sonia Alins is a creative artist/illustrator based in Spain.
Sonia Has been on a roll of achievements lately being awarded a bronze A’Design Award in arts, crafts and ready-made design category 2016-2017, Merit winner at 3×3 International Illustration Show nº 14 (2017) organized by 3×3 Magazine of NY and Selected Winner at the Latin American ilustración 6 (2017), organized by American Illustration and American Photography. We have already made a feature on some of her work which you can check out here. This is our interview with Sonia Alins.
Sonia Alins
Are you working on anything new and exciting?
I’m working on the last details of an illustrated book for the Spanish publishing house Yacaré Libros, that includes two short stories. This is a project I have illustrated completely, every page of it, using two totally different registers and experimenting with the aesthetic that I’ve developed during the last three years.
Why and how did you become interested in illustration?
Since I was a child I’ve felt passion for illustration and painting. I used to spend all of my time drawing and looking at books devoted to master artists. Now, I realise how my artworks collect many of those references that I was interested in. In addition, at Salamanca University I had the opportunity to study with Miguel Ángel Pacheco, awarded twice with the National Illustration Award in Spain. For me, this was an incredible experience and influence.
Do you have a favourite medium?
I love to work with inks and collage (fabrics, plastics, different kinds of papers,…) and I like that my artworks can be perceived tri-dimensionally through different resources.
What’s your source of inspiration?
I would define myself as empathic and sensitive. Almost anything (a personal experience, an impression, a landscape) is likely to become part of my artworks. My family and my dreams are a great source of inspiration too: some days I wake up with a good repertoire of ideas from my dreams. Sometimes I think my mind keeps working even when I’m asleep.
There are also artists that are a constant source of inspiration to me: Goya, Picasso, El Bosco, Joseph Cornell, Yves Klein and many of the 20th Century avant-garde artists; Spanish illustrators such as Elena Odriozola, Pablo Amargo and Isidro Ferrer; and photographers Barbara Morgan, Francesca Woodman and Chema Madoz. Literature, poetry, music and cinema are also a big influence on me.
Do you have any creative routines?
When I start a project, I feel obsessed with it and it’s difficult for me to establish a schedule. Also, I’m easily absorbed by my work and, while doing it, materials, tools and many sketches accumulate on my table.
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What role does the artist have in a society?
The artist, as any other person, has a responsibility in our society. Art is another tool with which you can work to try to improve it.
What do you hope to accomplish with your art?
I would like to keep working to get a personal and unique style, both in aesthetics and techniques, transmitting all the emotions and feelings I feel.
How do you know a piece is finished?
When I start working on a piece, I have a very clear idea about what I want to get. When I finally see that idea reflected in the artwork, I know I have finished it. Sometimes It’s a hard process and I need to repeat the artwork more than once until I achieve my objective.
Any advice for aspiring artists?
An artistic career is a wonderful way of life. But it isn’t always easy so it is necessary to be passionate about art and strive for it every day.
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Google is celebrating the birthday of the legendary cinematographer James Wong Howe.
James Wong Howe was a Chinese cinematographer mostly known for his contribution to the world of cinematography and film. He was specifically known for his dramatic lighting and strong shadows and even known to be one of the first cinematographers to successfully use the technique of deep focus in the film Transatlantic (1931). However, the technique is mostly associated with cinematographer Gregg Toland who is credited for developing it further in the classic film ‘Citizen Kane’ (1941).
Howe worked on over 130 films over his career and managed to win two Academy Awards for ‘Hud’ (1963) and ‘The Rose Tattoo’ (1955) whilst also getting eight other deserved nominations.
Sadly, Howe passed away on the 12th of July, 1976 but his influence on the world of film is still deservedly remembered and written about.
Action-Buddy comedy film ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’ has reached the top spot at the box office weekend once again.
Whilst the film dropped in the amount it grossed to the previous weekend due to events such as the McGregor vs Mayweather bout and the devastating storm Harvey, it still managed to gross an estimated $10 million over the weekend.
In second place came, ‘Annabelle: Creation’ which is the fourth film in the Conjuring franchise with now an estimated worldwide gross of $215 million it has put over the franchise over the $1 billion mark. Thirdly came the animated film ‘Leap!’ which grossed an estimated amount of $5 million.
Overall, the box office weekend was the worst in fifteen years due to the biggest boxing bout and the devastating events that happened in Texas. It was so bad that the combined top twelve films did not even pass the $50 million mark.
There are many different ways to style your look with a scarf! Since it’s almost autumn it will start getting chilly again it may not keep you completely warm but it will definitely make you look fashionable.
Leave it untied at the front
This is an on the go look, if you’re in a hurry then this is the look for you! It’s very easy, just put the scarf on your neck and style at the front, even out the ends unless you’re not too fussed about and create volume. This is great worn with a denim jacket, coat or a long sleeve top.
Choker
If you want an edgier look then you should try out the choker. Simply fold your scarf in half and keep keep folding until you get the desired height for the choker. Wrap this around your neck and tie a knot. Tuck in the ends to keep it neat. This is great to wear with a t-shirt or a jumper or a chic little coat.
Girl Scout
It almost looks like how a girl scout scarf is tied but more loose and less defined. If you have a square silk scarf, fold into a triangle and tie at the front. If you have a rectangular shape then drape the scarf in front. Tie it loosely and shape it to your desired look. This would look great with thin coats and jumpers.
Drape at the front and secure with a belt
If you feel like your dress or top is looking a bit too ordinary and you want to add some style then you should try this out. This works with a long silk scarf. Firstly, drape the scarf around your neck and style the scarf as you like and when you’re done secure it with a belt to keep the ends in place.
The beloved fashion designer and film director Tom Ford turns 56 today.
Known to many for the work he did for Gucci in the 90’s, the designer has become a household name in the world of fashion with his stunning signature style. Other than working for Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent the designer went on to open his own label in 2004, of course naming it after himself. The label unsurprisingly became a huge success and is considered to be on of the leading designer labels today.
For Tom Ford success and creativity does not stop at Fashion, he is also known for being a film director with having released two big films ‘Nocturnal Animals’ (2016) and ‘A Single Man’ (2009). Tom Ford even earned two Golden Globe nominations for ‘Nocturnal Animals’, one for Best Screenplay and other for Best Director.
So, Happy Birthday to Tom Ford and let us hope he works on more great fashion and film projects!
Highly-loved series Black Mirror is coming out for the fourth season, and Netflix has found a great way to tease the fans.
‘Black Mirror’ has become one of the more successful series in the past seven years or so. Getting three Primetime Emmy nominations and gaining a major following online it is one of the most talked about series.
Whilst the trailer itself is only around fifty seconds in length and shows each title for the new episodes that will come in the fourth season of ‘Black Mirror’, the fans seem excited as many tweeted and posted on Facebook their excitement. The video itself has got nearly a million YouTube views in just under 24 hours.
The season will have six episodes that have been named as: ‘Arkangel’, ‘USS Callister’, ‘Crocodile’, ‘Hang the DJ’, ‘Metalhead’ and ‘Black Museum’.
This will be the second season Netflix will be releasing of Black Mirror. After they have acquired the series from Channel 4 who did the first two seasons including the special which was made in 2014.
