The thundering-like album ‘Radiator’ by the Welsh band Super Furry Animals has been re-released after its 20th anniversary.
The album peaked at number 8 on the UK album charts and was undoubtedly worth the spot. Now, it has been re-released on vinyl, CD, and digital which includes the original fourteen songs that have been given a deserved remaster.
So is the album any good? Yes, it is. Super Furry Animals showcase maturity, rawness and simply a vibe beyond many. ‘Radiator’ is a perfect mix of weirdness, energy and abrupt sounds that will drive you into a world of energy that is not given out by many bands. Super Furry Animals really carry their name throughout this album and undoubtedly this is their most cherished album.
“Raw & genuine album that deservedly got a remaster”
Personally, my favourite song from the album is ‘Chupacabras’. Not to take anything away from the rest of the album, but this has the most driven energy that separates the listener from the world surrounding him. Its consistent scream-like chants driven by hardcore guitar is a pure middle finger to the overdone mainstream, so this type of music is genuinely refreshing for those that like to escape the everyday norm. I think the re-release of this album could not be timed any better. Many would argue that Rock still gets on the main stage but be honest and think about how many bands have hit the UK charts as of recent.
Overall, the album is tough it drives you from one track to another with its energy and ambiance, dipping in and out. Truly great music from a band that has more than once showcased their talents. Some might argue that old should not be brought back but in this case, it definitely should be. The remastered version of the album is a great recollection of the original release which arguably deserved even more attention in its early days.
Legendary Pop-artist Andy Warhol was born on the 6th of August, 1928.
Andy Warhol was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After passing away in 1987 he is still considered to be the leading figure in the Pop art movement and is constantly mentioned or portrayed in popular media including ‘Men In Black 3’.
Other than being a key artist he was also the co-founder of the Interview magazine which still runs today.
To celebrate his birthday here are some of his most well-known works.
We are proud to present our 6th Sound Selection. This selection includes a range of styles that will have you listening for days to come.
Bicep ‘Glue’
This groovy and dynamic track by the splendid Bicep is a true summer hit. It is driven by jungle-like drums that will take you on a journey into the world the night life. This truly is the definition of escapism.
Renato ‘Alter’
Unsurprisingly, another track that we love is ‘Alter’ by the mysterious Renato. It features gripping and raw synths throughout and is driven with a pumping beat that we hope never stops.
Goodnight The Satellite ’14 Hours’
On the other hand, if you are looking for something more uplifting and shining ’14 Hours’ by Goodnight The Satellite will be for you. It features smooth vocals and groovy bass that is perfect for your summer playlist.
Sub-Radio ‘Was It Good For You’
Of course, how could our selection go without any bands? Sub-Radio is a perfect showcase of a band knowing their image and going full out to share it with everyone. ‘Was It Good For You’ is a lovely song that features uplifting vibes that will keep you dancing for months to come.
Para Doc ‘Decent’
Now, if you are looking for minimal and dynamic music that brings that commercial vibe ‘Decent’ by Para Doc will be for you. Para Doc is putting himself on the map with this refreshing song, and for sure his mark is increasing with every release he puts out.
Aonian ‘Pagana’
If you like something progressive and driven ‘Pagana’ by Aonian will be for you. It is great for any work related playlists as it keeps you in the zone for those moments that need concentration and focus. Truly great production by Aonian.
Ren Geisick ‘Love Song #1’
When I first heard this song the word that came to my head is “pure”. This lovely song with full of “love” truly showcases the maturity and talent Ren Geisick has as an artist. This one is for all the playlists that love a vibe of a great romantic song.
SG Lewis ‘Smart Aleck Kill’ feat. Col3trane
Latest single ‘Smart Aleck Kill’ by the smooth SG Lewis featuring Col3trane is simply stunning. Once again, SG Lewis displays his vocal talents that many artists envy. Truly fantastic work by SG Lewis and Col3trane, definitely names to follow in the music world.
Charlotte Cardin ‘Dirty Dirty’
Raw, romantic and completely riveting. Charlotte Cardin is on our list for artists to go big and breakthrough into the main stage of the bigs. If you love artists like the late Amy Winehouse that contain that raw power in their vocals, Cardin will be for you.
Johnny Stimson ‘Honeymoon’
Our final but yet maybe most sincere song of your selection is ‘Honeymoon’ by Johny Stimson. It is driven by talented, raw and simply terrific Stimson that controls the song with the pure power of his voice. An artist to watch for sure.
Narcos is coming back and this time with another bang as the third season trailer reveals.
The loved Netflix series Narcos is coming back. With many people unsure how it will proceed as one of its main characters from first two seasons is out, it looks like we have the answer from the latest trailer. Narcos will continue to focus on the drug world in Colombia but this time with the Cali family, who seem to mean business.
A character that will be making a return as hinted in the last episode of Season 2 is the beloved Javier Peña (Pedro Pascal) who was a vital character in the first two seasons that helped bring down the drug lord leader Pablo Escobar. From what we see in the trailer it seems like his work might be even tougher than with Pablo.
Here you can watch the latest trailer that reveals some things about Season 3.
American singer and trumpeter Louis Armstrong is mostly remembered for his song ‘Wonderful World’
His career lasted over 50 years which was and still is celebrated by people around the world. The music Armstrong performed is used constantly in films, played on radios and listened to by many. Furthermore, his recordings have been included into Grammy Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which showcases the wide influence he had with his music.
To celebrate his wonderful career here is Louis Armstrong performing his most widely known song ‘What A Wonderful World’.
Zosen Bandido an Argentinian born artist creates fun and colourful murals.
Bandido’s use of bright colours and bold shapes make his cheeky characters particularly striking, thus giving his work a sense of energetic vibrancy. On the other hand, if you’re looking for work like this to be done on your property you can search for a graffiti artist for hire.
Icelandic artist Björk known to many for her unique and raw talent has announced to her fans that she will be releasing a new album.
With nine studio albums released, it seems that Björk is not looking to stop anytime soon. Bjork uploaded a picture via her social media which says “I am excited to share with you that my new album is coming out very soon”.
She also included a link to her album which at the moment does not have a name and is priced for £23.99 (vinyl), £9.99 (CD Digipack) and for £8.99 (CD Jewelcase). No tracklisting or such has been announced as of yet.
Twitter users that use it the platform via Desktop devices have seen a slight change, as Twitter introduced a different font on their platform.
Users that use Twitter are becoming used to a constant makeover, as just recently the profile pictures were changed from square to rounded which left some users confused. Now, it looks like primary font has changed on desktop platforms from Helvetica Neue to Segoe UI as of today.
The difference between the fonts might not be much to the normal user but the battle between the two fonts have been going on for years. Over the years, Apple has been known for using Helvetica (original version) and competitors Microsoft for using Segoe UI and Segoe. Of course, Helvetica is rather different from Helvetica Neue. The original version was made in 1957 by Max Miedinger and the re-worked version was made by D. Stempel AG in 1983. Both have slight differences as the newer version the font was made to fit the punctuation better and some of the characters were given slight changes for a better fluency and design. However, the difference between Helvetica and Segoe is quite dramatic and thus comes into question what made, the social media giant, Twitter change.
As Twitter had a makeover many users took to the platform to express their feelings about the change.
Twitter has a new font! It’s driving me crazy. Not because of how hard to read it is, but because they didn’t adjust line heights. pic.twitter.com/ybX9hyMr8c
High fashion house Jimmy Choo specialising in shoes, handbags, accessories, and fragrances has a new owner.
According to Forbes, Jimmy Choo has been acquired by luxury fashion company Michael Kors for a sum of $1.2 billion.
Michale Kors have been having trouble in the recent quarter as sales went down by 11% and are at this moment of time are looking to close down around 100 stores.
The new acquisition will give Michael Kors a chance to either further expand both brands by working together or merge them to make them into one. At this moment of time, it is unknown how the two companies will work together to raise both of their sales.
Jimmy Choo will continue to be run by CEO Pierre Denis, who has been in the position since 2012. The brand was founded by British Vogue editor Tamara Mellon and fashion designer Jimmy Choo back in 1996.
August brings us another Listen Different selection.
This month we have some great music, a unique range of music that will be perfect for your playlists.
Sure Sure ‘Koreatown’
If you like some groovy indie-pop this latest single by the splendid Sure Sure will be just for you. It features smooth vocals and striking production that will move this song into your daily playlist. Sure Sure have developed an image that is a pleasure to follow, unquestionably a project to watch.
SHMN ‘Things You Know’ feat. John M
Now, if you are looking for something bit more serious but dynamic and full of energy, SHMN’s latest single featuring John M will be the one for you. This club anthem has smooth sailing synths that will teleport you into the world of night life. SHMN might be among many in the world of dance music, but certainly a name that stands out from the crowd.
KOWL ‘Memories’
So, if you are craving for more electronic dance music, ‘Memories’ by the wonderful and super promising KOWL will fulfill your needs. It features vibrant synths throughout, a pumping beat and most importantly a vibe that will keep you dancing for days. Is KOWL the next Daft Punk or Justice?
TenYearsGone ‘Take Me Home’
As summer is coming to an end, we still want something with some power and energy to maintain the great vibe of summer for the rest of the year. Luckily, we have ‘Take Me Home’ by TenYearsGone which is a truly coruscating song that features some smooth vocals that go hand in hand with a powerfully-dynamic production. British music producer TenYearsGone will be on our radar for years to come for sure.
Proxy & AC Slater ‘Magic Word’
On the other hand, if you are still missing that night life or wanting to have more of it. Latest single ‘Magic Word’ from the Russian music producer Proxy and AC Slater will provide you with just that. It is truly a club banger that will teleport you into the world of the European nightlife. Proxy does not shy away from the dance scene which is why he will only succeed to get bigger in an area of music that is consistently growing.
TSUKI ‘For The Days We Lost’
We are proud to once again feature the well-rounded and multi-talented TSUKI. Once again, TSUKI proves to use why he is the name to watch in the music world. With beautiful subtle synths and clear showcase of maturity as a music producer, he proves his talents once more in his latest ambient track ‘For The Days We Lost’.
5ALVO ‘Glad To’ feat. NAT
If you are looking for more groovy music, ‘Glad To’ by the spectacular 5ALVO and NAT will be the one for you. It features breathtaking production that will let you escape into the world of thoughts. 5ALVO is consistently developing his image as a music producer, with great production he offers today we are sure he will go far.
Men I Trust ‘You Deserve This’
Groovy, minimal and simply smooth-sailing would be a few great words to describe this song by Men I Trust. Other than great music, it features a stunning music video that is executed perfectly. Nowadays we see so many simple or basic videos, luckily with Men I Trust we get originality, maturity and simplicity in the form of perfection. Everything comes together in this song, from the lovely bass and dripping-like vocals. Simply, splendid music.
Chris Porter ‘Crashing Down’
Now, if you are looking for something more melancholic or deep. ‘Crashing Down’ might be just the song for you. Sleek production that progress it into a heavy-hitting song, one for the playlists for sure. This one is perfect to end our summers in a mood that slowly fades us into the more monotone lifestyle of autumn.
Nelson Can ‘Move Forward’
Finally, we finish our August selection with a bang. This latest alternative song by the earth-moving Nelson Can is frankly thunderous and evolving. Other than make a mark for themselves, Nelson Can proves to use that they are the name to watch in the music world.
