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Interview: Bontan

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Interview: Bontan

After reaching No.1 on Beatport Top 100 there has been a lot of talk about Bontan and his emergence in the dance music world. Here is our interview with the very talented music producer.

Describe how you are feeling in one word?
Hungry.

Electronic Dance Music or EDM?
Electronic Dance Music.

Fire or Water?
Water.

Top 1 for a year or Top 100 for ten years?
Top 1 for a year.

Favourite BPM?
126

Favourite film?
The Mask

CD or Cassette?
Cassette

Define yourself in one word?
Overexcitable

What do you think culture needs more?
Unity.

You can get his latest EP “The First Time” here.

Interview: Jonas Mekas

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Interview: Jonas Mekas

Jonas Mekas is considered one of the most important filmmakers in the alternate cinema world. Lithuanian born filmmaker, poet and artist is often regarded as the “Godfather of American avant-garde cinema“. If one was to define pure cinema, one of the first names that would come up would be Jonas Mekas.

Furthermore, he has made films such as Walden (1969), As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000), Lost, Lost, Lost (1976) and many more. Mostly, he is known for documenting his own life in his films but equally known for introducing Andy Warhol into cinema and documenting his life from around 1963 to 1990 in the film Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships and Intersections (1990). This is our interview with Jonas.

Hi, How are you Jonas?

I am doing very well. No complaints.

So, when did you realise you wanted to be a filmmaker?

I never wanted to be a film-maker. But at some point I discovered that I was making films! It was a surprising discovery.

Who or What influences your work?

Absolutely everything under the sun — and beyond – influences me and my work.

If you could give any advice to a person that wants to be filmmaker what would it be?

Get a camera!

Do you have a favourite piece of work you have made?

No. I like several pieces. No one favorite.

How do you decide what to make next?

I make no decisions. I never know what I’ll film/tape/record next. I like to be surprised. Things keep coming at me.

Do you have a favourite film or filmmaker?

Hundreds. From different countries, periods, styles, formats, genres etc.

How do you feel the world has changed since you began as a filmmaker?

The world changes drastically almost every day.

Describe yourself in one word.

A soul.

How would you define culture?

Culture is the soul content of humanity.

To get more info about Jonas and his work you can watch, read and learn about him on his website here.

 

Interview: Bella Singleton

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Interview: Bella Singleton

Bella Singleton is one of the newer well-developed designers in the fashion world. The young British designer provides “prismatic accessories to the style conscious for whom personal expression trumps fashion trends “. Bella herself studied Printed Textiles at Leeds College of Art where her passion grew to develop and create an accessories brand. Her playful personal designed scarves and other beautiful accessories can be acquired at places like Tate, Young British Designers and her brand website. This is our interview with Bella about her and her exciting brand.

When did you realise you wanted to become a designer?
Bella: I always knew I wanted to be a designer, which is why I did an art foundation course to find out what sort of design I was suited to..it turned out I was most drawn to a degree course and job I had never really even considered existed!

What made you start designing scarves?
Bella: Scarves are a great blank canvas for print designers, it allows me to work on what I am best at – the digital printing process is so simple so I get to focus on the print design and illustration.

Do you have a favourite scarf you designed?
Bella: Yes the one I am wearing in this photo which is called Losing My Way. It has so many patterns rolled into one, and I am drawn to prints that are feminine but have a sporty edge.

If you could collaborate with any designer who would it be and why?
Bella: I would love to do collaboration with a garment designer to create a simple line of dresses with my prints one day.

Describe the style of your work in one word.
Bella: Playful

Describe yourself in one word.
Bella: Contemplative

Where do you see your work going in the next decade?
Bella: To continue designing to produce a truly unique and electic group of collections under one brand name. I love designing for other brands too so I hope to continue working freelance.

We love your Instagram page. Which social media do you love using most?
Bella:Instagram is definitely favourable only because so many people use it as a picture library, if you want to get a feel for a brand you go to their Instagram page immediately.

If you could dress any person who would it be and why?
Bella: I would like to see British actress Naomie Harris wearing a scarf from the upcoming AW17 collection, she wears a lot of colour. Emma Stone wearing the current collection, it would look amazing with her hair. They both are amazing at what they do and have a great sense of self style.

How would you define culture?
Bella: Culture is a certain way of living, no single one the same. It is subjective and unique.

For more info on Bella Singleton, check out her website.

10 Akira Kurosawa Films You Must See

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10 Akira Kurosawa Films You Must See

Akira Kurosawa films are admired by filmmakers the world over. Here’s a brief list that will give you a good overview of his work.

The late Japanese director Akira Kurosawa is considered by many critics to be one of the most important directors of all time, influencing countless directors from Tarantino and George Lucas to Tarkovsky. His films tackle themes including morality, crime and family. He has made films period based dramas (jidai-geki) and contemporary dramas. So, here is a list of films that you must see by this hugely important director.

The Hidden Fortress (1958)

This striking drama famously influenced director George Lucas in the making of Star Wars (1977).

Seven Samurai (1954)

Probably his greatest film, Seven Samurai has influenced countless western films such as The Magnificent Seven (1960) & (2016)

Yojimbo (1961)

A Fistful of Dollars was the unofficial remake of this film directed by Sergio Leone. A huge lawsuit followed and it was finally resolved out of court, even though Sergio Leone did not get the rights to remake the film.

Ran (1985)

Beautifully cinematic as expected from Kurosawa, Ran is a true iconic film that adds to the list of great films Kurosawa has directed. The film itself barely made the money it cost to be made in the Japanese box office. However, it still remains a classic.

Dreams (1990)

Funded by Warner Bros. this film was supported by George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford Copolla. The film isn’t the usual Kurosawa type of film, however I feel it’s important to have it in this list as it is inspired by real dreams of Kurosawa.

Sanjuro (1962)

Sanjuro is a sequel to to Yojimbo. Another classic by the legendary director.

Ikiru (1952)

Ikiru by KurosawaIkiru is classic drama film by Kurosawa. The actual film was going to be remade with Tom Hanks in 2004 but never saw the light of day.

Stray Dog (1949)

Stray Dog is considered a precursor to the contemporary police procedural and buddy cop film genres. A must-watch for any Kurosawa fan.

Drunken Angel (1948)

This is the first film where Kurosawa and Toshiro Mifune collaborated. Mark Schilling cited Drunken Angel as the first film to depict post-war Yakuza in his book The Yakuza Movie Book : A Guide to Japanese Gangster Films

High and Low (1963)

High and Low is loosely based on the novel King’s Ransom by Ed McBain. As usual the film was filmed at Toho. This isn’t one of the biggest films of Kurosawa but yet very important.

To find out more about Akira Kurosawa check out this website dedicated to him and his work.

 

British guitarist Allan Holdsworth dies aged 70

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British guitarist Allan Holdsworth dies aged 70

Known best for his work in Jazz fusion British guitarist Allan Holdsworth has died of unknown causes at the age of 70. Over his career he has released 12 studio albums and has had a career spanning over four decades.

Allan Holdsworth’s daughter Louise confirmed the news via Facebook

“It is with heavy hearts that we notify everyone of the passing of our beloved father. We would appreciate privacy and time while we grieve the loss of our dad, grandad, friend and musical genius. We will update close friends and family when service arrangements have been made and will notify the public of an open memorial service, which all would be welcome. We are undeniably still in shock with his unexpected death and cannot begin to put into words the overwhelming sadness we are experiencing. He is missed tremendously.

Louise, Sam, Emily & Rori”

Fellow artists also shared memories via Twitter.

Allan was a true pioneer in his art form. The world will miss him.

Article Photo by Anil Prasad.

Village Underground to resurrect the 81-year-old Hackney arts venue

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Village Underground to resurrect the 81-year-old Hackney arts venue

The art deco styled building has been around for over 81 years and the owners are wanting to resurrect it.

In an interview with Resident Advisor they said “We unearthed a hidden treasure—a dilapidated art deco theatre, locked behind rusted-shut doors for 30 years”.

It looks like Village Underground are going to re-open this venue as multi-purpose arts venue. Hosting music, theatre, performance art, lectures and much more.

Read more here.

Renowned Grammy-winning mastering engineer Tom Coyne has died age 62

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Renowned Grammy-winning mastering engineer Tom Coyne has died age 62

Having worked with artists such as Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Adele and many more top level artists. The legendary music engineer Tom Coyne has passed away at the age of 62.

Many artists paid their tributes via social media.

Review: Duncan Stagg & the Threadbare Band “Satellites”

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Review: Duncan Stagg & the Threadbare Band “Satellites”

Latest single by Duncan Stagg & the Threadbare Band “Satellites” is one definitely for your playlists. When I first heard the track for some odd reason the first thought that popped up in my head was early 2000’s American drama series Firefly. There is just something very nostalgic about this song that really makes you want to keep listening to it. The song takes you on a journey that you hope doesn’t really end but in the end you feel happy that it somehow has ended, mostly because you get to restart the song and the journey it takes you on.

“A BEAUTIFULLY delivered Nostalgic song pulling us back Home”

Overall, the song is performed and packaged very well which gets me very excited for the full EP “Satellites”. The EP will be released on the 1st of May. We hope we will hear more from these very talented and promising artists. This one is for the playlists.

After being sentenced one year in jail. Dax J issues an apology via social media.

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After being sentenced one year in jail. Dax J issues an apology via social media.

Dax J has been  on the news a lot lately, mainly because of a video that went viral of him playing the muslim call to prayer at the Orbit Festival in Tunisia. Dax J has received many death threats because of this and was given a 1 year prison sentence, however he is currently back in Europe and if he doesn’t return to Tunisia in the next 5 years the sentence will expire.

This is his apology which he wrote via his Facebook page.

“I wish to express my deepest apologies to anyone who has been offended by the music that I played at the Orbit Festival in Tunisia last Friday. I am incredibly saddened that anyone would believe that I played a track, featuring a 20 second vocal of the “Call To Prayer / Adhan”, for any reason other than its musicality and the beauty of the vocal.

As a result of this unfortunate and unintentional incident, yesterday in my absence and without notice, I was convicted in the Tunisian courts and sentenced to 1 year in prison. I am currently back in Europe and this conviction in place will expire in 5 years.

I hold the upmost respect for all religions across the globe and I can now understand how my recent actions could have been perceived in the wrong way. We must all take time to truly respect and appreciate everybody’s beliefs in this world to move forward as a global society.

Through this experience, I have gained a greater and deeper insight into the world that we live in. I will continue to create art through music, and I look forward to sharing this with you.“

Refreshing fashion of Gosha Rubchinskiy

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Refreshing fashion of Gosha Rubchinskiy

Gosha Rubchinskiy is probably the most known fashion designer among the indie music loving type teenagers. If you follow his fashion you will know that he is obsessed about the youth and this rebellious-like movement that his clothes seem to represent a lot of the time. Here is some pictures from our favourite Gosha Rubchinskiy’s collections that we feel are refreshing in fashion world.

“I am the future. In 10 years, everyone will be talking about Gosha”

 

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