Joep Beving’s debut album Solipsism was among one of our favourites when it was released in 2015. We have now come to news that Joep has brought us more beauty and honesty to the world. This new album features an astonishing catalogue of 15 compositions that we simply cannot get enough of.
“Joep keeps delivering the art we want”
To really review something like Prehension is very difficult. Not because it takes a lot of time to re-listen to the music or analyse the way the music is played but simply because its such a personal piece of work. This kind of work is not made for everyone. It’s an individuals journey that takes us in and carries us within the heart of the narrative. I would have to say the one piece that I got most attached to was The Gift. Something that really drives this piece is the little signs of emotional interest and mystery and let’s not get started about the pauses that drives the dynamic of this piece.
Overall the album is truly stunning. I loved the first album by Joep. I genuinely thought it was one of the best debut albums I have ever heard. It was packaged so well and so beautifully that it made me really want follow this artist into his journey. Prehension does this and even more. I can feel the growth of Joep in this latest album in the way the pieces contrast each other but also somehow beautifully flow in a wave of honesty and beauty.
Sometimes we don’t really think about accessorising when we go out but this spring and summer there are so many trends to look out for and we can even wear them without feeling like you over accessorised yourself. These trends are taken from fashion week for Spring/Summer 2017. These are just a few trends to mention, so look out for them this spring and summer.
Chokers
Trussardi, Lanvin, Roberto Cavalli
Non identical earrings
Erdem , J.W.Anderson, Tory Burch
Huge pendants
Loewe, Roberto Cavalli, Mulberry
Arm bracelets
Ashish, Roberto Cavalli, Balmain
Tonnes of bracelets in one arm
Gareth Pugh, Marni, Alexander McQueen
Huge earrings
Missoni, Gucci, Tory Burch
Ankle bracelets
Glamba, John Galliano, Lanvin
Corset belts
Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini
Since the age of 13 Sharpey has been constructing an impressive discography under his name.
Currently, at the age of 26 his progress in song writing skills have progressed rapidly and
he is currently recording a TV show called Generation Rap in which he travels
around the recording studios in the UK which is due to be released in this
upcoming summer.
Kiirstin Kuhi or better known by her solo stage name Kiirstin Marilyn is a fighter.
Her latest single ‘She’ is a perfect example of why she is such a powerful musician. Thesong is dedicated to all women in her life and all the “Nasty women whocontinue to fight for women’s rights. It features stunning and flowing vocals throughout the track, which gives the feel of true hope and honesty. This one is definitely for the playlists.
This beautiful and stunning music video for “Don’t Pull Away” by J.Views featuring stunning vocals by Milosh is not just for the ears but for the eyes. A poetic beautiful journey taking us through current issues in a subtle but also a very powerful way.
If you like pure Techno this latest track by the phenomenal Italian music producer and DJ Menny Fasano “Schmied” is a pure techno animal just for your ears. Nine minutes of pure club build, power energetic flow that transforms you into another dimension. A track for any DJ to have in their set. Definitely a track for night life playlists.
Amilia K Spicer is back again with another loving release. Her third and latest album “Wow and Flutter” is the newest adventure in her career. The album features the song, “Fill Me Up”
which honestly is a stunning piece of work. Lead by beautiful and flowing
angel-like vocals by Amilia, the song has also a neat music video to go with
it. This atmospheric and nostalgic song is definitely one for your playlists.
Roadcase Royale’s latest track “Get Loud” is a powerful and moving track. The song is
about getting loud and making a change, this message is driven throughout the
song. It is all about getting the voice and messages out there and this song does
just that. Overall, the song is truly beautiful and powerful. Definitely
something for the playlists in this political climate.
Mystery is the thing that makes our lives exciting, and is
what keeps us looking for more.
German electro producer Honey Tower brings
just that in the music scene. Her latest six track EP “METAMORPHOSEN”
is a touch of mystery and pure electro energy. The first track from the EP
named “L’ABEILLE”
is a pure growl-energetic electronic banger with strong and rather powerful steady
4/4 drum pattern. The second track of the EP is “COUTURE”
this track has a stunning drum pattern with a touch of haunting reverb,
supported by robotic vocals which give the track a modern-like feel. Furthermore,
the third track in the EP “HYDE” is a mix of 80’s drums with screech-like
haunting synth. Sounds of mysterious vocals and pluck lead conversing through
the track making it feel like a conversation going on between the instruments
developing this track into a story-like piece. “VAMPYRE
NYC” is the fourth track in the EP which features some growling and
modern electro bass which sounds very raw and energetic, also lead by some
heavy 4/4 drums. “ENTRE
CHIEN ET LOUP” is the fifth track of the EP, this track features
some ambience lead with a feel of metal and some stunning crushing drums that
makes it feel like a techno blast from the past. This one is definitely our
favourite track of the EP as it seems like an automatic club hit. Last but not
least “DORIAN” is a more of progressive track in the EP. It has a striking dutch-like
lead fundamentally leading the track with a lovely mix of sounds filling the
frequencies of our ears.
Overall, the EP is very well executed and thought out. This
has to be some of the best work by Honey Tower. It has us excited for what is
to come from this mysterious and energetic artist.
Recently, we had a big pleasure to interview an up and coming pop band ‘The Real Cool’. Formed in Birmingham, the band is still fresh and with a lot of hope. Here is our interview with the band just before their latest EP “Wayback” is released on 7th of March.
Hello! How are you doing?
Tom:Great man!
Jacob: Yeah good thanks!
Ellis:Im doing good too thanks.
How did you guys form?
Tom:Jacob
and I decided that it would be cool to collaborate as brothers and musicians. So I started writing melodies, humming them in to my voice recorder on my iPhone. We developed the ideas together electronically on a laptop and before we realised it, our bedroom
project was launched on to stages around our city
Jacob: We were fed up of playing in covers bands and knew we could do something better with our abilities and love of music. Because we have such a close relationship as brothers and more or less the same music taste, the whole thing developed really quickly. We didn’t intend for it to get this far, it just turned out that people started liking what we were doing and now we’ve played many sold out shows and just finished our debut EP, pretty crazy really!
Ellis: I pestered Jacob into having a jam with him and Tom so that’s when I came in…
Describe your style in 3 words
Tom: Nostalgic,
infectious pop.
Jacob: cheesy pop bangers…
Ellis: For me it’s mellow, danceable and catchy.
Be famous and make bad music or make great music and be unknown?
Tom : Make
music that we love. That way people will have to care about it too.
Jacob: It all depends if its intentionally bad or not. We just make sounds that we love and if people want to jump on board thats a bonus.
Ellis: Make great music and be unknown, I wouldn’t want to be a sellout and just play brainwashing music.
Favourite meme?
Tom: I’ll
leave that to you guys.
Jacob: The doge one? ..wait is that even a meme? i can’t really help with this one unfortunately, not really my thing! Ellis, you got this one bro!
Ellis: My favourite meme is the shooting stars meme. You’ll be watching a video on Facebook and then it will just come out unexpectedly!
If you could collaborate with any artist who would it be and why?
Tom: John
Mayer, he’s my hero. It would be incredible to collaborate with such an iconic songwriter.
Jacob: The 1975 for sure. I would love to see how they approach creating their tracks as they do the majority of the production themselves.
Ellis: I would love to collaborate with Jess Glynne. She writes catchy songs that you can’t just help but groove to!
Favourite track at the moment?
Tom: ’Good
girls’ by LANY. I’m really enjoying listening to this band at the moment.
Jacob: ‘There’s a Honey’ by Pale Waves, what a tune! I’ve been waiting for a new song from these guys for a while and this does not disappoint!
Ellis: My favourite song at the moment is “weathered” by Jack Garratt. It just reminds me of how simple childhood was and you thought how amazing it would be when you grow up. I don’t know why but it has a nostalgic feeling about it.
What are your goals for 2017?
Tom:
I
just want to more make music that we love, music that people care about. And just play absolutely everywhere.
Jacob: More or less the same as Tom, to create and perform music i love. 2016 was a great year for us and 2017 is looking to be bigger and better so watch this space!
Ellis: My goal is to get some more music out there, play some awesome shows and just enjoy ourselves. Also maybe a holiday or two…
Trussardi, Lanvin, Roberto Cavalli
Erdem , J.W.Anderson, Tory Burch
Loewe, Roberto Cavalli, Mulberry
Ashish, Roberto Cavalli, Balmain
Gareth Pugh, Marni, Alexander McQueen
Missoni, Gucci, Tory Burch
Glamba, John Galliano, Lanvin
Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini
Prada, Dior, Loewe
Valentino, Hèrmes, Céline
