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Sound Selection 015

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Sound Selection 015

Our 15th Sound Selection is here. Once again we bring you great diverse music to fill your collections.

Like Magic ‘Underside’

To start of our Sound Selection we have a deep and mysterious track named ‘Underside’ by the terrific Like Magic who combines a wave of elements to bring us quite the trip. With this song Like Magic truly hits the map in the world of music.

Roman Kouder ‘LOST’ feat. Josh Tobias

Another terrific to enter our selection is ‘LOST’ by Roman Kouder, who showcases his vocal talent and combines it with Disclosure-like production to give us a great commercial house song. Truly great work by a promising artist.

Milan ‘Rewind’

Furthermore, we have ‘Rewind’ by the young and talented Milan. With this single Milan showcases her skill to perform and write songs, a truly promising young talent everyone should follow. Big things to come.

Still Changing ‘The Cost of a Life’

Coming to us with pure energy and power we have Still Changing who bring us ‘The Cost of a Life’ a terrific commercial song with great catchy lyrics. A song to be played on repeat for sure.

Joshua Moriarty ‘R.T.F.L.’

Rewinding back to a more chill out vibe, we have Joshua Moriarty who brings us his latest single ‘R.T.F.L.’. In this deep Electro Pop song, Moriarty brings out his vocal talent, composure and maturity to produce a song. Great work by an exciting artist.

Plateau Green ‘Yai Eyes’

Another artist to experiment with vocals and deep sounds is Plateau Green who moulds various vocal hooks with deep short attack kicks and smooth sub bass to give us a simply magnificent song named ‘Yai Eyes’. A song for those that love something a little different.

Jon Vinyl ‘Nostalgia’

With terrific production and silky smooth vocals, we have Jon Vinyl, who combines his splendid vocal talent with golden lyrics to give us his song ‘Nostalgia’. Vinyl showcases his great comfort in singing and knowing his own groove. This one is a must for every playlist.

Little Glass Man ‘Eternal Nectar’

We love House music on Sound Selection and this time bringing us a great track for the selection is Little Glass Man with ‘Eternal Nectar’. Lasting around five minutes, this song will take you on a quite a journey. A truly great house track that combines smooth pluck leads, ambient vocals and steady patterns.

CAVVIAR ‘Cassette’

Our final song in this Sound Selection is ‘Cassette’ by the super-fun CAVVIAR’. Other than having a great music video, this song is a pure jam. CAVVIAR combines humorous vocals with a terrific 80’s throwback beat to give us a perfect joy for the weeks ahead.

Review: Battle of the Sexes (2017)

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Review: Battle of the Sexes (2017)

Battle of the Sexes brings back one of the most important events in the world of tennis in a refreshing and well-balanced manner – just as we hoped.

The film follows the story of the Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) who lives her life driven to become the greatest women tennis player of all time. On the other hand, we have a 55-year old retired tennis legend Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell) who lives with his rich wife and works a boring office job which he clearly dislikes. Full of 70’s misogyny, feminism and Tennis this film is a rather refreshing take on this iconic tennis match between two totally different goal orientated characters.

The film starts out by King finding out that women Tennis players will be paid eight times less prize money than men by the United States Lawn Tennis Association. By finding out these insulting news King rebelliously goes on a journey to create her own tournament and because of this, it catches the attention of none other than Bobby Riggs, who tries to convince her to play him for money in the ultimate Tennis match. Whilst King rejects his offer to play, Kings’ number one enemy Margaret Court (Jessica McNamee) does not. Court a driven, focused and better than everyone type character manages to beat King in her own tournament to the become number one tennis player in the world. With this result, the match of the century is on – the first battle of the sexes. Riggs versus Court. However, it all quickly comes crashing down for Court as she is schooled on the Tennis court by the leader of the male chauvinists Bobby Riggs. With this humiliating loss for women’s Tennis King becomes determined to play Riggs, to prove to the world that women are just as good as men. And from this point, the film sets to play.

Behind all the Tennis this film’s key selling point is the close-ups on the personal lives of Bobby Riggs and Billie Jean King. The most intriguing story being Billie Jean’s tragic affair with Marilyn Barnett. The film explores this 70’s taboo story well and even if at times it lacks emphasis it still shows the effect it had on King as a tennis player as because of this affair she struggled to focus on her tournament final match against Court, who she lost to. Whilst, the topic of two females loving each other was key to the film because it brought another dimension to the film, it lacked emphasis at times which really let down the great performance by Emma Stone. This was mostly due to the film having too much to cover in a short amount of time.

However, on a bigger scale the film did a decent job of showing the true world of the 70’s as it opened the audience’s eyes to the massive achievements of Billie King Jean who is a true hero in sports and feminism, whilst also exploring the politics behind Tennis and the extreme wave of male chauvinism that occurred during this historical match between Riggs and King.

Technically this film did outstandingly. The cinematography work of Linus Sandgren was splendid. Sandgren shot the film in 35mm and really managed to capture the look of the 70’s with great framing that even made it feel documentary-like at times. In terms of editing, Palema Martin did a great job in moving the film’s storyline forward, not wasting shots and keeping the audiences engaged with well-paced sequences. Showing the audiences what they need to see.

Overall, the film is an enjoyable watch. It has some great feminist messages and inspirational themes that really make it for a refreshing watch. The outstanding performance in this film is by Emma Stone, who did a terrific job to capture the life of Billie Jean King. Whilst, Steve Carell had some sparkling moments too with his 70’s male type humour. Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris can be proud of this one.

Liam Gallagher sells out a Headline show in a matter of minutes

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Liam Gallagher sells out a Headline show in a matter of minutes

Liam Gallagher’s upcoming 2018 show at Finsbury Park sold out within few minutes of going on sale.

Social media hype machine Liam Gallagher did not surprise many as he had his upcoming headline show sell out in a matter of minutes. The show was announced on Monday and the tickets went on sale just this morning.

The two-stage event that is promoted by the Festival Republic will happen on the 29th of June, 2018.

The support acts for the event have yet to be announced.

Liam Gallagher’s debut solo album ‘As You Were’ achieved big sales this month as it became the third fastest selling LP of the year in the UK.

Here is how Liam Gallagher responded via his Twitter account.

Creative illustrations by Fabio Consoli

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Creative illustrations by Fabio Consoli

Fabio Consoli an illustrator based in Italy creates smart illustration concepts brilliantly communicating ideas.

Fabio has great control over colour, layout and scale through which he communicates ideas and concepts in his illustrations. His works vary in subjects but are continuously entertaining in their nature due to his well thought out delivery.

Follow your dream – movie poster

Imaginary animal

 

Where the rainbow ends

 

7 Key Items To Look Out For A/W 17/18 (Menswear)

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7 Key Items To Look Out For A/W 17/18 (Menswear)

This Autumn Winter key items are a must haves. It’s all about keeping warm whilst meaning business. Here are just some of the key items that stood out.

Wool Suit

Antony Morato

Wool is the perfect fabric for the colder months, it’s a good insulator. You’ll find that most suits are made of wool if not a blend but these are perfect for the cold not only could you just wear a suit by itself but you could wear a topcoat and still look sophisticated.

Leisure Suit

Stella McCartney

What is the difference between a leisure suit as opposed to a normal suit you say. Well the difference is that one is used for comfort you could say. Leisure suits have a more relaxed look as it has little amounts of tailoring. It has an urban sport look which is a twist to a classic suit.

Textured Crew

Orley

This I would say jumpers are something we always see during these colder periods. It’s nice to see a something different even if it’s a small change. A look you could pull off with this is to wear dark jeans, a trench coat , scarf and some lace up boots.

Cut & Sew Roll-Neck

Ralph Lauren

There has been a growth of consumers wearing high neck rolls, which is why it’s a key item to look out for this Autumn Winter. These are different to the knitwear version as it’s made of a light material  and it looks almost like jersey fabric which hugs around the body rather than a knitwear. If you want to look at this click here .

Cropped Trousers

tonsure

It maybe cold outside but that doesn’t stop cropped trousers being a key item. It’s easy to create a warm look with cropped trousers. What mostly every men do in this situation is  wear the socks up to cover the skin that is exposed. You can wear brogues with these or even lace up boots.

Lux Trucker

Siki Im

This is quite a boxy silhouette, this imitates the trucker workwear. Fabrics it could be made out of is denim, suede and leather which is something you would imagine with this silhouette.

Statement Topcoat

Boglioli

Topcoats are amazing when it comes to layering. Topcoats have always been something you wear during the cold months but you wouldn’t have thought it to be a key item. Specifically topcoats that have a grainy textured look, which brings a country heritage feel.

Netflix releases the official trailer for ‘Godless’

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Netflix releases the official trailer for ‘Godless’

A new limited series Godless just received its first trailer from Netflix.

The series will follow the paths of Frank Griffin played by Jeff Daniels and his cruel gang, who cross the paths with a town filled with women who must protect themselves when they are caught in a crossfire between Frank Griffin’s murderous gang and their arch enemy Roy Goode played by Jack O’Connell.

Some of the cast that will drive the story of ‘Godless’ are Jack O’Connell, Michelle Dockery and four-time Golden Globe nominee Jeff Daniels.

‘Godless’ will be coming to Netflix on the 22nd of November.

Here is the trailer.

Sound Selection 014

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Sound Selection 014

Sound Selection is back and once again we have more great music for your playlists.

Mahalia ‘Hold On’ Feat. Buddy

To begin our 14th Sound Selection, we have Mahalia’s ‘Hold On’ featuring Buddy. This is a classic Mahalia song, featuring vibrant vocals and groovy-pop production. A song for teenage romantics for sure, once again solid work by Mahalia.

Aurka ‘Lotus’

The second song to feature is ‘Lotus’ by the wonderful Aurka, who combines traditional elements with pure electronic production. If you like the sounds of Bonobo, Gold Panda and Tycho this one will be for you. With this song, Aurka becomes the next promising name in the world of electronic music, truly vibrant work.

Goldsmoke ‘Like This’

Now for something a little different we have ‘Like This’ by Goldsmoke who combines a dynamic electronic beat with a commercial vocal to give us the perfect song for the weekend. Terrific work, by a very talented artist.

Pale Grey ‘Seasons’

As usual, we have selected some band music for our selection and this time to bring us more chill vibes are Pale Grey who present us with their fantastically well-written song ‘Seasons’. This song is a must for any playlist, and especially for those that love a bit of chill Indie Pop.

Francesca Blanchard ‘Free’

Authentic vocals are rare to find, but not with Francesca Blanchard who dives in with her vocal talent in her latest single ‘Free’. Blanchard showcases her maturity as an artist, as she manages to compose her vocals throughout the structure of the song perfectly. Magnificent work.

What So Not ‘Better’ feat. LPX

Another great song to enter our selection is ‘Better’ by What So Not featuring LPX, who explore the sounds of future electronica and commercially styled vocals. This has song great vocals and a production that will make you wonder why you did not hear of these artists ever before.

Harvie Ashby ‘Dagger Tooth’

Now for something very raw we have ‘Dagger Tooth by Harvie Ashby who combines the classic rock elements to make a blood-pumping song full of raw energy waiting to escape. To drive this powerful song, we hear Harvie’s strong and solid vocals that go hand in hand with the structure and vibe of the song.

Tim Freitag ‘Bruises’

Furthermore, we have ‘Bruises’ by the splendid Tim Freitag who showcases his very solid and authentic vocals by singing about his emotional past experiences. Fantastic work by a very promising artist. Truly deserving recognition

Auður ‘I’d Love’

Our final song to enter this Sound Selection is the mysterious-like chillwave-pop song ‘I’d Love’ by the terrifically talented Auður, who manages to combine shifted guitar elements, romantically-mellow vocals, and a dynamic production all in one. This single also is presented visually with a gravity-shifting music video, which we feel just defines the level of his songwriting.

Short film ‘Man-tis!’ has been announced

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Short film ‘Man-tis!’ has been announced

Upcoming Sci-fi comedy short Man-tis! is in the making.

The film will follow Tim, a nervous wreck who is about to have the interview of his life. However, on the morning of the interview, things start going south for Tim as his head and hands are transformed into those of a giant mantis.

‘Man-tis!’ will be directed by Christopher Stewardson, who most recently co-directed ‘A Fine Picture’ alongside James Carpenter. Christopher Stewardson gave us a few words about his influences and what we should expect from ‘Man-tis!’.

“I’ve been obsessed with 1950s science-fiction and creature features since childhood. They’re such wonderful films. The fantastic, wild stories of these films are so entertaining and, despite some often outdated social dynamics, there are so many relevant political readings that can be taken from these stories. I remember receiving Bert I. Gordon’s ‘Earth vs The Spider’ on VHS for my seventh birthday. I loved it then and still do – and I still own and cherish that VHS. Making a film as a love letter to 50s creature features is something I’ve dreamed of for a few years. Watching films like Gordon Douglas’ ‘Them!’ and Jack Arnold’s ‘Tarantula’ always set my mind rolling as a child. I kept wondering, ‘imagine how cool it’d be to make something like that!’ I now have the opportunity to make a film like that – and I can’t wait to make something that honours those films that I adored and idolised in my childhood. With Man-tis! I wanted to affectionately reference the fantasy of those films but be able to bring it into the 21st century with comedy. Comedy can be a really effective way of making absurd things seem believable within the context of a story whilst making it brilliantly entertaining at the same time.”

The film is currently in pre-production and is due to be released in 2018.

The current crew working on ‘Man-tis!’:

Director: Christopher Stewardson
Writers: Christopher Stewardson and Col Norrish
Producer: Hannah Cook
Casting Director: Heather Williams
Production Design: Chantelle Wills
Director of Photography: Col Norrish
Editor: Modestas Mankus
Sound Recordist: Greg Chalmers
Sound Mixer: Jessica Watkins

To find out more about ‘Man-tis!’ you can visit their website here.

 

Interview: Highway Superstar

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Interview: Highway Superstar

80’s driven music producer Highway Superstar is on the rise.

With his latest single ‘Maybe I’m Fallin’ In Love’ released the man himself Highway Superstar joined us for an interview to talk about music and culture.

Hi, how are you?

Pretty decent, just released a single, and hard at work on my live set for gigs in Russia and Sweden during November.

That sounds exciting! So you love 80’s music how did that come about?

I’ve always loved 80s music, but not only. The movies, tv shows, fashion, cars, the whole deal!

Your latest single ‘Maybe I’m Fallin’ In Love’ is an 80’s romantic themed song, how did that come about?

The music came first. Then I started humming “maybe I’m fallin’ in love” as a catchphrase, that went down for a certain period of time, the lyrics followed after a while.

What is like collaborating with other artists on your songs?

I love everything about it, and I love the artists I collaborate with. The real magic happens when everybody brings something of their own to the table to create something together. It’s not something that you can channel when flying solo.

What would you say are the biggest challenges you face when starting a new song?

Highly depends on how the songwriting process began. If it’s music being written first, I’d say I’ll have to spend some time thinking about the lyrical concept, for example.

If you could describe your music in one word what would it be?

I’m not sure I would, even if I could.

So, do you have any big plans for the rest of 2017?

As I’ve previously mentioned, live shows in November in Russia and Sweden, I’m also heavily invested in writing more material so hopefully, I’ll come up with a new song or two before the year ends, but mainly focused on writing my third album.

And for our final question, what is your definition of culture?

Culture to me is the physical manifestation of the spirit in the human experience. The way we walk, talk, dance, think, write. It’s what most try to preserve while some are trying to destroy.

Thank you for giving us a chance to interview you! Good luck with your projects!

To find out more about Highway Superstar you can follow him here and here.

Street art by NEVERCREW

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Street art by NEVERCREW

NEVERCREW a pair of artist based in Switzerland create colourfull thought provoking street art.

The pair has been working together since 1996 and have created many great pieces along the way. This bright mural was created in Vancouver(CA) for Vancouver Mural Festival, 2016. The bright red works in great contrast with the white wall creating a striking appearance. Like many of their other pieces that depict animals, this could clearly be interpreted as a visual statement on nature and our relationship and impact towards our environment.

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