Well planned out compositions inspired by classic themes and a dash of decorative details is a sure recipe for success. And his use of textures even though the work is digital make the work even more charming.
Below is a ”set of illustrations created for DropMix, a music mixing game developed by Harmonix and published by Hasbro in Autumn 2017.”
The first song to enter our Sound Selection is ‘Glory Days’ by the exciting 1955. This upbeat single will get you on your feet and dancing, a truly marvellous song that sticks with you with its fun feel and vibe.
Another great song to enter our selection is ‘Darling’ by the terrific Diessa who combines elements of downtempo, mysterious vocals and pure electronic drive. Magnificent work by a truly promising artist.
Now with a more of a groovy vibe, we have Patawawa with ‘Patagonia’. This song is a perfect dance floor hit as elevates the elements of Nu Disco with a confident and calm sensation. One for the playlists for sure.
Foresteater is back and this time with another well-produced song ‘Avalanche’. Once again they blow us away with their authentic energy and waves of emotion. ‘Avalanche’ is a song that will take you on a journey and a half. Splendid work.
There are few times you can honestly say you found something exciting and with Soleima this is one of those times. In her latest single ‘Low Life’ Soleima brings us an upsurge of energy, calmness and groove. With her talent to compose herself and to bring out great liveliness, we can expect to hear more from this exhilarating artist.
Our final song is by Josia and the Bonnevilles who have previously entered on our Sound Selection 008. This time they are back and with another new and exciting single ‘Back To Tennessee’. Their latest song once again proves us right, that they are the band to follow in the world of music as they bring us the same quality of energy, emotion and journey each time they perform.
Here are easy ways you can easily maintain them in the comfort of your home. If you are unsure of doing it your self, seek professional help particularly in shoe shops that specifically sell leather shoes. Highly likely they will have the knowledge to help you out.
Leather shoes:
2. Before you use the polish or creams make sure the shoes are dry before application, it is best to use a simple shoe cream around with no colours. If you wish to stain your leather shoes be cautious when applying it as it colour turn out to be much darker than anticipated. Also, make sure to use an appropriate applicator like a good cloth.
3. Apply a wax polish for shine and use fine horsehair or a cloth to get the shine.
4. You must let the shoes dry before using it and the best way to do so is let it dry out naturally and use shoe trees so that when the shoe dries it keeps its shape.
A tip to help maintain the longevity of your leather shoes is to not wear it when it’s raining as leather is absorbent. If it does get wet let it dry naturally away from direct heat and use shoe trees.
Alex Lawther and Jessica Barden take the lead in ‘The End of the F***ing World’, a dark comedy-drama based on Charles S. Forsman’s novel ‘The End Of The Fucking World’.
The dark comedy series has been already been made available for UK viewers on Channel 4 since late October 2017 but will also become available internationally when its released on 5th of January 2018 exclusively on Netflix.
Here is the trailer for ‘The End of the F***ing World’
The first song to enter our Sound Selection is by the terrific Zaitex who presents his song ‘Light it Up’. With a dynamic beat, low pitch vocals and a flurry of vibrant sounds that take you onto another wave this song marks itself as a great addition to any must-listen playlist.
Refreshing, smooth and simply delicious would be a couple of ways to describe ‘Islands’ by All The People. ‘Islands’ is a fantastic song that works well with its calm and composed vocals and production. This song is a perfect jam those that love a bit of Electro Pop in their playlists, or for those that just need a song to dance to in their life.
Now with a more soul and funk driven vibe, we have ‘We Are A Wave’ by the exciting Nikita. This song is a must listen for those that love something with a vibrant and full of colour vibe. Nikita truly bring out their exuberance in their latest work.
Bringing us a throwback-feel single is Modestas, who funnily share the same name as me. Their single ‘VHS’ is a wave of chillwave and memories, a true voyage into the style of Modesta. A true gift for those going into 2018 with a chilled mindset and a definite addition to your playlists.
The final song to enter this Sound Selection is ‘Another Galaxy’ by the tremendous A Cosmic Gift. In their latest single they present us with a funky electronic vibe that genuinely takes you into another galaxy with its tremendous groove and vividness. A fun way to start 2018 for sure.
In April, we were lucky to interview the avant-garde filmmaker and poet Jonas Mekas, who is labelled by many critics and filmmakers as the Godfather of avant-garde cinema. Here is our interview with Mekas.
Dagny shifted from modelling to music and now has built up quite the fan base with over one million listeners on Spotify. In June she released her single ‘Wearing Nothing’ and we were given the opportunity for an interview. Here is our interview with Dagny.
With over 50 million plays on their single ‘Easy’, there is no doubt Son Lux have emerged and created quite the listener base with their strong, raw and exciting sound. In May the trio joined us to talk about their EP ‘Remedy’ and culture. Here is our interview with Son Lux.
Another splendid interview we conducted in May was with the sculptor and artist Gosia who’s work really speaks for her ability and talent. In the interview, we discussed sculpting and art. Here is our interview with Gosia.
Our fifth and final interview you must read is with Longshaw Ward. A fashion label run by husband and wife Kirsty Ward and David Longshaw. In this interview, we talked about their label Longshaw Ward, fashion and culture. You can read the interview here.
If you haven’t already go get yourselves something to keep you warm during the next few weeks to come. You wouldn’t necessarily think to wear accessories but sure enough, it’ll keep you warm whilst still looking fashionable.
Scarf
Great way to keep your neck nice and warm. You can style it in many different ways. The best scarves to have are the ones made from wool as that naturally keeps in warmth.
Gloves
Gloves are great for the snow days. The temperature can go below 0 and you wouldn’t want to get frostbite. The best gloves to have is leather as it allows you to play in the snow without the fabric getting soaked. If you wanted to opt for something more stylish then try out gloves made of two different fabrics.
Hat
Hats are perfect for windy, foggy and snow days. It helps to the head warm and prevents you from getting headaches from the cold. Beanies are great for everyday wear if you want something much thicker then the best option would be a trapper hat.
Wool Socks
You wouldn’t think socks to be an accessory but it is. It’s great worn with combat boots and even wellies to keep your feet warm and cosy in the snow.
Highest grossing of the film this year has been ‘Beauty and the Beast’ by Disney, which grossed a rather impressive $1,263 billion (£941m) worldwide. Domestically, it opened with $174 million (£130m) and had a production budget of around $160 million (£119m).
Another film in ‘The Fast and Furious’ franchise was released and this year by the name of ‘The Fate of the Furious’. The film managed to gross a rather impressive $1,235 billion (£921m) worldwide with a production budget of $250 million (£186m).
The fourth film in the ‘Despicable Me’ franchise was released this year after the release of ‘Minions’ two years ago. The film managed to become the second highest grossing film in the franchise by grossing a rather impressive $1,033 billion (£770m) with an estimated production budget of $80 million (£59m).
In fourth place, came ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ which was distributed by Sony/Columbia. The film grossed a solid $880 million (£655m) with a production budget of $175 million (£130m).
In the fifth and last place on this list came ‘Wolf Warrior 2’. This film was made as a sequel to the original ‘Wolf Warrior’ directed by Wu Jing and was primarily made for the Chinese viewers. The film grossed an enormous $870 million (£648m) worldwide with an estimated production budget of $30.1 million (£22.4 m). Quite impressive indeed.
| Film | Gross (Worldwide) |
| Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | $863.7 million (£644m) |
| Thor: Ragnarok | $846.1 million (£630m) |
| Wonder Woman | $821.8 million (£612m) |
| Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales | $794.9 million (£592m) |
| Star Wars: The Last Jedi | $791.7 million (£590m) |
* ’Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ is still in cinemas, therefore the gross will change during the final days of 2017 and thus will overtake ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’.
Michael Kors is the next brand to join in the fur-free train which was announced at a press release. This also means that Jimmy Choo will also go fur-free as this brand was acquired by Micheal Kors in July 2017 for $1.2 billion.
“Due to technological advances in fabrications, we now have the ability to create a luxe aesthetic using non-animal fur,” – Kors
The movement will be showcased in 2018 during February when the whole of the month is based on fashion weeks in New York, London, Milan and Paris. The collection will show the alternatives to real fur. By the end of 2018, the brand should be free of fur.
Michael Kors has been under fire from protesters and animal activists in the last decade for using fur in their collection. So for PETA and other animal activist groups, it’s been good news. It shows that fashion houses and designers are becoming more aware of the subject and more fashion forward as there are technical advances in the industry.
With Christmas upon us the small gaming company Sundog Studios have treated us with their latest gift of ‘Jingle Hells’, a mobile phone game where you take control of an evil Christmas Elf that is tasked to catch all the kids that made it onto the notorious Santa’s Naughty list. While this all might seem a little dark, you are also then tasked to imprison the naughty kids and make them excavate the glacial prison of Santa Claus’. A fun game sounding indeed!
While Sundog Studios is run by two brothers, ‘Jingle Hells’ is a video game entirely made by Mads Overgaard Christiansen, who animated, programmed and created the art for the game.
The latest version of ‘Jingle Hells’ is available now via Google Play Store.
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