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Logic announces Tour with Joey Bada$$

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Logic announces a tour after releasing his latest album ‘Everyday’.

Sir Robert Bryson Hall II better known by his stage name Logic has announced a new tour after the release of his album ‘Everyday’. The tour will be used to promote the album, and will be in North America.

Tour dates:

Logic Tour

07-07 Salt Lake City, UT – The Great Saltair
07-08 Las Vegas, NV – The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
07-09 Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre
07-13 Seattle, WA – ShowWare Center
07-16 San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
07-18 Phoenix, AZ – Mesa Amphitheatre
07-20 Austin, TX – Austin360 Amphitheater
07-21 Houston, TX – Revention Music Center
07-22 Dallas, TX – Allen Event Center
07-25 Miami, FL – Bayfront Park Amphitheatre
07-27 Raleigh, NC – The Red Hat Amphitheatre
07-29 Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheatre
07-30 Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre
08-01 Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
08-02 Washington, DC – MGM National Harbor
08-03 Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
08-05 Philadelphia, PA – Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing
08-09 Boston, MA – Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
08-10 Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion
08-12 Kansas City, MO – Silverstein Eye Centers Arena
08-13 Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl Theater
08-14 Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
08-16 St. Paul, MN – Roy Wilkins Auditorium
08-18 Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center
08-19 Indianapolis, IN – Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn
08-20 Detroit, MI – Meadowbrook Amphitheater
08-23 Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
08-24 Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion
08-26 Toronto, Ontario – Echo Beach

To find out more about Logic click here.

Interview: Chad Rook

Chad Rook takes us in into his personal and acting life in an interview with us.

Having directed and acted Chad has had range of roles during his career as an actor. From roles in TV series like The Flash, Timeless and Supernatural, the superb Chad has created quite a name for himself in the film industry. But it looks like he is only getting started as he has recently landed quite big role in the blockbuster film War for the Planet of the Apes where he will play a human soldier Boyle under command of the Colonel played by Woody Harrelson. This is our interview with Chad.

Hi, how are you?

I am definitely not someone who can complain. Honestly I’m loving my life right now.

When did you realise you wanted to be an actor?

I wasn’t exactly the most popular kid when I was younger and in school, but when I was in drama class, it seemed that all the bullying and all the insults or comments from other kids would go away when I was on stage. So at a young age, when I was in junior high, I would definitely say that is when the “acting bug” caught hold of me as it was the only path I felt I could be me in.

Do you have other hobbies outside acting that you love doing?

I love photography, drawing and graphic design. Basically I like hobbies that allow me to be artistic and create in one way or another.

How do you prepare yourself for a role?

It really depends on the role. I’m in no way a “method actor”. There are a lot of ways in which to create a character in your head but for me it would be music. If I’m playing a police officer, I may start listening to something that has a tough guy beat. If I’m playing a street thug, maybe I’ll listen to some heavy metal. It’s amazing how music can make you feel and help you transform your mindset into a different character.

Do you like playing a certain type of the character the most?

As long as they are a CHARACTER. I don’t like playing “normal” guys. It’s boring to me and not why I’m in acting. If the character has edge, a past or something about him that isn’t just one-dimensional then I’d definitely be interested in taking on the role. Good guy or bad guy.

Describe yourself in one word.

Focused.

What are you most excited about in the upcoming year?

I’m really looking forward to release of the film “War for the Planet of the Apes”. After 17 years of acting professionally, this will be the first time being on the big screen. Not to mention it’s in a series which I grew up with. I’m a huge Planet of the Apes fan and to be in the latest film is surreal. I feel very blessed and am beyond excited.

What is the biggest project you have worked on yet?

“War for the Planet of the Apes” is by far the biggest. Actually, I don’t know if it gets any bigger than huge summer blockbuster action films like this  Pretty blessed to be a part of something this big.

For the last question, how would you define culture?

I feel it’s how we as a society combine all of our differences such as knowledge, beliefs, morals, race, religion, financial statuses, age, style, etc. How we learn and adapt in order to live with each other and beside other who may or may not have the same characteristics you have. Culture is what we are all a part of and strive to stay a part of.

To find out more about Chad you can follow his Twitter here.

 

Wallflowers by Vanessa Hogge

Vanessa Hogge a London-based artist creates series of decorative Wallflowers. Inspired by her passion for all things botanical she uses her years of experience as a ceramicist to bring her work to life. She delicately sculpts every petal and anther by hand making each piece elegant and one of a kind.

Daisy

DAISY

Delphine

Dahlia

Off Centre

Large daisy with Daphne

 

Watercolour on paper by Mark Adams

Beautiful watercolour works by the late artist Mark Adams.

New York born artist Mark Adams (1925 – 2006) attended Syracuse University, but left before he graduated to study abstract art in New York. Even though he was a painter Mark Adams also did tapestry. He made the stained glass for Grace Episcopal Cathedral in Nob Hill, San Francisco. Mark was also married to the artist Beth Van Hoesen, who was best known for her whimsical portraits of animals.

Having discovered his work recently, I feel he is a great artist to share. This is some of his great watercolour work that will hopefully inspire some of you artists out there.

The National announce new tour

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The National have officially announced information about their latest world tour.

According to the bands social media The National will be touring around the world from late June till mid December. They also have shared a video to their new track ‘The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness’. The tour will be used to promote their latest upcoming album ‘Sleep Well Beast’.

Tour dates:

Jun 23-25 – Glastonbury, UK – Glastonbury Festival
Aug 12 – Copenhagen, DK – HAVEN Festival
Sep 16 – Cork, IE – Cork Opera House
Sep 17 – Dublin, IE – Vicar Street
Sep 18 – Dublin, IE – Vicar Street
Sep 20 – Edinburgh, UK – Usher Hall
Sep 21 – Edinburgh, UK – Usher Hall
Sep 22 – Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo
Sep 23 – Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo
Sep 25 – London, UK – Eventim Apollo
Sep 26 – London, UK – Eventim Apollo
Sep 27 – London, UK – Eventim Apollo
Sep 28 – London, UK – Eventim Apollo
Oct 5 – Boston, MA – Wang Theatre
Oct 6 – New York, NY – Forest Hills Stadium
Oct 11 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
Oct 12 – San Diego, CA – CalCoast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Oct 14 – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre
Oct 21 – Hamburg, DE – Elbphilharmonie
Oct 23 – Berlin, DE – Tempodrom
Oct 24 – Berlin, DE – Tempodrom
Oct 25 – Amsterdam, NL – AFAS Live
Oct 28 – Lisbon, PT – Coliseu dos Recreios
Oct 30 – Brussels, BE – Palais des Beaux-Arts
Oct 31 – Brussels, BE – Palais des Beaux-Arts
Nov 2-4 – Paris, FR – Pitchfork Paris
Nov 4 – Stockholm, SE – Annexet
Nov 5 – Stockholm, SE – Annexet
Nov 6 – Oslo, NO – Sentrum Scene
Nov 7 – Oslo, NO – Sentrum Scene
Nov 27 – Portland, OR – Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Nov 28 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
Nov 29 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
Dec 1 – Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Dec 2 – Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Dec 4 – Philadelphia, PA – Verizon Hall
Dec 7 – Montreal, QC – Metropolis
Dec 8 – Montreal, QC – Metropolis
Dec 9 – Toronto, ON – Sony Centre
Dec 10 – Hamilton, ON – Hamilton Place Theatre
Dec 12 – Chicago, IL – Civic Opera House
Dec 13 – Chicago, IL – Civic Opera House

10 Music Videos That Changed the World of Music Videos

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Here at Our Culture, we strive to find things that shape the culture we live in. We have selected 10 music videos that have changed the world of music videos from Aphex TwinBjörk to Michael Jackson. All of these music videos either influenced or added a lot of value to the art of the music video.

The art of the music video has been around for a long time. The way music videos are shot and budgeted have changed over the years drastically. In the most recent years budgets have been kept at a small cost compared to around 20 years ago where budgets where that of an indie film, for example, Michael Jackson’sScream‘ directed by Mark Romanek cost a whopping $7,000,000. However, to make a music video nowadays all you need is a camera, a video editing software and some music. So, with this trend of making music videos growing, we share to you 10 music videos that we feel have changed the art of the music video.

Chris Isaak ‘Wicked Game

Directed by: Lee Chesnut

Prodigy ‘Smack My Bitch Up

Directed by: Jonas Åkerlund

OK Go ‘This Too Shall Pass

Directed by: James Frost

Peter Gabriel ‘Sledgehammer

Directed by: Stephen R. Johnson

Michael Jackson ‘Thriller

Directed by: John Landis

a-ha ‘Take On Me

Directed by: Steve Barron

Aphex Twin ‘Window Licker

Directed by: Chris Cunningham

Björk ‘All is Full of Love

Directed by: Chris Cunningham

The Chemical Brothers ‘Star Guitar

Directed by: Michel Gondry

Johnny Cash ‘Hurt

Directed by: Mark Romanek

Legendary music producer Robert Miles dies aged 47

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The legendary Italian music producer Robert Miles known for his classic song ‘Children’ has passed away.

His single ‘Children’ had topped Top 10 all over the world. Gained more than several platinum sale statuses alongside in countries like France, Germany, UK, Switzerland and New Zealand. Also, he has won the Brit Award for best international breakthrough act in 1997.

The cause of death is not yet fully known but according to DJ Mag Italia he died of “unspecified illness”

Many music producers and DJ’s were saddened and shared their condolences via social media.

 

Actress Mary Tsoni dies aged 30

Greek actress Mary Tsoni known for Dogtooth (2009), Evil (2005), The Northern Street (2005) has passed away.

According Espresso newspaper, the actress was found dead in her apartment after calling the police. The cause of death is unknown at this moment of time.

She was most known for the Academy award nominated film Dogtooth, where she played the role of the younger daughter.

 

 

Hellboy reboot on the way with Stranger Things star David Harbour as lead

It has been announced that Guillermo del Toro will no longer be working on Hellboy but instead it will be Neil Marshall who has previous directing credits on Game of Thrones, Timeless and Westworld.

It seems like David Harbour will be replacing the very loved Ron Perlman. The reception has been mixed as Hellboy has created a cult following over the years. To many people Hellboy II: The Golden Army was better than the first, so the shock of the news that Guillermo del Toro and Ron Perlman not working on the next film has come as a surprise to most. Hellboy II has went onto receive a nomination for Best Make Up at the Academy Awards in 2009 closely losing out to The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

Now with the lead being David Harbour and the huge fan base Stranger Things has gained in such a short time, it will likely bring a strong reboot for Hellboy.

These are some of the responses via Twitter.

Final trailer for Wonder Woman released

Directed by Patty Jenkins, Wonder Woman a film starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Connie Nielson, Robin Wright, David Thewlis has got its final trailer.

Latest action packed trailer for Wonder Woman has got many people buzzed. Full of cinematic hard hitting music featuring scenes of action and emotion, as we follow the journey of the superhero from her early days as Diana the princess of Amazon into the developed and loved superhero we all know her for . Furthermore, in this film Gal Gadot takes us as in the characters journey to go end a war that end all wars, she battles through the horrific battles in World War 1 as she tries to end war once and for all.

Finally, to find out more about Wonder Woman click here.