BLOG: SOME NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

They're all artists I've posted many a time previously, but I got to the computer this morning to find new material by each of them so here they are...

The Weeknd's self-directed video for his track with Drake "The Zone", the official video for Lucy Rose's new single "Middle Of The Bed", and Lana Del Rey's track "Bel Air" off of her upcoming "Born To Die: Paradise Edition" album, which should be arriving at my door very soon.

DIARY: GRAPHIC DESIGNER AM I

It's not set in stone that I am or that I will be a graphic designer, but this is quite remarkable in its accuracy. I know it doesn't go into much specific detail, similar to those astrology columns in the newspaper, but every point here fits me... Bose headphones, the specs, Apple everything, graphic tee (usually by Victate of course), skinny/slim trousers, form over function sneakers. And I love my coffee. I wouldn't say I'm an addict, but in terms of daily intake it's probably higher than an addict's... Oh and Helvetica obviously.

BLOG: BENZEL & JESSIE WARE VIDEO BY STUDIO MOROSS

A lovely music video by Kate Moross and her team for Jessie Ware's cover of Brownstone's "If You Love Me", produced by young Japanese duo called BenZel. Musically, Jessie Ware's sultry vocals fit BenZel's rich 90s beats like magic and I absolutely love it. As for the moving image, Moross, who is still by all means a young creative from London, has directed a few videos for Jessie Ware but filled with beautiful textures and fluidity, this animated silhouette is my favourite.

DIARY: JAPANESE UDON AT KOYA

I went out for dinner with my dad yesterday and he took me to a Japanese udon restaurant in Soho. I'd heard of it before but it was my first time. And it was good. The shop was cosy with natural and clean aesthetics, the menu design was simple and cute, as was the staff uniform. Plus there was a 30-minute queue when we got there, lining the pavement of Dean Street, which is always a great thing especially for a little independent store. The staff, well-numbered including a couple of native Japanese members, all seemed to have been trained sufficiently, impressively uttering words like "onegaishimasu" and "hai" as if they were actually working in Japan. I enjoyed it. And I enjoyed it more because my dad paid. Yes, unfortunately the prices are, whilst admittedly in keeping with the standard in the location, very high for what's actually a pretty simple traditional dish in Japan. So I won't be visiting as a casually regular customer, but it's certainly a place I will keep in mind for good authentic food.

MAG: NIKE SB JANOSKI MID PREMIUM BROGUE

From: Highsnobiety

New in this season is the second colourway of the Premium Brogue edition of the popular Janoski Mids by Nike Sb. Coming in all black everything, the leather upper features wingtip accents to add a sense of sophistication to the skate shoes. I'm still not convinced about the brogues, although I don't disagree that they will for sure turn heads. And I do like the dead black look. Thoughts?

BLOG: AMP-FOOT 2.0

A new prosthetic, developed in Vrije Universiteit Brussel, looks to have innovated the Ankle Mimicking Prosthetic which brings back a natural spring in the user's step. Now I don't know anything about prosthetic technology, but this appears very lifelike in its free-flowing movement, particularly that bounce at the heel as the foot steps off the ground. The speed and elasticity there seem on point! Plus it doesn't weigh much more than the average foot, very impressive.

DIARY: CAPITAL ONE CUP MADNESS

This week was Round 4 of the league cup and there were some bizarre matches. We took some boys from JFC on a trip to the Reading v Arsenal match at the Madjeski Stadium, we definitely didn't expect to witness a 7-5 result after extra time. They loved it. Hell, I loved it. Way home was tough though, kids falling asleep left, right and centre (some while standing). And then Chelsea v Man Utd scoring another 8 goals in another thriller at Stamford Bridge. Madness.

BLOG: EVISU CARNABY STREET STORE

From: Dazed Digital

Evisu opened their only permanent boutique in London last month, following on from the store in Boxpark, Shoreditch. It's on Newburgh Quarter, parallel to Carnaby Street and is quite a pretty affair. I happened to be in the area for their shop opening, where the guys behind it all mingled with passers-by, offering Japanese beer and sushi, a nice cultural touch. It's a cool space, adding to a list of staple places to go for when I visit the area.

BLOG: BEN HOWARD THE BURGH ISLAND EP

Ben Howard has released his new EP, available today in the UK, "The Burgh Island". With four songs, seemingly darker than what we heard on his Mercury Prize-nominated debut album "Every Kingdom", it reveals more about the artist and his beautiful sound. Below is the stunning video for the lead song "Esmerelda".

MAG: BIRDY FRENCH EXTRA VIDEO

Nice to see something new from Birdy. It's been exactly one year since the release of her debut album and here she performs the Cherry Ghost cover "People Help The People" shot in Paris.

BLOG: HUE BY PHILIPS COLOR KINETICS

This is the new LED light technology by Philips, where each bulb can be controlled by a smart device. It may well be the future of lighting. The above video isn't particularly strong at showing the product off, or at selling the product really. But there are certainly some sweet uses for Hue, such as setting the mood, adopting colours, and my favourite feature of being able to control them whilst on holiday, allowing you to pretend that you're home. Interestingly it's available only in the Apple Store right now, do you think it could take off?

MAG: SIGUR ROS VALTARI FILM #13

As the Valtari Mystery Film Experiment continues, Sigur Rós have now unveiled the 13th of the series. Directed by Irish artist Clare Langan, the video for "Varðeldur" is absolutely beautiful.

"The film explores the fragility of the human condition, frozen somewhere between life and death. Shot with a high-speed camera, a human figure and water defy the laws of gravity. There is no clear distinction between dream and reality and the space that the film and the music create becomes a submersive world."

MAG: NEW APPLE IMAC

iPad Mini, updated iPad, new MacBook Pro, blah blah blah. But this new iMac is fucking thin!!

MAG: ULTRAISTA OUR SONG VIDEO

UK trio Ultraísta released their self-titled debut album this month, an album filled with sweet beats and rhythms all enhanced by Laura Bettinson's cute vocals. This is the new video for their track "Our Song".