13 Feb 2014
MAG: WARPAINT LOVE IS TO DIE YOURS TRULY SESSION
In session for Yours Truly, Warpaint performed a held back version of their new album's lead track "Love Is To Die". Shot in what seems to be an unused space in an old building, the video has a nice serenity and intimacy for the rustic sound of the band, very rough around the edges and raw in its aesthetic. Very handsome.
12 Feb 2014
MAG: SOHN NEW SINGLE ARTIFICE OFFICIAL VIDEO
Big news in from Vienna-based UK producer, SOHN, who today revealed a brand new single and information of his debut album. It's been a long time coming but it's all there. First up is this single "Artifice" which was premiered earlier tonight on Zane Lowe's show as his Hottest Record, and the video above accompanies its unveiling. More fast paced than what we've heard so far, it's a cracker of a song, epitomising his production and songwriting, whilst expectedly treading on the territories of multiple genres. It's a good 'un. And it will form part of the LP called "Tremors", set for release on April 7. Tremendous news, I can't wait for it to land.
MAG: SUMMERTIME SADNESS CEDRIC GERVAIS REMIX OFFICIAL VIDEO
Any excuse for more Lana visuals is good for me, and she has today released this video for Cedric Gervais' chart-topping remix of "Summertime Sadness". Lana's signature, classic raw footage is given a rhythmic technicolour makeover and she looks as hot and sultry as ever. I love the new snippets showing her playful side too. With the news of a forthcoming album "Ultraviolence" ramping up, I'm hoping to see more from Lana Del Rey again – it's been too quiet for my liking.
BLOG: SOAK DEBUT SINGLE BLUD OFFICIAL VIDEO
This is a brand new video for brand new artist, SOAK. She's a 17 year old kid from Northern Ireland, if I remember what I read correctly, and she is quite fantastic. You're right to be sceptical of another young 'un on the scene, but immediately apparent from this single, she is a very able songwriter and vocalist at that. With a voice of innocence and ability to captivate that perhaps goes against her hard superficial profile, she showcases incredible intelligence and heart in what is pure poetry – even if she wasn't only 17.
SOAK already has the backing of last year's stunning success story, CHVRCHES, whose newly formed label, Goodbye Records, has made her its first signing. "Blud" is the title track for her debut EP under Goodbye Records and that's set to be out on March 17. It would appear things are only just beginning but I imagine it will pick up pretty quickly. I for one am very excited about this.
11 Feb 2014
BLOG: @TLEEORIGINAL ON PINTEREST
I noticed my Pinterest hit 1000 followers today, so I thought I'd point you in the direction of my Boards, each a (not that) careful collection of stuff I'm interested in. From home stuff, design stuff and clothes stuff, it's all there and I think it's all pretty cool. And hey, there are a thousand people out there who don't disagree, so head on over and check me out.
MAG: MØ DON'T WANNA DANCE DAVIDIAN REMIX
This is an awesome remix. It was a superb tune as it was, but this reworking by the UK house producer Davidian accentuates the anthem to an all-out feel-good body-mover.
10 Feb 2014
MAG: CASHMERE CAT WEDDING BELLS
Brand new by CASHMERE CAT, the title track from his new EP (out today or tomorrow depending on where you are) "Wedding Bells" was premiered this evening. The producer from Norway has been making a name for himself across the world, both on land and online, with huge collaborations and remixes on his roster and this new material follows on the hype and success of his 2012 debut EP "Mirror Maru" on LuckyMe. Worth a follow, for sure.
BLOG: UNCONFUSING PRINT
Now, that project I was talking about. This is it. A 120-page-plus magazine-style document that includes essays, photography, an interview and a presentation of all things print. It's an area of huge fascination for me, the state of the industry is one of confusion (not decline). As an exploration of the much-discussed subject, a careful overview of the goodness that is out there, and of course practical indulgence in layout and general put-together-ing, it's been highly enjoyable and fruitful for me (and I hope my tutors agree). I received the final copies from the printers and subsequently handed in on Friday last week, and I am delighted with its finish and actually very proud. It's the first 'real' piece of work of my own that I've invested so much effort in and it feels very good indeed to hold it in my hands. These are the feelings I wanted to record on this Blog when I started out, so here it is. Happiness, today.
MAG: FOUR TET ELLIE GOULDING BURN REMIX
The stream's title is as brilliant as anything, Four Tet has remixed Ellie Goulding's No. 1 hit "Burn". Check it.
DIARY: OLD NEW YORKERS
6 Feb 2014
BLOG: SPOTIFY CURRENT PLAYLIST
I recently put this Spotify playlist together – select tracks from my 40 artists biggest on playtime. Not sure what the aim here is, I'm not even a regular user of Spotify, but if you do have a moment and you're interested, take a look, a listen and perhaps send over some suggestions too.
5 Feb 2014
MAG: SAMPHA INDECISION YOUNG TURKS x DAZED VISIONARIES #4
I put up the FKA twigs video from this very series last week; this is Sampha's. Taken in his brother's house, where he used to live and began putting music together, here he performs "Indecision" off his EP and it's expectedly exquisite. Must watch.
DIARY: OVERDUE BREATHER
I am so tired. Tomorrow is my first day off in 2014 and I am so fucking grateful. Yesterday I got to submit my big final year's work to the printers, which has been a massive relief. It's a big portion of my degree and I must say I feel good with it. Still nervous to see how it's executed tomorrow or Friday, but I can do no more. And on top of that, there's been a week running around abroad plus other application shit that has just dragged on. My room is a mess, my sleeping pattern is non-existant, my social life is equally scarce and I probably look terrible too. Finally though I can breathe, focus on other things and enjoy the day-to-day again; I want to go to galleries, watch films, have beers, see friends, read my magazines, work on more exciting and less pressing things. Aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
3 Feb 2014
MAG: ELLIE GOULDING FT. ANGEL HAZE JAMES BLAKE COVER
Shit fuck bollocks. This is mad. Ellie Goulding is the queen of covers. And just all music really.
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