Our beloved Animal Collective have come one step closer to obtaining cultural world domination. Their debut Film a collaberation with Perez (Danny not Hilton) debuts at the Sundance Film Festival this evening! promising to be a visual phantasmagoria of dark imagery seen through a neon haze i can NOT wait.
Here is the trailer to wetten your seats!
Sophie
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Well the fork stuck 'em.
AT LAST.
Bear Hands are releasing my two favourite tracks in February, which are currently available for free download on their website - http://www.bearhandsband.com/
On their last UK tour, last September, it seemed I was the only real fan they'd come across. I'm hoping the release of What A Drag and Can't Stick 'Em rectify this as it'd be a shame to see their blend of energetic percussion, twinkly guitar riffs and insightful lyrics go amiss.
BearHands4lyffff <3
Louise.
Bear Hands are releasing my two favourite tracks in February, which are currently available for free download on their website - http://www.bearhandsband.com/
On their last UK tour, last September, it seemed I was the only real fan they'd come across. I'm hoping the release of What A Drag and Can't Stick 'Em rectify this as it'd be a shame to see their blend of energetic percussion, twinkly guitar riffs and insightful lyrics go amiss.
BearHands4lyffff <3
Louise.
Things have gone abit 'West'
Two-penny, twelve-stone hooker or bona-fied fashion mind-fucker?
"I know you'd like to thank your shit don't stink, But lean a little bit closer
See that Rose really dress like..."
Personally speaking that bitch got balls so hats (and skirts, jumpers, tights...) off to the girl!
(OMFG! What would PETA say??!!)
(steeling the show at Chanel)
(DOUBLE-DENIM??! Shorty got CHEEK)
Sophie
"I know you'd like to thank your shit don't stink, But lean a little bit closer
See that Rose really dress like..."
Personally speaking that bitch got balls so hats (and skirts, jumpers, tights...) off to the girl!
(OMFG! What would PETA say??!!)(steeling the show at Chanel)
(DOUBLE-DENIM??! Shorty got CHEEK)Sophie
Here Come The Girls...
So as the last pair of tapered harems are packed away and the pigeon chested Antwerp Adonis’ sent back to whichever agency they strut from we’re greeted by the sound of hundreds of bated breaths exhaling in unison…Couture week begins!
I’m not going to lie; I find the old fashion houses a little loathsome. Maybe our fast paced internet generation are just spoilt but if something’s not cutting edge, well it’s just not going to cut it at all. We’re no longer content with the WOW factor we want the ‘NOW’ factor aswell. So it’s with a little trepidation and reserved excitement I cast my eyes over Lagerfeld’s Chanel Couture Creations. At a glance it’s nice to see Chanel opting for shorter hem-lines…in a culture where anything below the left labia is seen as prudish a little wink towards the rebellious cuts of 60’s, provides a breath of fresh-air without giving a little wank to the rebellious sluts of the 00’s. The candy cane colours make for a nice juxtaposition against the traditional materials used on their iconic tweed suits whilst the delicate bead-work feminises their most dramatic of dresses.
Most surprising of all was the absence of the infamous Chanel staple the ‘Little Black Dress’ coined by CoCo herself. Karl seems to be casting a crafty gaze in to the future with ‘city shorts’ replacing skirts and masses of metallic breaking up pastel drapes. The futures bright…and with not ONE sighting of last seasons ghastly ‘Couture Clogs’…it’s rather fashionable too.
The Iconic Lagerfeld style embodied in Couture (far right)
I’m not going to lie; I find the old fashion houses a little loathsome. Maybe our fast paced internet generation are just spoilt but if something’s not cutting edge, well it’s just not going to cut it at all. We’re no longer content with the WOW factor we want the ‘NOW’ factor aswell. So it’s with a little trepidation and reserved excitement I cast my eyes over Lagerfeld’s Chanel Couture Creations. At a glance it’s nice to see Chanel opting for shorter hem-lines…in a culture where anything below the left labia is seen as prudish a little wink towards the rebellious cuts of 60’s, provides a breath of fresh-air without giving a little wank to the rebellious sluts of the 00’s. The candy cane colours make for a nice juxtaposition against the traditional materials used on their iconic tweed suits whilst the delicate bead-work feminises their most dramatic of dresses.
Most surprising of all was the absence of the infamous Chanel staple the ‘Little Black Dress’ coined by CoCo herself. Karl seems to be casting a crafty gaze in to the future with ‘city shorts’ replacing skirts and masses of metallic breaking up pastel drapes. The futures bright…and with not ONE sighting of last seasons ghastly ‘Couture Clogs’…it’s rather fashionable too.
The Iconic Lagerfeld style embodied in Couture (far right)Sophie
Everything that shines ain't always gonna be gold...
... But I reckon this is.
So it looks like my golden boys MGMT are back in the music game after what I'm guessing's been a nice hazy aftermath of their rapid sprint to rockstar fame.
The Brooklyn pair, who were my mad obsession and victim of adoration throughout 2008, have re-emerged with the likes of Kid Cudi, featuring on this sweet little track, The Pursuit Of Happiness, along with Ratatat. Mellow, cool and confident, Kid Cudi's rap is complimented by Andrew's too-cute-to-be-true vocal. Hardly the wildly danceable pop that enveloped me two years back, but it hits the spot.
I'm also loving Chiddy Bang's sampling of MGMT's Kids.
Though the rapping is basic-as-fuck and the title pretty cringe-worthy, the sampling totally refreshes Kids - rescuing it from being that same old track played over a Saturday night indie dancefloor. It's a cute, catchy and easy pop tune that I know I'll be requesting the hell out of all weekend.
Louise.
So it looks like my golden boys MGMT are back in the music game after what I'm guessing's been a nice hazy aftermath of their rapid sprint to rockstar fame.
The Brooklyn pair, who were my mad obsession and victim of adoration throughout 2008, have re-emerged with the likes of Kid Cudi, featuring on this sweet little track, The Pursuit Of Happiness, along with Ratatat. Mellow, cool and confident, Kid Cudi's rap is complimented by Andrew's too-cute-to-be-true vocal. Hardly the wildly danceable pop that enveloped me two years back, but it hits the spot.
I'm also loving Chiddy Bang's sampling of MGMT's Kids.
Though the rapping is basic-as-fuck and the title pretty cringe-worthy, the sampling totally refreshes Kids - rescuing it from being that same old track played over a Saturday night indie dancefloor. It's a cute, catchy and easy pop tune that I know I'll be requesting the hell out of all weekend.
Louise.
Sunday, 24 January 2010
The Burg'
WE NEED TO GET OUT MORE!
It was only when a dear friend of mine linked me to NYmags Brooklyn top 40 i realised exactly how large a percentage of the masses of music i love comes from one tiny area of New York. The list ,(http://www.madeupdisease.com/?p=4420) not without some GHASTLY omissions, No Jeffrey Lewis OR Bonnie Prince Billy pretty much encapsulates the musical mood of Louise and i throughout the past year.
So without further a-do i present to you some 2.1 grade data presentation:
Pardon it's DIY cottons, you may have to squint a little. MS Paint aside perhaps this is the abrupt awakening we need to start searching pastures new for strange, original and innovative sounds. Are we in a musical rut? Only time will tell.
Sophie
Strap on tha’ Black
It’s that time again kids, breath has been baited, thumbs twiddled, magazines flicked countless times until images of SS10 are nothing more than a sticky, creased and caressed mess. It’s Fashion week!!! Kicking of the couture calendar with style it has to be gay old Paris. But Menswear I hear you cry? Yes True, I’ve never much been a fan of Menswe@r weather we’re talking over-hyped beige Britpop or skinny ties and shirts. However hard I’ve tried I’ve always met it with a generous does of ennui and a fat fucking yawn. So where would any disillusion fashion fan turn in their hour of need…Viktor and Rolf of course!
So imagine my horror when I survey the harrowing sight before me. Refresh refresh no matter how hard I try the Google results never lie. To quote my beloved ‘Shop Assistants’ (yes, the twee-pop band!) I’m Glad you’ve got a safety net’…the cards are on the table and the SUIT is BLACK!
Ok so they’re playing it safe but in an economic downturn when even the most valiant of institutions (Woolies, Select, BAY trading) are crashing at our feet who can blame them. It’s not ground breaking but it’s hardly repulsive either and whilst they stick to ‘play-it-safe’ tailoring (a carrot fit a day keeps the Bailiffs at bay) they still retain knods to all things tongue in cheek. The clothes march down before scrutinizing eyes to Ben Hamilton’s soulful 9 1/2-minute version of the Rolling Stones song "Paint It Black." It’s Fucking FUNNY right!!! And despite a color pallet that resembles that of Birmingham City Centre (IRONIC racism, gettit) they still challenge concepts of layering. A shiny, BLACK quilted puffer vest under a BLACK leather three-quarter-length coat, and multiple collars on tuxedos, BLACK shirts and sweaters of varying fabrics. Better than a grey area I guess.
All that remains to be said is: Vandell Stretton are you responsible for those ominous stains gracing the below tailored trousers?? So far up your street you’ve taken out a mortgage!
Dear Mr Viktor and Rolf when it comes to playing it safe please heed your own advise:
Ahhh That's better the sparkle and WOW factor we know and love
Sophie
So imagine my horror when I survey the harrowing sight before me. Refresh refresh no matter how hard I try the Google results never lie. To quote my beloved ‘Shop Assistants’ (yes, the twee-pop band!) I’m Glad you’ve got a safety net’…the cards are on the table and the SUIT is BLACK!
Ok so they’re playing it safe but in an economic downturn when even the most valiant of institutions (Woolies, Select, BAY trading) are crashing at our feet who can blame them. It’s not ground breaking but it’s hardly repulsive either and whilst they stick to ‘play-it-safe’ tailoring (a carrot fit a day keeps the Bailiffs at bay) they still retain knods to all things tongue in cheek. The clothes march down before scrutinizing eyes to Ben Hamilton’s soulful 9 1/2-minute version of the Rolling Stones song "Paint It Black." It’s Fucking FUNNY right!!! And despite a color pallet that resembles that of Birmingham City Centre (IRONIC racism, gettit) they still challenge concepts of layering. A shiny, BLACK quilted puffer vest under a BLACK leather three-quarter-length coat, and multiple collars on tuxedos, BLACK shirts and sweaters of varying fabrics. Better than a grey area I guess.
All that remains to be said is: Vandell Stretton are you responsible for those ominous stains gracing the below tailored trousers?? So far up your street you’ve taken out a mortgage!
Dear Mr Viktor and Rolf when it comes to playing it safe please heed your own advise: Ahhh That's better the sparkle and WOW factor we know and loveSophie
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