MUSIC: LoQueen - My Heart Is Refusing Me (Radio Killer Edit)

This track may be a couple of years old, and the re-release of Heal may have already passed - but I have just stumbed across this incredible remix of My Heart Is Refusing Me. It's one of the only remix's that tones it down a little bit, and doesn't try to make it into a huge heavy-house remix.

Click for another bonus remix:

MUSIC: MARLENE ∞ - Bon Voyage

Another piece of Swedish perfection! Marlene Forever has dropped this track on her Soundcloud. Bon Voyage is an all-round Pop/RnB SMASH. 

Give it a listen about, and keep an eye out. Click more to watch the beautiful video for Bon Voyage:

MUSIC: Goodbye Electra Heart

Goodbye, Electra Heart !

— MARINA &THE DIAMONDS (@MarinasDiamonds) August 8, 2013

Electra Heart is over. Marina & The Diamonds officially tweeted the final part of what has been an INCREDIBLE era for her. From Fear & Loathing and Radioactive (one of my all time favourites) to the beautiful Lies and hit Primadonna, Marina should be proud of what she's put out. The music, the styling, the character and the whole archetype idea was AMAZING.

Bye Electra. 

Now Marina girl, get working on that follow-up.

MUSIC: Sam Sparro - MECHANICAL MIXTAPE

Well isn't this a lovely surprise! The amazing Sam Sparro has just dropped a new mixtape over on his Soundcloud. The half hour mix is being released in the lead up to volume 1 of his new music mini-series Quantum Physical. Volume 1 will be released this September, with lead single Hang On 2 Your Love released shortly before that.

I AM READY.

Click more for tracklist:

LGBT: German Drag Queen Barbie Breakout Sews Mouth Shut [GRAPHIC]

Barbie Breakout, a German Drag Queen has posted this video on his YouTube channel in a protest against Russia by sewing his mouth shut:

“The pain I felt inside when I had to see in the media what is happening in Russia was greater than the physical pain of the needle," he said. "My partner held the camera while I did it. But he couldn’t look."

The powerful video has recieved almost 100,000 views.

"Don't let them take your voice. Speak up. Open your mouth." 

MUSIC: STREAM Alunageorge - Body Music

Stop exactly what you're doing and get this album streaming NOW. It is every bit as incredible as expected, and after seeing them live at Lovebox last weekend, I have now an even more cemented LOVE for the pair!

GO + SHARE.

MUSIC: Marina + The Diamonds - Lies

New visual from the incredible Marina and the Diamonds. Lies has to be one of the most beautiful and emotional songs on Electra Heart - and thankfully there is a perfect video to accompany it. It's simply shot, with some beautiful black and white head shots. It's simple and beautiful.

Also look out for #11Diamonds - rumoured to be a release of 11 unreleased tracks coming soon!

MUSIC: Ciara - Got Me Good (Steed Lord Diva Edit)

Icelandic Gods Steed Lord just dropped another Diva Edit, this time Ciara getting some of it. So fresh, give it a listen and take up on their free download of the track!

HOT.

MUSIC: Natalia Kills - Saturday Night

New from Natalia Kills. Saturday Night is a pulsating personal song with an equally personal video. She's looking stunning throughout and her sophomore album is shaping up to be another killer. [Click to watch first single Controversy and promo(?) single Problem]. 

Trouble is scheduled for release September 3rd.

MUSIC: Hi-Fashion

Well then. I have to admit I'm disappointed in myself for only just taking the time to listen to 

Hi Fashion. The video for Lighthouse is amazing, with the track itself pouring emotion from the start - similar to that of Robyn and Vanbot. 

What's even better is their pile of songs and videos from the past couple of years. I'm in LOVE. There's sex, there's Raja from Drag Race, there's incredible dance tracks and some fierce vocals. Click more NOW for a selection of my favourites!

MUSIC: Pet Shop Boys - Electric [Full Album Stream]

It's here! Pet Shop Boys' new album Electric, due out next week is now available to stream in full here - thanks to Rdio.

I've been incredibly excited for this release since hearing the first single Axis a while ago - and the follow up Vocal was no disappointment. Although there are only 9 songs, they almost all clock in at over 5 minutes each. And from early reviews, this is one of their best pieces in years.

GO! 

MUSIC: Patterns - Sunny Days

Patterns are a 4 piece from Costa Rica. Sunny Days is their debut single, and the video is a mix of utterly bizarre and utterly fabulous. 

The song itself is a synth-laden 80s track perfect for the summer! Give it a go and then listen to the Fred Falke remix below!

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MUSIC: Sugababes (MKS) - Flatline

SHIT. This is big! Mutya Keisha Siobhan have just dropped this SMASH. Flatline will be released on September 1st as their first single from the upcoming album. 

The track was written and produced by Dev Hynes (Flo + The Machine, Solange) and is FRESH!

HAPPY THURSDAY!

MUSIC: Lulu James - Step By Step (Video)

New from Lulu James! After releasing the audio a couple of weeks ago, the video has finally dropped - and it's amazing! Lulu looks GORGEOUS throughout, and the production of the video is spot on!

On first listen it's a bit of a slow one, and feels like it builds but doesn't reach it's max. Listen properly to fully appreciate the sound. Give it another go, because after a couple of listens you'll have it on repeat all day. I am OBSESSED!

Catch Lulu James at LOVEBOX this month!

MEN: Pavel Petel

Another day, another Pavel post. Deal.

Click more for some NSFW.

MUSIC: Kazaky - Touch Me

The boys have just released their newest video for the second single from new album "I LIKE IT".

As standard for the group, it contains heels, leather and boy on boy action.

#PLATINUMLOVE

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MUSIC: Ciara ft Nicki Minaj - I'm Out

Let's just take a moment to observe. Nicki's verse. The Ciara flow. Synchronised twerking. That white crop top and skirt. The J-Lo realness in the water.

CIARA 5*

MUSIC: Pink ft Lily Allen - True Love (Video)

Due to be released next week, Pink's latest video has leaked online! Taken from The Truth About Love, True Love is the fourth single from Alecia Moore's sixth album. 

The video features the beautiful Carey Hart as well as baby Willow (ADORABLE!) and a quick piece from Lily! 

EVENTS: London Pride

Happy Pride!

Today is London LGBT Community Pride! With various events happening all around the capital  enjoy yourself, stay safe and most importantly STAY PROUD.

Love x

MUSIC: Loreen - My Heart Is Refusing Me

LoQueen's just released this exceptionally moody video for (my personal favourite from Heal), My Heart Is Refusing Me. 

She obviously looks incredible and sounds incredible and is just all round incredible. Hi5 for Queen Loreen.

(I'll be needing a UK tour date before the Autumn though)

LGBT: YouTube Support LGBT Pride

As Pride celebrations commence around the world over the next couple of months, YouTube have created this moving video to commemorate. #ProudToLove

The video follows the monumental overturning of DOMA in the United States this week! Well done Supreme Court! (Defence of Marriage Act).

Stay proud. 

MUSIC: M.I.A - Bring The Noize

New M.I.A! Bring The Noize is the first single to be taken from Matangi, due out this autumn. I'm feeling real Die Antwoord vibes from her on this one - which is good!

MUSIC: RÜFÜS - Desert Night

YES. 

In just two years, RÜFÜS have made a name for themselves on the Australian dance music scene. With remixes and original tracks for Kitsuné to a headlining tour, they've started off with a bang. 

They release their debut album ATLAS in August, and Desert Night is the second single. The track is A-MAZING and so is the video. Those dance moves have got to be replicated sometime soon. Sadly the track is only available in Australia at the moment - and it looks like their second focus is the US, so for people in Europe/UK, we just gotta deal with the Soundcloud streams for now (below).

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Click more to watch another amazing video (100% worth watching) for their first single from ATLAS, Take Me:

MUSIC: Poisonous Relationship - Men's Feelings (The Black Madonna Mixed Feelings Remix)

Happy Saturday! Give this new Poisonous Relationship remix by Chicago's The Black Madonna a try. It pumps up the pace of the already stellar original track and teeters on the edge of huge arena-style house but just manages to keep it in check - it's incredible.

Watch Men's Feeling video here. 

Buy Garden of Problems Remixes here, out June 18th.

MUSIC: Lulu James - Step By Step

This is special. Prepare to hear this all summer long - and I'm expecting some killer remixes. Tagged as '21st Century Soul', this is a perfect follow up to Lulu's debut single Closer from earlier this year. It builds into a wonderfully icy house track in the last two minutes. Give it a listen above!

You can see Lulu James at Lovebox Festival this July!

MUSIC: Robyn - U Should Know Better (Video)

YEY! It's Robyn's newest single featuring Snoop Lion Dogg! The video features a young boy version of Robyn and an apparent female Snoop Dogg, and pays homage to a lot of her older videos and dance moves. I'll be honest, I don't really know what's going on in there. But be careful you don't blink, or you'll miss Robyn's appearance at 2:20 serving some 80s realness. 

Note that the song is taken from Body Talk Part 2 that was actually released in 2010 (!!!!). The fact that she had Snoop feature in such a large way just proves how ahead she is. AND it still sounds FRESH.

MUSIC: Miley Cyrus - We Can't Stop

Here it is! After teasing it for weeks, Miley's new video has been released. It's exceptionally try-hard, featuring every current type of 'don't care, won't care' attitude stereotype. It's basically a Saturday night after party on film - minus the drugs...

But I strangely love it. Plus she looks incredible throughout. Go to VEVO to watch!

EVENTS: Kate Boy @ Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen

Wednesday 19th June 

Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen

Doors: 8pm

Event

MUSIC: Ciara - Overdose / Livin' It Up / Read My Lips

It's as if Ciara's management are purposely out to ruin her career. Her upcoming self-titled album due for release July 7th, has partially leaked - due to some tracks being made available on her own website! I love Ciara, her past two albums may not have impacted any sort of charts, but they slayed me! I am certainly looking forward to hearing the full album!

Click more to listen to tracks!

FASHION: LCM - Richard Nicoll

Personal highlight so far from London Collections: Men - Richard Nicoll

See more HERE.

MUSIC: Garçon Garçon - Instant Attraction

New Garçon Garçon! The Australian duo have just released new track Instant Attraction following on from their debut EP release in 2012. The single was released on iTunes today!

I've followed these guys since before their first release, and was lucky enough to design the t-shirt that is currently sold on their website. Go and show the boys some love!

Single cover design by DG (x) DESIGN

FASHION: ASOS Black x Puma - Out Now

Head over to ASOS now to get pieces from the 2nd collab between ASOS Black and Puma.

ASOS

MUSIC: Robyn ft Snoop Dogg - U Should Know Better

When we all thought the #BodyTalk era was over, Robyn pulls this one out of the bag. From what seems like out of nowhere, she's been tweeting with the hashtag #UShouldKnowBetter, and quoting various lines from the song from Body Talk. Now it seems there's a video being teased for the 'single'. 

Who the fuck knows! Follow Robyn on Twitter and Vine to be a part of it!

*This doesn't excuse a huge delay for the next album

MEDIA: Miley Cyrus for Billboard

Miley looking incredible for Billboard. 

After We Can't Stop, I'm excited to see what her new album sounds like. 

MUSIC: Bright Light Bright Light - Moves / This Is Me Without You

New video from babe Rod Thomas aka Bright Light Bright Light. Moves is the final single taken from the album Make Me Believe In Hope and the video is very beautifully shot, directed by Paul Frankl.  

www.brightlightx2.com

Click more to listen to This Is Me Without You, a brand new track featured on the Moves EP:

MUSIC: Le1f - Spa Day

I'm really late to the game on this one, but check out Le1f's new video for his track Spa Day taken from the Fly Zone mixtape.

Listen below:

LGBT/ART: The Fortune Teller, 50 Yrs of Faggotry in 5 Mins [By Leo Herrera]

This powerful video by gay artist and activist Leo Herrera is a powerful five minutes, looking at various aspects in the history of queer culture spanning more than 50 years. Using footage and imagery of iconic milestones, Herrera has created something amazing, including celebration of modern queer culture, pain and suffering, and the stigma that still plagues the LGBT community. 

It's definitely one to watch, and I think regardless of your age, being LGBT is incredibly important, and you should know your history.

The artist's statement:

“This film was created through that prism with the hopes that every gay man can find something to identify with. The Fortune Teller does not attempt to be an all-encompassing history; the clips in the Fortune Teller were curated based on icons and moments that personally defined me as a gay man. Mexican singer Juan Gabriel was the first gay person I identified with as a child, I’ve sat many nights laughing at Kid Fury’s preacher-like passion and razor wit, I still remember the first time I saw the androgynous Karis perform in the Scissor Sister’s Filthy/Gorgeous video and thought “I can be that?!” or the moment Hedwig sang Wicked Little Town and reminded me of the unrequited love of high school. My work in HIV Criminalization has made me see how deeply ingrained the stigma of HIV is within our community and my wild nights in San Francisco’s nightlife has shown me that a party can be a cathartic communal experience..”

You can get a breakdown of all the footage used in the video here. And more about Leo here.

MUSIC: Kanye West - Yeezus

Yeezus has arrived. The album leaked online earlier today - and I have to say, it's a killer. A quick tumblr search can give you pretty much a full listen. Be quick, Kanye's team will have that shit removed before you can say Kim Kardashian's a wh...

MEN: Pavel Petel - CHANEL

CHANEL. PAVEL PETEL. CHANEL.

Happy Friday

MUSIC: AB SOTO - Huntress Video

GIRL, SHE HAS LANDED. 

AB SOTO dropped his new video for my FAVE song from Fag Out Vol 2 today - Huntress. The video is as fierce and fabulous as you would expect, so press play and get it down.

There is also European dates to be announced soon - I'll keep you posted!

Click for more AB

FILM: Diana

Check the first official teaser trailer for upcoming film Diana. Naomi Watts will play the role of Diana Princess of Wales - and has recently described the role as her hardest yet. 

The film is directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, and will be released late 2013.

MUSIC: Simian Mobile Disco ft Bicep - Sacrifice

I'm a couple of weeks late posting this one, but it still needs doing. Collaboration track Sacrifice between Simian Mobile Disco and Bicep is incredible. The visual to go with it is also equally incredible as is true with every SMD video.

Visuals by Hans Lo: www.hanslo.com

You can catch Bicep playing at Lovebox next month.

TECH: iOS7

Apple unveiled iOS7 today at the WWDC in San Francisco. FUCK.

There has been an entire overhaul of the system, a simplified 'flattened' look, and also layers. Basically, it's incredible and exactly what Apple needed to bring themselves back on top. 

Read more here. iOS7 will be available in the Autumn. 

As for the OS updates, the next generation will be named OS X Mavericks. Also available in the autumn. Read more here.

And let's not forget an honourable mention for Jony Ive - the beaut that has designed these (hardware and software)

MUSIC: Stereogamous - 'Mix for JOHNs + Their Admirers'

major homosexualists
music lovers
serial huggers
great listeners
super gay djs

GIRL. It's Saturday, get on it. This mix is HOT. Get it on LOUD. (tagged MANTHEM)

JOHN is a dance cult for folk who worship men. We are your homo jock residents. Expect penetrative bottom end and a lactose & trance free serving of future. Sounds to get you in the mood for a back-room encounter.

FASHION/LGBT: Nike #BeTrue Free Run 5.0

Nike will be releasing two new colourways into their increasingly popular Free Run 5.0 range - emblazoned with colours of the rainbow, a homage to the LGBT Freedom Flag. As part of the new #BeTrue range, there will also be tshirts, vests and phone covers. 

All profits from the #BeTrue range will go to the LGBT Sports Coalition, which has set the goal to end anti-LGBT discrimination in sports by 2016. 

Read more here.  (Sadly these are only available in the US at the minute)

LGBT: ALL OUT

All Out is an independent movement that relies on support from its members and supporters to grow and thrive.

All Out are an amazing organisation who fight for equal rights for LGBT people all around the world. They highlight severely important issues, both in the UK and US, to countries worldwide where the human rights and health & safety of members of the community are at risk. 

ADDING PEOPLE POWER TO THE HISTORIC FIGHT FOR LGBT EQUALITY

It literally is as simple as signing a petition to get an App removed from App/Android Store, or donating just £5 for some causes. FIVE pounds - that's less than you will spend on your lunch from Pret or Leon or Nandos this week. 

It is such an incredible organisation, and it can only continue if we all help. Sign up, share with your friends, family and colleagues, and help to make a change.

Be a part of the 1.6+ million people who have taken action.

Stop Nigeria's 'Jail the gays' bill

Apple & Google: No Apps for Gay cures

France: Marriage Equality in Danger

And they keep on coming.

BE  A  PART

MUSIC: Stromae - Papaoutai Video

Video for Stromae's Papaoutai. Once again, he absolutely smashes it. You can read the English translation for the track here. In English the track is called Where Are You Dad - which makes the video that little bit harder hitting and artistically brilliant.

EVENTS: Lovebox Announcement - KELIS

Just announced! Kelis and Lianne La Havas will play on the Sunday of Lovebox, 21st July!

I saw Kelis on the Sunday last year, and although she was 30 mins late, she was fucking incredible - and debuted Distance. I'm hoping we'll have another single out in time following on from Jerk Ribs (a whole album is 1 wish too far).

FILM/MEDIA: Only God Forgives Poster

New poster for upcoming Nicolas Winding Refn - Only God Forgives. I am SO excited to see this, and if it's anything like Drive, it's bound to incredible. 

The above poster features Kristin Scott Thomas, who has been hailed as the winning performance in the film (above Ryan Gosling). Out July 19th. 

HUMOUR: Dancing Queen

Press play for the weirdest 3 minutes of your life. I don't know whether to laugh or cry or clap.

EVENTS/MUSIC: The xx - Fiction (Maya Jane Coles Remix)

Check out this remix of Fiction, by the incredible Maya Jane Coles. Released in the run up to the The xx - Night + Day event, happening 22nd June. 

FUN: Quick'N'Subtle Makeup Tutorial

Girls, just a quick'n'subtle makeup tutorial, perfect for the office, a day out, or even a picnic on a nice day.

I am dying.

MUSIC: House of Wallenberg - Real Woman (ft Neneh Cherry & Ari Up)

New video from House of Wallenberg! Real Woman is the next single to be released from Legends, and is the follow up to the incredible Be Somebody. 

The video is too much fun! There's so much colour, 90s vibes, dancehall beats (also adidas Originals by Jeremy  Scott) with features from a range of 'real women' from Wallenberg's hometown of Stockholm. This is the first time the legendary Neneh Cherry and late Ari Up have appeared on a record together, after being best friends and working together in the 80's.

Neneh Cherry and Petter Wallenberg

Listen to Legends on Spotify / iTunes

MUSIC: Miley Cyrus - We Can't Stop

FRESH from being premiered with Ryan Seacrest, here is Miley's new single, We Can't Stop.

A much slower 'jam' than a of people were expecting - but it's got a similar sound to Rihanna's Cheers (Drink To That). After a few listens, it's bound to be a grower.

MEN: Marlon, Anthony & David for FHM Collections China

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MUSIC: Pet Shop Boys - Vocal

YES! This is perfect! Six minutes of wonderful electronic bliss! 

Anything I want to be said out loud will be sung

It's in the music

It's in the song

Everyone I hoped would be around, has come along

For the music

Following up from the first single Axis from new album Electric, Vocal is a HUGE track and has the possibility to be a big commercial success for them. The album is released July 15th.

Buy it now | Pre-Order Electric 

MUSIC: Icona Pop - Girlfriend

New from Icona Pop! Girlfriend is loud, upbeat and just pure fun. The track samples Tupac's Me & My Girlfriend, and if it catches on in the UK, could potentially be a massive summer hit!

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MUSIC: Beyonce - Standing On The Sun Live

After what seems like a lifetime since the H&M advert featuring less than one minute of this song was released, B has finally performed Standing On The Sun as part of the Mrs Carter World Tour. It's not the highest quality, but it'll have to do for now as it seems Team B are still keeping quiet about pretty much everything from the new album. 

There were rumours this week that the follow up to 4 will be released in November.

Beyoncé was back in the UK today to perform at the Chime for Change concert in London - featuring Madonna, Ellie Goulding, Florence + The Machine and more.

Click below to watch her perform Grown Woman:

MUSIC: Cazwell ft Luciana - Guess What (Preview)

Cazwell has just dropped this very lively preview for his new tune with Luciana - Guess What? The song will be released on June 4th, followed by the video on June 10th. 

GAG.

MUSIC: Stromae - Formidable

This man honestly is incredible and his dedication to his work is undeniable. In the latest upload to his 'Leçon' (Leçon n 25) series on YouTube, Stromae has revealed new song Formidable. 

The video shows him in Brussels at 8.30am - mid rushhour. He appears to be drunk, and stumbles around the pavement shouting various lines to his beautifully written song. As you expect, people react in various ways, from completely avoiding him or asking him if he needs help - to taking pictures and filming him. At one point, the local Police actually stop and recognise him - "a bit tired? I'm a big fan of yours. Want us to take you home?".

Look at my previous Stromae posts to gain a bigger insight into his work - and lookout for the followup to his debut album Cheese. 

FUNNY/MUSIC: Lonely Island ft Robyn - Go Kindergarten

Amazing. The Lonely Island have just released this video from their new album, featuring Queen of Sweden Robyn. Go Kindergarten is obviously completely hilarious/a load of shit, but there's something serious about the state of the music industry at the minute in there.

What's funny looking at comments, is the amount of people saying things like:

'too much writing in the middle of the video, distracting. dont give a shit about links and hashtags'

'thelonelyisland sucks now these days I don't even laugh or have a smile just find it childish that's my opinion u can hate on me whatever PS: I used to find them hilarious.. not a hater'

The humour is obviously much higher than 'I'm On A Boat!'.....

FUN: PRANCERCISE

Want a last minute way to get that summer body girls and gays?! PRANCERCISE!

MUSIC: Elliphant - Music Is Life

New summer tune from Elliphant! Music Is Life is a slightly different direction for Sweden's Ellinor Olovsdotter with a light summery dancehall beat (horns included), perfect for when it finally reaches SUMMERTIME. There's a feature from Jamaica's Ras Fraser Jr. too.

Get in on LOUD.

MUSIC: Loreen - We Got The Power (Video)

Over the past few weeks, I have become obsessed with Loreen. Not only is she amazingly beautiful, and Swedish - her songwriting is incredible (she has credits on almost every song), and teamed with stellar production, her debut Heal is honestly a 10/10 album. 

If you also haven't paid proper attention to her, now's the time to start. Her new single We Got The Power has just been dropped along with the video above; directed by Loreen herself. 

"I always have a clear picture of what I want to convey in my artistry and feel a great responsibility for the things I release. Moving images, for me, creates an extra dimension to the music. In addition, we need more female directors in the industry. More women who dare to take place, just like the video for ‘We Got The Power’ is doing." - Loreen

Her debut is also being digitally rereleased at the end of this month, so you can feel not-to-late to the game. Out 31st May.

Click more for the Heal video:

CULTURE: DRAG NAMES!!!

For the past few weeks, this Facebook group has been KILLING me. Suitable named DRAG NAMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it's basically a constant flow of gays adding HILARIOUS potential drag names. 

I take no credit for these:

Lidl Kim

Beyonce Castle

Patti O'Doors

Pam Au Chocolat

Deleeta Post (Facebook purge Queen)

Trish Fingers

JK Rowling-Tobacco 

Anna Nicole Spliff

Alexander Wank

Pre-Oprah Winfrey

It goes on....

MUSIC: Simian Mobile Disco for Boiler Room

These guys are possibly my favourite DJs. They bring pure quality each and every time. Broadcast last week, this Boiler Room x adidas Originals 35 minute set is no different.

Download through Soundcloud.

MUSIC: Dan Black ft Kelis - Hearts (+BONUS: Don Diablo ft Kelis)

I'll be honest- I've never heard of Dan Black. I stumbled across this video while looking for live performances from Kelis from this month. WHY doesn't she promote things on her twitter - this shit is GOOD! 

The video was filmed over the space of 24 hours, with 1 shot every 16 seconds to create a human timelapse! Amazing! What's even more amazing, is the beautiful backdrop that is Paris! 

Directed & Edited by: Chic-Artistic | Out 16.6.13

Click more to see another sneaky 'ft Kelis'. Don Diablo ft Alex Clare & Kelis, out July 29th:

MUSIC: BANKS - Warm Water Video

A while ago I posted new track from the beautiful BANKS, produced by Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs. The video has just been released, and although is kept simple throughout, it's strangely hypnotic. 

FASHION: ASOS Black x Puma SS13

ASOS Black and Puma are back for round two, after their highly successful collaboration last year. Each piece combines Puma's sport and ASOS's fashion aspects to create a great spring/summer collection. Whereas the primary colours last time were orange/navy, there is a variation with yellow/blue/grey here, with a focus on sharp contrasts and oversized polkadots. Each piece is still kept simple and fresh - with shirts, knitwear, outerwear and t-shirts. 

New collection will be available on ASOS in June.

You can still shop a few final pieces from their last collab in the ASOS sale here.

Click for more images from the SS13 lookbook:

MUSIC: The Limousines - Love Is A Dog From Hell

So the Soundcloud tag 'alternative' pissed me off with this one. It's not 'alt'. It's powerful 80s electro synth amazingness. Give it a listen!

Taken from the new album, Hush out 6.6.13

MUSIC: LuLu James

New Lulu James! This is beautiful-that twinkle in the background, agh! This girl is going to be BIG over the next couple of years. If you haven't already, click here to listen to Closer - an 80s synth/90s house track. 

FASHION THANKS: SILENCELDN

Just wanted to say a huge thanks to guys over at SilenceLDN for my t-shirt! If you missed my post about them the other day you can see it here! Get onboard! 

Don't forget you can now buy their SS13 range online! 

EVENTS: Bank Holiday Weekend!

What're you doing this weekend for Bank Holiday? 

SATURDAY:

Day
Field Day @ Victoria Park

Night
Field Day Afterparty @ Basing House
Handsome @ Dalston Superstore
Club Tin Tin @ Barcode Vauxhall
Gutterslut @ East Bloc


SUNDAY:

Day
As One In The Park @ Victoria Park

Night
The Bloc Party @ East Bloc
BLOCHEADS Pool Party @ Club Aquarium 

Lookout for more

MUSIC: Poisonous Relationship - Men's Feelings VIDEO

So, after posting about Poisonous Relationship only a few days ago, I have become obsessed with the album. It's such a cohesive piece of work, and I can definitely see it remaining high up in my summer playlist. Today, Jamie Crewe released his video for the album opener - Men's Feelings and it's superbly shot, featuring Crewe in various outfits. Werk it.

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BONUS: Click more for Beyoncé & SSION remixes by PR:

MUSIC: Annie Mac's Sunshine Mix II

Annie Mac has just dropped her new Sunshine Mix Vol II. If you didn't listen to Vol I last year, do it here. It's over an hour of pure summer tunes, perfect for having a beer and BBQ to! It's also available for a free download via THIS.

Featuring tracks from Cyril Hahn, Duke Dumont, Rudimental, Disclosure, MNEK and more, she kills it again. Make sure you catch her at Lovebox this year, where she's hosting her own stage: AMP; Annie Mac Presents.

Click more for full tracklist:

FASHION: SilenceLDN

SilenceLDN is a new streetwear brand based out of South East London. (Yes, another streetwear brand...) What makes Silence stand out, is that they keep it exceptionally simple, and they have got it spot on with their social media presence. They've even had girl-of-the-moment Cara Delevingne wearing their shit.

 Initially, I discovered them when they followed me on twitter, and was drawn in simply by their logo and mysterious tweets. When they finally revealed their promo range I was highly impressed, and their SS13 range was no different. They're reasonably priced as well, with tshirts at £25. 

Support independent brands, and keep an eye out for SilenceLDN this festival season. 

"We think things are best kept simple, stylish and striking so we keep our garms that way."

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MUSIC: Banks - Warm Water

This is a beautiful start to your Monday! Produced by Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs. 

FASHION: Bodega X Saucony Elite G9

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