Beyonce release the video for “XO.” directed by Terry Richardson. Check out the playful video shot around the fairground on Coney Island NYC during the Summer , lifted from Ms Carters self titled fifth visual album in full below.
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Following on from the surprise release of self titled visual album “Beyonce.” Ms Knowles Carter hits the road for a second wave of tour dates exclusive to Europe, Check out the “Flawless.” singers UK tour dates which went on sales at 9am this morning in full below.
February 20 – SSE Hydro Arena, Glasgow
February 21 – SSE Hydro Arena, Glasgow
February 23 – LG Arena, Birmingham
February 24 – LG Arena, Birmgingham
February 25 – Manchester Arena, Manchester
February 26 – Manchester Arena, Manchester
February 28 – The O2, London
March 1 – The O2, London
March 2 – The O2, London
March 4 – The O2, London
March 5 – The O2, London
March 6 – The O2, London
March 8 – The O2, Dublin
March 9 – The O2, Dublin
March 11 – The O2, Dublin
Tickets available to purchase here.
In the latest episode of “The Blueprint,” JAY Z’s Life + Times travels to the UK to examine the culture of clothing brand Trapstar, tracing its roots within fashion epicenter Portobello Road to its current luxury, bespoke offerings known the world over
Props to JAY Z’s Life+Times
Streaming music via paid subscription or for free legally is helping keep emerging talents and the record industry a float. In times when a variety of new and interesting musicians can release new music independently as well as creating a huge social media fan following without the assistance of major labels, there now more than ever seems to be more choice and a range of various different styles of music which traditionally may have only existed in certain sub cultures and may be considered too far left of mainstream, however a side effect of the freedom to listen to a wide array of music is that there is no filter or indicator to suggest what is worth avoiding. For this reason we have decided to give you an opportunity to listen to new music which may not be commercially successful immediately but would be our choice of ones to watch:
Wild Belle:
Wild Belle are a American Indie Rock Band consisting of brother and sister Elliot and Natalie Bergman, hailing from Chicago, Illinois. Wild Belle recently released their debut album “Isles.” on March 12th, 2013. The awesome album consists of a sophisticated approach to writing songs and composition which blends Ska, Raggae, Rock, Funk and Jazz influences. Sounds like:
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Bastille:
Bastille are a band hailing from South London, England, formed in 2010. Bastille started out as a solo project by singer-songwriter Dan Smith, who later decided to form a band who are currently signed to Virgin Records UK. Currently Bastille’s #1 album is available via itunes and consists of alternative indie rock hits. Sounds like:
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Laura Mvula:
Laura Mvula is a British soul singer-songwriter from Birmingham. Her debut album Sing to the Moon, was released on March 4, 2013 and is currently #9 on the UK album chart. Her voice is a powerful, distinctive and soulful voice. The content of her beautifully arranged songs is expressive, inspiring and refreshing. Her debut album an unexpected treasure which we cannot stop listening to. Sounds Like:
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Check out the video for Mz Bratt featuring Dot Rotten Speeding By lifted from Elements mixtape.
The Iron Lady is a surprising and intimate portrait of Margaret Thatcher (Meryl Streep), the first and only female Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. One of the 20th century’s most famous and influential women, Thatcher came from nowhere to smash through barriers of gender and class to be heard in a male dominated world. In UK Cinemas January 6 2012.
Channel 4 “Street Summer” Ad
As The Zombie that I am, I Was Wondering between BBC, ITV1 and Channel 4. I was about to press next on the Remote control and This Ad Came Up and caught my attention. The advert represents the emerging multiculturalism of LONDON and British Street culture. Showcasing an assortment different genres such as Rap, Grime, Parkour, graffiti, BeatBoxing, Dance, Bike, Skate Boarding, Everything That CCTV can see in the streets is involved. In the aesthetic way of Google’s Street View Channel 4 introduce us to its Upcoming Show Entitled Street Summer featuring well-known Artists to Uprising Artist such as featuring Professor Green, Wretch 32, Ms Dynamite, Faith SFX, Akala and Ms Bratt. Also the graffiti artist Artful Dodger and cyclist Danny Mackaskill, each doing what they do best. Not to mention that the Soundtrack is Doper than Cream, The concept Is fresher than Clean representing the Streets of London with emerging Talented young Artists PRESS PLAY
XBOX 360 Star Wars Limited Edition
This has to Be the XBOX 360 coolest Limited Edition ever, Microsoft introduces the XBOX 360 Kinect Star Wars Edition. The console and controller both styled after the iconic Robots, The Handy R2-D2 and The golden C-3PO. The Microsoft Platform features a 320 GB hard drive accompanied by Kinect Star Wars game designed after the Rolling Blue and white RoBot plus the Golden Controler customed after the Original Hip-Hop Dancer C-3PO the first ever white Kinect sensor The released Date of the Machine is set to be on December 31st 2011 £350. You Know what I want for Chrismas Trick. May the Force Be with You, Extra Looks Of the console after the Jump