Music Monday 8.

In a week that has been filled with the last dregs of revision that I will ever have to do, it has been nice to be filled with A LOT of new and exciting music. New music has been creeping out of every side alley this week, therefore it's a HUGE update for you luck people this week.

Dallas Green - Nashville Skyline



Written solely for the finale of One Tree Hill, Dallas got together with friends Mark Schwahn, Matthew Ryan, Michael Grubbs and Courtney Jaye to produce this lovely track. Being his first new track since the release of Bring Me Love, it is unclear whether there is a new album on the horizon or if this track will feature on it. So instead of wondering, just have a listen and enjoy.

Caspa - Back For The First Time



After finding the DnB song of the summer in the shape of Medicin, the dubstep song of the summer has to be Caspa. This song does everything you want for a summer anthem. It's subtle rave beats work wonderful with the dub that is not too in your face but you have feel that it's there.

Kayne West - Power



Kayne is back. In a big way. I'm not saying that this is the best work that he's ever produced, yet this song is bound to be huge.


Uffie ft Pharrell Williams - Add Suv (Arman van Helden remix)



Another fantastic song for the summer. Pharrell and Uffie work so well together on this track and van Helden finishes it off just nicely. The tempo, beats and lyrics all fit in so nicely together that it simply becomes a huge tune, there is no other way of putting it.

Eminem - Not Afraid



Eminem is so hot and cold for me. When he produces tracks to the tune of Lose Yourself and Beautiful, you have to sit back and give him credit for incredible pieces of rap music. When you listen to Without Me you have to question his motives. Not Afraid is Marshall back to his best.


Arcade Fire - The Suburbs/Month Of May





After a long absence, Arcade Fire have treated us to a double bill of new tracks, The Suburbs and Month Of May. The Suburbs has to be my favourite of the two, but these guys are very much back and still producing some very special music.

Dan Black ft Kid Cudi



With a sample of Rihanna, this track combines the talent of these two men to great effect. Yet another colab for Cudi, stretching himself in every music direction to great success and admiration. When coupled with the video in the style of a film's opening credits, this is a great track.

Free Weezy

I'm probably too white to buy this t-shirt. But I doubt that'll stop me.

Witness The Fitness

There's many things I'm looking forward to witnessing in South Africa this summer. The goals, the carnival, the beautiful game. But here's two other things I'm looking forward to.

Mrs Peter Crouch




Mrs Rafael Van der Vaart



As I said, witness the fitness.

Jaydiohead + Subvoyant = Class Act.

In terms of mash-ups the birth child of Jay-Z and Radiohead, Jaydiohead wasn't the greatest of albums. However one track was taken and given the video treatment by New York production company Subvoyant and the results is magnificent. The stylish filming is accompanied by intelligent editing of incredible dancing. Excellent video, give it a watch.

Keep your friends close and the talented ones closer.

In this post I would just like to draw your attention to a very talented photographer, who just happens to be a good friend of mine. I don't wish to blow his head up, yet Jake Baggaley has developed his own style of photography over the years and has produced some beautiful and interesting photographs. His latest travels have taken him to New York, Chernobyl and Japan capturing moments that we all see, yet we all miss. Below is just a few of my favourite photos from his website and his weekly blog, both of which are worth checking out.









Please check him out and let me know what you think.

Music Tuesday 7.

Yes I know, a Tuesday again, but due to my IMS exam yesterday, certain things take priorities. Apologies. But to make up for it, there's a big mix of massive songs for you today.

Bombay Bicycle Club - Ivy & Gold



The sound quality is not great on this video, however it is still plain to see how unbelievably gorgeous this track is. Ivy & Gold is taken from BBC's new acoustic album, released in July, ironically called Flaws. Huw Stephens played a couple of other tracks out on his show this week, and they are all stunning. It is clear that these boys' have talent in abundance, but what is nicer is that they are making music that they want to make, not their label, or what they feel they have to make. Without going all MGMT on us. Beautiful track from an incredible band, can't wait for the album.

Medicin - Summer Drummer (Rollz Remix)



If it's some drum and bass you want this summer (which I wouldn't usually say I do) then it has to be this track. It's got the speed and beats of DnB, yeah with some lovely acoustic rifts underneath and I think it works superbly. (Apologies for Zane Lowe chatting all over it.)

Example - Kickstarts



Having been a fan of Example for a good few years, it is easy to say that he's coming along way from You Can't Rap. Now, I'm not saying he's sold out, but he hasn't not sold out. THAT'S ALL I'M SAYING. His recent releases have been OK and listenable, yet Kickstarts really caught my attention. It's so simple. A simple bassline, a simple synth loop and he's pretty much speaking over the track. I think it all comes together nicely, I'm not saying it's groundbreak, but it's nice for summer.

Chiddy Bang - Truth



Now I'm not quite sure what to make of this band, but after hearing Opposite of Kids they caught my attention. In Truth they sample the incredible Passion Pit, taking nothing away from the original but creating something completely different. I think it's a bit of fun and I like it.

Let's see what happens here then.

I can't see this going well.

Music Monday 6

Shad - Yaa I Get It



I instantly loved everything about this song. The video. The lyrics. The tempo. The beats. Can't stop listening to it, this guy's got talent.

Sage Francis - The Best Of Times



This song is beautiful. Considered music and lyrics. It sounds so personal, yet it's something that everyone can relate to.

Diane Birch - Valentino



Diane Birch could be accused of being similar to Kate Nash, except her music isn't a pile of poppy crap and she isn't a twat. After seeing Diane on Jools Holland on Saturday night, I instantly fell in love. She's got a beautiful voice and an even more beautiful face. Valentino is one her more poppy songs, but that's not always a bad thing, it's cute and catchy.

The Temper Trap - Love Lost



The latest single off of the album Conditions. I initially expected the album to be very meh, and it would quickly disappear into my iTunes, however I was pleasantly surprised, it's actually a very very good indie-pop album. And I love this video from Dougal Wilson, very nice.