‘Moogle’ – Daft Punk – Aerodynamic

Following on from the Sly Fox’s post about the epicly awesome ‘Moogle’, this video surfaced of a bloke covering the seminal Daft Punk classic ‘Aerodynamic’.

The creepy stares made the video for me.

Kursa – URK EP (Adapted Records)

Kursa has once again dropped an absolutely banging, and totally free, 3 track EP. The URK EP has been released through Aussie label Adapted Records, and as with his previous releases, it is absolutely stonking.

The production quality and attention to detail across all three tracks is sublime. The first tune, ‘Water’ is a chillaxed dubstep affair, taking on an atmospheric and floaty vibe, with a seriously clean yet hard bass rumble punctuated by a whole host of stereo-panned samples and random percussion hits that take the ambiance to another level.

‘The Streets’ is the second track, switching up into the realms of neurohop. Hard hitting from the first beat thanks to Kursa’s trademark kicks and snares, with a hard hitting drop that will have you bopping like a mental patient. Completed with brilliant synth work and glitched out samples, the track has some fantastic progression throughout, which I am a big fan of in a tune.

The third and final track ‘Vexille’ is a cheeky drum and bass number, once again instantly noticeable as a Kursa track from the oh-so-crisp kick/snare combo. This tune manages to retaining a glitchy feel, thanks to the (frankly filthy) bassline, which is complemented by contrasting floaty synths.

AND ALL FOR BLOODY FREE!!!

Grab it here: Kursa – URK EP | Adapted Records

Show Kursa some love:

Soundcloud.com/KursaUK

Facebook.com/Kursa.Music

Show Adapted Records some love:

AdaptedRecords.org

Facebook.com/AdaptedRecords

MOOGLE!

Google have made a completely awesome usable Moog synth on their homepage to commemorate the 78th birthday of Robert Moog, the inventor of the seminal Moog synthesizer brand. They’ve seriously gone to town on this, recreating all the standard parameters of the original Minimoog, all with a record in/out with 4 channels. FUN AT WORK TOMORROW WOOOOOOOOO

http://www.google.co.uk/  

Nathan Bowen – Street Artist

I’ve always been a fan of street art, but the bog standard graffiti that gets thrown up everywhere starts to get a bit old, so when I find something a little bit different I take notice.

Nathan Bowen is one such street artist.

His work reminds me of one of my favourite artists Ralph Steadman. Personally I love the chaotic line work and the thrown on colour used to create something completely original and  something that stands out from the same old dubs and tags that cover walls everywhere.

Check out this video of Nathan doing what he does best in Paris,

If you want to know more about Nathan then Check out his website http://www.artofnathanbowen.com/

or follow him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nathanbowenart

Robin Gibb RIP.

I’m pretty sad to be having to write back to back posts about the deaths of two of music’s pioneers, but they both deserve to be remembered for what they brought to us all.

Barrie Gibb lost his fight with cancer earlier today. Everybody loves the Bee Gees no matter what they say. His contribution to music will not be forgotten, rest in peace another musical innovator.

 

Donna Summer – Queen of Disco – RIP

Donna Summer passed away earlier today, a truly inspirational and innovative musical goddess. Rest in Peace the original disco diva.

Bike Vs Car Drift battle… As epic as it sounds.

This tyre smoking video from American street bike safety clothing firm ‘Icon’ fuses several things that I love dearly; People pissing about on motorbikes, a beast of a car going sideways and some good old fashion American police stereotyping.

All messing about aside there is a serious levels of skill from the riders and drivers in this vid, even if you’re not into bikes and cars it’s a spectacle to behold.

I’m just glad I’m not their tyre sponsors.

“How fast can you go in that thing?”

“As fast as I want”

http://rideicon.com/

LIA (Life Imitates Art)

Life Imitates Art are a talented five piece band who fuse rock, dubstep and electro to create a unique and positively exciting sound. These guys write and perform all their own songs, as well as produce their own studio tracks and albums, and upon listening to their music, the quality of their musical and production skill is obvious.

The very first gig these guys played was in support of Basement Jaxx, at an ‘intimate’ gig of 500 people, and since then they’ve gone on to perform at events and venues across London, including a storming set at The Elysian Project NYE party.

The future is looking bright for these talented guys, with a summer of gigs already lined up, including an appearance at award winning SE London festival LeeFest. More info on these dates can be found on their website. (liaofficial.com)

Their debut video for their tune ‘Vacant Planet’, is now up on the world wide web, and samples various end of the world films such as The Day After Tomorrow, Armageddon and Terminator. The track itself is amazingly epic. at 6 minutes long, it starts slowly with piano and haunting vocals from lead singer Jade, up to the two minute mark when it switches up into a furious drum and bass beat, with LIA’s rapper Sky Adams doing what he does best. Complete with dubstep breakdowns, and seriously tight production this tune is an absolute BEAST!

These guys are going to be making a very big splash this year, and I highly advise you go and see them, you will not be disappointed.

Show ‘em some love at the links below:

LIA Website

LIA on Facebook

LIA on Twitter

Skrillex reviewed by cute kids

You can always rely on kids to speak their minds. In this video Vice play a load of kids the Skrillex track ‘Bangarang’ and ask their thoughts. It had me in absolute stitches.

“The song makes me feel crazy, like I’ve eaten loads of sweets”

Me too kid, me too.

Chillin’ it with a bit of Cyberoptics

So I’m trying to pack the fags in this week, and to help soothe my frayed nerve endings I’ve been listening to these beauts by American dubstep producer Cyberoptics, whos been taking things in a bit of a different direction as of late to his usual raucous dubstep tracks .