N.A.S.A.

I don't know if it's just because of the name, but N.A.S.A.'s music is on the blend between electronic in space and on earth. Together with the compelling bass beats mixed into eerie-space-ic sounds, the music makes you feel as though you are in some kind of dance party out in the middle of the Universe. Or maybe that's just my strange analogy! N.A.S.A. (standing for North America/South America) is an ongoing collaboration between two lifelong music aficionados, Squeak E. Clean (Sam Spiegel) and DJ Zegon (Ze Gonzales), and their friends, friends of friends and musical heroes. They also cleverly mesh hip-hop melodies with big big sounds. 

N.A.S.A. - THE BIG BANG

N.A.S.A. - GIFTED (BOOMBOTZ REMIX)

N.A.S.A. - STRANGE ENOUGH (MR OIZO REMIX)

The Top of Hip-Hop

When it comes to hip-hop, I don't really like the commercial stuff that comes out, I'm more about Q-Tip, Biggie Smalls and The Pharcyde... Yet, this song has caught my attention. Kanye West released his new single Monster on the 2nd of September, and it features Jay-Z (who is touring with U2 in Australia at the end of the year!?), Rick Ross, Bon Iver and Nicki Minaj. I quite enjoy the diverse range of instrumentals that are intertwined beneath the melodies.

MONSTER - KANYE WEST ft. JAY-Z, RICK ROSS, BON IVER & NICKI MINAJ

They Keep Wantin' It

Some music to get you out of the winter slum and into the summer swing as the sun is shining!

Discovered these songs whilst I was away, and these sounds are magnetic... A truly eclectic mix, reworking hip-hop's master, N.E.R.D.'s, new hit ft. Nelly Furtado, Hot 'N' Fun. Also, a new beat from my favourite dj's Classixx, Cold Act III, who will be gracing the Australian shores when they play at Parklife! Ahhhhh cant wait. 

CLASSIXX - COLD ACT III

N.E.R.D. - HOT 'N' FUN (BOYS NOIZE REMIX)

BASEMENT JAXX - RAINDROPS (LOUIS LA ROCHE REWORK)

YEASAYER - MADDER RED (LITTLE LOUD REMIX)

LBCK - DISCO THRILLS

Viktor Vauthier

When I came across this guy I instantly fell in love. The rawness and beauty of Viktor Vauthier's work is something you don't see in modern day photography very often, but there are the few who refuse to be bound by the digital world and Photoshop, capturing life at its best. The young French photographer is based in East London, shooting with an old film compact 35mm camera, not re-touching or editing any of his photos. His stuff is pretty damn mad!

Mitchell McLennan

Young at only 17, New Zealand born and Perth raised photographer Mitchell McLennan is causing quite a stir in the small city's fashion scene. Taking the industry by storm, McLennan is in demand by agencies to test models and soon to be shooting campaigns for designers, editorials and I can assume much more. With plans to move to Sydney, this kid has an eye for capturing beauty in its finest, with lighting perfect and composition enviable. Seriously, watch this name cause it's going to be gracing many magazines in the future!

Patrick Wolf

This post isn't the normal eclectic-electronic-synth stuff I usually upload but my breath, quite literally, has been taken away by this artist.

Patrick Wolf, renowned for incorporating electronic bass beats with classical melodies, is possibly one of the most talented artists I have ever listened to. Now thats a big statement but the zip file I have attached to this will make you see how gifted this boy is. Not dissimilar to the sounds of Radiohead and Unkle, Wolf, formerly known as Patrick Denis Apps, is an English singer-songwriter from South London. Using a variety of instruments such as the piano, ukulele and viola he is able to make that beautiful sound which can be categorised between romantic folk to techno-pop.

Wind In The Wires was recorded in 2005, so a little while ago, but that doesn't age his music. Lie on your bed and close your eyes, listening to the whole album in one. Especially This Weather and Teignmouth, where you are bound to fall in love.

PATRICK WOLF - WIND IN THE WIRES (ALBUM)

Camilla Akrans

I have been a big fan of Camilla Akran's work for a while now, but I couldn't hold off any longer showing it to you... You would have found the Swedish photographer's work in not only Vogue but other magazines world-wide, predominantly in the publication Numéro.

Undoubtedly in every shot the composition is perfect and the colours are just exquisite!

I think I'm in love.