MANCHESTER IS SHIT

brya stencil - cb

noreply@blogger.com (Kolin) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:56:00 +0000

seen in Barcelona...

noreply@blogger.com (SCOFF) — Tue, 27 May 2008 00:19:00 +0000

What do you get when you cross Barcelona's coolest Gallery with Germany's most controversial Urban artist?

noreply@blogger.com (Burn'tbAbYGirrAffe) — Tue, 27 May 2008 00:13:00 +0000

IGUAPOP & BORIS HOPPEK

Holy Shit Batman

noreply@blogger.com (Kolin) — Thu, 22 May 2008 01:42:00 +0000

Os Gemeos at the Tate Modern

FOR THE CANS' FANS

noreply@blogger.com (Burn'tbAbYGirrAffe) — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:22:00 +0000

FAT CAT'S

noreply@blogger.com (Burn'tbAbYGirrAffe) — Wed, 07 May 2008 00:23:00 +0000

Mum

VETIVER

Thanks to V/VM for the heads up and nostalgia.

Roll Up Roll up - it's the Cans Festival

noreply@blogger.com (SCOFF) — Tue, 06 May 2008 10:18:00 +0000

It is THE street art (possibly art) event of the year. It was exciting no... thrilling, exhilarating. It made living in London an honour. Jeeeeez - you can get on a tube and actually be there, free. And then you get there and see the crowds and hear the loudhailers and smell the buzz and think that this is as important as San Francisco nineteen sixty-whatever and you yes YOU are a part of it.
Until the loudhailers tell you sneeringly how to queue and condescendingly how to support the artists by buying a programme and you start to feel like a mug punter. And that in spite of this being the single greatest explosion of artistic expression since Pop Art it is in the hands of a bunch of fairground hucksters.

MEAT JUDITH?

noreply@blogger.com (Burn'tbAbYGirrAffe) — Mon, 05 May 2008 09:25:00 +0000

NEATE NEATE NEATE

noreply@blogger.com (Burn'tbAbYGirrAffe) — Fri, 02 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000

PART 1

MAYHEM

noreply@blogger.com (Burn'tbAbYGirrAffe) — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:06:00 +0000

The CANS Festival LONDON - A street party of stencil art
3rd, 4th & 5th MAY 2008
FREE ADMISSION
LEAKE STREET, SE1 7NN

3minute walk from the London Eye, nearest tube Waterloo
Open to the public from 10am Saturday until 10pm Monday

Artists confirmed so far include;

Bsas Stencil
Run Don't Walk
James Dodd
Tom Civil
Vexta
Prism
Daniel Melim
Altocontraste
Bandit
Roadsworth
3D Del Naja
Artiste-Ouvrier
Blek
Sten
Sadhu
C215
Lucamaleonte
Lex
Orticanoodles
Kaagman
Dolk
Pobel
M-City
Vhils
Btoy
Coolture
Schhh
Borbo
Sam3
Faile
Eine
John Grider
Logan Hicks
Pure Evil
Dot Masters
Dan
Eelus
Banksy

Open to the public all day
Admission Free

Krek Font

noreply@blogger.com (Kolin) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:55:00 +0000

large.

The YMD

noreply@blogger.com (paulypaul) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:19:00 +0000

Residing in the overlap section on the Love HipHop, Love Underground Rock Venn diagram has always been pretty niche but this Philadelphia Vegan duo seem like they might be the ones to finally take up where Licensed to Ill left off. The YMD is short for Yah Mos Def, a name which doubles as a mission statement: merging punkers Yah Mos and actor / rapper Mos Def. Sadly the latter didn't see the funny side and petitioned myspace for the removal of their original page.

Their production is pretty rough and ready but then with the punk ethos what would you expect? While it's fun to spot the Bikini Kill and Minor Threat samples this isn't just one of the punk anoraks, they are bringing the party, check out the clips if you want proof. What they lack in rapping talent, they make up for in enthusiasm and humour. If you ever wanted to hear someone flowing over Marquee Moon then the YMD are your boys.

The YMD Myspace

Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago

noreply@blogger.com (paulypaul) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:20:00 +0000

Bon Iver (a deliberate misspelling of the French for "good winter") is the current recording name of Justin Vernon. Having split from his band DeYarmond Edison and presumably a girl named Emma, he retreated to a remote cabin in Wisconsin for 4 snowy months where he wrote and recorded this album. The remoteness and isolation of the recording process is reflected in the feel of the songs. Vernon's voice is generally accompanied by simple guitar parts with occasional drum patterings, creating an overall mood of loss and icy solitude. The vocals are the most arresting thing about the record as the hushed, multi-tracked falsetto is often used as an instrument. The sound of his voice is reminiscent of TV on the Radio's Tunde Adebimpe but it is in no way derivative. As it has very few sharp edges there is a risk that the music could be seen as bland, however, the song structures develop naturally and Vernon has an ability to create memorable hooks from very simple phrases. The album is also short enough to not outstay it's welcome. If you always wished that Bill Callaghan's voice was just a bit higher this might be the album for you.

For Emma, Forever Ago is released in the UK on 4ad, 12th May
Bon Iver is supporting Iron & Wine at the Ritz, 13th May
Bon Iver Myspace
www.indyweek.com article with live videos

GAJIN FUJITA - HAUNCH OF VENISON, LONDON 25 APRIL - 24 MAY 08

noreply@blogger.com (Burn'tbAbYGirrAffe) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:46:00 +0000

Large scale paintings present graffiti overlaid with stylised geisha women, samurai warriors, flowers and animals, motifs from contemporary Japanese cartoons and imagery from American Hip-Hop culture.
Semi-precious metals including white gold and gold leaf are applied to wooden panels. These are then obliterated with graffiti, spray-painted by Gajin and his crew. Finally, a composition of stencilled figures, animals and motifs inspired by traditional Japanese Ukiyo-e imagery is laid over the top.

Haiku Review. No. 3

noreply@blogger.com (paulypaul) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:58:00 +0000

I saw a darkness
Didn't look so dark in spring.
Go away happy

Boris, Ruby Lounge, Monday 21 April 2008

NO FLY POSTING

noreply@blogger.com (Kolin) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:18:00 +0000

MeLoDiC*

ARTS & CRAFT @ CANDID

noreply@blogger.com (Burn'tbAbYGirrAffe) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:56:00 +0000

Nadia's designs are hand made with the exception of the on glaze ceramics, which are carefully UK-sourced.
Nadia ensures her products contribute to the preservation of handcrafts and not to the escalation of unethical and bland mass production.
Her products offer something luxurious and unusual for the home. Original designs are either digitally or hand screen-printed, appliqued and embroidered onto silks, wools and cottons.
More of her brilliance can be found here.

HEY JUDE

noreply@blogger.com (Burn'tbAbYGirrAffe) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:58:00 +0000

CLICK JUDE FOR A SUPERTOUCH OF DIRT MANSION
JUDITH SUPINE'S LATEST SOLO SHOW IN BROOKLYN

TML Stars

noreply@blogger.com (Kolin) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:18:00 +0000

Manchester Graffiti

COMING TO A CAR PARK NEAR YOU

noreply@blogger.com (Burn'tbAbYGirrAffe) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:02:00 +0000

Toot Dood 365

noreply@blogger.com (Kolin) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:41:00 +0000

Manchester TootDood's flickr 365

BASE CAMP - SOUND SYSTEM CUTOURE

noreply@blogger.com (Burn'tbAbYGirrAffe) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:00:00 +0000

AS ONLY THE BEST HIGH POWERED SOUND SYSTEMS WILL DO

JSD - DJ SET - VIRUS SYNDICATE
Manchester based Dubstep & Grime; Producer, DJ and MC with the legendary VIRUS SYNDICATE. Gracing Bass Camp with a rare DJ set, do not miss!

CRISES - RINSE FM
Up from London with his box of dubz, Crises comes to tear it up! Has a huge fanbase Stateside, check his popular show every Friday night on RINSE FM

KEN EVIL - APE, DRUM MUSIC
Representing Dubstep in the Northwest. Absolutely mashing it up with technically tight mixes and bangin blends. Do not mess with the evil one

LONGSHOT - DRUM MUSIC
Mashin up the place with some Garage, Bassline & Bashment.

3D & BIOME - SUBSONIK RECORDS
Representing the sounds of MCR Dubstep. Pushing dubz from team SUBSONIK and the scenes most respected playaz - Drawing strictly for the big ones

SUBLIMINAL
Hosting the night, co-founder of SUBSONIK records & mic man on the NEXT LEVEL radio show with 3D.

//RINSE//DUBSTEP FORUM//STUMBLEFUNK//

Manga Exhibition @ Urbis - How Manga Took Over the World

noreply@blogger.com (Kolin) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:17:00 +0000

There is indeed a Manga Exhibition at Urbis.

DRUM ROLL - TFI FRIDAY

noreply@blogger.com (Burn'tbAbYGirrAffe) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:43:00 +0000

The Drum Music collective's monthly session is a non stop mix of roots and dance music. Each member bringing you a fresh set of floor fillers old & new. Positive vibes and a friendly atmosphoere for all people.
CHECK OUT
www.drummusic.org
www.stumblefunk.org.uk