Hotel Chevalier / La Shark

I like and dislike this band for a few reason, most of these reason fall into both the like and dislike categories - london/kooky/beautiful but odd sounds and melody formation. But this is a great video - wether you think its too much or the song is shit (i love it personally - french meets east London with a bit of english ruff and tumble and a hint of scissor sisters pop)

Whilst there are aspect that you can't deny a lot of bands seem to be doing, you can't fault how this small band are putting all their efforts into every aspect of their whole presentation, music and persona. From the first time i heard them they have definitely grown, channeling and maturing their sound and this video for new single Hotel Chevalier makes me fall all back in love with them again.

http://lashark.bandcamp.com/

ART MOSH

ART MOSH IS COMING BACK TO LONDON! If you haven't heard about this art/music project from Nixon - then go have a read up on their site - there is quite a bit too it and i'm not about to give you an essay!

For a quick basic run down Art Mosh is a series of one-night only pop-up exhibitions which aims to showcase a eclectic, international host of some of the freshest talent in contemporary art and music. This time round ART MOSH is popping up at the A Foundation in Shoreditch, a former Victorian school now a converted gallery - this is a great venue and perfect for the project. Artists exhibiting on the night include graphic artist Mark Ward renowned designer and artist the lovely Giles Curties, and British artist Richie Culver will be exhibiting with high profile London based illustrator Sophie Stevens as well as launching his project MONSTERS. The music is coming from the likes of Liam Bailey, Jamie Skillz (Monochrome) and Andy Bell. If you like art modern and old, music, trying something new outside of the museum art norm, and discovering and meeting great people all over a few drinks (of course) i suggest you check it out - head to their sight and sign up to the mailing list.

www.artmosh.com

image from ArtMosh Site - previous events

Art+Music+Drink x Friday = Fun

If your at a loose end this evening - stuck between being sensible after a heavy week, wether to get back on it after thursday-the-new-friday last night, or simply undecided here are just two things i suggest you chhhheccckk out that involve a little more than just sinking your head into a bucket of wine and some great people.

BALLARD OF....

JAGUAR SHOES, SHOREDITCH

If you haven't seen or check out a copy of this mag do! Not only does it provide some great content of upcoming interesting peps...the team behind it are absolutely lovely lovely. Tonight Ballad Of... are celebrating their 2nd Birthday as well as their fourth publication so are in true good-time-girls spirit they are throwing a party!! At this brilliantly names Ballad Of Nanny Floff event the Music is pumping from Nadine Shah (myspace.com/nadineshah), Ed from Islington Boys Club and Get Cape Wear Cape Fly. Whilst you drink and dance the amazingly talented Iamanoctopus, Sandra Dieckmann (front cover extravaganza),Jamie Mills, Murray Somerville, Natsuki Otani and Thomas Bates will be creating LIVE ART throughout the night.

BARE BONES 5 LAUNCH

RED GALLERY, RIVINGTON ST

Did an installation with some of the guys from Bare Bones in Easter creating a massive canvas-paint-by-numbers installation. It was awesome! Tonight they are celebrating the next issue BB5 on Rivington Street. Moving to a lager space, BB5 will include a solo show by ROBERT RUBBISH, Soho Itinerant. Wall Mural Collage Fuck Stick Up by Xerox Xect A Splinter Faction of Heretic Printmakers (Knackered from their Success at The ADF). TBC confirmed events will also be running throughout the week.

Becoming Real Feat Trim

One of my favourite artists at the moment.Becoming Real has just release this awesome new video fir 'Like Me' (feat. Trim), the lead track from his 'Spectre' EP out on Not Even next Monday (15th November).

Decidedly French Fancy Rambling

MUSING
I have been feeling the french flutters like many of us even more so than usual of late. My fashions and styles never seem to rest with one particular 'trend' but i have tried a kind of lady chic, with English roots and a little impregnation from the french - with a bit of my ruggedness....although hangover days result in a bit of a fail on this.

Working in an office of men currently its hard to not fall into the lazy dressing category - so i have recently been on a mission to invigorate everyday with a completely new, classic and empowering ladylike outfit. Im also in dia need of a new haircut and so it looks like im heading in the style of messy Greco bob- stunning! Its been working a treat and i think next week i will be busting out the plethora of little red dresses and maybe having a suitably vixon week. SO in the spirit of my hungover French rambling - here are just some random mood setters & inspiration....

Listen:

Watch: So with my red wine and cigarette in hand, my hair up in a towel, black eye liner and red lipstick - i will be watching The Three Colours Triology

Purchase: Beige Highwaisted Trousers - Jaeger London @ My Wardrobe £225 / Red Vintage Jumpsuit@ Beyond Retro / Cream Cape Jacket @ Asos £75

ORIGINS OPENS

ORIGINS by IFC
The first ever show for this elusive collective The Orange Dot Gallery opened its door for another great show and even better opening night! Set up by (the never to be interviewed) Wolfie Smith, the collective - which includes the legendary comic artist Brett Ewins - work together to produce art that showcases their range of talents including freehand spray, paint, marker, paste ups, sculptures, stencil and photography. You couldn't meet a nicer, more down to earth group of street artists and their passion and skills really do shine across the whole exhibition. You may think i am being biased - but not normally a fan of graffiti/street art - im actually loving having this show in the gallery, learning about the history of street art and the artists and if only i had a 100% discount(or bigger bank balance) i would probably have a few pieces in my flat...

Big thank you to everyone who came down, and if you are yet to see the show its on until 26th November at the Orange Dot Gallery, 54 Tavistock Place . Pieces are selling fast so if your interested in buying hurry on down....

Tiger Love

Wow could you get a better combination of name, track name and video? Tiger Love are a little pink bubblegum of retro pop sounds. Only recently formed in 2010 by brothers Roy and Gigi, and underage drummer Loral keep an eye(ear) out for this trios infectious sounds, bleeps, bounces and quaky electronic vocals.

TIGER LOVE