BRAND SPANKING NEW: THE XX (ONEMAN EDIT) FREE DOWNLOAD

The xx “Chained (Oneman 119 House Edit)”

Ok, ok, so it may not be “brand spanking” new, but the free download of it is pretty new. Last month, under the moniker Oneman, London DJ Steve Bishop crafted this catchy rework of The xx‘s “Chained” and it’s a bit of a blinder, making it top of our “most listened to” downloads of January.

Satisfying all expectations and more, in true Oneman form, Bishop throws an enticing 119 bpm house rhythm over The xx’s harrowing vocals, while a meticulous bassline subtly keeps the tune progressive. If you haven’t already done so, definitely cop this free download below.

And in other Oneman news, Bishop self-released his DJ mix, Solitaire Vol. 1, last Monday through his website which y’all can get on his official website here. “The tape was a gamble, really, mostly off-the-cuff mixes,” the artist said, adding that the mix signifies “a game of subsonic solitaire where risks sometimes pay off.”

And if that’s not enough Oneman news to update you, then beginning on February 25, he’ll hit the road on a 10-stop tour of the UK and Europe. You can check out the currently announced dates below:

15th Feb Rainbow Warehouse, Birmingham, UK
16th Feb The Croft, Bristol, UK
19th Feb Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, UK
20th Feb Depot, Leuven, Belgium
22nd Feb La Machine, Paris, France
23rd Feb dollop x Standard Place, London
26th Feb Tuesday Club, Sheffield, UK
28th Feb Shipping Forecast, Liverpool, UK
1st Mar St. Judes, Glasgow, UK
2nd Mar Canal Mills, Leeds, UK

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TODAY I’M WEARING: CASUAL OUTFIT OF THE WEEK

“Casual dressing with Arteecollage Modal Tops“, by Kirsten Ferguson.

I started my final semester of university on Monday and am now faced with the dreaded dissertation. And with the imminent agonising over hours stuck in the library and fidgeting until I can piece together a sentence, I need to be comfortable. But whilst spending all-nighters reading books and bashing at my keyboard, I still need to be stylish – you never know who you’ll bump into!

Today I’ve chosen this Arteecollage Asymmetric Modal top in grey. I can always rely on Arteecollagefor chic, classic garments and the modal fabric is so comfortable and easy to wear. You can tell by looking at the fabric that it is high quality and looks much more luxurious than your typical basic wardrobe essentials. Despite all this detail, the grey modal top is in the Arteecollage sale for only £9! The quality makes the top practical to wear casually during the day at university, or for a more casual trip to the bar post dissertation writing!

I paired this Arteecollage Asymmetric top with Topshop MOTO Indigo Leigh skinny jeans. These are the comfiest jeans I have tried in a long time and are perfect for a day of sitting whilst writing. I prefer jeans to leggings in this winter weather as they keep me far warmer. As the Arteecollage modal top is quite simple, I added a twined cord pink necklace from H&M for a touch of colour and sparkle.  On my feet I have pink ballet pumps from River Island for £16 which ties in with the pink necklace.

For a practical way to carry my books I used my grey tote bag from New Look which I thought was great value at just £15. To finish off my outfit, today I’m also wearing a russet brown cardigan from Phix and layered it under my duffel coat because it was minus four degrees this morning! Yowzer.

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Enjoy the rest of your week.

- Kirsten

RESIDENT BLOGGER: WRAPPING UP THIS WINTER

This week our superb resident blogger gives us the ultimate guide to chic dressing for sub-zero temperatures. From combining our basic apparel range with high street gems, you’ll be amazed at how stylish dressing with multiple layers can be. 

‘Winter Wonder’, by Sophie Mayanne

As the nights are drawing in earlier- the frost embellishing the world on early mornings, cold winds dancing through the damp air. Summer’s clear skies are a distant memory, replaced by swirling clouds, soft rain and an inkling of snow.

A chill runs through the air, winter is here.

Winter can only mean one thing from a fashion perspective- it is time to pack away the endless pairs of summer shorts, silk summer dresses hidden away for another six months.  It is time to swap the lightness of your summer wardrobe for strong, durable fashion. Your winter wardrobe.

Firstly comes the quest for the perfect winter coat, the winter coat with longevity to see you through many winters ahead,  be it the ‘casual-cool’ parka coat, or the glamorous fur ensemble, or the classical grey coat.  After this comes a second important task- defining the rest of your winter wardrobe.

Whether you are fighting the winter chill in the city, the comfort of your own home or somewhere more remote, Arteecollage has clothing that you can combine with your winter coat for the perfect cold defying, fashionable look.

For me, I would personally opt for Arteecollage’s leggings and their modal long sleeved t-shirt. Comfortable with silky qualities, these items offer a look that can be combined with any signature winter coat. Team with a pair of heeled ankle boots to look effortlessly chic- or with a pair of thigh-high boots to face the icy sheen on the pavements urban-chic style.

And when you return simply combine the pieces with a slouchy knit for a warm and comfortable look- one that you won’t be afraid to answer the door in!

So fight the winter chills this season, and wrap up warm with Arteecollage – which offers you wardrobe staples and the scope to create any luxurious winter outfit.

If you shop now, you can get this look for even less on the Arteecollage Amazon Outlet. There’s up to 75% off so check it out.

- Sophie Mayanne

CREATIVE THIRST: BRISTOL STREET ART

London is arguably one of the front-runners of innovative street art, but for a while now there has been a new UK city that has been evolving its creativity so much so that it may soon steal LDN’s crown.

What’s so enchanting about Bristol’s street art scene is its extremely diverse quality that’s at the helm of many talented street artists who are constantly curating images of wonder upon any available space. Search the web and you’ll be bombarded with a catalogue of past and present work in photograph form.

As the city’s collection of inspiring work continues to grow, a unique visualisation of Bristol street art emerges. Bristol’s street art is so prolific that they even have their own festival. For the past couple of years in the summer, the ‘Seen No Evil’ street art bonanza takes over the city.

Internationally renowned artists take charge of the walls on Nelson Street, and with permission of each building’s owners, drab areas of the city is transformed with several hundred licks of paint. Indeed, for a while now, this enchanting street artwork has been the city’s best-kept secret. Until now…

 

From next month there will be a series of Bristol Street Art Walking Tours taking place all over the city and you can get involved too! If you fancy being shown the incredible sites then simply check out the website to book tickets to their December events: http://www.wherethewall.com/bristol-street-art-walking-tours

Bristol Street Art Walking Tours:

Walk dates - 01/12/2012
Walk dates - 08/12/2012

SPANKING NEW MUSIC MONDAY: DISCLOSURE

It may have only been published two weeks ago, but the video for Disclosure’s ‘Latch’ has rapidly accumulated nearly half a million views. Wowzas. Whether it’s down to the serious amounts of beautiful people kissing, or the seriously seductive vocals of guest singer Sam Smith, they’ve got us hooked. Call us voyeurs, but heck, who doesn’t like looking at beautiful people during 4 minutes and 17 seconds of euphoric electro?

The track begins all blissfully chilled, and then, true to Disclosure form, kicks into a funky beat. ‘Latch’ also marks the first single release on Disclosure’s new label PMR Records (also home to Jessie Ware, Two Inch Punch and Julio Bashmore).

With raw talent, distinctive sonic flare and a sophistication that belies their 19 and 21 years, these two brothers from south London are rapidly becoming synonymous with making inroads within the ever-evolving realms of electronic music. The track also climbed nine places in the UK Top 40, reaching no.17 last night!

The duo recently announced their first London headline show at Plan B on December 6^th, which sold out before you could even Tweet the deets. Needless to say that these chaps are hot property in electro at the moment, so it’s no wonder they have now lined up their debut tour, culminating in a show at Heaven in London.

Listen to more Disclosure here, see tour details via Disclosure official and download the track on iTunes here