BOUNCE TO POGO

MUSIC - The first time we heard Pogo's mesmerizing beats we were in awe. Pogo makes his beats by 'recording small sounds from a single film or scene and sequencing them to form a new piece of music.' In essence a simple idea, but the execution is anything but. The tracks are emotionally filled masterpieces with hooks, melodies and riffs that get your head nodding.

If you want to give it a go the equipment Pogo uses is 'Adobe Audition for sampling, FLStudio for sequencing and Sony Vegas for video editing.'

It's no surprise that the film and music industries have taken offence to the inspiring aural and visual creativity of Pogo. Sony Pictures Entertainment contacted the artist claiming that 'Bangarang', a rework of the Steven Spielberg film 'Hook' with some added bass and cymbals, was an infringement of their copyright.

You should check out his YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/Fagottron. Our personal favourites are Alice [featured above], Expialidocious and Bangarang.

ENJOY

joes[a]fiend

SING WHEN YOU'RE WHALING

Twickenham band Noah and the Whale have released their second album. Encompassing a traditional 11 track CD and a [not so traditional] 50 minute feature film; we cannot wait to get our hands on a copy. By the looks of the trailer the film will be worth the price alone. If only more bands made such an effort.

Bill Freeman

FRIENDLY FIRES - SKELETON BOY

PLAY SKELETON BOY LOUD.

HAPPY MONDAY EVERYBODY!

joes[a]fiend

THE BLACK GHOSTS - SOME WAY THROUGH THIS

The Black Ghosts are our new favourite band; this was reinforced whilst watching the amazing video for 'Some Way Through This'. The four minute six second masterpiece deserves your full attention. Not to mention that we’re big fans of Lego.

A track from the self-titled album we recommend is 'Any Way You Choose’ - visit their MySpace page to listen to the track.

We hope you enjoy this audio/visual feast.

joes[a]fiend

DANGER SEEKER [KAP10KURT]

Music video by Vincent Viriot for Kap10Kurt the New York City based Electro Funk two piece band.

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