Tuesday, 28 May 2013
How Does The Great Gatsby Soundtrack Compare With Luhrmann's Best? - Track By Track Review
Reviews may have been mixed for 'The Great Gatsby' film but what about the official soundtrack? Baz Luhrmann is renowned for having impeccable taste when it comes to selecting the music for his films and previous soundtracks such as 'Romeo & Juliet' and 'Moulin Rouge' have been hugely successful albums, both commercially and critically. How does 'The Great Gatsby' soundtrack stack up against Luhrmann's best?
Saturday, 25 May 2013
Is G-Dragon's New Video for 'Go' His Most Insane Promo Yet?

I know I'm a month late but I only just realised that Korean rapper G-Dragon has a new song out and it's as mental as anything off his last EP. The lead singer of BigBang has enjoyed a huge amount of solo success in recent years and I'm sure his latest single 'Go' will continue to gain him new international fans with its high speed raps and frantic hip-hop production.
The song is as great as anything off G-Dragons last EP, 'One of a Kind', but what about the video? Well after the insanity of 'Crayon', the controversial star was hardly going to make a boring performance based promo but I'm still surprised at how 'out there' the whole thing is. Bizarre range of wigs? Check. Spankings? Check. A weird arse jiggle while urinating in a toilet? Check. After Psy's video for 'Gentleman' became banned in South Korea for showing the rapper kick over a traffic cone, who knows what will happen to G-Dragon's latest promo in its native country. Check out the craziness and judge 'Go' for yourself by clicking below.
Thursday, 23 May 2013
The Five Worst Superhero Sequels of All Time
With the release of 'Iron Man 3', Marvel has begun Phase 2 of its cinematic release schedule. Robert Downey's return as Tony Stark has been extremely well received, but it was only the first of many superhero sequels scheduled to come our way this year, including 'Man of Steel', 'The Wolverine' and 'Thor: The Dark World' (Pointless subtitle anyone?).
What I'm wondering though is whether any of these films will actually be any good. Last week, I honored the Five Best Superhero Sequels of All Time but everyone knows that not every sequel is bigger and better than the first. Let's take a look back at the five worst superhero sequels that have bored or frustrated cinema-goers in recent years. Trust me. There were plenty to choose from.
Monday, 20 May 2013
New Track From London Grammar - Wasting My Young Years

Following the critical success of their previous EP 'Metal & Dust', London Grammar are back with a video for their new single 'Wasting My Young Years'. The black and white promo only shows the trio in fleeting glimpses but its simplicity captures the ambience of the track beautifully. I don't fully understand why the video features a range of doll like figures hanging suspended in the air but the surreal visuals strangely suit Hannah Reid's haunting vocals. The laid back production and chilled out piano playing continue in the vein of 'Metal & Dust', so if you enjoyed London Grammar's previous work then you'll definitely love 'Wasting My Young Years'. Check it out by clicking the link below.
Sunday, 19 May 2013
Check Out Up and Coming Singer Indiana's New Track Smoking Gun
How have I not heard of Indiana before? On the track 'Smoking Gun', the English singer songwriter melds her haunting voice with an alternative hip hop beat to create one of the most interesting pop songs I've heard this year. The general vibe of the track reminds me of a darker Nelly Furtado but there's an aggression in Indiana's voice that is reminiscent of Alanis Morissette at her best. Despite this though, Indiana clearly has her own unique sound and I think she'll definitely be one to watch in the next few months. If you're still intrigued, check out the official video to 'Smoking Gun' below after the break.
Thursday, 16 May 2013
Whatever Happened To RnB? Top 10 Mariah Carey Slow Jams

Remember when Sisqo was part of Dru Hill and Janet Jackson wore a nose ring? In this weekly feature, I take a look back at some of the best RnB artists of yesteryear, sharing their signature videos and underrated hits, as well as looking at what's happening in RnB today. Previous posts have focussed on latino singer Lumidee, new videos from Frank Ocean and Ciara. In celebration of Mariah Carey's comeback hit '#Beautiful', I wanted to share with you my top ten favourite slow jams from the diva herself.
Mariah Carey is most famous for singing sweeping ballads which show off the incredible range of her voice. 'Hero', 'Vision of Love', 'One Sweet Day'... all classic songs but in reality, Mariah is the queen of the slow jam. With her smooth sensual vocals, Mariah sounds incredible on mid-tempo numbers like new single 'Beautiful', but which of her slow jams is best? Listen to my top ten choices below and decide for yourselves.
Monday, 13 May 2013
Five Reasons Why I Love Jason Reitman.
The other day, I finally got around to watching Young Adult, which I've been dying to see since its release last year and I wasn't disappointed. The film showcased a brilliant performance from Charlize Theron, a well crafted script from Diablo Cody and of course, the wonderful direction of Jason Reitman, who has never failed to disappoint me with any of his films. Reitman's next project, Labour Day, stars Kate Winslet and is due out at the end of the year. I have high expectations; maybe this could be the film to finally win Reitman a very well deserved Oscar. We'll just have to wait and see if he can keep up his successful run, but for now, I'm taking a look at what I think makes him such a brilliant film maker and why I love him so bloody much.
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