"Kate Bush Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)

"Kate Bush Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God): Shared via WorldTube iPhone App. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/worldtube-top-youtube-videos/id403437594?mt=8

Death Cab For Cutie's "Home Is A Fire," video by Shepard Fairey and Nicholas Harmer

Death Cab for Cutie’s “Home is a Fire” from the band’s album Codes and Keys, available May 31, 2011 on Atlantic Records. The concept for this new music video was conceived by renowned street artist Shepard Fairey and Death Cab for Cutie bassist Nicholas Harmer. 


Enjoy!

Obey Navajo print vest

Vans Vault Era LX Aloha

The Vans Era was a progression from the Vans Authentic, made for the skateboard market it took the classic silhouette that had been successful since 1966 and made a number of notable changes. The main difference is the padded collar and reinforced stitching to add extra resilience while skating. The 'Aloha' capsule collection is part of the Limited Edition Vans Vault range featuring a Hawaiian style print perfect for the summer.

Album Review....... Austra: Feel it Break

It’s a pleasing synchronicity: the very day that Kate Bush, the reclusive queen of quirk-pop, finally leaves her castle in the clouds to release her first album in six years, another Kate with a voice made for echoing around bleak landscapes, and a penchant for drama and the otherworldly, brings out her debut with Austra.

Opener Darken Her Horse is a fitting curtain-raiser of a spellbinding debut which revives the heavily-eyelinered, Elnett-sprayed corpse of British new wave, and casts it in mists of ethereal magic. Hymn-like, all chords and church choir vocals, it slowly builds to surging, Japan-inflected heights which lead you to the ‘floor to bust your best robot moves. As does last single Beat and the Pulse, which evokes the era’s sleazier Soho scene with keyboard lines redolent of 80s revivalists Fischerspooner and Soft Cell chimes. Elsewhere, Hate Crime, with its plentiful "oohoo"s (as beloved by Katie as Kate) and the gorgeous, incantatory The Choke (which is reminiscent of fellow Canadians The Organ) are hook-heavy enough to get you repeating such unlikely mantras as "Sign / The consent forms" as you make extravagant arm movements around the living room. You might feel a little daft, but the odd lyrics only add to this band’s appealing mystery.

Check it out............ 

Noizu presents.......... STEVE BUTLER !!

Here we go again folks. Noizu are proud to present STEVE BUTLER. 

Straight off the back of doing Southport Weekender, Mr Butler will be doing a rare exclusive performance at Noizu.

he has worked along side such greats such as..... KENNY DOPE, FRANKIE KNUCKLES, NORMAN JAY...... to name a few

So don't miss out on the chance to get some proper music to your ears.

See you there folks !

Four Tet’s 45 Min mix @ Boiler Room

Check out this  45min video of Four Tet mix ....http://boilerroom.tv/four-tets-45-min-min/

Also download this mix  from itunes (#13)http://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/boiler-room/id416373570

Offspring got together with Vans to produce two exclusive colorways of the Vans Era California. Using long haired suede in two tones on the upper, the sneakers also feature an added d-ring lace hook and dual colored hiking laces.

For more info or to buy these click on link below:

http://www.freshcotton.com/products/23384/Vans-CA/Era-CA-Regatta%2fHazel/detail.aspx

Sonny Fodera - Typewriter (Inland Knights Remix).

MAYDAY !!!

NOIZU has a new home.....

Starting Bank Holiday Sunday May 1st at the recently refurbished Fabios Bar. Its going to be bigger and better than ever!

After the huge success of our last event we are back to bring the people of Durham another amazing night with 3 DJ's spinning some awesome tunes.

Check out a mix done by Rory..... http://soundcloud.com/roryc

YMC....

Formed in London in 1995 by Fraser Moss and Jimmy Collins, YMC has a remarkably strong identity for a brand still in its teenage years. Refusing to be swayed by fashion trends, YMC resolutely focuses on creating stylish, functional and modern clothing for guys and girls, allowing the product, rather than the marketing to speak for itself.

YMC’s main source of inspiration comes from Raymond Loewy, ‘the man who designed America’. Loewy is responsible for design classics such as the greyhound bus and the branding for Lucky Stripe and Shell. When once asked how he saw the future of design Loewy replied “you must create your own style”; from this simple manifesto YMC or “You Must Create” takes its name as well as its design cues, applying them to men’s and women’s wardrobe staples to create a highly distinctive and stylish look.

http://www.youmustcreate.com/

Mix it Up...

The Mixtape Club is an organization dedicated to the art of the mixtape. Ten people, ten tracks, ten album covers.

Check out the site (click on link below)
http://www.themixtapeclub.org/

Jamie xx & Yasmin - Touch Me

Fight For Your Right - Revisited

“Fight For Your Right Revisited” is a who's who of comedy. The short film, written and directed by Adam Yauch, is showing at Sundance and has the most insane cast EVER. For starters Mike D, Ad-Rock, and MCA will be played by two sets of actors: Seth Rogen, Elijah Wood, and Danny McBride as one set, and John C Reilly, Will Ferrell, and Jack Black as another.

Beastie Boys ft. Nas - Too Many Rappers

Carhartt Radio iphone app

Carhartt Radio graces the iPhone and blesses all music lovers of this world with the portable joy of 24/7 no-holds-barred rhythms.

From now on the beat is always right when you’re out and about and it’s right there at your fingertips: The brand new and free-of-charge Carhartt Radio iPhone App allows you to stream Carhartt Radio’s exclusive monthly show to your iPhone. But there’s much more to explore, as listeners can select the music by style or swipe and finger their way through the extensive Carhartt Radio archive to find the perfect sound for every conceivable moment in their lives. Furthermore the player runs hidden in the background, while the listener surfs through the infinite space of the World Wide Web. And if you are totally overwhelmed by the listening experience: just push some buttons and share the thrill with your friends and lovers via Twitter or Facebook.

Free download at iTunes Store http://itunes.apple.com/app/carhartt-radio/id412853240?mt=8

Seelenluft - Manila (official Video)

A track played @ Noizu from Rob Mayman.

Jacques Renault - Marilyn's Gold

A taste of what was on @ Noizu..... presents.... Ian Blevins.

WHAT A NIGHT !!

Not much to be said about last nights Noizu but.............. BIBLICAL !!. Rob Mayman warmed up the crowd playing the best in house music. He made sure the dancefloor stayed full. Great set. As the punters rolled in (and it was a packed house!!)..Ian Blevins brought his A-game. An amazing set. Just what Noizu expected....... So big thanks to both Rob and Ian for getting involved. You made it a night to remember !!......And also a huge thanks to all the folk that turned up............. Lets do it again next month !!!

Jessie Ware & Sampha - Valentine

The Castells do Maida Vale (BBC Radio 1....Fearne Cotton show)

From the back of playing at Noizu last December, The Castells have grown from strength to strength. Playing support for Frankie & The Heartstrings these four lads from Durham recorded a session for BBC Radio 1's Fearne Cotton show at the famous Maida Vale studios. Today was their first taste of airtime........ and it didn't fail to disappoint. Getting rave reviews from Cotton herself, this is a band that have huge potential. We, as Noizu are proud to have had them play and hope to get them back very soon. Check them out on the link below................Believe the hype.......

http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/introducing/artists/thecastells/

Vans Vault | Mid Skool ‘77 & Priz Laced

                                                 DQM released two interesting silhouettes from VANS VAULT: the Mid Skool ’77, and the Priz Laced. The ’77 has a decidedly old school feel, with a wrinkled leather upper and colorways straight out of the 1970′s. And while turning to a vintage aesthetic for inspiration is nothing new, Vans shows it has the decades of experience to do it right. The Priz Laced, while less “vintage,” is a timeless classic. It’s a slightly more constructed shoe than it’s counterparts, like the Classic or Era, but maintains the simplicity that is a core strength of Vans. The Priz combines a gum rubber sole, with a bone white canvas upper, finished off by brass eyelets, round laces, and a tonal Vans tag. Both great Summer options, and both available from DQM.

http://www.dqmnewyork.com/#num=4&id=ssp_377 

Orelha Negra - M.I.R.I.A.M. X Vhils

Les Professionals - Happy Hours (Un Remix Avec Dice Raw)

click on link below to hear this mix....

http://soundcloud.com/les_prof/les-professionnels-happy

Image maker.....Image taker...

North-East local photographer Dean Martindale is always in search for the next big picture. As self taught photographer, Dean started shooting 2 years ago with his parents SLR. Since then he has developed a humble, casual, almost accidental style. He likes to react to the world, rather than pose it. Dean has never relied on technical tricks, nor does he attempt to outshine his subjects. He has evolved a honest and simple approach. He's always looking for ways broaden his skills and portfolio. His love for photography has taken him to capture images from around the world. Places such as  South East Asia, Cambodia, Syndney, LA and New York......... and not forgetting his roots in England !!

http://www.wix.com/deanmartindale/photography

Radiohead - Lotus Flower

Dom - Living In America

Yasmin - Carnival mix - Soundcloud

Check it out.....click on the link below !!

http://soundcloud.com/itsyasmin/carnival-mixtape

Go Hyper for Colour !!

ultralight Sheer Jersey T-shirt, made with a temperature sensitive pigment that changes between two colors - one when cold, one when warm.

Click on link below for more info

http://store.americanapparel.net/rsa6407tcw.html

Noizu Durham 1.1

Our Promo vid.............. Enjoy !!

You Got The Love (The XX Remix)

Theophilus London - Hey Wonderful

Medium Medium - Hungry, So Angry

Theophilus London - Why Even Try feat. Sara Quin

Ian Blevins - Deep Breath (Nick Turner remix).wmv

We Love... Island Residents - Part 1

Noizu present........ Ian Blevins

Ian has made a name for himself on the White Isle, performing at Space's Sunday sessions doing We love and Future Disco.

His Dj skills have taken him all around the world such as Asia and Australia playing top Sydney venues such as Ladylux and The Loft.

Carhartt S/S 11

Carhartt WIP presents their Spring/Summer 2011 collection. As we’ve come to expect, the line of products is extensive and diverse, featuring a broad range of established, reliable styles as well as innovative pieces that reflect the brand’s evolution. True to form, all products are made of high-quality materials to assure the best standards in durability and comfort. Several highlights include new slim fit pants, waxed cotton jackets, Eric Elms graphics on sweats and tees.

http://www.carhartt-wip.com/products/

YELLE - Safari Disco Club

The xx - VCR (Four Tet Remix)

Warpaint - Undertow

Video directed by Shannyn Sossamon. (She stars in 'How to make it in America')
Amazing band. Amazing music.

MUTO wall painting so cool. wtf it's moving!

Sit back and enjoy !!

ABC - Computers and Blues - The Sreets [HQ]

INSANE LYRICS !!

Kitsuné Maison 10 + Kitsuné "Reporter" SS11 collection - teaser

“All clothes in the video are taken from the new Kitsuné Spring-Summer 2011 collection: ‘Reporter.’ All music in the video is to be featured on Kitsuné Maison 10 “The Fireworks Issue”.

Click link below for more info.....
http://www.selectism.com/news/2010/10/21/kitsune-reporter-collection-for-springsummer-2011/

Back to the Future - Irina Werning Photography

Most of us are fascinated by their retro look but to Irina Werning, it’s imagining how people would feel and look like if they were to reenact them today... A few months ago, she decided to actually do this. So, with her camera, she started inviting people to go back to their future.

For more of these cool pics, check out the website.... clink link below !!

http://irinawerning.com/back-to-the-fut/back-to-the-future/

Jamie XX for Carhartt Radio - Music to skate to

As one third of the British Indiepop sensation The xx producer Jamie xx already gained world-wide fame. For Carhartt Radio Jamie mixed a show titled "Music To Skate To" - an astonishing rhythmic tour de force with tracks by artists such as RJD2, Four Tet, Harmonic 313, or The Natural Yoghurt Band.

Click on link below to listen to this wicked mix............. Enjoy !!

http://www.carhartt-wip.com/radioplayer/?show_id=11600

The Cool Kids - Free Throws [Music Video]

Scott Caan for The Hundreds

Click link below for a cool insight on the story behind the tee.....

Highsnobiety TV – Scott Caan for The Hundreds

KiD CuDi "Cudderisback" Directed by Jason Goldwatch

IPAD 2 !!

Finally we can give you a first look at the new Apple iPad 2 !!

The new iPad 2 is faster, lighter and thinner than the first one. It is in fact thinner than the iPhone 4, which is pretty crazy. It comes with 10 hours battery life, it comes in both black and white from day one and features a HDMI video plug, two cameras, which is great. It starts once again at 499 USD and will release in the US on March 11th. Most of the rest of the world will see a release on March 25th.
A great new feature is also the Smart Cover. It is not a case, but a cover and when you close it the iPad 2 automatically goes to sleep.

Gold Panda - Marriage

A beautiful globe-trotting travelogue of dreamy electrism.

Check out the album 'Lucky Shiner'........It feels like the ravishing opium dream of a Victorian gentleman explorer, trying to recreate the exoticism of a long trip abroad through a prolonged period of narcosis. Just blissful.

Back to Basics

After the huge success of Frankie & The Heartstrings live DJ set, noizu is back !! We're going back to basics bringing the best in new music. Resident noizu DJ's will each be bringing their own genre of music tastes to the table. Expect to hear the best in electro, indie, dubstep and a few classics for good measure. So come along and party with us........Saturday 5th March @ Osbournes (bar behind Van Mildert Durham). Expect scences of an adult nature (no smut) and good times !!! See you there folks .

Daft Punk, Coca-Cola 2011 commercial

Soft drink giant Coca-Cola follow-up on some exclusively designed bottles with Coca-Cola “Club Coke.” Produced in two distinctive colorways based on Daft Punk mimicking the helmets worn by the French duo, the gold and silver bottles will see a limited production run beginning in March 2011. In addition to the general release at clubs, the bottles will be packaged in a collector’s box as a set, made available exclusively through colette in Paris

Jay-Z - "Evolution Of My Style"

Busy P - Procrastinator

The Ed Banger boys are back in town with an all new compilation, called Let The Children Techno, and it marks a return to form for the infamous French label.

The whole compilation marks a return to form for Ed Banger Records, it’s weird and wonderful and not the usual blend we’d expect from them.

Sneaker + Shoe = PUMA BONANZA DIGGER LX

Puma have released a reworked version of their Bonaza that’ll come in a pack of three. The pack manages to achieve classic styling on this pack, as Puma get this formula on point and show their best work to date.

They feature the unique Bonanza stamp embossed on a distressed tongue- preferably in gold – and antique metal hardware by the lacelets, giving the kicks a work-boot look.

noizu DJ set

noizu DJ's set from 11/02/12...

Beth Ditto - I Wrote The Book
Chromeo - Tenderoni
MSTRKRFT - Heartbreaker
Sleigh Bells - A/B Machines
Chromeo - Hot Mess ft. Elly Jackson
Gil Scott-Heron & Jamie xx - I'll Take Care Of You
Hadouken - Tuning In (H Re Hub)
Gyptian - Hold you (Major Lazer remix)
Boys Noize - Oh! (A-Trak remix)
Feist - My Moon My Man (Boys Noize remix)
Mark Ronson - Someone To Love Me
Kid Kudi - Cudderisback
Adele - Rolling In The Deep (Jamie xx shuffle)
Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You (Eat More Cake remix)
The Bloody Beetroots - House No 84
Simian Moblie Disco - Its The Beat
DJ Mehdi - I Am Somebody (Paris version)
Crystal Castles - Through the Hosiery
A-Trak?DJ Sneak - Say Woah/You Can't Hide From Your Bud
Solid Groove - This is Sick
Groove Armada - Get Down
Cassius - I Love You So (Skream remix)
NERD - Hypnotize U (NERO remix)
Benga - 26 Basslines
Foals - Hummer
The Whip - Trash
Chromeo - Night By Night
Gil Scott-Heron & Jamie xx - NY Is Killing Me

noizu mini mix coming soon.

Lykke Li - I Follow Rivers (Director: Tarik Saleh)

Frankie says don't relax.........PARTY !!

So the hangover has finally gone from what can be described only as an amazing night with Frankie & The Heartstrings......... they did not disappoint. With some of the best new music with the odd classic thrown in there for good measure, they made this a night to remember !!

Big thanks to Frankie & The Heartstrings and Co. for coming along and putting on a top night. A good set of lads.

Also thanks to Kris Heslop and Chris Parkes for their DJ slots.

Cheers to everyone that turned up and got involved xx

Nas & Damian Marley - As we enter

Korg iMS app for ipad !!

Color me impressed. I would recommend this app to anyone who wants more than just a toy for making music on the iPad. I will definitely integrate some of the audio from this into my own workflow.

With MIDI implementation coming in iOS4 how the iMS-20 reacts to that development and the live capabilities it presents are yet to fully reveal themselves.

Turn up the heat !!

Stone Island Heat Reactive Jacket. This garment has been treated with a thermo-sensitive coating that changes colour at high temperatures. Beginning at 27°C the molecules within the microcapsules of the external strata undergo a rotation modifying the light course. The colour of the garment gradually begins to morph from a first colour to a second brighter colour. When the garment returns to normal temperature it recovers its original colour. The possible wearing off and shading variation of the material will not modify its thermo-sensible characteristics.

Jacket is available to buy @ http://www.vanmildert.com/

Eagulls - Council Flat Blues

Leeds quintet Eagulls make a shambling racket akin to No Age doubling up with a studlier Cloud Nothings — or something older and scuzzy from the ’90s Pacific Northwest.

cassius - i love you so

Re-birth of a legend

Persol is an Italian eyewear company specializing in sunglasses The name is derived from "per il sole," which, in Italian, means "for the sun." Formed in 1917 by Giuseppe Ratti, Persol originally catered to pilots and sports drivers. Presently, the company is famous for its durable sports sunglasses. Its trademark is the silver arrow, and several of the company's glasses feature this symbol.

Steve McQueen (below) popularized two Persol models: the 714 folding sunglasses and closely styled 649. He wore a special pair of 714's with blue lenses in The Thomas Crown Affair and was often photographed wearing the 649 model.

For more models click the link below.....
http://www.persol.com/uk/

Easy tee-sy...

Passarella Death Squad was started in London by Danny Broddle and Emilie Albisser in 2004. They import all of their fabrics from Tokyo to London, where all of the manufacturing and hand printing is done. The Passarella Death Squad also create all of the clothing patterns as well as the image designs and text. The collective have also signed with The Republic of Desire recordings and their first record is out early 2009.

Click on link below for more Death Squad prints..
http://www.passarella.co.uk/

The Castells. - Romance

The Castells are a new bunch of upstarts from Durham. They've just finished recording their first EP titled 'Relatively Unknown'................ Turn up the sound and check these guys out !!

Frankie & The Heartstrings - Hunger

Homegrown....

Frankie and The Heartstrings are a five piece band from Sunderland. You might have seen them supporting The Futureheads on tour, you might have seen them at a festival or you might not have seen them at all - either way you’re bound to love them. Their mix of quick fire wit and smart indie pop combines with a soppy sentimental heart and romantic sensibility to make for a quintessentially British indie band.

Noizu are proud to join forces with the band for a live DJ set @ Osbournes bar (behind Van Mildert Durham)

............... The noise is set to go up a notch. Get involved !!

Big sorry from noizu

As the blog shows we ain't been keeping up as late (technical difficulties)!! A lot has been going on in noizuworld....

Movember was a huge success. Facial hair at it's best. Great turn out. And also the important bit...... Money and awareness was raised for the event.

December we stepped up a gear. The Castells played live. Packed to the rafters not a dry mouth in the house.

.....So after the festive season (and a drunken one it was) we've recharged our batteries and are back........ LETS PARTY !!

Ps....... Massive thanks to The Castells, Peter Warrier, Rob Oxley and DJ "shit lips" Mr Chris Parkes

....... And also a big thanks to everyone who came along and got involved !!

Keep it up !!

Noizu present........ Frankie and the Heartstrings

Ready to start feeling all gooey about homegrown grassroots indie? I know, it's been a while, right?

Frankie And The Heartstrings are the excellent Sunderland band who've been putting the lead back in the pencil of proper indie fans up and down this fair nation - a yellsome clatter here, a horsed Geordie swoon.

Noizu will host Frankie and the Heartstrings live DJ set @ Osbournes Durham.

......... Get ready for a party !!