Following the solid gold pop smash that was their debut 7″ Circles, South Coast soul boys :Kinema: return with their biggest and best song to date, My Beautiful Machines, a joyously upbeat love song to their synthesizers.
A live favourite, the band have been closing their sets with Machines for much of the past 6 months, prompting euphoric stage invasions at venues such as Proud in Camden and Brick Lane’s 93 Feet East.
Showing off the classic pop nous that has already seen the band likened to Phoenix, Hot Chip, Culture Club and even Wham!, My Beautiful Machines comes backed by Heartstrings, another fan favourite that this time celebrates that first heady, brain derailing, feeling of falling in love. Having spent the past six months building up a devoted, high kicking, table dancing following, including a devoted Japanese fan base, My Beautiful Machines sees the band ready to fulfil their potential as one of the UK’s best new bands.
If the original of :Kinema:‘s My Beautiful Machines is straight up classic pop then the remixes courtesy of Sweden’s Drop Out Orchestra, take the track off into disco heaven. Having been blown away by their re-edits of Robyn and Diana Ross, and their dancefloor dominating ‘International Track’ we approached them more in hope and were overjoyed when they agreed to add their live disco stylings to the release.
Still, even so we weren’t prepared for the results when after several sleepless nights in the studio, they delivered a 12 minute live disco version that is unlikely to be bettered this year.
Teasing out Dominic’s vocals, the track builds and builds, going through several major changes, from orchestral swirls and ridiculously funky bass, through to driving percussion and arpeggiated synths, ensuring that even at 12 minutes long, you’ll still be wanting an even longer re-edit. Completing the package Drop Out Orchestra have supplied a stripped down dub, My Beautiful Percussion, that just highlights what an insanely good job they did, reduxing their mix into 6 minutes of taut funky disco destined to rule over discos.
LUEDER’s SS24 collection finds its inspiration in the diverse youth of London – a creative, self-expressive group, fighting for sustainability and seeking a sense of belonging.
Abigail Ajobi’s new capsule “Anti-Muse” is an ode to Nigerian youth subculture with vibrant colors of Adire prints and the allure of the early 2000s Nollywood films.
This time they’re giving TELFAR’s iconic shopping bag a denim makeover, paired perfectly with matching boots that are set to become seasonal must-haves.
Milan Fashion Week was the setting chosen by the Italian brand Moncler to present to the world its new collaboration with the singer and now designer Pharrell Williams.
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In a creative collaboration that signals a distinctive shift in the brand’s identity, DITA joined forces with BeGood Studios for their Fall/Winter 2023 Campaign.
Renowned production house CANADA teams up with Pull&Bear, choosing an airport where PB Airline takes off to spin a lighthearted tale that explores the timeless fabric in all its forms.
To capture the essence of this collection, the Hélas team ventured to the heart of Paris, making a pitstop at the legendary funfair in the Jardin des Tuileries.
In the Men’s SS24 Red September collection, we witness fashion as contemporary therapy, where the soul is turned inside out, and seams become expressions of the self.
This introspective journey invites us to dive deep into the human psyche, challenging the norms of our digital age and prompting reflection on our relentless pursuit of self-approval.
The lookbook for NAMESAKE’s FW23 collection, “Silk Road,” is out, and it’s all about capturing the essence of the sporting spirit and Y2K aesthetics that define the brand.
Daniel Lee – the new chief creative officer of Burberry Group showed his SS’24 collection for the house celebrating the British garden and modernizing the silhouette of Burberry’s key piece.
Actresses Úrsula Corberó and Greta Lee star alongside actor and brand ambassador Stéphane Bak in the new campaign that celebrates the symbiosis between LOEWE Perfumes and the natural world.
Within this proposed wardrobe, athletic silhouettes blend harmoniously with tailored outerwear, carefully combined to embody the brand’s universe, and made from washable linen, combined for the first time with graphic tees.
Once upon a time… Explore the magical realm of fantasy conjured up in our latest issue TALES! Consider it your very own retreat from the chaos of everyday life, a safe haven to return to whenever you need a dose of whimsy and wonder.
