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Fox by Carrie Booth
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The female Johnny Depp of the music world #biopholia #Björk (Taken with instagram)
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IT TURNED OUT THIS WAY COS YOU DREAMED IT THIS WAY..
The very personal, thought–provoking stream of consciousness on these eye catching billboards which have sprung up under a bridge in Shoreditch was enough to make us stop still (in -3 and a downpour of fresh snow) and read every word. A quick google later, it was revealed as the work of London based artist and Associate Dazed & Confused Publisher Robert Montgomery, whose work pays homage to the influence of the Situationalist manifesto, hijacking advertising spaces across the city and using them to convey ‘hopeful reminders of an environment cluttered with unattainable dreams.’ Intriguing. Montgomery’s work is on display at KK outlet until 25th Feb.
Images: www.dazeddigital.com
Aubin & Wills invite you to the Edinburgh store screening of the animated comedy-drama ‘The Illusionist’. On the evening there will be complimentary drinks and the opportunity to browse our Spring Collection. We look forward to seeing you and your friends at the event.
Aubin & Wills, 49 Hanover St, Edinburgh. For further information, contact the store edinburgh@aubinandwills.com, TEL: 01312 259 231
TRACK OF THE WEEK:
Ben Howard, The Wolves
I defy you not to love this dreamscape of a song from 23 year old Folk singer-songwriter, Ben Howard. Hailing from Cornwall, Ben was inspired in his childhood by the likes of Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan, today we can draw comparison to Bon Iver, however without that veil of moody introspection.
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LLOYD JOHNSON: THE MODERN OUTFITTER
A truly influential image–maker, fashion designer Lloyd Johnson helped create the look of rock & roll fashion in Britain from the 60’s onwards, dressing everyone from Iggy Pop to Bob Dylan, via the Beatles , Bowie, Mick Jagger, George Michael and Oasis. Selling out of his boutique Heavy Metal Kids in Kensington Market, and later Johnson’s The Modern Outfitters on the Kings Road, his own designs provided the pop greats with some of their most iconic and dramatic rock & roll looks for over four decades.
Entirely manufactured in the UK, his work featured on the stage, the street, on film and on record sleeves. He was also a visionary of vintage and was buying ‘second hand’ well before the fashion crowd caught on.
The Chelsea College of Art & Design is exhibiting a collection of his work gathered from buyers, store staff, rock & roll stars and collectors, creating a truly one off moment in menswear retailing. Until the 3rd March.
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TRACK OF THE WEEK:
The Very Best, Warm Heart of Africa
A couple of months back we joined the Moshi Moshi boys in their East London office to interview them for the Spring Almanac and we left with a huge armful of cds. One band we’re particularly glad to have had bought to our attention is the The Very Best; a multicultural and multitalented trio hailing from Malawi, France and Sweden. Their music is a fantastic fusion of African percussion, jubilant dance and some pop-indie references - this particular number features vocals from Vampire Weekend’s frontman Ezra Koenig. If, like us, you’re discovering The Very Best for the first time (despite Warm Hear of Africa being released two and a half years ago) don’t give yourself a hardtime for not having your finger firmly enough on the pulse… just sit back and enjoy!
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SARAH MAPLE: IT’S A GIRL
Until 9th March Aubin Gallery, Shoreditch
Sarah Maple’s artwork is unfailingly bold and brave, not for the coy or faint hearted. These unfliching, occasionally even controversial, investigations into what it is to be a woman and a Muslim in 21st centrury Britain are made joyful by her own very persaonl brand of boisterous, tongue-in-cheek humour. This is not sensationalism for sensationalism’s sake, but rather a heart felt urge by a twenty-seven-year old artist of great sincerity and talent, for the viewer to look again, and this time with a more questioning eye, at traditionally accepted notions of identity, gender, culture and religion.
Hasn’t the girl come a long way since that PVC catsuit? This photograph of Victoria Beckham by Josh Olins is one of nine covers adorning the latest issue of i-D, and strangely it has put one of the biggest smiles on our faces.
TRACK OF THE WEEK:
Gotye (Feat. Kimbra), Somebody That I Used To Know
This will be a song you either love or hate, the heart-wrenched top-notes bemoaning the aftermath of a relationship break-up over a Funny Bones xylophone riff we fully appreciate could be an acquired taste, but that said, here at Aubin HQ we love it. It’s on repeat. This is the first time we’ve come across Belgian-born Australia-based Gotye (pronounced Go-tea-yay) and the rather gorgeous Kimbra. Gotye is currently on tour and will be stopping in at Shepherds Bush, Manchester and Glasgow in February and March.
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BLUE ROSE CODE
Glad tidings from Bethnal Green. My name is Ross and I’m a Folk musician from Edinburgh who plays under the sobriquet Blue Rose Code. I moved to ‘that London’ eight years ago for the anonymity and to get lost in the crowd. What I found instead kept me ramblin’ ‘round Redchurch Street and London Fields ever since. I recorded my debut album with Indie label Ho Hum records in November last year and there are big plans afoot for 2012.
Whilst doing my best to keep my beard in check and moderate the jumper wearing, I’ll be blogging here over the next few months. Keeping you up to date on the tempered highs and eye watering lows of getting a record out and touring it, playing festivals and trying to keep it together. I’ll be posting a variety of things: music, verse and news of concerts. For sure, it wont be dull.
And it’s the beginning. And it’s the end. And it’s the beginning. The sweetness of dreams and the sadness of blue.
R x
TRACK OF THE WEEK:
Friends, I’m His Girl
This funk-pop Brooklyn five piece are insanely cool (who isn’t in Brooklyn?) and make undeniably catchy music… what’s not to like? We love this bouncy, up-beat single, the first from their debut album due for release later this year. Already tipped for great things in the BBC’s Sound of 2012, expect to see and hear a lot more from Friends.
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FOX SPOT: THREE BAD FOXES
This illustration from the talented Rob Hodgson is proof that even foxes come in all shapes and sizes.
Book Review:
Anna Bauer Backstage, Anna Bauer
A super-cool insight into the many faces of the international fashion world, this photography book is one to covet. New York-based German photographer Anna Bauer has a fantastically intimate manner with her subjects; I was lucky enough to assist Anna in 2007 (her first year covering the backstage shows) and I can attest that every subject from Agyness Deyn to Karl Lagerfeld was completely in rapture with her laid back charm and romantic technique; Anna shoots on a cumbersome large-format camera, a rare sight in a digital age where every other photographer is plugging into computers seconds after the show to secure an exclusive. Among the chaos that is backstage, Anna’s pitch is a corner of complete calm - you can see it in their eyes - everyone just seems to connect with her considered and careful approach, her respect for their craft mirrored by the manner in which she wishes to capture them.
Anna Bauer Backstage is available to buy from angelikabooks.com
Georgina Bacchus
AUBIN INTRODUCES:
BLUE ROSE CODE, Whitechapel
A bitter January wind may be blowing outside, but gather round the hearth with this track from Blue Rose Code and escape to a sanctuary of warm, folk vocals. The rich Caledonian notes from singer Ross Wilson roll over clear melodic chords in this piece of winter time reminiscence. His honest sound has drawn acclaim from audiences and critics across the Atlantic and a first album ‘North Ten’ is eagerely anticpated for later this year.
Aubin and Wills is proud to sponsor Blue Rose Code in their year ahead. Keep an eye out here to find out what Ross has to say for himself - he will be blogging for us throughout 2012.
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