Official Artwork for Kanye West’s ‘Yeezus’ Album
As expected, Kanye West is 100% going against the grain with the release of his highly anticipated sixth studio album Yeezus. Although ‘Ye’s new LP isn’t available for pre-order anymore, we don’t think it’ll hinder his first-week sales. So there you have it, a CD in a clear jewel case, no cover, no booklet, just a sticker...
Joy Division’s ‘Unknown Pleasures’ 3D-Printed Album Artwork
Fans can rejoice, Joy Division‘s iconic cover by Peter Saville representing PSR B1919+21 waveforms has finally been brought to life via the wonderful folks of the 3D-printing community. “After watching Grant Gee’s documentary Joy Division, I decided I had to print the iconic cover of their first album Unknown Pleasures in 3D,” explains Michael Zoellner. “Unfortunately I could not...
Hedi Slimane Shoots Daft Punk Vs Giorgio Moroder for Dazed & Confused
Hedi Slimane shot the June 2013 cover story for British fashion magazine Dazed & Confused. Of course the cover is taken over by none other than Daft Punk. The marketing machinery of the Electronic duo for their new Random Access Memories album pushes forward and continues to be impressive. With “Giorgio by Moroder” Daft Punk pays...
The-Dream “High Art” featuring Jay-Z
One of the most anticipated tracks off of The-Dream‘s long awaited IV Play album has finally hit the ‘net. The r&b crooner partners up with Jay-Z for his latest single “High Art,” and, whether you like it or not, The-Dream appears to have another hit on his hands. IV Play is in stores May 23 with guest appearances from Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Big Sean,...
Daft Punk for CR Fashion Book
Daft Punk recently sat down with Sky Ferreira of CR Fashion Book for an interview and photoshoot ahead of the release of Random Access Memories. Suited-up in custom Saint Laurent tuxedos designed by Hedi Slimane, the duo made for quite the sight. They spilled the beans on a variety of topics including the inspiration for...
Rich Gang (Birdman, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne & Mack Maine) featuring Future – Tapout
In the visuals to “Tapout,” Young Money recruits — Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne & Mack Maine — are joined by Birdman under the new alias, Rich Gang, while Future takes care of the chorus. Here, the hip-hop super group flaunts their riches in a glamorous estate, while the likes of Christina Milan, Kimora Lee and Paris Hilton playing...
Lana Del Rey – Young & Beautiful (From ‘The Great Gatsby’ Soundtrack)
Lana Del Rey‘s lush, girlishly tortured voice recalls those of great singers in years past, hearkening back to those glitzy, roaring decades. It makes sense that the singer would be featured on the soundtrack of one of the more anticipated films of 2013, especially considering that her contribution, “Young & Beautiful,” fittingly parallels many themes...
Daft Punk “Get Lucky” feat Pharrell William and Nile Rodgers
We can’t recall another song that has been awaited with so much anticipation. Today it’s official, Daft Punk has released the first track off of its upcoming album Random Access Memories – “Get Lucky” featuring Pharrell and Nile Rodgers. The song had first been previewed through an SNL ad last week, you can listen to the...
Frank Ocean – Lost
Though unveiled some eight months after the release of his Channel Orange, Frank Ocean now premières the music video for “Lost,” the fourth single from the highly acclaimed LP. The video, directed by Francisco Soriano, finds our hero Frank venturing around the world, which reinforces the scattered feeling within the song itself. The novelty of this...
A Look Inside J. Dilla’s Vinyl Collection
A talent like J. Dilla‘s cannot be confined to life or death. Rather, it is a force of innovative vision, perpetually revealing itself in parts over time. The (lost) art of sampling is a producer’s ‘trick of the trade’ and no one has left audiences guessing quite like Dilla, whose wide range of aesthetic influences...
Justin Timberlake – Mirrors
Coinciding with his latest album “The 20/20 Experience,” hitting stores today, Justin Timberlake shares a narrative-heavy film to the poignant hit single “Mirrors.” Following a love story which outlasts the test of time through good and bad, the short video is a moving testament to his grandparents, William and Sadie who play strong characters in this short, ending...
Biting Elbows ‘Bad Motherf*cker’ – Probably The Craziest Music Video You’ll Watch
Equal parts Grand Theft Auto and The Transporter with a dash of hi-tech fantasy, the music video for Biting Elbows’ 2013 song “Bad Motherf*cker” is wholly intense. Starting off with a bang, the video immerses the viewer in the day of a man protecting a powerful object. Filmed entirely in a first-person perspective, the video...
