A.Dd+ "Can't Come Down"

Check them out http://addplus.bandcamp.com/

LABRINTH // LIVE LOUNGE

Labrinth and Tinie Tempah in BBC Radio 1's live lounge with Fearne Cotton. Labrinth's cover of 'Beautiful People' by Chris Brown. Check out the other live performances here including 'Earthquake' and interviews.

SUMMER VIBES// SLICK D

Summer Vibes EP from SLik d is something i've had on a lot at the moment, simply catchy, chilled out tracks, reminds me so much of summer. Positive vibes. Also check out 'High Vibes' and 'SunShine' another couple of projects by him which I also love.

http://slikd.bandcamp.com/

http://twitter.com/#!/SLikdizzle

XXX

Detroit indie rapper Danny Brown released 'XXX' this year via Fool's Gold. Totally unique and compelling sounds, really grow on you. One of my most played albums at the moment.

Download XXX here

15 - Party All The Time by foolsgoldrecs

01 - XXX by foolsgoldrecs

03 - Pac Blood by foolsgoldrecs

BON IVER

Nothing more to say than beautiful.

ASAP ROCKY // TRILLA

The single 'Trilla' by ASAP Rocky ft. ASAP Twelvy & ASAP Nast produced by Beautiful Lou and featuring other members of A$AP has been leaked off their forthcoming mixtape 'LiveLoveA$AP' which is due to be released anytime now. 

http://liveloveasap.com

ASAP Rocky - Trilla Prod. By Beautiful Lou (Feat A$AP Twelvy & A$AP Nast) by Steady Leanin

APORIA: IN THESE §TREETS

M∆DE IN HEIGHTS. Following 'Winter Pigeons' released in December of last year, comes the 11 track album 'APORIA: IN THESE §TREETS' released this month. Carrying on from Winter Pigeons they keep their signature organic sounding beats and trip hop/chillstep vibe yet this new album seems to be a lot lighter including five instrumental tracks and some more uptempo beats in contrast to quite a lot of dark undertones and heavier drums scattered throughout the previous album. Another refreshing album to listen to and a truly unique sound.

Download the albums from their bandcamp page here.

Made In Heights - Viices by The Wounded Jukebox

TERIUS NASH // 1977

I downloaded The-Dream's free ten track album '1977' earlier this week and I honestly can't get enough of it. With the likes of The Weeknd & Frank Ocean having been compared to him, I'm hooked on his voice, much like Abel & Frank's. Album has been stuck on repeat..
Download the album here

08 1977 (Miss You Still) by thedream1977album

11 Form of Flattery by thedream1977album

03 Long Gone by thedream1977album

ACTIVE CHILD - HANGING ON

Single taken from Active Child's debut album released in August of this year, for more information about the album 'You Are All I See' see my previous post here.

ASOS // WINTER

Trend report. ASOS have published 8 key trends for this fall, with a huge variety of key statement pieces to be desired for this winter. Following through from this summer, where aztec print surfaced on cotton vest tops and maxi dresses, this is now moving through onto leggings and jumpers and even coats, see asos coats online for grey aztec jacket. We're leaving the bright summer colours behind and moving into the mexican and indian inspired tans, oranges and dark blue shades for the native prints, yet animal prints are also still popular with hints leopard print mixed in with the classic fur coats seen every winter. Leading onto the power jumper trend including big slouchy knits, motifs, block colour and over-detailing being seen on the catwalk this winter. Block colours are not only playing a part in knitwear but also key statement pieces like coats and dresses, with bold colours like scarlet, turquoise-blue and mustard to name a few evolving on simple a-line dresses and boxy coats, with statement coats being a main trend and barbour being a consistantly classic trend for autumn and winter for men and women alike and coinciding with the heritage trend. Moving with the colour trend we go onto the 'mod squad' trend which reflects the 60's look of tunic dresses, again boxy coats and knee high boots, with a lot of pieces being tailored yet feminine. Staying with the vintage styles, 'L.A Vintage' is also another trend this fall with smart vintage pieces mixed in with 70s bohemia, think thrifted pieces. Heritige and menswear has also inspired the catwalk this winter with crombies, brogues, tweed, herringbone, military and teddy boy style still present. Yet  with using simple pencil skirts, pussy bow shirts, chiffon material, ruffles and leather, the style can be kept effortlessly sexy, with all of these keeping the wardrobe feminine and all being seen on the catwalk with Louis Vuitton and Mugler showing off their leather filled 'fetish' style collections and Miu Miu and Nina Ricci introducing what ASOS called 'ladylike chic'. Some simple winter favourites from the new arrivals at ASOS
Barbour Vintage Beadnell Waxed Jacket

River Island Animal Print Chain Detail Slipper

Goldie Marina Chiffon Sleeveless Shirt Dress With Stud Collar

Fred Perry Phoenix Canvas Trainer

ASOS Cable Fur Bobble Hat

THE NUMBER 23

The highly anticipated 'The Number 23' mixtape was dropped by Neako earlier today and is available to download from DatPiff here. The 23 track mixtape includes tracks featuring the likes of Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J and Skeme to name a few. With the single LVLYSL having been released and gained such a positive response, fans expectations were high and i think the album does deliver, also with a nice mix of laid back beats and interludes throughout. I'm also in love with the artwork. Definitely worth a listen.