All posts tagged music

Music & Film: International Space Orchestra

by MPDClick on January 28, 2013 in AW 14/15, Trends with No comments

Words by our partners at ARTS THREAD.

We can’t wait to see in full the International Space Orchestra feature film directed by French artist Nelly Ben Hayoun. In advance of its being part of Z33‘s new exhibition Space Odyssey 2.0, the film had its premiere at Rotterdam’s International Film Festival last Friday, January 25 2013. See the teaser below. This project contributes to a number of indicators that the scientific exploration into space will continue to influence design and other creative fields such as music. MPDClick forecasts this will come into commercial interpretation in autumn/winter 14/15, subscribers can click here for more insight into this trend.

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Trends: ‘K-Pop’ Kitsch

by MPDClick on December 11, 2012 in a/w 12/13, AW 12/13, Trends with No comments

Words by MPDClick’s guest contributor Selena Marie Norris.

While it may appear that Psy is receiving all of the K-pop attention with his ‘Gangnam Style’ video heralding as the most watched YouTube video of all time, smart marketing has extended his popularity to others in his genre. K-pop singer, Hyuna and her girl group, 4 Minute, have been reaping the rewards of her guest appearance in the video.

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Music: Efterklang

by MPDClick on October 22, 2012 in a/w 13/14, AW 13/14, Trends with No comments
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Words by MPDClick’s Music Trend Researcher.

In search of new possibilities, Danish band Efterklag set out on a sound-seeking mission to the remote ghost island of Spitsbergen to create their fourth album. Inspired by their surroundings musicians Mads Brauer, Casper Clausen and Rasmus Stolberg recorded more than 1,000 audio snapshots, using not only the trio’s own voices but objects and nature found in the icy no man’s land.

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Music & Trends: Naughty Boy ft. Emeli Sande – ‘Wonder’

by MPDClick on October 10, 2012 in a/w 12/13, AW 12/13, Trends with No comments
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Words by MPDClicks Trend Journal Editor.

MPDClick loves the new music video for Naughty Boy and Emeli Sande’s Single, the styling showcases an urban twist on our predicted Myriad trend for A/W 12.

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Events: Africa Express

by MPDClick on September 4, 2012 in a/w 12/13, AW 12/13, Trends with No comments
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Words by MPDClick’s Trend Journal Editor

Six years ago the music collective Africa Express was founded and is now part of the London 2012 festival in the form of a decorated 1970 British rail diesel train that will pass through towns like Middlesbrough, Glasgow, Cardiff, Bristol and  finally stopping at London’s King Cross on Saturday September the 8th.

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Entertainment: Hip-hop Hologram

by MPDClick on April 17, 2012 in Future with No comments
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Words by MPDClick’s Future Trends Researcher.

At this year’s Coachella Music Festival, deceased rapper Tupac Shakur made an exclusive and unprecedented return appearance that stunned more than 100,000 fans.

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Music: SXSW Festival

by MPDClick on March 22, 2012 in Uncategorized with No comments
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This year Austin, Texas celebrated the 25th annual South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival. Celebrating a range of music genres including; Jazz, Blues, Folk, Rap and Rock. Hip Hop took over this year with Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and 50 Cent all performing to packed crowds for up to 90 minutes. The event also consists of different conferences, speakers, networking events and film screenings.

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Music: Superhumanoids

by MPDClick on February 16, 2012 in a/w 13/14, AW 13/14, Trends with No comments
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Words by MPDClick’s Music Trend Researcher.

LA-based group Superhumonoids latest single Mikelah is at the top of our playlist, placing angelically haunting vocals over energetic beats that make you want to listen over and over again.

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Awards: 54th Grammys

by MPDClick on February 13, 2012 in Uncategorized with No comments
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Words by MPDClick’s Trend Journal Editor.

It was a night for remembrance and triumph as Adele took home all six awards she was nominated for at the 54th Grammy Awards while the music industry paid tribute to singing legend Whitney Houston.

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Music: Slow Club

by MPDClick on February 7, 2012 in a/w 13/14, AW 13/14, Trends with No comments

Words by MPDClick’s Music Trend Researcher.

Sheffield twosome Slow Club, consisting of Rebecca Taylor and Charles Watson, have recently garnered our attention with their second album ‘Paradise’.

The duo exudes a bohemian vibe with delicate yet undeniably powerful vocals by Rebecca, aided by harmonies provided by Charles resulting in a folk undertone that soothes the soul. The pairs laid back persona, effortlessly cool tracks and artsy inspired style makes them the perfect representation of one of our trends for autumn/winter 13/14 of which looks to art collectives and creative hubs for inspiration.

Image source: myspace/slowclub