Pulse Films – The xx – Basic Space (music video)
The xx is a new band currently signed to the Young Turks record label. Basic Space is the second single to be released from the forthcoming album XX.
Pulse Films is an internationally renowned TV, film and advertising production company.
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Somethin’ Else – Foxy Bingo (Interactive Film)
Foxy Bingo is an online bingo games service. As part of the advertising campaign there are short films available to interactive viewers on digital platforms including Sky Digital.
Links of interest:
http://www.ballsupbingo.co.uk/news/foxy-bingo-launch-on-sky.asp
Orange – The Music Show
The Music Show is the online and mobile entertainment content available from Orange. The show features the latest music news and interviews with big name artists.
Links of interest:
http://web.orange.co.uk/p/music/home
BBC Asian Network – Mic Check
Mic Check is a weekly show on the BBC Asian Network presented by DJ Limelight and Kan D Man. The show features Underground Hip Hop and Grime.
Links of interest:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork/miccheck
http://marvellmusic.wordpress.com
A Carsten Holler Project By Fondazione Prada – Double Club Launch
The Double Club is a three part club / restaurant / art gallery and is the creation of artist Carsten Höller. The building is an old Victorian warehouse behind Angel Tube station, London. The project is supported by Fondazione Prada, the art foundation of Prada.
Work featured in the art gallery include pieces by Andy Warhol and showcases the best of Western and Congolese culture. You may remember Carsten Höller for his slides at the Tate Modern.
Links of interest:
http://www.thedoubleclub.co.uk
http://www.fondazioneprada.org
http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/exhibitions/carstenholler
http://www.gqmagazine.co.uk/CoolNewStuff/Details.aspx?StoryID=53686
http://www1.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=gls====343841&nbc1=1
Diesel – xXx Rock and Roll Circus (New York)
Overlooking the Manhattan skyline from disused pier and featuring only headline worthy acts; Diesel xXx Rock and Roll Circus was one of the biggest birthday celebrations of 2008.
N*E*R*D, M.I.A, Hot Chip, Chaka Khan, T.I, Franz Ferdinand and even more artists created one of the most incredible line-ups that side of the Atlantic. We interviewed the artists and brought the content back to London in time for a speedy broadcast and podcast. Apparently loads of food and circus performances were available but we were around the back with waiting for the musicians to come out their trailers…
Listen to the New York podcast with iTunes: Diesel:U:Music Radio New York Podcast
Subscribe to the podcast with iTunes: Diesel:U:Music Radio Podcast
Links of interest:
http://concreteloop.com/2008/10/events-diesels-xxx-rock-n-roll-circus
http://www.papermag.com/?section=album&albid=205
http://www.last.fm/event/792048
Diesel:U:Music Radio
Featuring some of the coolest bands from not only London but across the globe Diesel Radio delivered a unique blend of cult radio on FM and online.
Artist lead and without restrictions, Diesel Radio offered an insight into the musical tastes of cult bands including Klaxons, New Yong Pony Club, Mystery Jets, The Teenagers, Crookers and dozens more artists and record label showcases.
Based above the Amersham Arms in New Cross London, and second time around down the road from trendy Shoreditch – the Diesel Radio studio not only inspired the listeners but also the artists that wanted to keep going back just to hang out.
Now on a break until 2009 there certainly is a lot to look forward to for the ‘future of music’ and Diesel:U:Music Radio.
Subscribe to the podcast with iTunes: Diesel:U:Music Radio Podcast
Links of interest:
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=3C8E8FB1395823D6
http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/daily/2008-04/080418-radio-ga-ga.aspx
Talkback Thames – Sex: How To Do Everything by Em & Lo
In true late night Five (formally Channel 5) fashion, talkbackThames were commissioned to produce a 10 x 60 minute series on sex.
Call in the Sexperts Emma Taylor and Lorelei Sharkey. Together Em & Lo have written seven books together including An A-Z Guide to Hooking Up, An A-Z Guide to Bedside Accessories and Sex: How to Do Everything.
Filming took place not only in their own turf Times Square, NYC but also in Piccadilly Circus, London. Filming started at midnight due to City of Westminster filming restrictions and through the early hours of the night – the public gathered around to see why there was a bed in the ‘circus’.
The filming wrapped up on time (just before sunrise) and the security guards helped keep the public on the right side of encouraging. The series aired from June on Five.
Links of interest:
http://dailybedpost.com/2008/05/our-first-television-show.php
Rave On Air 08
ROA is a yearly broadcast student showcase at Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication. ROA is run entirely by students at the college and covers TV, Radio, IPTV, vodcast, New Media on many platforms including Freeview (terrestrial television), the internet and mobile platforms.
In the 2008 event guests and audience enjoyed a 30-hour real time newsroom from the in house studios as well as live radio coverage.
Guests were able to use the latest interactive platforms including VOD on Nokia N95s, Bluetooth interactive content, HD programmes and a live broadcast of the days events.
Two live channels were available both online (Push Television) and on the Freeview digital terrestrial platform.
Links of interest:
Remedy Productions – Freshly Squeezed
Freshly Squeezed is one of the most popular ongoing breakfast music shows on Channel 4 and E4. Nick Grimshaw and Zezi Ifore present the daily show featuring celebrity interviews, live performances and the best must videos. Musicians that have graced the studios include everyone from Jonas Brothers, Leona Lewis and Kate Nash.
Remedy Productions are also responsible for an extensive range of major productions including The NME Awards, Road to V and The Surgery.
Links of interest:
http://www.channel4.com/music/ontv/comingup.html
http://www.remedyproductions.tv
