Die Antwoord

I had seen a video of them before and dismissed it quickly (butterfly, ninja one). Since putting in a bit of research im now a fan. This video in particular, I've watched allot! It is brilliant and makes me realise that there is a slight tongue in cheek element to them. They are pretty punk but also quite calculated... Maybe... I think...




http://www.dieantwoord.com/
http://www.myspace.com/dieantwoord

Ugly Car, Slick ad...

You gotta love the way the advertising moguls who create for car companies push it. Where does it come from? Hamsters, early 90's Hip Hop, City Projects and an ugly ass car = $$$

Who Am I....

Ref: Seamus McGarvey

Bambi

There was a band of extremely young misfits I spent the most important time of my life with, when I was growing up. They were called Bambi and they consisted of Ben, Karl, Willie and Dano. They were dubbed as on of the hottest bands to play the circuit in Ireland and their age and talent brought the attention of some great record labels and industry moguls alike. They had something in them most people didn't. The pure want to play music and not sell out to the controlling ways the labels conducted.

They were great, they made their mark and I am proud to have been there.

Greatness.

The Wrong FInger!!!

Priceless piece of the past. lots of drugs and a massive sense of humor seems to be a good combination for greatness.

Richard Pryor

December 1, 1940 – December 10, 2005

I am Curious Yellow / Blue

Quote of the week - Ula Pontikos

(In a Polish accent)

"I have to get over the phone now because my brain is overcapacitated".

Ula Pontikos - Cinematographer extraordinaire.

Linda

Today I found out some really sad news. A beautiful, kind woman who helped me and my art passed away. She was the one who believed in my work enough to sponsor the framing of my last show and never once doubted it or my ability. Linda was extremely personable, happy, funny and had a genuine good heart. She helped allot of people and encouraged young artists to do what they could with what ever they had. Tough too and not to be messed with, she ran Guest Frames with confidence and strength.

I cant believe your gone, I'm glad you passed quickly, with out pain and laughing as I remember you always being happy and positive.

Thank you and I miss you.

Niall

The Bug - Catch a Fire, Music Video

Hard at work with the master art director Ricardo Aguilar cutting up the new Bug track, Catch a Fire featuring Kiki Hotomi. Footage is looking great and the track is incredible. Planning to be released for the 20th anniversary of Ninja Tune Records  in August, there is no better time to work with The Bug on this project. Recently featured on the cover of this months The Wire magazine, The Bug is generating a tone of amazing press. Watch this space.

http://rpaguilar.carbonmade.com/
http://www.myspace.com/thebuguk
http://www.myspace.com/hitomihitomihitomi
http://www.ninjatune.net/home/
http://www.thewire.co.uk/issues/317/

Singapore International Photography Festival

Over 6,600 international submissions and finally 49 artists selected to show in the final exhibition for the Singapore International Photography Festival, I kind of feel honored to be on that list. Not actually going to Singapore but being a part is equally as exciting.

http://sipf.sg/web/
www.niallobrien.co.uk