I Heart Norway
I'm just back from a FANTASTIC weekend at the Numusic festival in Stavanger, Norway. I was lucky enough to be playing some records, but also got to stay & enjoy the Nuart part of the festival, where top graffiti artists like D*Face, Nick Walker, Herakut, Dolk, Know Hope & Zeus spend some time decorating the venue & city.
The whole festival was so inspiring. DJ Pinch & MC Dread were a particular highlight for me, having never experienced live dubstep in such an intimate environment. I felt it was a bit of an awakening for me.
DJ PINCH - BRIGHTER DAY
Copenhagen grime MC Lucy Love also killed it, with some sharp rhymes over tough minimal 909 beats.
Zombie Zombie were as awesome as ever & put me into a complete joyful trance. If you've not seen this unofficial 'The Thing' inspired video then check it.. it's ace.
Nouvelle Vague & Datarock were predictably great... and it was fantastic to see A Certain Ratio tear through 'Shack Up'.
A CERTAIN RATIO - SHACK UP
Lindstrom was mesmerising, though I think his set was cut short a little, and Pivot were immense. Intricate parts welded to beautiful melodies & crashing noise. Their new album on Warp (O Soundtrack My Heart) is excellent... check the following track & also 'Didn't I Furious' (which I posted a few months ago)/
PIVOT - SWEET MEMORY
Here's a small selection of pictures from NuArt, but check my friend Ian's for much better & more (he was official photographer or something).
All in all it was a pretty wonderful weekend, and if you're looking for a more interesting festival experience next year I can't recommend it enough. The music was fantastic, the girls are beautiful (and very friendly...), and the art is always superb.
The whole festival was so inspiring. DJ Pinch & MC Dread were a particular highlight for me, having never experienced live dubstep in such an intimate environment. I felt it was a bit of an awakening for me.
DJ PINCH - BRIGHTER DAY
Copenhagen grime MC Lucy Love also killed it, with some sharp rhymes over tough minimal 909 beats.
Zombie Zombie were as awesome as ever & put me into a complete joyful trance. If you've not seen this unofficial 'The Thing' inspired video then check it.. it's ace.
Nouvelle Vague & Datarock were predictably great... and it was fantastic to see A Certain Ratio tear through 'Shack Up'.
A CERTAIN RATIO - SHACK UP
Lindstrom was mesmerising, though I think his set was cut short a little, and Pivot were immense. Intricate parts welded to beautiful melodies & crashing noise. Their new album on Warp (O Soundtrack My Heart) is excellent... check the following track & also 'Didn't I Furious' (which I posted a few months ago)/
PIVOT - SWEET MEMORY
Here's a small selection of pictures from NuArt, but check my friend Ian's for much better & more (he was official photographer or something).
All in all it was a pretty wonderful weekend, and if you're looking for a more interesting festival experience next year I can't recommend it enough. The music was fantastic, the girls are beautiful (and very friendly...), and the art is always superb.
posted by headphonesex @ 11:11 PM
