Mossimo ss14 lookbook by Blue Inc

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CONTENTS 3» Mossimo 4» OUT OF THE BLUE - BLUEY ROBINSON 6» ROOTS 86 13» QUICK FIRE WITH BLUEY 14» NME AWARDS 2014 16» ANIMAL 20» LONDON CALLING 22» ODYSSEY 31» THE ART OF JOHN DOE 36» BOTANIC 40» WORLD'S BEST FESTIVALS 42» VICE 46» LOLS-LAUGH ON LOCATION (SCOTLAND) 48» STRIX 55» 2014 MINUTES OF FAME 56» SIGNATURE 60» HAUNTS, HANGOUTS & HIDEAWAYS

Photographer Dominic Aleandri Photographer's Assistants Rob Riabovas, Ben Mallender-Berg Brand Ambassador Bluey Robinson Make up & Hair Faye Quinton Stylist Karen Mason

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Marketing & Creative Director Daisy Laramy-Binks Brand Director Andrew Waller Design & Art Direction Isabel Moura Shoot Director Daisy Hollingdale Marketing & Brand Manager Robert Burnell Lookbook Design Isabel Moura & Sandy Lee

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Marketing Coordinator Robyn Stock Special mention to Bluey Robinson and his management team. With many thanks to Chloe from Radiator PR, Blue Inc, SBTV, Tony Law, Erich McElroy, John Doe and all assistants.

Founded in 1986. american concrete beach hangouts. Graffiti art in the Balboa Island sunshine. Statement streetwear, graphic prints. Spray paint and lyrics. ©Ryan Dickey

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THE BLUE

OUT OF A pop singer with serious soul, Bluey Robinson is a rising star in the music world. Born in Sweden and raised in London, the 23 year-old is a captivating, charismatic debut act whose song writing encapsulates a throwback feel with a futuristic twist. With over 6 million views on his YouTube channel and over 10,000 downloads in the first 24 hours of his free LP ‘The Late Shift’, the reception of Bluey’s music has been incredible. Having collaborated with Labrinth and toured with the likes of Justin Bieber, Alicia Keys, D’Angelo, Trey Songz and recently just completing his own sell-out headline tour in the UK, Bluey is someone to keep your eyes and ears on. An incredible young talent whose songwriting influences range from old classics such as The Jackson 5 and Otis Redding to more modern propositions like Cee-Lo Green and Bruno Mars. In his youth, Bluey explored his acting and theatrical talents, landing the lead role of Simba in the West End production of The Lion King. This led to further roles alongside Jessie J in Whistle Down The Wind. He also briefly featured in the hit UK TV show Eastenders as Billy Jackson. Currently Bluey has just renewed his contract at MTV for another year, presenting the biggest tabloid news stories of the day, interviewing stars from the world of music and entertainment and reporting on lifestyle and fashion events.

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Do you find it hard to balance your social life and work?

Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?

Who has been your favourite interviewee so far?

Somewhere comfortable, still doing music and being happy.

Will and Jaden Smith. Mila Kunis and Gary Oldman were cool too. Ah, Mila.

No, not really. They usually seem to intertwine.

Can you give us a run down of your normal day? Sure, if it's an MTV week, I'd usually get up around 9.30am. Put on Guns n Roses 'Welcome 2 The Jungle' and listen to that while I'm getting ready. Head off to MTV for a few hours. Film the news bulletins for the day with my team then head back home to move my car so I don't get a parking ticket. I then usually either record/write music at home or go to the studio where I'll spend the next 8 or 9 hours. Get home around 12am. Catch some jokes with whichever friends are in my house, eat something, watch something, then sleep and repeat.

Where do you hang out with your friends? Usually just at mine. People tend to treat our house like a college common room.

Best hidden Gem in London, be it a restaurant, bar, club, shop, etc Wellington Club is cool.

What is your career highlight? Opening the main stage for Jay-Z at Wireless Festival or going on a European tour as support act for Justin Bieber. Both were severely surreal and dope.

Who would you like to do a collaboration with? Pharrell Williams

Who inspires you? Hard-workers. People who believe in themselves no matter what and have the goods to back it up. Muhammed Ali, Bruce Lee, Kanye.

Who is your celebrity crush? Zoe Kravitz is cute. Literally just looked at the tv screen and she was on.

How did you get your job at MTV? Got called in for an interview. Wasn't really sure what it was for but went along, intrigued. They told me all about the position and how they wanted to bring a new element to their brand and audience. Sounded interesting but I had never considered being a presenter before. They asked if I'd do a quick screen test either way, so thought I'd give it a go. A few weeks later I was in front of a camera every other week reading news bulletins, wondering what had just happened. I'm still doing that.

Tell us the funniest interviews you’ve had at MTV? I went and interviewed Will and Jaden Smith for their movie 'After Earth.' Was funny because I had already met them on the Bieber tour a year before and knew them a fair amount. I literally walked in and they went "Heyyy, Bluey, what are you doing here!?"

Who would be your ultimate celebrity to interview? Andre 3000

Why do you like wearing streetwear? It's just how I've grown up. I'm a London kid. Streetwear is usually casual, comfortable and generally looks dope!

What is your favourite thing to wear? Either a beanie, vest or some baggy Harem pants.

What is your favourite Mossimo piece from the collection? I like the vests. That will be me this Summer.

How does it feel to be the face of a fashion brand? Strange, exciting, kinda' nerve-wracking.

Why did you choose Mossimo? It was a mutual thing I guess, they seemed to like what I did etc. and their stuff is dope and fits with who I am.

What was your highlight of the shoot? I liked riding the penny skateboard although we didn't end up using it. Also the people were real cool.

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quick firE WITH BLUEY » Morning or night? Night

» Miley Cyrus or Justin Bieber? Biebz » Tube or Bus? Tube » Snow or sun? Sun » Catfish or Teen Mom? Catfish » Vests or Tees? Vests » Guitar or Piano? Guitar » Electric or Acoustic? Electric » Jay-z or Kanye? Kanye, all day

» Die Hard or Lethal Weapon? I have seen neither

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» Lego Movie or Wolf of Wallstreet? Lego is one of the greatest inventions, but I haven't seen the movie. » The Valleys or punching yourself in the face? Punching The Valley's cast in the face. I kid, I kid.

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From Bowie to Blondie, The Strokes to SBTRKT - fashion is important in music. The best artists have always been the ones who look effortlessly cool, say the right things in interviews and of course, write life-changing songs. It's a package deal in a way and as a music journalist I'm always looking for the band who has the complete picture. While that's undoubtedly a rare thing to find, when you do stumble across it, it's ten times more exciting. My job at NME is to check out all the new bands who are coming through – the kind of acts who are so new they might not have released anything yet and probably won't have signed a record deal or even got a manager. It's fascinating to watch a band like that take shape, from playing their first ever gig to going on to get an NME cover – and even more fascinating when you find someone who makes a big splash worldwide. In recent years we've seen the likes of Haim, Odd Future, Palma Violets, Grimes, Merchandise, St. Vincent and Parquet Courts all break through with the right aesthetic. None of them sound remotely alike, but they all have a shared vision when it comes to how they are perceived in public: they aren't sell outs, they take the way they look and what they say seriously, they work tirelessly to get their point across and they want to be huge – and all for the right reasons. The Best New Band category at the 2014 NME Awards with Austin, Texas is presented by Mossimo and aims to crown the next of these hopefuls. We've got a shortlist of six of the most exciting new acts in the world all vying for the title, which in the past has been won by everyone from Arctic Monkeys and Yeah Yeah Yeahs to Oasis, The Smiths and The Specials. A great thing about our Awards is that everything is voted for by the public – there's no shady panel of judges choosing the winners, just a webpage and a load of bands to pick from (even the shortlist is generated by a public vote). So the Awards really are an indication of who matters in music right now and what our readers are listening to. This year, the acts nominated are as wide-ranging as ever and I think it's too close to call in terms of who the overall winner will be. You can find out for yourself on February 26, when the Awards take place at O2 Academy Brixton and are streamed online at NME.COM. First up in the nominations are Drenge, the two-piece Derby band made up of the bestnamed brothers in rock, Eoin and Rory Loveless. If you haven't heard their blistering self-titled debut album then you're missing out - it recalls The White Stripes most rocking moments, but also has the melodic charm that saw acts like Ash do so well in the ‘90s. Drenge are also playing live on the night at the Awards ceremony, so will no doubt be in the mood to win. Birmingham four-piece Swim Deep also get a nomination, which is no surprise – their debut album 'Where The Heaven Are We' gatecrashed the UK albums chart Top 20 last August.

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Coming from the same scene as best mates Peace, they're one of the UK's most exciting new bands and in frontman Austin Williams they have a genuine indie hero in waiting. Next up are Chvrches: perhaps the most well-known of all the nominees judging by the huge crowds they played to at festivals last summer. What's more, the Glasgow trio are also doing us Brits proud abroad - having had considerable success across the pond in America. Their debut album, 'The Bones Of What You Believe' entered the UK charts at Number Nine in September and was one of the year’s most critically acclaimed. I think that part of what makes them so great is the individual bandmembers' personalities – frontwoman Lauren Mayberry is easily the coolest singer Scotland has produced since Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos and Iain Cook and Martin Doherty give Chvrches an air of Pet Shop Boys-esque pop genius. Perhaps the polar opposite to Lauren & co are Jagwar Ma – apparently Noel Gallagher's favourite new band. The Australian two-piece first came to my attention a couple of years ago with their brilliant demo track 'Come Save Me'. It was an instant classic and sounded like a long-lost Phil Spector track. But it didn't really give away the whole picture of what Jagwar Ma were really about. Here was a band obsessed with recapturing the sound, aesthetic and feel of acid house, who on their debut album 'Howlin'' incorporated a dizzy mix of Andrew Weatherall, early ‘90s Primal Scream and day-glo imagery. Their live shows are a blast too and drenched in trippy visuals. Maybe that's why, when they played at Glastonbury, a who's who of rock'n'roll royalty turned out to watch them? That should be proof enough of why they're fully worth your time too... Closer to home are Camden-based Wolf Alice, led by perhaps the UK's greatest frontwoman in waiting, Ellie Roswell. Previously a folk singer until she teamed up with the rest of the band to make more of an indie racket, Ellie's got more charisma than most and even though Wolf Alice haven't even released an album yet – they only signed their record deal in January – they have one of the strongest fan bases in the UK. Expect big things of them in the near future. Finally, but by no means least, we have Courtney Barnett – another Aussie who's making amazing music but this time from a more DIY perspective. Her brilliant song 'Avant Gardener' made it to NME's Tracks Of The Year in 2013 and is surely going to be a future classic – five minutes of three-chord, groove-laden rock'n'roll with the sharpest, funniest lyrics in ages. She's a lo-fi hero who'll appeal to anyone who ever fell for the charms of Evan Dando, Elliot Smith and their slacker-singer-songwriter ilk. All in all, it's a fine bunch – and one we're proud to be shouting about. Check out who wins on February 26! Matt Wilkinson, NME

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DIAMOND SWEAT Grey/Print

QUILTED POCKET SWEAT Dark Grey/Print

DIAMOND TEE White/Print

DIAMOND VEST White/Print

FOOTWEAR Denim/PU

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» Tube Strike?

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www.tfl.gov.uk Want to ride past your mates while they wait for a bus? Courtesy of Boris, flee the horror of public transport with one of these babies.

BREAKFAST CHALLENGE

©Jason Paris

©Stew Dean

www.thebreakfastclubcafes.com Consume an insanely delicious 12 pancakes in 15 mins at any 'Breakfast Club' outlet and you won't pay a penny. Cocky? The pancakes are ultra-thick monstrosities with maple syrup.

STREET ART TOURS

camden LOCK

www.camden-market.org

Wade through the moustachioed hipsters in Shoreditch and take a guided tour of the huge variety of awesome street art in the area, learning about the culture, locations and artists behind the works. With more and more street artists being recognised by galleries – catch them first on the underground Shoreditch street scene. It's a great way to see parts of London you wouldn't have previously.

For lunch, grab yourself something on the go in Camden Food Market, or if you’re still full from your almighty breakfast, check out Camden's rich music heritage or chill on a scooter seat and waste time people watching next to the canal. There are also no end of cool market stalls, individual personalities and vintage clothing to keep you occupied. ©Jeanne Menj

www.shoreditchstreetarttours.co.uk

PARKLIFE

www.hackney.gov.uk You need to work off all this food so head over to Hackney Marshes for a kickabout à la ‘Parklife’ in the shadow of the Olympic Village.

CIRCUS

The capital has an endless list of things to do but what happens when you get bored of the tourist trail? Madame Tussauds a little stiff? Tate Modern looking like a weird extension of IKEA? The London eye just a big ferris wheel? Well here are some activities for a fresh alternative view of London.

You may not physically be able to consume any more food but the outlandish cabaret entertainment combined with top-notch cocktails will impress.

ZOO LATES

LIGHTBOX

www.zsl.org

www.lightboxlondon.net

Want to go to a silent disco with your face painted like a tiger while eating a hog roast sandwich? This is the place for you! London Zoo opens into the night throughout August hosting animal talks, comedy, cabaret, as well as pop-up bars & street food to name but a few activities.

An awesome basement nightclub, with enough light panels covering the walls and ceiling to give any epileptic a fit and enough music variety to entertain any taste. Be careful on exit, MI6 is just around the corner.

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©Tom Soper Photograph

Enjoy!

©Nan Palmero

©Paul Flannery

www.circus-london.co.uk

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POLO SHIRT Grey/Print

WEST COAST ODYSSEY TEE Black/Print

MOSSIMO ODYSSEY TEE Full Print

WEST COAST ODYSSEY VEST Black/Print

MOSSIMO ODYSSEY VEST Black/Print Mesh

DENIM Indigo Wash Skinny

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JOHN DOE

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Sheffield based URBAN Artist John Doe runs HIS OWN screenprint studio 'up-the-arts'. AN ESTABLISHED ARTIST IN HIS OWN RIGHT, JOHN HAS ALSO PRODUCED WORK FOR SOME OF THE TOP ARTISTS WITHIN THE URBAN ART SCENE SUCH AS Pablo Delgado, Sweet Toof, EelUS and Mysterious Al. see more of HIS work at john-doe.co

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What advice would you give to anyone entering the art world & setting up their own screen printing business like you did? Stay realistic! It’s only art at the end of the day, it's not gonna change the world, if you wanna do that become a politician. Don’t fall into the trap of creating ‘big-brand ashing’ subversive art for ‘armchair activists’. Would you agree that Street art/graffiti art has become almost acceptable now due to its popularity, Is it right to see street art in a gallery space? I’ve gotta admit, I struggle to define the parameters of ‘street art’, is it art made using ‘street’ techniques (ie: stencil, spray paint, wheat paste), or does ‘street’ denote the attitude

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and tone of the work. I dunno – the Hackney Riots spawned thousands of viral images on the internet, kids with mediocre Photoshop skills and a sense of humour; if any one of these images had gone through an analogue process (ie: screenprinting) would that be deemed as ‘street art’? Does it belong in a gallery? If the public want to see it – why not? Should a polar bear be in the zoo? Maybe not, but plenty of people pay good money to see him pacing up and down. If you are a purist then take your chances at the North Pole. Lots of people accuse Banksy & Sheperd Fairey of 'selling out'. When does success outweigh artist integrity? Then I guess ‘lots of people’ are jealous and bitter. I don’t think that Banksy or Sheperd Fairey lose any sleep about it. Their ‘success’ has afforded them amazing opportunities and allowed them to meet and work with some inspiring people. Art isn’t a service industry, where we should slave to the consumer requirements and live up to their stereo-typical expectations of struggling artists living and working in cold, cramped studios, drinking Absinthe to stay warm. Finally, describe your creative space for us. What gets those creative juices flowing? Sitting around cold, cramped studios drinking Absinthe!

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©Monica'sDad

What artists inspire you today? I tend to work in a bit of a vacuum – and not allow myself to follow or be influenced by any contemporaries, otherwise you‘re always chasing something or being inadvertently influenced by a thing that you’ve seen before. Saying that, I run a screenprinting studio and can’t help getting inspired by the many artists that come through our doors and use the service, when I’m problem solving for a client – little offshoot ideas are often generated, techniques that I can then use with my own work, so I guess recently I’ve been inspired by Pablo Delgado, Sweet Toof, Eelus and Mysterious Al.

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VEST Orange Floral Logo Print

DENIM Indigo Wash Skinny

SNAPBACK Mossimo Jersey, Navy/Grey

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coachella, caLIFORNIA

Rock in Rio, BRAZIL

www.rockinrio.com/en

With a massive 2014 line-up for one of the world’s biggest festivals, Coachella is going to be uber popular this year; our highlights include HAIM, the Glitch Mob & MGMT. With huge names in both the line – up and audience, Coachella has secured its place among the most well-known festivals in the world.

Brazil has the World Cup, the Olympics and is one of the only countries with any cash at the moment, why buck the trend? Rock in Rio is officially the world's biggest music festival & certainly draws a crowd. Don’t fancy the trek? Why not try Rock in Rio - in Lisbon or Madrid. (Rock NOT in Rio?!) Yes, really.

©Sam8

©Alvizlo

www.coachella.com

glastonbury, SOMERSET

www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk

www.taiwan.gov.tw

The only reason you'd go to Somerset & the UK's Premier festival, Glastonbury is back in 2014 with the likes of The Arctic Monkeys & The Vaccines; get yourself to Tame Impala & The XX.

Every year people write their wishes and dreams on these lanterns in the hope they come true; awwww. We just think it looks cool. It’s based on the Lunar calendar so check your dates (and the weather) before you rush off! ©Dans.photo

©John Mauremootoo

HOLI FESTIVAL, INDIA

www.holifestival.com

A praise-worthy indie festival (if not just for its website then certainly for its line-up), TSGP is more underground but definitely worth a visit; check out old favourites like Morcheeba and newbies Clean Bandit.

Possibly the best Google Images Search you can do. Any opportunity to throw colour everywhere, at everyone is good by us. And all in the name of spirituality! Similar festivals are held in Nepal and Sri Lanka, or stay at home and enlist in one of the several copy-cat ideas used in everything from music festivals to fun-runs.

©Humbert15

www.secretgardenparty.com

exit, SErBIA

www.exitfest.org/en Rapidly gaining popularity year-on-year (having just won best festival), this is your ‘off-thebeaten-track’ type of festival. With breath-taking scenery from its position half way up a mountain and cheap combo tickets to Sea Dance Festival in Montenegro available, you can party for a whole week at altitude or on the beach! No names as of yet but if DJ Fresh plays again we’ll be there!

THERE ARE MORE FESTIVALS ON THE CIRCUIT ACROSS THE WORLD THAN EVER. AND UNFORTUNATELY FOR YOUR WALLET, THEY ARE ALL QUITE GOOD. BUT FEAR NOT, MOSSIMO HAVE COME UP WITH THE DEFINITIVE LIST OF BOTH MUSIC AND 'DOWNRIGHT COOL'. THERE ARE SOME CLASSICS, SOME INDIES AND SOME sheer AWESOMES.

©J.S. Jaimohan

The secret garden party, CAMBRIDGE

Oktoberfest, Munich

www.oktoberfest.de All things beer! Whilst this festival is celebrated all over Germany, (and now all over the world), Munich is still the place to go. Festivities take place on the Theresienwiese Square and one of the best & oldest tents to go to is the Heinz’ Sausage and Chicken Grill. Do: go to the Schottenhamel Tent to catch the official opening ceremonies. Don’t: be late, as it’s table service and some are booked a year in advance!

©Ulises Estrada

©Rudolf Getel

Pingxi Lantern Festival, Taiwan

VICE

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VICE TEE Full Print

TIE-DYE 86 TEE Full Print

DENIM Indigo Stretch Skinny

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Laugh on Location (Scotland)

erich mcelroy THE SHOW: ERICH MCELROY THE BRIT REFERENDUM American Erich McElroy became British in 2007. Then, the SNP won in Scotland. Now they want freedom. Coincidence? Yes. But it worries him. And while he's originally from America his ancestry is Scottish. Being British felt like coming home. Now they’re tearing the top floor off his old family house. Who better than an American turned Brit with Scottish ancestry to sort it all out? After all he’s seen what independence can do. "Masterful" **** BroadwayBaby "Brilliant" **** Chortle @erichmcelroy

tony law What is life without comedy? Life is comedy right? A dark comedy Who is your favourite comedian - that’s not you? Petter Jorgenson. He shares something of all my many favourites. We’ve seen you on Never Mind The Buzzcocks (we were in the audience and everything), do you get annoyed when panel show editors cut out your best bits? Ah no. They have a tricky enough job. Plus we do bang on a bit. It's all about balance right?

the fringe, edinburgh

www.edfringe.com Comedy, Art, Drama, Music...all things entertainment over the month of August. Top Picks from us would include ‘Aaaand Now for Something Completely Improvised’, 'Milo McCabe' or 'The Thinking Drinker’s Guide to Alcohol’. Head to the Three Sister Pub for a drink or just stroll around the capital and you’ll stumble across something great.

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How violently competitive do you and Noel Fielding get about your Buzzcocks outfits? I'm only trying to impress Noel. How did your recent show, Nonsense Overdrive go? Very well. Surprisingly good considering the "material" was a bit bonkers. Though it had a couple normal bits. Have you considered a career change to, say, a rodeo clown? Been there and done it. Well… Youth streetwear vs. braces, striped red polo-necks. discuss. You are always out of date with braces and therefore you are always/never caught out/looking good. Should we be working neckerchiefs into our upcoming collections? No. That's my thing. I have a cold neck. You’ve made references to your previous dance career & seem upset about no longer pursuing dance. Yet curiously

there is no evidence documenting this pre-Viking phase. Can you explain this lost period of your life? The government covered up my time as a dancer. Night Dancerwas too dangerous. Society wasn't ready for it. Canadians seem quite hardcore fans of the Winter Olympics; what would be your chosen sport if you were to participate? I am a citizen of Earth so I'd definitely do Luge. Fellow Canadian Justin Bieber is having a tough time at the moment. what would be your advice to him at this time? I don't know who that is. Who do you think is to blame for all the recent flooding? Humans. Corporations MAN!!!! Your Indian/African elephant in a bar joke seems to change from show to show; is this intentional or do you frequently improvise (or forget!) your material? Oh they all change until I get a final version that I’m happy with. But yes. They always change a bit. A painting is never finished yo. How long have you been growing your beard? Always. Always have to shave the bloody thing.

danish Giraffes or Scottish Pandas? Labels are so limiting. You’re very good at replying to people on Twitter; is this just to support the constant monotonous cycle of self-publicity or do you enjoy talking to your fans? It feels rude not to say thank you to someone who's been kind. Plus I attract a nice bunch. I'm very lucky. What’s happening next for you? Going to write another new show between now and August. So there will be lots of experimenting and thus quite a few shambolic preview shows. Plus my current show is doing a final load of performances in London at the Udderbelly Festival in April. Is this the best interview you’ve ever had? No it's not. But that's 'cause I'm typing it. Mind you, if we talked it would be too waffle–y. I bang on a bit. Tony Law Nonsense Overdrive plays London’s Udderbelly Festival at Southbank Centre April 15 to 19 See www.mrtonylaw.com for details.

Can you actually time travel? (We will be disappointed if you say no). Of course. What advice could you give our readers on achieving your level of hairography? Let it evolve.

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POLO SHIRT White Micro Print, Denim Detail

DIP-DYE STRIX TEE White/Turquoise Micro Print

STRIX POCKET TEE White/Dark Grey Micro Print

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lights

Y BANKS

Y SAY LOU LOU

Y FRYARS

A repeat appearance on any ‘Who to watch in 2014’ list, Jillian Banks hails from LA. Her music is an original mix of RnB and London Underground, resulting in a very chilled but slightly eerie feel.

Cool looking, sultry sounding; ‘Say Lou Lou’ are twins from Australia with Swedish roots. Already a brilliant support act, they’ve gained a cult following and we’re sure the fans will multiply in 2014.

Londoner Ben Garrett’s 2014 releases are even stronger than his previous work; his cool electronica vibe is backed up by some great music videos.

Y THE FAMILY RAIN

Y Lo-Fang

These brothers have been on the festival scene for a couple of years now and have supported the likes of Jake Bugg & Miles Kane. 2014 promises more from these guys.

You're going to be seeing a lot more of versatile musician Lo-Fang in 2014 with the release of his debut album. Impressively, he sings all the vocals and plays all the instruments (of which there are many) on each of the tracks. Soon to be touring with Lorde, we're expecting big things.

2013 produced some great musicians AS WELL AS some we’d rather forget. Looking forward, here’s who to watch out for in the coming months.

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SIGNATURE

SIGNATURE BOMBER Blue/White Print

RAGLAN 3/4 Black/White

ANARCHY TEE White, Graphic

ROBOT TEE White, Graphic

CORE TEE Black, Grey, Blue

FOOTWEAR Dark Blue/Blue

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& Hideaways

4Y Fika,

London

Haunts, Hangouts

LONDON HAS SOME OF THE COOLEST HANGOUTS IN THE WORLD, PARTICULARLY WHEN IT COMES TO THE QUIRKY AND SOMETIMES DOWNRIGHT BIZARRE. However, London is getting hot competition from overseas, as well as from up AND coming towns around the UK who are increasingly focusing on original venue concepts to create a new and improved vibe. HERE IS THE PICK OF SOME OF OUR FAVOURITES IN A HEAD TO HEAD.

Who doesn’t want to eat Scandinavian food whilst staring at a reindeer silhouette made of grass knocking back an espresso? Oh, just us then. 161 Brick Ln, London E1 6SB

MW Mahika Mano,

Japan

©Kevan

www.mahikamano.com No chairs...hammocks! The Japanese know how to do weird but this weird is genius! We always knew something was missing from coffee houses - and this is it. Tokyo, Musashino

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Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town, London

©Ewan-M

www.themayorofscaredycattown.com It certainly wins the Best Name competition but in this basement hideaway, you'll find a gem of eclectic genius. 12-16 Artillery Ln, London E1 7LS

MW Flat 0/1,

Glasgow

The Bangalore Express, London

4Y The Lost & Found,

Birmingham

www.bangaloreuk.com

www.the-lostandfound.co.uk

An Indian restaurant in Waterloo Station, which lets customers select booths on two different levels, requiring them to climb up scaffolding and ladders to reach their table like an old Indian express train. 103 Waterloo Rd, London SE1 8UL

With swordfish steaks on the menu, an eclectic mix of bird cages, awesome prints & secret bookcase entrances, this is an awesome place to chill. We love the upturned flower pots - very 'Through The Looking Glass'. 8 Bennett's Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 5RS

4.5Y

La Bodega Negra, London

4Y Little Tokyo,

Leeds

www.labodeganegra.com

www.littletokyo-leeds.co.uk

On Old Compton Street you’ll find many illuminated ‘adult’ shops, but behind one of them lurks a stunning underground Mexican restaurant inspired in part by the Day of the Dead; reservations required! 16 Moor St, London W1D 5NH

It has a river running through it! With a bridge! Enough said. 24 Central Road, Leeds LS1 6DE

MW Biribildu Souvlaki,

Greece

3.5Y

www.flat01.co.uk It looks like your gran’s house with vintage decor & furniture except I bet she doesn’t have resident DJs. Although she might have the supermarket booze (their beer of the week is whatever Tesco has on special offer) 162 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4SQ

4Y Clink78,

This new fast food restaurant in Athens has an awesome circus design with a ‘rotational’ concept; from circular tables and merrygo-round horses to the meat rotisserie, this restaurant puts the humble doner kebab to shame. Posidonos 79, Athens

London

www.clinkhostels.com One picture doesn’t do this uber-cool hostel justice as every room has some kind of highend design element. The bunk-bed step ladders are particularly clever. 78 King's Cross Road, London WC1X 9QG

MW Dalu Robot,

MW Hollywood Barges,

China

Liverpool

Ratings according to www.tripadvisor.co.uk

www.hollywoodapartmentsliverpool.co.uk In the town of Jinan, waiters are replaced by a variety of crude robotic workers. If that wasn’t cool enough, they work for free so you don’t have to tip!

Hollywood Barges have created bespoke living quarters on the water with these themed boats; Check out The Yellow Submarine. Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 4AS

SPIRIT STORY BOx This app tells you what nearby ghosts are thinking. You’d think the newsflash would be that it tells you that there are ghosts around you in the first place - but apparently that's a given.

LEFTOVER SWAP We all know that one person at the restaurant who says, ‘I’ll finish that’. What if they’re not with you when you need them!? Basically this app messages friends to say what the other couldn’t manage to finish. Downloading now.

Hold On The purpose of this app is to see how long you can hold on to a button on your touchscreen and see if you can better yourself each time. Think ‘The Button’ in Lost - but even more dull.

TAXI HOLD 'EM Puts a massive ‘Taxi’ logo on your phone so you can hail with ease. Essentially does what a hand can do. Except confuses a taxi driver more.

straight to voicemail Need to call someone but don’t really want to get dragged into a long conversation with them? Well this app automatically patches you to their voicemail without it ever ringing. Clever, but grow a pair and just don’t call them!

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