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Believe it or not, pop and rock stars sometimes do normal things, too. They get lost, go food shopping, and catch buses – all sorts. This month, we clocked a fair few of them roaming around the capital... Little Mix’s Perrie and Jesy - and their pal Skepta - scurrying out of a hotel lobby into a waiting taxi. No doubt they were off to party post-BRITs. Pussycat Dolls hero Nicole Scherzinger washing her hands in the O2 Arena loo. EastEnders ledge Ross Kemp stomping through Kings Cross. On his way to film new documentary Ross Kemp: On The Magic Gang, perhaps?
These days, even yer gran is posting selfies on Instagram. Instagran, more like. Everyone has it now, including all our fave bands. Here’s a brief catch-up on music’s finest photo-taking action as of late.
Position of the Month: Bees Knees Executed By: Martin Doherty, Chvrches First thing’s first: if you’re going to dare attempt Dok’s signature dance move, there’s no margin for messing about. Playfully slapping your legs as if you’re nonchalantly brushing away the tickle of some falling tree blossom is just not good enough; no, you really need to commit to the action and bury it (bury it!). Imagine yourself stumbling unawares across a nest full of bees, and wildly batting at your limbs as the angry little twats pulverise you with their evil stings. Leap around a bit, too - remember, you’re stood on a hotbed of buzzing fury, here, not a sandy beach. Pair the above with a pulsing synth-pop soundtrack, and you’re well on the way to making dancing Martin very proud.
WHAT A LEDGE
Let’s not beat around the bush: every month, at least one of our favourite pop stars does something brilliant. So, to celebrate, we’ve decided to dedicate a few column inches to the best person in music this particular month™.
Looks like Superfood have given up on avo and kale and gone for a more traditional choice…
Dan Bastille was a bit confused when he turned up for soundcheck in Russia recently.
MARIKA HACK-MOON The ten-legged monster band - also known as Marika Hackman and The Big Moon - joined forces for a handful of ace live shows last month. Obviously it was great. Charli XCX has been laying down the law.
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