Massive Attack - Meltdown @ SouthBank Centre

It's getting closer....

We're excited! We love Grant and Delj. Meltdown should be more than a music festival, and hopefully very visual. I can't wait to hear who's playing on Sunday.

If you live in Bristol you'll encounter Massive Attack in one form or another, whether you see Grant driving around in his Westfalia VW or DJing at a venue in the city. If you keep your eyes open, they're very much part of the city I've been part of too, and they're never predictable and corporate.

My first big gig thing with them was I think in '94 at Ashton Court house, where you were greeted by a 5ft model of 'EuroChild' in all it's vinyl glory, and you then had a choice of going to the chill out room, where Grant was DJing or going to another room where there was a buffet (complete with vol-au-vents and things on sticks). It was a pretty strange gig, but at least it was memorable.

Roll on Sunday!

Smorkin' Labbit Stool - Kozik

I sooooo want this. Kozik is still producing fabulous toy-related artifacts even though he's changed direction in his work. The smokin' rabbit still lives on.



Get your smorkin' labbit sit-ey down thing here from KidRobot for £1000.

Loving the Etsy - Ramones Window Shades

I love Etsy, it brings together creative peoples mad ideas and finds homes for them all over the world.

I particularly like this little find. They also do Johnny and June Cash! (cute Boston Terrier too!)

The Seller is Drinkanddream.

UNKLE – War Paint Exhibition

If you’re in London in the next month, and you like a bit of James Lavelle or his UNKLE project – heads up to the Lazaride Gallery (who I believe is Banksy’s manager). Featuring work by from Robert Del Naja (Mr Massive Attack), Warren du Preez, Nick Thornton Jones, William Bankhead and (our very favourite) Ben Drury.

25 March – 25 April – 8 Greek Street, London. www.lazinc.com/news/

Wool 100%

"the mind believes; the hands create; the heart feels."

I have just discovered this film, by photo alone, and now feel the need to track it down.

Carnivale

I've become addicted to box sets - curse those HBO people for making damn fine TV. I started watching Six Feet Under before Christmas, and recently finished the final series (six). I felt bereft without the Fisher and Diaz family. So to fill the gap, I heard about 'Carnivale'. It had a fabulous old Americana 'washed out colour' sort of feel to it. And, although it is not the most gripping series, there is a certain charm to it, you care about the characters, and the visual aspect to it is wonderful. I can't wait for series two!

A Bird House for Your Soul

How fabulous are these bird boxes. Made by the wonderful Tamar Mogendorff at VonBlum. Available to purchase from here...