Sometimes, a good song is just a good song. It doesn’t need a flashy video or quirky lyrics or any extra trappings; you just know from first listen that you’re going to like the track and want to play it again and again.
That’s how we feel about UK-based Prinzhorn Dance School and their song “I Want You.” The video is shot in black and white with the band’s Tobin Prinz and Suzi Horn trading lines while the camera stays steady on a close-up shot. The widely dispersed guitar lines and a simple, steady rhythm, meantime, allow the duo’s complementing vocals to shine, while rendering the catchy tune unmissable.
“I Want You” is featured on the band’s new EP of the same name, which features the track along with four brand new b-sides. The EP will be released digitally April 10 on DFA Records. In the meantime, check out the video for the track below:
Just released from Rolex is a short film which unveils the company’s new “Sky-Dweller” timepiece, the first-ever Rolex with two time-zones on the dial. For the unfamiliar, the Swiss watch manufacturer has long been regarded as the absolute best in watch manufacturing, for their unyielding dedication to quality, and their skilled precision in craftsmanship. Founded by Hans Wilsdorf in 1908, the watchmaker dreamed of creating a precise wristwatch in a time where pocket watches were still very much the standard. By equipping his timepieces with small precise Swiss movements, Wilsdorf was able to eliminate the hindrance of precision in his wrist watches. This, combined with the manufacturer’s use of the finest materials has made Rolex synonymous with functional precision and luxury.
This standard continues with the release of the “Sky-Dweller.” At the core of the Sky-Dweller movement is the SAROS system, a planetary mechanism inspired by the cyclical alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, which systematically addresses the irregular 30- and 31-day months. It’s as practical and innovative as it is luxurious, making Rolex a timepiece that is truly, well, timeless.
We first found out about Gary Clark Jr. about a year and a half ago, when we were invited to an intimate showcase in New York to hear him sing. We were blown away.
Clark Jr. is a true rock and roll star, in the same vein as John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy and Eric Clapton – who Clark Jr. toured with last year. His music fuses genres (blues, hip-hop, rock, R&B) into something brash and exciting; aggressive yet quietly soulful, and his major-label debut EP, “The Bright Lights” was released to rave reviews in August.
Most recently, he performed at the White House in front of a captive audience that included President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle. Filmed as part of a PBS tribute tracing the influence of the Blues on modern American music, Clark Jr.’s performance of “Catfish Blues” stole the show. See it for yourself below:
The much anticipated launch of the Marni x H&M collection hits stores this Thursday and Corduroy was not only invited to a special preview of the collection last week, but also to an exclusive pre-shopping event the night before! Make sure you follow us on Twitter @corduroymag for all the updates and scoop from the sure-to-be jam-packed event.
We’re definitely excited about the Marni collection and this video has amped up our anticipation even more. While the Sofia Coppola-directed commercials were much buzzed-about, we prefer this quieter, more casual video of Hollywood actresses looking through the collection and modelling it for the cameras. Included in this clip are interviews with people like Milla Jovovich, Elisa Sednaoui and our fave, Winona Ryder! See what they choose from the new collection and how they wear it in the video below:
Work at a job you hate to do what you love. That, in a nutshell, is the story behind Young Liars, a Vancouver-based band that has sacrificed to make their vision into reality. Ty works manual labor at a warehouse, Wesley is an electrician. Angelo works demolition and Jordan is a web developer. Andrew sells mobile phones at the mall. It’s the sacrifice musicians have to make, that paradox that so many bands live in those days before they break. But trust us when we say these guys are about to break big time.
Their debut EP, “Homesick Future,” is the type of record you can listen to over and over again; full of effervescent melodies and jagged rhythms mashed against clever lyrics and dance-in-your-underwear-type beats. It’s music that’s fun and joyful and never over-produced. The songs feel at once well thought out and spur of the moment, like an intimate party you’ve invited everyone to that turns into an all-night jam. This is what their music feels like to us.
If you’ve been hearing a lot of buzz about Young Liars it’s because they deserve it. They’ve worked hard (and worked a variety of outside jobs) to make their music dream a reality. Now their hard work is paying off and it looks like their dreams are about to come true. Check out the lyric video for Young Liars’ song “Colours” below:
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