‘Ooh, Yeh, Yeh’ is the closing track on Graham Coxon’s latest (and 8th) solo album A+E… this is a pretty awesome live performance detailing why it will be another big year for the man himself.

YEAH! Love the guitar mashup.

More videos at www.youtube.com/o2academytv

FILM RECOMMENDATION: FAST GIRLS

Admittedly I wasn’t that enthralled with the storyline idea behind new movie Fast Girls which is released in June featuring the much loved Lenora Crichlow (Being Human) in lead role as orphaned Shania Andrews. But surprisingly enough I found myself on the edge of my seat fully captivated by what is the feel good movie of the summer. Don’t get me wrong – the plot is predictable – poor girl from council estate has sporting rivalry with a wealthy runner, and all the usual attributes stand in their way of success – jealousy, pride and ego. But it works, it’s fun, and if I wasn’t that hyped for the Olympics this summer – I am now! ‘A rocky for girls’ – I’m going to give it an ohDearyme 8/10. BOOM!!!

I also watched Dark Shadows featuring Johnny Depp this week. An ohDearyme 2/10 – seriously dull! What happened guys? What HAPPENED..

Have a good day Becki Bx

Here are my highlights from the Camden Crawl 2012 of the bands I’m highly recommending. Photos by Steven Heycock. Words are up on the Cosmo Website HERE

BIGkids guitarist..

Rosie Oddie – vocalist of BIGkids

Tim Ten Yen playing some of his olde classics

Festival highlight – Niki and the Dove performing at Koko

The Cribs finish off.

LINKS

BIGkids
TIM TEN YEN
NIKI AND THE DOVE
THE CRIBS

Becki Bx

Ben Howard - has just unveiled his new video for his next single ‘Only Love’. It was filmed during two Shepherd’s Bush gigs and a trip to NYC and the single is released next Monday the 14th through Island Records.

He’s definitely the man of the moment..

Becki Bx

Ahead of his European Wonderland Album Tour this summer Steve Aoki is playing a one off FREE party in London’s trendy East Village, brought to you by Mixmag, GET IN! and Spotify and supported by South Central and Alvin Risk this should be an awesome party – head to www.steveaoki.com/flashrave for a chance to win exclusive tickets!

LISTEN LINKS:
Steve Aoki
South Central
Alvin Risk

Becki Bx

I’m currently absorbed in new book ‘The Intern’ from novelist (and ex MTV colleague) Dillon Khan. The plot details the journey of a young man keen to make his mark in music television and his journey through the daily trials and tribulations/hopes and dreams of working in such a competitive field. Whilst this book is a fictitious novel (disclaimer noted) I cannot help but wonder how much is based on actual imagination. The picture painted by writer Dillon feels very true to life so much so I can almost touch Jay-Z from my sofa. If you’re sitting there wondering about doing an internship yourself – or would like an insight in to working in the music industry then this book is an excellent starting point. Full of humour – Dillon’s writing helps the reader swiftly become part of the Total Beats team.

On a personal level –  and being a past intern on MTV2 (with an all boy team) this book has taken me on a trip down memory lane. My personal highlights of being an intern include all of the following:

- Flirting with the boys in the bands. NOTE: Dating musicians = BAD. Flirting with musicians = FUN. (Jamie Oliver’s wife has it all figured out – chef’s are the way forward but beware of dating a feeder).
- Getting to go on tour with the team – although being the only girl on an all boy bus had it’s tribulations. The worst part? Being hungover with severe period pains and not really being able to mention it…“I am a female warrior…and I can party just as hard…”. Really.
- The MTV parties. Oh! The parties!
- What it’s all about… the music.

Sigh. Funny times. So yes.. you think you wanna be an intern? I advise you read The Intern first. Because you just might not be able to handle it.

And courtesy of King Charles here is a FREE DOWNLOAD of his track ‘Love Lust’ HERE

LINK
www.theintern.co.uk

Ave a good un..
Becki Bx