tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115468212011-12-03T15:09:51.250ZNightlife, Travel, Music, Fashion, Culture and Lifestyle from Streatham to ShanghaiAndre D.L Mcleodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01082455687845733552noreply@blogger.comBlogger151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11546821.post-45400629664729048042011-06-15T13:44:00.015+01:002011-06-15T17:32:32.787+01:00

The London Electronic Dance festival has gone through somewhat of a mini metamorphosis. From its more eclectic line up in its launch last year August it has changed dates and focused it acts on the more Creamfileds/Pacha demographic.Victoria Fields was transformed into a mini Ibiza for the day with glow stick wielding, welly wearing revelers all succumbing to the temptation that a day of

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A little while ago i attended the opening of Contemporary Art Ruhr 2010 (C.A.R.) in Essen, Germany.As part of the European Capital of Culture RUHR.2010 presented a unique mix of avant-garde and established artists from Germany, France, the Netherlands, Austria, Hungary, the USA and South Korea. 57 galleries for contemporary art, several special exhibitions, academies, art associations and

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Recently i had the pleasure of attending two pretty cool nights in London. Firstly a party thrown by Vice magazine & Adidas for the filming of a new advert. This of course had free booze and being Vice a certain coolness to it. They even promised a special secret guest performer. Being that Adidas was invloved names flying about included Jay Z, NERD and even David Beckham getting on the mic and

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Guatemala is an eclectic place. First you are greeted with massivebillboards and giant buildings as you leave the airport in Guatemala City. However drive for about 45mins and you’ll end up in Antigua, a small colonial town with a lot to offer.I was taken over to Guatemala by rum maker Zacapa. They wanted to show us the heritage, history and process involved. They did this by flying us via

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Whenever I’m asked what my favourite city is I always give the same answer. Sao Paulo. People tend to think of London, New York and Paris as the main cosmopolitan hubs of the world, however I found that Sao Paulo was a vibrant fast paced and exciting city that infuses contemporary modern architecture with brilliant bars, restaurants and shops. A smorgasbord of ideas and individuals you could

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Rio is exactly as you would imagine it. Well apart from people sambaing down the streets or kids doing kick ups with any circular object that they come across. On my voyage across Brazil I was given a world wind tour of this eclectic and vibrant city. A city with beautiful beaches, heritage and culture. During my time there I was taken up cable cars to Sugarloaf Mountain, saw amazing cathedrals,

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A little while ago I went to the launch of a new hotel in Barcelona called ME Barcelona. They have a bar inside called Angels and Kings which is run by Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy fame. Inside the décor is black and red and pictures of celebrities’ mug shots decorate the walls. Outside is a rooftop pool area with views that overlook the city. I sat down with Pete for a quick chat inside his bar. '

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Has been far too long since my last post. Many things have happened, many places have been seen. I shall try and pick out the best bits and bring you up to date.Watch this space. Well not this space. The space above where the new text will appear.Till then.

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The smell of smoke lingered in the Camden air last night. However it wasn’t from the recent blaze but the friction caused by so many skinny jeans rubbing together in one place.It was the reopening night of At Proud and they kicked off with their flagship evening, Another Music= Another Kitchen in a brand new venue.Set inside The Horse Hospital, Stables market- it's an old horse stable and is one

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The Arctic Monkeys are a different type of band. Usually when I go to a gig I’ll tell my parents I’m off to see the Pigeon Detectives or Scouting for Girls and they’ll be like “that’s nice. Could you turn the lights off” but when I said I was going to see the Arctic Monkeys my Dad replied “Alex Turner could be described as a modern day Plato or Socrates because of his powers of perception and

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Justin was a little lazy by only bringing sexy back with him. Mancini have taken up the challenge and have brought sexy and a lot more back to the table. You may have seen them on Mobile Act Unsigned on Channel 4. You might have been lucky enough to hear their sweet sounds reverberating through a gig and ascending into the heavens above. Here are their thoughts on illegal downloading, being on TV

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Sadly this is not still available in the stores so thought i would chuck it up here for those who missed out. This is a column piece i did for Loaded magazine about how technology/facbook/moblies etc is stopping us blokes from living a care free life and instead always having to be set to defcon 1. Enjoy.

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Thought i would do a little recap of some of the highlights (or what I can remember) of my adventures over the summer months and what places i attended. Didn't really think about blogging as a method of regaling my tales to the masses and instead wasted them on people i knew already. Such a misuse of my time as those who know me already are aware of my brilliance. Think of this as one of those

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Man has gazed at the stars since in dawn of time. Captivated and enthralled by the majestic spheres that sparkle in the vast expanses of space. If however those fiery balls of gases decided to descend their gaze on Earth and upon London’s Covent Garden they would have been blinded by the amount of stars at the fifth annual Urban Music Awards. Well possibly that’s an over exaggeration.The Urban

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By Andre McLeodJohn Carpenters The Thing shows how greater imagery manipulation has led to gore and shock being the expected norm for most viewers. Many of whom would feel out of place without it.Desensitisation.This is a term that many people are most likely unfamiliar with. However it is believed by some that it can affect and influence the world's populace. Through the media, television and

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