Just seen this video by the amazing The Pains of Being Pure At Heart, an absoultely beautiful shot video with some lovely illustrated animation. Fantastic song too!

I've been enjoying Groove Armada's new album 'Black Light', good return to form guys! There's some great collaberations including Brian Ferry, SaintSaviour, The Human League, Nick Littlemore of Empire of the Sun, Jess Larrabee, Fenech Soler and surprisingly Will Young! Check out the video for the track 'I Won't Kneel' below.

We went to see Marina & The Diamonds last night at the Norwich Arts Centre, didn't know too much about them prior to going, after a terrific performance I'm very much looking forward to the debut album. You can view a couple of photos from the gig here.

It was back in May 2009 when I last gave my selection of music recommendations... There hasn't been too much around that I've really got into but here's some of my favourites albums that's been played in the Brown & White Studio over the last 6 months.

Vampire Weekend - Contra
The XX - XX
Noah & The Whale - The First Days of Spring
We Fell to Earth - We Fell to Earth
The Pains of Being Pure At Heart - The Pains of Being Pure At Heart
Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest
Yeah Yeah Yeah's - It's Blitz
Girls - Album
Japandroids - Post-Nothing

We went to see Breakestra last night at the Norwich Arts Centre... the bad points about the gig is Mixmaster Wolf wasn't there on the night, I had to stop dancing an hour and half into it (yep it was that long) because I was dying to use the toilet, and my right ear drum feels very damaged today... the good point was it's easily the best gig I have ever been to... period! This has now raised the standards of gigs so high I'm concerned I will be disappointed with anything else, if you get the chance to see them, don't hesitate, get a ticket!

You can check out a few photos I shot on the night here,unfortunately I couldn't get any other angles ;)

Check out the new single and film trailer for the Noah & The Whale's forthcomig album & film. Nothing short of beautiful... I can't wait!

The First Days of Spring Official Trailer from charlie fink on Vimeo.

Below is a short excerpt from the film 'The First Days Of Spring', although it isn't reflective of the nature of the film generally, I feel like its nice as its own little piece. Its the only point in the film where the characters acknowledge the music and should be viewed in context, when you watch the full feature it will hopefully make perfect sense.

The First Days Of Spring Teaser from charlie fink on Vimeo.

In 1985, Chicago artist Nathan Wright was commissioned by Ebony to depict what he thought then Black (or more PC now African American) star’s would look like at the age of 40.  He couldn’t have been more wrong about the late great Michael Jackson, he went on to say at 40, Michael will have aged gracefully and will have a handsome, more mature look.

It's been around 5-6 months in the making but today is the launch of Sick City Club's website promoting their new video. The guys wanted an all singing all dancing flash site focusing on their new video, driven my an easily managed cms. Go check it out now!

View Sick City Club website here

I've been listening to the new self titled album The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, I think this is going to be my favourite album for June 09. I've not read any comparisons between these artists but they sound like a cross between Stone Roses & The Smiths, a lovely blend of melodic fizzy pop and swirling vocals. Check them out.

Adam Freeland is about to release his 2nd album with his band 'Freeland'. I've just heard the new track and thought it was pretty damn good. If you've not checked out their previous album 'Now & Them', I seriously suggest you get your hard earn't pennies out and go spend a few! Check out the new CD Artwork & the video for the new single 'Under Control' below:

Freeland - Under Control - Official Video from Freeland on Vimeo.