All posts tagged: north london

Meridian Dan ‘Vegan Chat’ Video

Aside from Meridian Dan being a North London vet in the grime scene, we're going to go ahead and state that he should also be the new face of PETA. This is Dan's latest video 'Vegan Chat' which you can catch him bagging up vegetables like drugs, fighting a boxing cow in the ring and being hung on a rack like a slab of beef. Directed and shot by Paul Casey and Richard Jobson of Blok, Meridian Dan drops a number of inspirational gems in the lyrics as well as cheeky liners that he has been known to do over the years.

ColoRising Mixes 29: Desperate Journalist

Desperate Journalist represent all of the hearty goodness about the DIY scene of London. Blending the sounds of alternative, post-punk, gothic and more, the foursome comprised of singer Jo Bevan, guitarist Rob Hardy, bassist Simon Drowner and drummer Caz Hellbent, kicked in the door with their 2013 EP 'Christina'. Following up with the singles 'Organ' and 2014's 'Happening', Desperate Journalist brought forth their incredible self-titled debut album in 2015.

ColoRising Mixes 29: Desperate Journalist

Desperate Journalist represent all of the hearty goodness about the DIY scene of London. Blending the sounds of alternative, post-punk, gothic and more, the foursome comprised of singer Jo Bevan, guitarist Rob Hardy, bassist Simon Drowner and drummer Caz Hellbent, kicked in the door with their 2013 EP 'Christina'. Following up with the singles 'Organ' and 2014's 'Happening', Desperate Journalist brought forth their incredible self-titled debut album in 2015.

Skepta ‘Man’ Video

Boy Better Know's Skepta continues to run with the torch for the grime scene as he unleashes the video for his song 'Man'. Replicating the days when grime sets used to be recorded on camcorders, Skepta and the team mash up the stage and then continue the party backstage as the footage is documented with Russian subtitles. There are also clips of crew members having a run in with the police. The video is like a combination of old school road life with a punk aesthetic. 'Man' is taken from Skepta's album 'Konnichiwa'. Have a look.

Gengahr ‘Tired Eyes’ Video

North London band Gengahr called on fans to submit wacky random footage for their latest video 'Tired Eyes'. We're assuming that they are also celebrating the spirit of Halloween considering that everyone is showing off their best costume. Never the less, the video is quite fun and cheeky with person singing and dancing along to the song. 'Tired Eyes' is taken from Gengahr's debut LP 'A Dream Outside', out now on Transgressive Records.

Listen to Gengahr’s Cover of Fugazi’s ‘I’m So Tired’

As London band Gengahr gear up for the release of their new album 'A Dream Outside', out June 15th, they have recently recorded a melodic cover of the Fugazi track 'I'm So Tired'. The group recorded the track in one day, adding their own personal and engaging twist to the record. In a press statement regarding the cover, Felix Bushe wrote: