Ye has kept relatively quiet for some time now, but on his new single, Kanye emphatically announces his return to music. Power is just that, a powerful track laced with a gritty baseline and Mr. West going on with his braggadocios self, “I guess every superhero needs his theme music”.
Listen to the track now after the jump.
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The culmination of the European season, the Champions League Final will be decided this Saturday between Bayern Munich and Inter Milan. The game is set to make history before the ball is even touched because it is the first time the final will be played on a Saturday and much to the joy of American soccer fans, will be broadcast live on network television (FOX).
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One of the most captivating aspects of the match will be the tactical battle pitting teacher versus student, as Louis Van Gaal will face his former Barcelona assistant Jose Mourinho. Both men have previously tasted Champions League glory, Van Gaal led Ajax to the cup in 1995 and Mourinho did the same with F.C. Porto in 2004. A victory on Saturday will put either man in illustrious company as only the third coach to win the Champions League with two different teams.
Players to watch
F.C. Internazionale Milano – Diego Milito has had a wonderful campain for Inter so far scoring 28 goals in all competitions. He scored key goals versus Chelsea and Barcelona during their Champions League run demonstrating his ability come through during critical matches. Look for Milito to feature up front along side Samuel Eto’o with Wesley Sneijder pulling the strings in midfield.
F.C. Bayern Munich – You can easily say that Bayern would not be in this position without the exploits of Dutch wizard Arjen Robben and the timely goals of Ivica Olic. Robben’s magnificent strike against Manchester United during the Quarterfinals was probably the goal of the tournament (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP6VBXuO_1I&feature=related) and he will be looking to put his mark on the match every time he touches the ball. Olic seemed to score at the most opportune moments all tournament long and he look to run rampant on Saturday.
Prediction
The slight advantage has to go to Inter since they knocked off favorites Chelsea and Barcelona on their way to the final. Mourinho’s side also has the deeper bench and will look to take control in the latter stages of the match. Bayern will come out firing in the early stages but Inter will look to hold off and counter. In the end, I see Inter coming out on top 2 -1 in highly contested, well fought match.
Interpol fans have been eagerly anticipating new material from the band and now have it with the new single “Lights”. The track is reminiscent of the sound the band produced on their flawless debut “Turn on the Bright Lights”, dense and murky. You can download the single for free in exchange for your email address via the embedded player after the jump.
Source: Prefix
Director Saam Farahmand, who has worked with the likes of Janet Jackson, These New Puritans, Hercules & Love Affair, and Cheryl Cole has created an ingenious new video for the xx’s track “Islands”. At first glance the video might seem repetitive, but every take depicts the subtle art of the breakup via the dancers movements, as the band sits by watching the drama unfold. Check the video after the jump.
Source: MTVU
Last years breakout band, Phoenix, have release a free live album titled ‘Live From Sydney’. It features eight tracks from their incredible album ‘Wolfgang Amadeus’. So if you’ve never picked up the album, or if you’re like me and can’t hear Lasso and 1901 enough times, head on over to the band’s site and download this little gem.
Download here:
http://wearephoenix.com/observer/
The new video from UK Band Foals is for their new song, Spanish Sahara. The single is from their new Album titled Total Life Forever, which will be releasing this coming May. The album is a follow up to their critically acclaimed Antitodes, which was released in 2008. Spanish Sahara is the first video and single for 2010.
Continue reading to see the entire video.
FOALS – Spanish Sahara from PEDESTRIAN.TV on Vimeo.
The first round of the UEFA Champions League is set to kick off today. This stage of the competition always produces exciting match-ups and plenty of last second heroics, making it one of the greatest sports competitions in the world. David Beckham, currently playing with AC Milan, will face his old club Manchester United for the first time since leaving the club in 2003. It will be an emotional day for Beckham, but his side is poised to pull of the upset against the reigning Premier League champions. The player to watch on AC Milan will not be Beckham, but the young Brazilian Forward Pato. His speed, quickness, and skill on the ball will keep Manchester United’s back line busy all night. For Manchester United, the man of the moment has to be Wayne Rooney. He is currently in the goal scoring form of his career and will look to put his stamp on the match early. Today’s other match sees Real Madrid and their new “Galacticos” face off against French side Lyon. All matches start at 2:45PM EST, for a full schedule of the first knock out stage visit uefa.com
Produced by XL Recordings owner Richard Russell, “I’m New Here” embodies a haunting electronic sound that personifies Gil Scott-Heron’s life to date, while providing the embattled poet a stage to profess his love, sorrow, and fear. The simple production allows Scott-Heron to shed away his beleaguered past, while keeping his lyrics simple and forthcoming, “I did not become someone different that I did not want to be/but I’m new here/will you show me around?” This might seem like an experimental album for some long time fans, especially when compared to songs like “The Bottle” or “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” but make no mistake, the 30 minute album signals the prominent return of the one of the greatest artists of our generation. Album drops tomorrow Feb. 9th at your local music retailers.
Visit the Guardian music section for an album preview here. Guardian Music Blog
Christian Acuña is changing the way men think about skin care. His all-natural line of products specifically tailored for men are both simple and essential for maintaining healthy skin (something most of us take for granted). Christian has spent many years researching and developing his products and he is considered to be a pioneer in the field of organic men’s skin care. With his entire product line and packaging being 100% biodegradable, Christian Acuña products are at the forefront of the all natural and earth friendly men’s skin care industry. Luckily for our readers, we have teamed up with Christian Acuña for some product giveaways that will be running through the end of February. The rules are pretty simple.
All you have to do is join our Facebook Fan page and make a comment, and also join our Twitter page.
A few lucky winners will receive a Christian Acuña skin care set.
Continue reading for more information on Christian Acuña Skin Care Products and our giveaway:
About Christian Acuña:
Christian was born in Zarautz, Spain, a place of natural wonders and beautiful beaches. It was a place that help him develop an appreciation for nature . As a fond reader of the Adventures of Tom Sawyer books, Christian was curious about the world, and his curiosities landed him in Sydney, Australia in 1997. Just a few years after arriving in Sydney, he opened up his own skin care clinic, which eventually lead him to develop and use products on clients.
Christian always thought there was a void in skin care products for men. There wasn’t really anything out in the market that were free from artificial additives and chemicals. It was his idea then to fill that void in the market and base his products from the studies and wisdom of Aboriginal culture, where most of the ingredients come from. One of the most powerful anti-oxidants on the planet is the kakadu plum. Other ingredients such as a berries and other fruits that Aboriginals have consumed for many generations are also main ingredients in the line. Christian strongly believes that these ingredients are the key to great skin: organic anti-oxidants that have been tried and proven through many generations.
Acuña’s thoughts on the importance of Organic products:
Organic means pure, directly from mother earth. Only nourished by the best organic soil and rainwater. Organic is safe and is a source of purity for our skin. When you buy organic you buy a product where all its content are going to nourish your skin as it uses 100% active ingredients. There are no additives, no artificial emollients to create volume. Sometimes we buy skin care products from our local supermarket or pharmacy but these products may only put 0.5% of active ingredients to your skin and the rest is just chemicals and “stuff” your skin does not need. This is money that you are just throwing away while putting who knows what into your system. Just read the ingredient list of any of the cheaper skin care products and tell me if you recognize any of those names. I bet you won’t.
You may have never drank grapefruit or seen an Aloe Vera plant, but it doesn’t sound foreign to you. This is not just using products directly from Earth. We are also helping organic farmers to treat the soil with respect for many generations to come. We don’t create any chemical waist or toxics that can harm the planet. We are absolutely committed to maintain an environmentally friendly range of products where making a profit doesn’t link to destruction of the planet; to the contrary we treat the planet with love and respect and in exchange we produce for you the very best that mother nature can give you; my organic skin care range.
Christian Acuña on creating the Skin Care line:
My skin care line is divided in 3 simple lines; face essentials (the basics of skin care maintenance), face repair (for those with more skin needs), and body.
We are continuously looking to improve each of our formulas as new mixes and ingredient performance are always in constant upgrade. Australia is by far one of the countries with most controls when it comes to getting a product certified organic. For a product to be “certified organic” implies that at least 95% of its content is organic. Other countries quality control will approve a certified organic product if their content is at least 0.5% organic, a big difference! Here in Australia we are under constant scrutiny by the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration). Needless to say, it’s a long process from the initial idea into a final off the shelf product due to the intricacies of creating products of such high quality and efficacy.
On “The Men’s Beauty Room” and his Clinic:
The Men’s beauty room was the “lab” of Christian Acuña skin care… it’s where all it started. The clinic is “by appointment” only because I want to provide my clients with a unique and personal experience. I specialize in natural face rejuvenation treatments where abrasive ingredients or procedures are not practiced. I also specialize in hair removal treatments focused on the specific needs of men.
For more information please visit: www.christianacuna.com