The savage nature of artistic illustrator (II) and (III) Toundra

We were not few people a few years ago we were captivated by the majestic cover of (II) Toundra. There was something magical about that fantastic portrait, something powerful, something epic that went beyond the colors and strokes that characterized this great work of art. Today, some three years after all that, Toundra back to get his weaponry past with other similar cover that makes us discover the dark and savage world of one of the best rock bands national post.
Cruzándonos lines with guitarist Victor we learned that the illustrator behind both works is the New Yorker Lewyta Chelsea Greene. His work in (III) is pure and without retouching, whereas in (II) Victor, Toundra guitarist who is also a great graphic designer, eventually to define the colors a bit so that the final product was as beautiful as possible.
Despite having European ancestry and Koreana, Chelsea Greene Lewyta born and raised in the Hudson Valley of New York. Since very little the artist lived immersed in the fantasy that held in his head. She loved to draw everything that was imagined and, as is evident from an early age he felt a strong attraction to the figures of the forests, wild animals and the fantastic stories populated by fairies, dinosaurs and other creatures of the most ferocious. After conducting several studies of fine arts the young New Yorker decided to step forward to position itself as a freelance artist. Some of his most famous clients are brands like Tiffany and Co., Victory Records or known the New York Observer.
Reviewing your portfolio we have found that the covers of the two discs Toundra are not far from an exception in the style of his career. All artwork that Chelsea have made oppressive stories innocent human figures are inevitably linked to bloody beasts. In turn, the artist used to introduce a strange atmosphere and sensual ténebremente each and every one of his works.
For now can not even access the online store Lewyta Greene Chelsea but we very much aware of future developments in this regard. We like all his works, even that little grim tribute to the movie "The Ring" (Ringu), so we would not hesitate for a second to get hold of one of these amazing posters to frame them and hang well on the walls of our homes.

Kings of Convenience, direct the DCode Festival 2012

Eye to the fact: today, noon, has announced a new set of names for the DCode Festival 2012. Aim well the names because the thing is interesting: Kings Of Convenience, Django Django, Niños Mutantes, Dorian, Money, Kill The Hipsters, Fira Fem (of the beloved people Aloud), Capsule, Joan S. Eight and Half Moon and DJS are the latest artists to confirm presence in the face of expected second edition of the festival in Madrid.

In turn, the promoter LiveNation has also taken to announce the lineup designated days. While Sigur Rós, JUSTICE, Kings of Convenience, The Shoes and dEUS will perform on September 14, The Killers, The Kooks, Django Django, and The Right Ons Supersubmarina will do the next day (September 15). Day tickets are on sale at 55 euros (+ booking fee) through the usual outlets (www.livenation.es, www.ticketmaster.es, Servicaixa, El Corte Ingles, Halcon Viajes, FNAC ... .)

International star on the Tollwood Summer Festival - Lou Reed live

Discover Lou Reed live at the Summer Festival 2012 Tollwood MünchenDas Tollwood Summer Festival offers from 29.06. until 07.24.2012 in the music arena Gehrlicher a magnificent array of national and international acts, great newcomer and insider tips as well as established superstars. The best known of these international stars alongside Billy Idol at this year's summer festival Tollwood is Lou Reed. The now already 70 years old singer and songwriter is at 01.07. perform in the musical arena Gehrlicher and can now look back on a decades-spanning career, as she has seen hardly any other artist in the rock and roll history. From the cooperation of the Velvet Underground with Andy Warhol to Reed's recent collaboration with Metallica - Lou Reed one of the most influential musicians and artists of our day. And for decades, there is hardly a band that would not relate to Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground or to go through the door, then have the Velvet Underground in New York opened in the 60s.
Lou Reed will be in Munich to present a career-spanning program, wait for the fans for ages. His tour he has under the telling motto "From VU to Lulu" is set and it is certain that Lou Reed, with his five-piece band, a program from the rich treasure of his songs, like "I'm Waiting For The Man", "Femme Fatale "" Venus in Furs "and" All Tomorrow's Parties put together "is. It's all there, from titles with the Velvet Underground through to some more modern pieces.
Lou Reed has recently made this country rare. His last concert in Germany was a duo concert with Laurie Anderson in September 2009 sold at the Frankfurt Jahrhunderthalle. But now the long wait is finally over!
Come and visit the Lou Reed concert on 01.07.2012 in the music arena on the Gehrlicher Tollwood summer festival in Munich. The team from Munich Blog wishes much fun.

19 years Muffathalle - concerts & parties in Muffatwerk

19 years was the MuffathalleVolljährig Muffathalle in 2011 - and this year is the 19th Birthday party! Due to renovation work without the actual hall, but it is finally Muffatwerk great place to party and there is definitely available outside the hall. Commandments, three summer concerts and a birthday party, with a top line-up lasted for two days. For the concerts, three bands were invited to the amp, all of which occur the first time in Munich and cover the whole spectrum of contemporary Colombian music.
The first event on 26.06. Doctor Krapula with a free concert. Subsequently, while on 29 and 30.06. Party is called for, are on 11 and 17.07. two more concerts on the program: Both Systema Solar and Toto La Momposina give the honor in amperes.

 Tue, 26/06/2012 - Doctor Krapula (Concert)
19 years with Doctor Muffathalle KrapulaThe best thing about the concert Krapula Doctor? Is the fun of it for nothing, because on this evening it's "Fun For Free". The politically motivated Mestizoband is one of the most successful acts from Colombia. Their music is a hot mixture of ska, rock, punk, hip hop and cumbia. With all the partying Krápulas access in their songs again and again on political issues.Service:
19 years Muffathalle - Fun For FreeDoctor Krapula + DJ Calavera (Zona Bastarda)Inlet: 19:30 clock, start: 20:30 clockFree admission / Place: Amp

 Fri, 06/29/2012 - It's A Swing Thing (Party)
19 years Muffathalle with It's A Swing ThingThe party begins with Electro Swing, the music that is becoming more than a short-term hype and become one of the club hype this season. A permanent place in the Munich club and country have Toppa Top Okko Co gives the swing and we are glad her original "It's A Swing Thing" to present in amperes. The mix of electronic beats and jazz of the 20s and 30s promises especially danceable, good humor and original outfits!No less danceable sound from the mash-ups and funky tracks will turn in a cafe: This serves no other than DJ Mad of the legendary hip-hop group The Beginner the beats with the "Panda-Resident" Freez at his side as hosts.Service:
19 years Muffathalle - PartyIt's A Swing Thing meets Panda PartyAmps: DJ Caspar (munichopenminded / urban oddity), Nathaniel Megersa (venus hill records / berlin esc), Conscious (munichopenminded / urban oddity) Snatchatac (gold Diggers/Deckpackers/2x vice champion european DJ Battle), Turtur (Blumenbar)Cafe: DJ Mad (Panda Party HA / Beginner) & Freez (Panda Party)Start: 23 clockLocation: Ah, Muffathalle Café, Terrace

 SA, 30.06.2012 - Schlachthofbronx (Party)
19 years with Muffathalle SchlachthofbronxSchlachthofbronx and genre drawers do not mix - Ghettotek, juke, UK bass, cumbia, dancehall, Baltimore, dancehall, Tecno Brega, and Rave are in their press release - but it is certain: the many influences give good dance music with a high fun factor and new sounds bring the amp to be burning. Support they receive from the Starmelt DJs Alex D'Espace and Mr. AM to PM, to present their indietronics, remixes and indie sound always make fresh tracks and therefore one of the hottest club nights in Munich.The café span three experienced Munich DJs a musical range from hip hop to dubstep to drum'n'bass beats and new - that is primarily urban, funky, hard and of course, just as danceable.Service:
19 years Muffathalle - PartyAmps: Schlachthofbronx, Mr. AM to PM & Alex D'Espace (Starmelt Club)Terrace: Explicit (Playground / Egotrippin 'Radio Show), Jay Scarlett (Beat Dimensions), DnbLUXE / café. Ketsba (til midnite / Munich / Tbilisi)Start: 23 clockBox office: 10 EUR / City: Ah, Muffathalle Café, Terrace

 MI, 07/11/2012 - Systema Solar (Concert)
19 years Muffathalle with Systema SolarAt 11.07. follows Systema Solar, the most popular modern cumbia band sound system in Colombia. The German Club audience will succumb to the irresistible rhythm of the rolling force of DJs, rappers, dancers and percussionists doubt. The modern Caribbean beats are accompanied by a live video performance.Service:
19 years Muffathalle - ConcertSystema SolarInlet: 19:30 clock, start: 20:30 clockTicket: 15 EUR / box office: 18 EUR / Place: Amp

 MI, 17/07/2012 - Toto La Momposina (Concert)
19 years Muffathalle Toto La MomposinaThe Cantadora icon Toto la Momposina stops at 17.07. the Afro-Colombian musical traditions of their homeland upright. The singer became famous after her album "La Candela Viva" on the Real World label by Peter Gabriel appeared. Their music is based on the still traditional drummers on guitars, trumpets, and the typical for the mountainous regions of Colombia flutes.

Optimus Alive 2012: the 'sold out' of Oeiras

Three-day ticket for the Optimus Alive 2012: sold out, tickets for the July 15 with Radiohead headlining: sold out. Oeiras is hot and will burn, if burn go from 13 to 15 July. The Stone Roses, The Cure and Radiohead lead a lineup of big names from the main stage to Clubbing, to finish each of the nights as they deserve.
We started very strong. A blow on Friday, hard rock, punk rock, electronica and a myth revived zapatillesca flood the main stage. Danko Jones, Refused and Justice Luso to trample the people go crazy, not without taking a break far more light with Snow Patrol ... before shouting from the rooftops that The Stone Roses are still alive. In the Heineken stage, all a bit quieter and far more feminine. The Lusa Miúda makes an appearance at the festival with their electronic pop, with opening act for noisy girls Dum Dum Girls, the torn Nika Roza of Zola Jesus commanded and more brazen Santigold electronic dub. More Portuguese representation in The Parkinsons whom we suck directly from the current punkrocker London. Make it palatable counterpoint Death in Vegas, a highlight of the day served with psychedelia and adrenaline. What next? LMFAO, Buraka Som Sistema (usual festival) and the entire Clubbing with Aeroplane, Miss Kittin, Brodinski ...
Do not want soup? Take three cups! The Cure come to Oeiras how often plan three hours at Primavera Sound? We do not know. But it will be a pleasure to watch Robert and his curling hair. All for to hear "Push" or "The Lovecats" live. Also on the main stage we can see Florence + The Machine, which makes the Optimus Alive after her performance in 2010 where we surprised everyone with their dancing barefoot woodstockianos. We will folkies with Mumford & Sons and Noah & The Whale after listening to a Portuguese band that sounds like a revelation: We Trust. What other placos? Electronic good in Clubbing with James Murphy & Pat Mahoney, the house of Guy Gerber ... The sweetness of Here We Go Magic, the theatrical scenic Blasted Mechanism, the dream pop of The Antlers ... and the great Tricky, always unpredictable stage. Great variety in the day eclectic.
The goodbyes are bitter ... unless Radiohead is up on stage to say goodbye to the sixth edition of the Optimus Alive. This is the explanation of the sold out of this day, the culmination of three headliners of cracking and three scenarios full of different styles, but with representatives of divergent quality. And so divergent. At the same stage as Thom Yorke's band perform, they will advance the experimental rock of the Lusitanian Paus, pop and electronics Kooks Caribou. Meanwhile, the girls of Warpaint create atmospheres in the Heineken stage, Mazzy Star will realize what is more psychedelic Velvet well defended in our century, Eli 'Paperboy' Reed will create an entire show soul nothing to do with the futuristic sounds of SBTRKT and electronics Metronomy, The Maccabees submit 'Given To The Wild' ... and The Kills return to the stage presenting his EP "The Last Goodbye", one of the most anticipated performances. What more to say? In Portugal, are of all shapes, colors, styles, textures ... like towels, hear!
The day tickets for 13 and 14 cost 53 euros (with optional night in Cascais for 55 euros) and the payment on Friday and Saturday, 89 euros.

Vibrating with the latest gem from Matt Corby

Who surprised us in late 2011 with excellent EP - "Into The Flame" - now back to war with a new topic. We talked about Matt Corby, real phenomenon "folkie" Australian who has made ​​the news after playing both the UK and Australia a song totally unknown to all who knew firsthand the talented singer's discography.

This time Corby has dared to have great support from his band and delight us with a perfect song for the prospective new album that we enjoy in the coming months. Unlike what was seen in "Into The Flame" here enjoy a break with a much more expansive and vigorous rocker heard it so far. Nevertheless I am convinced that Matt's fans will enjoy a big way in this new and intense experience.

World Press Photo Exhibition 2012 in the Munich train station

One of the photos from Carsten Peter's Series' Largest Cave "As of June, the popular traveling exhibition on World Press Photo is on tour in Germany. At six stations in Germany excellent press photographs will be shown. Start the tour will present the German Railways and the shops of the main station in Munich on 15 until 06.25.2012 a selection of the winning pictures in the main hall, where 170 press photographs are shown. On display is a selection of 101 254 photographs in the context of the 155th World Press Photo Awards have been submitted in nine categories. In impressive and fascinating images documenting world events of the past year and give an insight into the current press photography. Shown are images of global conflict areas as well as photographs on topical subjects, portraits, reportage, culture and sports.
The year book of the exhibition is available at each exhibition day in the bookstores of the participating stations. 
The World Press Photo of the Year comes from the Spaniard Samuel Aranda. The New York Times, he photographed in Sanaa (Yemen) Fatima al-Qaws to her wounded son Zayed (18) holds in her arms. The jury praised the press photo of the year, especially for the human, intimate perspective on the events of the Arab spring. In October 2011, the young man in demonstrations against the government of President Ali Abdullah Saleh was injured. His mother, who herself participated in the resistance against the regime, found him later in a mosque, which was used as a field hospital. "The winning photo shows a touching and emotional moment, the human consequences of a huge event that is not yet complete," said Aidan Sullivan, chairman of this year's jury. "Both are but a vivid picture of ordinary people who have contributed with their courage, an important chapter in the history of the Middle East to write."
In the category of "nature" of the German Carsten Peter won the second place. He impressed with the picture series "Infinite Cave" (Eng. infinite cavity), which was commissioned by the National Geographic in Pong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam. There, Peter explored the cave Son Doong slope, which over four kilometers long and 90 meters wide. It is considered the largest cave in the world and could hold an entire city block in New York's 40-story high-rise buildings.Intense exhibition experience with App
For the first time, World Press Photo also an app for download. The mobile application for smart phones allows the visitors of the exhibition, additional information about the images shown and the winners of the competition in seven languages ​​to retrieve.About World Press Photo
World Press Photo is an independent, nonprofit organization based in Amsterdam. Their main concern is to support and international dissemination of the work of professional press photographers.

Attention: Wizard of Oz seeks new vocalist.You can be you!

Wizard of Oz www.magodeoz.com up a statement with the steps to be their new vocalist. It was assumed that the choice would be Leo Jimenez, but this initiative seems to deny the rumor.

"We are looking for a vocalist for Wizard of Oz. If you want to participate in the casting, download the following backing tracks (songs without vocals), containing 6 fragments of some of our issues and, once you have a recording of your voice, send it as soon as your details and attach a recent photo, to the following address: castingmagovoz@gmail.com "says the band.

The backing tracks to download the songs correspond to mourn Stop, Dies Irae, Make me a place among your skin, The Inn of the Dead, and always sleepy voice. "The group as he continues working on his next album.Thanks for working with us! "The statement concluded.

The German Theatre Munich presents Avenue Q

The German Theatre Munich presents Avenue QDAS German Theatre in Munich presented on 10 06/24/2012 to dolls that certainly does not belong in the nursery. Because the cute hand puppet of the musical Avenue Q are cheeky and politically not always correct, sometimes quite obscene and above all very human. They move into the adult or adult world, their songs are about homosexuality, sexually-suggestive dreams, racism and homelessness. So they sing, and sometimes quite obscene in their lives: they are disoriented, racist, unhappy in love, selfish, disillusioned and looking for the great good fortune.
And that's what Avenue Q on Broadway has brought three Tony Awards and the critics were enthusiastic. "The biggest stage of fun this year!" And the New York Times noted:: How the New Yorker cheered "bittersweet satire and surprisingly fresh!" Even in London's West End Avenue Q was a great success: "A hip, trendy dolls musical the other kind - for adults only, "wrote the local press to the public from the soul.
It tells the story of Princeton College, funniest, who moves to Avenue Q to see the world outside of their studies. Instead of the ideal future dream to Princeton and his roommate variety is the true life experience sometimes cruel. The real adult life has replaced the illusion world rich kids on Sesame Street. Thus, the greedy Cookie Monster in Avenue Q to porn-addicted Trekkie Monster, the biscuit has fallen instead of porn and letters rather than the ideas of his neighbor Kate nibble from a purely scientific use of the Internet destroyed.
The winning three Tony Awards musical "Avenue Q" is the third collaboration with the Bavarian Theater Academy in Munich, the Deutsches Theater. Devoted to "Rent", "Spring Awakening" and the graduates of the musical year of 2012 is now the challenge to awaken felt cloth dolls to live and to exist alongside them as puppeteers or her as an independent figure. All the puppets for Avenue Q is currently made by the Munich artist and Figurenbildner Birger modeled after the originals in hand.
Songs and dialogues in German. Available from the age of 16.
Come and visit Avenue Q in the period from 10 until 06.24.2012 at the Deutsches Theater in Munich. The team from Munich Blog wishes much fun.