Recent blog posts about plan b from music blog aggregator, Elbo.ws http://elbo.ws/artist/planb/ 2013-05-19T05:45:40+01:00 text/html 2013-04-03T19:28:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4874398/ill-manors-ben-drew-2012/
ngiliz mzisyen Ben Drew ok ynl bir sanat. Plan B adyla yaymlad albmlerin yannda oyunculuk ve ynetmenlie de emek veriyor. Finansman iin uzun sre mcadele ettii ilk filmi ill Manors , 32. stanbul Film Festivali kapsamnda gsterildi. Londra'nn kysndaki fakir mahallelerde yaanan iddet, su ve umutsuzluk dngsn can yakc bir gereklikle anlatan film, tema arksnda sylendii gibi izleyeni bir "ehir safarisine" karyor. Zengin ve fakirin birbirinden hem fiziksel, hem zihinsel snrlarla ayrld bir kenar mahallede (kentsel dnmle birlikte stanbul'un da gittii yn bu) yaam, evreye ayak uydurabildiin lde mmkn. [...]]]> text/html 2013-04-03T12:13:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4867596/introducing-real-nice-recordings/
Real Nice Recordings 2013 sees the birth of a brand new label, Real Nice Recordings (RNR to their friends) and their does exactly what it says on the tin name reveals some gems in their discography so far. The brain child of Ben Lewis and Sam Wigg Winfield, RNR grew out of a DJ duo, [...]]]> text/html 2013-03-26T01:44:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4852384/well-drag-your-halo-through-the-mud/
I'm not ready to put the halo back on just yet. Last week's Toronto trip combined with last Saturday's night out at Electric Cowboy, swiftly followed by Fredo and I attacking downtown Nashville this Friday doesn't allow me to do so. But, more about that later. Fall Out Boy have released another video in support of their May release and while the actual video was gross, my head immediately perked up when I heard the sample they used. Why? Because it's taken STRAIGHT FROM Peter Fox's "Alles Neu" (so German). Who did a better job? Plan B [...]]]> text/html 2013-03-09T18:22:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4823983/global-gathering-announce-2013-line-up/
Voted the Best Dance Event of 2012 at the UK Festival Awards, Global Gathering is often showered with praise for being one of the finest EDM festivals in the world. Up against stiff competition, the festival always manages to showcase a great mix of the mainstream and the underground, providing line-ups that offer something for everyone. Occupying a convenient weekend at the end of July, slap bang in the middle of the UK festival season, the first phase line up for the 2013 event has just been announced. Mainstage action comes from Example , [...]]]> text/html 2013-03-05T10:00:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4816460/louche-and-red-bull-music-academy/
This Saturday its a full TK turnout as were all off to the Louche & Red Bull Music Academy party at Plan B in Brixton to celebrate one if the kittens birthdays. Solid TK favouritesmelead the line-up with one half of the duoKristian Beyer taking to the decks to no doubt deliver an impeccable set. Also up isAndrs who will be playing a crossover ofhouse to disco to hip hop and hopefully last years hit New For U , apparently we can also expect a bit of scratching and mic action from this party dude. RomanFlgelwill also [...]]]> text/html 2013-03-05T09:00:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4814416/preview-rockness-2013/
Words by Alex Johnson Nessies going to be rocking out this summer as Rockness is returning to the banks of Loch Ness this year with a killer line up. From the 7th to the 9th of June, Clune Farm will be playing host to some of the hottest acts 2013 has to offer. The line-up includes some cracking bands and artists such as ska legends Madness , Bombay Bicycle Club and newly anointed BRIT winner Ben Howard. Alongside them will be the [...]]]> text/html 2013-02-19T14:00:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4787863/classic-album-plan-b-ill-manors/
By Nicko Ruddock February 19, 2013 These days it is hard to discern exactly what is meant by a classic album. Usually the term is used to describe an older album that contains material that was considered killer at the time of release and yet, continues to be regarded as such by future generations even when challenged by todays pitch perfect standard! Despite this, I would regard any album which creates a powerful impact on its audience to be classic since it will continue to retain that impact with its initial audience [...]]]> text/html 2013-02-10T18:36:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4778291/plan-b-london-o2-arena/
Ben Drew, aka Plan B, is a man of dualities - and not least because he has two names. Musically, he has straddled both hip hop and soul, most prominently with his critically acclaimed albums 'The Defamation of Strickland Banks' (2010) and 'iLL Manors' (2012). And with iLL Manors came Drew the film director, followed by his leading role in the 2012 remake of The Sweeney . With this, his first stadium tour, Drew has drawn [...]]]> text/html 2013-01-25T23:13:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4741797//
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Words: Alison Potter, Ced Yuen, Gabriella Shimeld-Fenn, Lauren Johnson-Ginn, Raman K, and Saam Das 2012 saw three of the highest grossing films of all-time: 'The Avengers' ( 'Avengers Assemble' in our fair land), 'The Dark Knight Rises' , 'Skyfall' . Each of which found critical favour. Each of which appears in our Top 25 Films Of 2012 - our top choices from films released across the UK in the last year. Read our list below, and feel free to suggest [...]]]> text/html 2012-12-31T00:29:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4694973/top-25-2012-favorite-songs/
This year I was impressed with a bunch of new tracks. It is REALLY hard for me to narrow it down to a TOP TEN! Instead, I narrowed it down to a TOP 25. As you can see, my taste is quite all over the place. Check it out. Anita Baker - Lately Little Boots - Headphones Alabama Shakes - I Ain't The Same Madonna - I'm Addicted Sky Ferreira - Everything Is [...]]]> text/html 2012-12-19T18:21:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4681339/interview-sophie-delila-talks-magic-and-music/
Sophie Delila will soon be a household name because she can own any room with the strength of her voice. The 29-year-old songstress, stricken the rhinovirus (also known as ...]]> text/html 2012-12-12T14:40:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4668253/leahs-top-5-hip-hop-albums-of-2012/
1. Killer Mike - R.A.P Music In perhaps the most flawless and listenable album of this year, Killer Mike and El-P team up to make R.A.P. Music , a combination of ferocious lyrics and dirty, hard beats. The tracks tell the story of a young Killer Mike growing up in the south and seeing the world around him change with drugs and the evolution of rap music. It's emotional without being manipulative, and it's banging without being trendy. Also, I hate Reagan. : Killer Mike - Reagan : [...]]]> text/html 2012-12-05T12:35:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4655285/the-science-of-plan-b/
The gang at AsapSCIENCE reveals the science behind Plan B contraception and in the process breaks down some of the misconceptions and myths surrounding it. Previously: The science of morning wood]]> text/html 2012-12-05T01:31:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4654166/best-albums-of-2012-50-to-41/
What a great year this has been for music. Here's what I thought were the best 50 albums of 2012. As usual, enjoy streaming highlights from every album after its write-up. And to clarify: this is NOT a listing of the best obscure albums. This is a listing of the best albums released this year, regardless of their popularity. I hope you enjoy it. Expect running updates throughout the week as the list gradually becomes completed. ------------------------------ ------------ 50. Chris Cohen - Overgrown Path Los [...]]]> text/html 2012-12-01T23:42:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4655093/albums-of-2012-no-20-to-no-11/
11. Plan B 'iLL Manors' Every generation needs one; thank fuck it's him. 12. The Vaccines 'Come of Age' Less ra-ra-ra, more conviction: a light for good. 13. The Cast of Cheers 'Family' Weird, raw and fun; just excuse the band name. [...]]]> text/html 2012-11-28T08:03:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4641823/gordon-in-the-morning-plan-b-displeases/
Gordon is outraged this morning. OUTRAGED : How can Plan B so thick? What has he done? He hasn't gone and backed Leveson calling for state regulation of newspapers, has he? PLAN B wont be voting for BRADLEY WIGGINS at next months Sports Personality Of The Year awards. The cyclists achievements over the past 12 months apparently havent registered at all. In fact, the rapper real name BEN DREW had no idea who the Tour de France winner and Olympic gold medallist is. Not knowing a sports person would [...]]]> text/html 2012-11-20T19:54:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4630395/plan-b-coming-back-for-more/
Wow, ich bin beeindruckt. Johnny und Plan B ist das Kunststck gelungen, wiederzukommen ohne dabei in die Revival-Falle zu tappen. Mit unglaublich groer Freude am Musizieren Rocken standen da drei gestandene Herren (und ein halb so alter Gitarrist, der die Mdchen Frauen nervs gemacht hat) auf der Bhne und spielten sich die Seele aus dem Leib. Der Spa den sie dabei hatten, war nicht zu bersehen und vor allem zu hren: Guns of Brixton. Da ich [...]]]> text/html 2012-11-17T16:03:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4625282/verlosung-1-mal-2-karten-fr-plan-b-live/
Als ich Johnny Haeusler 2005 kennenlernte, hatte ich keine Ahnung, dass er ein Rockstar war. Erst viel spter verstand ich, dass der Blogger Johnny Haeusler Snger und Songwriter von Plan B war. Meine Ahnungslosigkeit mag damit zu tun haben, dass ich damals, als Plan B richtig gro waren, einen groen Bogen um Gitarrenmusik gemacht habe. Jetzt freue ich mich sehr, auch mal Johnny als Musiker auf einer Bhne sehen zu knnen - und nicht nur als Sprecher und Entertainer auf den Bhnen und Podien der re:publica. Und inzwischen hre ich auch Musik aus [...]]]> text/html 2012-11-07T21:42:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4605069/wobble-wednesday/
The weekend has come and gone, and now you're deep into your weekly grind. Never fear, Wobble Wednesday is back with more of your favorite face-melting bass drops to help you make the most of your mundane lifestyle. Today I'll be guiding you along through the many variations of bass music that we see these days, new and old. I wanted to turn the Wobble Wednesday feature into more than just a section for today's dubstep, so I decided it was only right to incorporate some drum & bass as well as a summer time mix of the week section [...]]]>