Blogger turned musician, Shane Culloty, has just released his EP The Wisp Sings. The Dublin-based singer goes by the name Winter Aid. The title track below is both visually and audibly stunning, no words I can write will give it any justice, so just watch and listen.

The 3 track EP can be bought here.

season styling

I am not a huge fan of pink, and never have been, but when it comes to pastels I make an exception. There's something about wearing pastel pink in the winter that's so appealing to me, perhaps it's because of its mix of feminine allure and androgynous edge that takes my fancy. This seasons catwalks from Topshop to Carven have proved that pastels are not just for spring...but who listens to those rules anyways? If wearing an entire outfit of pink pastels might be daunting to some, this shade of pink can be beautiful paired with black or grey. Think oversized coats and PVC skirts.

song of the day

hope in the air hope in the water

pages from vogue feat. Ireland

mothballs

mothballs is my new online vintage store, and my latest project. Everything is authentic and reeks of nostalgia. The items are all in excellent condition and the prices are very reasonable. Please do take a look by following the link here - http://mothballs.tictail.com/, and if you have an queries don't hesitate to contact me at kateflomurphy@gmail.com. More stock coming soon! 

“I have said that black has it all. White too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony."

My perfect home; the avant-garde white interior surrounded by greenery makes a modern yet cosy tranquil home.

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s u n ・p l a y l i s t ☼

   

"This love's killing me but I want it to"

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These are some photographs I took last year during a visit to the most amazing place I've been to yet- Santorini. I've just added some finishing touches to them, to give a contemporary look. Feeling rather nostalgic for the warmth of the sun and the cool sea water. I can hardly wait any longer for it to be summer.

The Styrpes have been on the radar since they formed in 2011 and are already a huge hit. The incredibly effortless and talented band consists of four guys between the ages of 15 and 17, all hailing from Cavan. These guys offer a more back-to-basics sound of blues and rock n roll. Coupled with their recognisable sound is their strong visual aesthetic that even got them noticed by Vogue. For some bizarre reason they get compared to One Direction, presumably because of the age similarity and being grouped under the generic term 'boy band', but The Strypes see 1D as "purely just faces'' and refer to their music "candy floss pop". The Strypes, on the other hand, are so much more than this. They really know their stuff and are clearly something very special. More likely comparisons are to the early day The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. When you listen to their music you are immediately transported back in time and as well as this these teens have undeniably great stage presence along with a mastered unique sound. Their music and looks are completely their own, not like alot of other groups out their today. It's fair to say that there isn't any band like them right now and especially at such a young age. The band signed a record deal with Mercury Records in December and have already many famous fans including Elton John who claims "they’re like a breath of fresh air." They recently appeared on 'Later...with Jools Holland' and continue to wow audiences everywhere.  Overall, The Strypes convey ridiculously cool vibes. While we almost lost any kindle of hope in rock n roll, The Strypes have restored our faith.

| Go with the fro |

 

“ That's why her hair is so big, it's full of secrets ” 

w e e k e n d ・p l a y l i s t

COVE'S THE WORD

Introducing;Ireland's freshest electronic duo. Cove are not unsimilar to Crystal Castles, though lets hope that I don't get a kick in the face at one of their gigs. The Tipperary natives have just released their first EP, which is available to stream and download on bandcamp. Each track is really annoyingly catchy, which I think is one of the key factors in any successful record. I keep finding the songs stuck in my head and wanting to go back and listen to them over and over again. It's so hard to choose a favourite but I love the feel of 'Slow City'.  It's nice to have a male electronic duo with vocals, as there's not many of them around and I'm very much looking forward to seeing the Cork-based duo live. I've been waiting to hear this EP with a while now, and does it live up to my expectations? Well, not really. It's actually so much better than I expected. I must say, definite stars in the rising!

“it's better to burn out than fade away”

K U R T   C O B A I N   1967 - 1994

KING OF GRUNGE

H A R L E M S H A K E

The best thing about the Harlem Shake craze is Azealia Banks' remix of it. There's no better person for the job other than the Harlem native and rapping queen herself. It may not be as sensational as 212, but it certainly is up there. Banks always manages to maintain a place securely in my heart. She gets it right every time.