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• Track-by-Track: COOLRUNNINGS - Dracula Is Only The Beginning

  by The 405, 20 February 2012

  COOLRUNNINGS just released their new album, Dracula Is Only The Beginning through LebensStrasse Records, so we decided to get the band to talk us through it. Check out the track-by-track guide below, as well as a full album stream. [read more]

• "Kinda Badass" // The 405 meets Perfume Genius [405 TV]

  by Colin Joyce, 20 February 2012

  From the outset, with 2010’s Learning, it was clear that Mike Hadreas (under the moniker Perfume Genius) was a special talent both in his confessional lyricism and the creaky upright piano balladry he crafted on that debut album. With his just released sophomore album, Put Your Back N 2 It, that talent shines even brighter. Expanding both the lyrical content and the musical scope of the record, Hadreas crafted what is certainly one of our favorite albums of the year so far.  [read more]

• The 405 Film Digest: February 19th

  by The 405, 19 February 2012

  It's February, it's the end of the week, and that means pictures from Screen Social, thoughts on Carnage, A Dangerous Method, and more. [read more]

• The 405 Art Digest: 19th February

  by Will Slater, 19 February 2012

  Another list of art, old and new, worth thinking about as we face the digital switchover. [read more]

405 TV

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  Fresh Touch - 'Harar Rhythm'

  Fresh Touch place the Nick Zinner produced 'Harar Rhythm' on top of found footage

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  Shrag - 'Tendons In The Night'

  Shrag judge a dancer in the video for 'Tendons In The Night' (Dir. James Sharpe)

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  Jonquil - 'History Of Headaches' (Live)

  Watch Jonquil perform 'History Of Headaches' live in part 2 of our exclusive 405 TV studio series

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  Sleigh Bells - 'Comeback Kid' [Live on SNL]

  Watch Sleigh Bells perform 'Comeback Kid' on Saturday Night Live

Latest News

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  Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly announce UK tour dates and new song

  Get Cape Wear Cape Fly have announced they'll be returning to action with a tour this May, and a brand new song which will be aired on February 29th.

• Kenny Rogers and Michael Jackson screwed by the man

• The 405 Gig Guide // 20 - 26th February 2012

• Competition: Jezabels Instaclash [win prizes for taking photos]

• Melt! Festival announce initial line-up

Recommended Posts

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  Competition: Jezabels Instaclash [win prizes for taking photos]

  On March 5th The Jezabels release their new album Prisoner, and to celebrate we've paired up with the band to present you with 'Jezabels Instaclash' - a photo-based competition to win a butt-load o...

• Track Of The Day: Sam Sure & Giacomo - 'Dark Inside' [405 Exclusive]

• Exposure: Day Joy

• Listen: Blur - 'Under The Westway' (New song)

• Listen: SBTRKT - 'Hold On' (SiSi BakBak remix)

• Track Of The Day: Summer Camp - 'Losing My Mind' (St. Etienne Remix)

• Booty Call: Sexy songs to get you off on Valentines Day

• Watch Keaton Henson on The 405 (tonight at 8pm) // Exclusive

• Listen: Blur - 'Under The Westway' (New song)

• Chris Brown to appear on the next Rihanna single

• Track Of The Day: Sam Sure & Giacomo - 'Dark Inside' [405 Exclusive]

• 405 Focus: Younghusband

• Soap&Skin has created a pig's blood infused chocolate

• Top 5 Videos of the Week // 18th February 2012

• 405 Premiere: Mr Fogg - 'Stay Out Of The Sun' (Lex Jones Mix)

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• One of the best goals...ever

• Jury Summons

• Fantasy Football

• Best.Goal.Ever

• COSPLAY Awesomeness

• Whats on your mind?, VENT.

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• Things that made you smile today

Events

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