Art Department release new video for Cruel Intentions ft. Seth Troxler

Art Department release new video for Cruel Intentions ft. Seth Troxler

Art Department have released a brand new video for the single, "Cruel Intentions feat. Seth Troxler" - the first track to be released from the duos highly anticipated sophomore studio album, "Natural Selection", is available to download now:

Pete Tong premiered the single on his legendary BBC Radio 1 show on 17th October and since its garnered further love and support across the network from Zane Lowe and Skream.

"Cruel Intentions" is a brooding whirlwind of hypnotic beats, layered synths and off-centre vocals courtesy of Kenny Glasgow. The video is a very real portrayal of "life on the road", depicting the seedy underworld of crack hotels and the contemptible morning-after realities.

The video was shot in Toronto and directed by Grandson and Son who cleverly used thermal imagining and X-ray film to "go beyond the bones" and capture people skinless and transparent on film, exploring the human structure as compositional device; "I love how the infrared photography imparts surreal effects when you reverse it and the subjects skin turns black."

True to form, the track brims with Art Department's signature impeccable arrangement; simplistic perfection, distorted through a murderous bass line and raw textures, topped with hauntingly eerie spoken word verses by long-standing friend and collaborator, Seth Troxler, who also features in the video.

'Cruel Intentions' is available to download and stream now via:

iTunes: http://smarturl.it/CruelIntentions

Beatport: http://btprt.dj/1wvuf1q

Spotify: http://spoti.fi/1FQcCPa

The new album "Natural Selection" will be released on 18th November [through No. 19 Music]

Idris Elba presents 7 Wallace this summer at Ibiza Rocks House

Ibiza Rocks House at Pikes is THE playground for the new wave of rock and roll elite hitting up the White Isle.  The 25-room boutique haven is home to the bands and DJ’s playing Ibiza Rocks each week and last summer Idris Elba joined the party and upped the ante with a unique run of parties that saw special guests such as Pete Tong, Gorgon City and Doorly join him week on week to create the most talked about and memorable parties of the summer.  Back for round two, Idris will host an incredible 9 Saturday night House parties from 5th July – 30th August as 7 Wallace presents Idris Elba and Friends at Ibiza Rocks House at Pikes.

A second run of parties for one of the world’s most in demand artists is a true testament to Idris Elba’s love of music, his love of Ibiza Rocks House and his love of Ibiza.   The 7 Wallace parties are intimate and understated with no cover charge, just a very cool house party vibe in a uniquely charming venue, full of character, full of individuality and seeped in music history. As the sun goes down, Idris Elba will once again turn up the heat at the House as the Hackney-born, Hollywood ‘A’ lister returns to his roots and to his first love, music.  For 9 weeks, every Saturday from 5th July, Idris Elba will take the reigns and get behind the decks for a special summer residency at Ibiza Rocks House at Pikes. 

Idris Elba said: "I'm back! I went IN last year and I'm going IN Again! "IDRIS IS IBIZA" - the T shirt coming soon :)"

The hotel’s exclusive ‘Freddie’s’ suite, famous for hosting Freddie Mercury’s 41st birthday bash, is devilishly decadent and at the heart of Ibiza after-dark activity for those in the know.  It’s here that Idris Elba will set up home and do his ‘7 Wallace’ thing, bringing together his love of throwing a great party and bringing friends and unannounced names to spin and party alongside him. Expect the unexpected. Anything can happen and anything goes at Ibiza Rocks House. 

He may be best known for his Golden Globe-winning turn in Luther or as Stringer Bell in The Wire, or as Nelson Mandela in the biopic Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, but music is in this man’s heart and seeps through his soul. There’s nowehere else in the world quite like Ibiza Rocks House at Pikes - a hidden gem in the hills and a place where magical moments just happen. With a real fusion between the place, the people and the unmistakable feeling you get there, guests can get ready for the ultimate House parties this summer with Idris Elba from 5th July to 30th August.

Idris Elba will also be playing a special set at Ibiza Rocks House at Pacha this summer (28/07) and selected dates at Ibiza Rocks Bar, San Antonio.  

Check out "Idris Elba - Look With Your Ears Vol.2" on Soundcloud now -  https://soundcloud.com/idriselba/idris-elba-look-with-your (available to download for free)

For Ibiza Rocks House bookings and enquiries, go to www.ibizarockshouse.com