Photek: High Powered Style

If you pay attention to film scores or if you're a music lover, particularly of tunes that will have you doing more than a head bop or two then you've probably heard the work of record producing DJ, Photek.

Based in Los Angeles, the UK native recently dropped a new album, KU:Palm back in October worldwide. It was also his first album with entirely new content since his 2000 launch of Solaris. His roster of works and remixes includes Lana Del Rey's "Ride" and the films Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Italian Job to name a few.

As a long time fan of the '90s progressive (drum and bass) DJ, I can even remember when a friend of mine introduced me to his music years ago. The new material did not disappoint, and just like any album there were favourites that stood out amongst the rest. So, when I had the opportunity to review the entire album, of course I enjoyed it!

Sounds Like:
For the genre listening veteran the album itself has many outlines in true Photek fashion with drum and bass pinches that drizzle as fast as raindrops, but there's even more! With tracks like "Signals,"or the percussion booming "Pyramid," and "One of a Kind" (featuring Breakage & Veronika Coassolo), there's jazz infused, misty-electro, and almost galaxy embracing melodies that could easily ignite style-waves for the right catwalk. And, yes, with sexy struts aside it's a solid album in my opinion. Photek's also nominated for a 2013 Grammy, a second nomination for him (since 2012), which is not too shabby for his first solely fresh cut album in over a decade.

Music & Style:
Attending concerts and DJ shows are certainly a bit different today than they were five or ten years ago be it the ambiance, technology or merely the way you discover artists now! With decades comes change, but one thing that every show attendee ponders about (at some point) is attire! Depending on who you're going to see do you as a fashionista dress up or perhaps you "dress down" for these types of events? I tend to dress according to my mood.

Here are three outfits that I'd wear to one of Photek's upcoming shows. With several friends who are also DJs and musicians this is pretty much what I've worn to a few venues in the past. So, I thought I would incorporate pieces that relate to items from my own closet. And, above all, my personal style ... just in various tempos.

 

The Look #1: Studded earrings (non-dangling earrings, so that they aren't caught on anything), I'd wear my stackable rings, a solid beige glimmer tank, leather jacket and cross-body bag with textured or printed denim, and ankle boots.

The Look #2: A simple jersey Tee dress would work well as a way to colour block the outfit by adding a suede boot and accessories (a neutral/contrasted clutch bag, and spike bracelets with an excellent hat to finish)! 

The Look #3: Maybe dinner before, then a punch of colour would be another good alternative choice! Graphic Tees are perfect for a show night. They're comfortable and can be worn underneath my colourful jacket in case it's cold out. I would pair the outfit with a small cross-body bag, printed skirt, patent flats and gold statement jewellery.


Which style set is your favourite? What was the first concert that you ever attended?



For other tracks to listen to click here: Featuring The Essential Mix on BBC.
Tracks from the new album are available here.

This is a sponsored press post. A collaboration with The Confluence Group.
For more information visit: http://hopemanagement.co.uk/ 
Album images courtesy of via The Confluence. Style images via Fashion Tales