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This Music Monday we have videos of Kendrick Lamar's surprise performance with Reebok and of Jamie xx's new track "Loud Places" along with the low down on tomorrow's launch party for Stuart Cosgrove's new book Detroit 67: The Year That Changed Soul. Jamie xx ft Romy "Loud Place" - Music Video Following on from the announcement of his upcoming debut album In Colour we touched on last week Jamie xx has dropped the video for his most recent track "Loud Places". The xx's front woman Romy Madley-Croft takes centre stage in a video which see the rectangular motif featured heavily in the xx's recent releases transition into a reel of darkened scene as the duo skates through London. Check out the video below: Kendrick Lamar Reebok Surprise Performance - Video With Kendrick Lamar receiving his first number one debut on the US Billboard 200 with his critically acclaimed To Pimp a Butterfly his star continues to rise. The week seen th

In this week's edition we take a look at Danish-Polish model Veneda Budny. Veneda has a thrilling unique face complemented by here icy pure completion which has launcehed her on to the pages of Marie Claire and Grazia and fronting campaigns for Rises and Charli. Veneda has grown massively popular on social media thanks to her own personal style which combines streetwear giants like Supreme with high fashion brands, check out her instagram here .

The newest book to arrive in our literary arsenal is Detroit 67: That Year That Changed Soul by Scottish author and journalist Stuart Cosgrove. The author, Stuart Cosgrove's, career encompasses everything from being media editor of NME and the iconic The Face magazine to Head of Programmes at Channel 4. Detroit 67 is the story of Detroit in the year that changed everything. Twelve monthly chapters take you on a turbulent year long journey through the drama and chaos that ripped through the city in 1967. Over a dramatic 12-month period, the Motor City was torn apart by personal, political and inter-racial disputes. It is the story of Motown, the breakup of The Supremes and damaging disputes at the heart of the most successful African-American music label ever. Set against a backdrop of urban riots, escalating war in Vietnam and police corruption, the book weaves its way through a year when soul music came of age, and the underground counterculture flourished. LSD

O nce a thriving part of Glasgow City, Bar Ten was designed by Ben Kelly who was responsible for creating the Hacienda Club in Manchester. Since the 80's the bar was one of top spots to be seen in and attracted an eclectic crowd of post work drinkers and pre clubbers wanting something a little bit different from the usual public house crowd. After years of success the bar eventually pulled its last pint and was bought over by the same people who brought you the high end booze bar Chinaskis and the small but perfectly formed Berkeley Suite. Tabac has its grand opening on the 27th of March and aims to deliver an experience like no other bar has been able to manage in Glasgow before. Decked out with Parisian street lights and original decor from when the building used to be a warehouse back in the 70's, Tabac is set to pull out the stops with beers on draught from the likes of Williams Bros. and West beer, sold in a classy schooner form. Not only will customers be t

W ith Summer just around the corner it might be a good idea to start thinking about ways to get your accessory game up to scratch and protect those precious retinas while you're at it. Ray-Ban have been around since 1937 originally providing the iconic Aviator sunglasses to the US Army Air Service to combat altitiude sickness and of course glare from the sun. From then on the Aviators and Wayfarers caught the attention of silver screen icons such as James Dean and Marilyn Monroe and in turn created and made popular one of the most recognisable frames in history. The Clubmaster has seen a wide range of variations since its birth and the newest models include classic tortoise shell frames with bursts of colour located on the rim and inside of the glasses. Adapting to new technologies while maintaining original standards can sometimes prove difficult but the collapsable Wayfarers (shown below in Havana & Crystal Brown) stay true to their OG s

T his weeks selected outfit pays homage to the our personal favourite season. A time where holidays are just around the corner and the excitement of being soaked in foreign sun in a crystal clear water filled pool is starting to distract you from your daily grind.  We have curated an outfit with pieces from Wood Wood , Carhartt & Ray-Ban amongst other Summer inspired items. If you cant imagine yourself by the pool with a strawberry mojito in hand in this outfit then maybe you're a Winter kind of guy. Or maybe you just don't like short sleeve shirts. Starting with the headlining act, the Cy shirt from Wood Wood feels like it's been taken straight from the screens of Miami Vice, and we're quite certain Don Johnson would have this bold number in his wardrobe if given the chance. A surprising entry considering Wood Wood are a Danish based company but a highly welcomed one none the less. Keeping with the theme of holiday garments, these Lacoste Live

Following on from our popular post from last year and with spring faintly in the distance, we feel now's a good time to prepare for realistically the few dryer month were you can get out the sartorial favorite - the white sneaker. Simple, classic and versatile, it's an item every discerning man should consider an stable of their wardrobe and here we have selected some of our favorite picks for this year. Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski - White These days the Nike SB Stefan Janoski is almost as iconic as the man himself and one our favorite - and cleanest - editions is this all white.  Although designed for skateboarding, with traditional autoclave construction, these transfer perfectly from every day wear, a classic for dressing up or dressing down. This rendition of the massively popular skate silhouette sees a crisp white sole, white canvas uppers and is finished off with a white swoosh. All round a time-honored shape in a classic summer colour. Adidas Originals Supers

In this week's edition we are getting excited about the drop of Jamie xx's new track "Alba" along with the psychedelic video for Snoop Dogg's new single "Peaches N Cream" and for those heading out this week we will be taking a look at Number's Loops: A Sensory Experiment at the Gallery of Modern Art. Jamie xx- Alba Following on from his monumental two-hour mix back in December, Jamie xx returned to the BBC Radio 1 airwaves last Friday debuting a brand new track named "Alba", courtesy of Jon Hopkins. The track premiered alongside tracks from Daniel Avery, Fhoston Pardigm and Paula Temple as well as the School of Seven Bells remix from Hopkins himself. Head over here to hear the entire set with Jamie xx's Alba dropping around the 58-minutes mark. Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrel and Charlie Wilson - "Peaches N Cream" music video Returning to his funkadelic roots Snoop Dogg has dropped the video for his single "Peach

--> I f you have lived in Glasgow for long enough you may remember the gargantuan Borders book store which used to occupy a vast 2 storey building in the middle of Buchanan street. It was here that resided one of the most varied book and magazine collections in the city catering for a wealth of niche markets which would attract people from all sorts of sub cultures and with all kinds of interests. Unfortunately the haven closed its doors back in 2009 and left a proverbial hole in the heart of Glasgow's literature obsessed. --> The silver lining to this loss was there was now space in the previously fortified market for independents to step up and fill the void, cue Fat Buddha accepting the challenge and acquiring distribution rights to some of the top publications from around the globe. From familiar fashion magazines such as Vogue to lesser know bi-monthlys including The Architectural Review and 43 Skateboard magazine, we now stock a massive r

This week we look at how to wear key pieces from Wood Wood's Spring/Summer 2015 'Class of Now' collection. We have based the look around the beautiful Billie Jacket. The classic Varsity style jacket is constructed from a cotton/nylon blend and has all the subtle detailing one would expect from Wood Wood including tonal piping around the collar and cuffs, large stitched branding on the chest, snap button closure and twin exterior pockets. The Billie Jacket also includes an inside pocket and is fully lined for an extra layer of warmth. Keeping the look simple and fresh we have selected the basic white t-shirt also from Wood Wood. This classic short sleeved crewneck t-shirt keeps the look crisp while stealing none of the focus from the signature jacket. Keeping the look modern the denims chosen take the form of Edwins ED-80 (63 Rainbow Selvage), a slim fitting jean with a tapered leg which sits comfortably on the hip for a relaxed fit. Made from Edwin's

G uys need pampered just as much as women do! (For the most part anyway). Our skin gets dry, our beards need oiled, our hair needs washed eventually and sometimes our faces just need a good scrub. A few years ago some of us might have shied away from conversing openly about our daily routine, especially if it involved moisturisers and face scrubs and whatnot, but this is 2015 and we no longer need hang our head in shame when it comes to self preservation. Here at Fat Buddha we pride ourselves in having a varied selection of grooming options from around the globe and thought we would share our discoveries with our fellow gents. The On The Road travel kit from New Zealand based grooming company, T riumph & Disaster , delivers an excellent all round kit ideal for dealing with a weekend of revelry. Consisting of a wash suited for head to toe, a cleanser to prepare the face, shaving cream and a moisturiser to lock in and maintain all that hard work. The Lucky Tiger br

T his weeks curated outfit comes from three powerhouses each at the forefront of their game. Herschel may have not been on the scene for as long as the rest of the featured companies but the impact they have made is undeniable. Creating robust, timeless products at a reasonable price has meant that Herschel has attracted a wide range of custom from hill walkers and mountain climbers to city dwellers and daily commuters.  Clarks , on the other hand, have had nearly 200 years to evolve and establish themselves as a brand. In this time they've adapted new technology and have created one of the most popular boots available today. Carhartt don't really need an introduction but for those unfamiliar, the workwear conglomerate have been producing outstanding garments since the late 1800's and have only progressed ever since. Starting from the top we have the Heart Polka shirt from Carhartt, a long sleeved white number with an all over polka dot print punctuated with the

Kendrick Lamar has got us excited this Music Monday with the pre-order of his latest album which follows on from last weeks tender and absorbing single "The Blacker the Berry" we looked at last week. This week we are also enjoying the video for Big Sean's single Blessing and for those heading out this weekend don't miss the first in Ezup's series of parties with Chesus AKA Earl Jeffers. Kendrick Lamar - New Album: Following up the from drop of his absorbing single "The Blacker the Berry" we talked about last week Kendrick Lamar has announced his forthcoming follow-up LP to critically acclaimed good kid, m.A.A.d city which will be available for digital purchase on March 23rd. Seemingly named ' Untitled ' (although this may just be the placeholder) the 16 track LP is available for pre-order from iTunes here . Big Sean ft. Drake & Kayne West "Blessing" Music Video: Big Sean has premiered the full video for his latest track &

I f you are at the point where you feel like you are doing everything right with a stocked wardrobe full of superior garments but still feel like there is an aesthetic void needing filled then maybe you need to up your accessory game, and what better way to start on such an essential component of our daily uniform than to find the perfect time piece. Staying true to the Wood Wood gospel, the minimalist W.W watch from the Danish brand delivers a military style wristwatch as part of their SS15 'Class of Now' collection. Built from a black lightweight nylon strap and featuring minimal branding, the watch is ideal for those who prefer to keep it clean and simple. The Weekender from Timex shown below provides a more traditional approach with its stainless steel shell and vintage style numbering partnered up with an authentic brown leather strap. The timepiece is light and nimble plus highly adaptable to almost any outfit, formal or not. The 48-