BANKS Brings Dark and Mystifying Charm in New Video 'Brain'

I've always loved the ethereal charm newcomer BANKS brings to her music, and I was really excited to see the release of her new single Brain after the success of Waiting Game and This is What it Feels Like. With '90s dance influences intertwining with her silky easy-listening lyrics, BANKS has bags of promise. 

Providing us with the perfect chill out tune, the video to accompany Brain is shot in black and white and begins with the singer wearing a veil, inset into a circle which appears to be creating ripples. 

arty or what.

Rapid kaleidoscopic elements and mirrors are added to create stunning visuals, complimenting her haunting and engrossing vocals that will have you toe-tapping and hitting the repeat button in no time. 

"help me, help meee"

"I can see you struggling,boy don't hurt your brain"

The American beauty is currently touring the UK and will be playing at numerous festivals this summer, including Coachella, Lovebox and Longitude. 


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Justin Bieber Announces His Retirement on National Radio

I'm just not sure anyone cared anyway Biebs.. 

Teeny bopper Justin Bieber took to Power 106 radio station in LA yesterday to reveal on air that "after the new album, I'm actually retiring man. I'm retiring".

Can you hear that? that is the sound of teenage hearts breaking. The Heartbreaker singer insisted that his music will be taking a back seat after the release of his new album 'Journals' next week. 

The singer certainly got the reaction he wanted when gasps could be heard in the studio, as host Kurt Alexander exclaimed "what?". 

Trying to justify himself he said "I want to grow as an artist and I'm taking a step out, I want my music to mature". 

Yawn. Anyone would be forgiven for thinking that Bieber was making these statements in an act to receive yet more attention- this year was one of under-age drinking, drug taking and spitting for the 19 year-old, but in this most recent interview he was prepared to defend himself, saying 

"People think I'm arrogant, I'm not, I've always been a caring and giving person.. I'm 19 I'm gonna make mistakes it's inevitable"

Judging from the way he started this year, maybe taking a step back is what you need Biebs.