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This week's Topman Takeover Show...

James Theaker is back on the 2nd floor of Topman Oxford Circus this weekend for the NME Radio - Topman Takeover Show

This week, we challenge james to style a manequin and Marina (of Marina and the Diamonds) pops in for a chat...Don't miss it. Listen to the shows live from 11am this Saturday and Sunday at NME Radio.com

Missed last week's action? Check out the highlights from the show, recorded live at the store...

An interview with Calvin Harris...

Flashback to September and you may remember we interviewed the delightful Mr Calvin Harris and gave all of our Topman customers the exclusive preview to his new album. Reaching number 1 in the album charts on it's first week of release, we thought we'd interview him again to celebrate the launch of new single 'Flashback'. So, scouting out the first gig tickets we could get our hands on, we made our way to sunny Brighton for an evening with Mr.Harris...

 

Not ones to do thing by the book, we asked our Twitter followers to ask the questions they had, the resulting interview can be seen below!

  

Want to know more about Calvin Harris or hear his new single 'Flashback'? Simply click here to go to his homepage!

Topman NYC : The last night of CMJ...

On Saturday, Oct 24th TOPMAN hosted one of the most talked about party’s to celebrate the last night of the New York's CMJ Music Marathon. 

The event supported by SPIN and JELLY took place at the gorgeous new ROOT Studios in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.  With exclusive performances from The Almighty Defenders and Neon Indian plus the addition of Brooklyn’s own Cale Parks, the show was definitely a hot ticket. When not salivating for the headliners to take the stage for their first ever New York performance, guests danced in the DJ room to sets from X-Wife, Finger on the Pulse, Designer Drugs and NROTB. The who’s who crowd of industry, buzz bands and the most attractive attendees of any party we’ve seen all week posed for pics from party photographer Nicky Digital.   Visuals were provided from Yr Friend Matthew and projected upon the white walls of the photo studio. Guests also enjoyed a full night of complimentary Magic Hat beer and Svedka cocktails and nibbles from Kind Snacks.

The night ended with a rousing performance from the Almighty Defenders all dressed identically in long white robes whose Cult Gospel converted everyone in attendance. 

Topman CTRL : Gallows curated gig in Birmingham

Topman CTRL’s Birmingham debut was a hot one, so hot in fact that at one stage the drums were on fire. More on that later, let’s begin at the beginning. This month’s CTRL was all about metal, hardcore, thrash and all things heavy in celebration of October’s controllers, Gallows. The reigning kings of UK punk rock had handpicked a line-up of their favourite new bands for a night of mayhem at The Flapper. Right in the heart of Birmingham, home to original metallers Black Sabbath and generally considered the home of heavy metal, this cosy low-ceilinged venue had all the ingredients for a perfect sweaty night.

First up were local boys Soni-Quella, apparently there’s no logic behind the unusual name but the tunes made perfect sense. Their high energy rock/metal crossover went down a storm with an obviously loyal local following and their half an hour set went all too quickly. The fabulously named Terrorike DJs kept the crowd warm in preparation for Shapes. The band are Birmingham natives but increasingly a name on the international scene; they can also proudly say they are literally big in Japan having recently toured out there. The Shapes sound was even heavier than Soni-Quella, built around intricate riffs played with razor sharp precision and boundless energy.

The scene was perfectly set for headliners Invasion to do their thing, a different musical proposition to the first two bands steering more towards classic metal riffs topped with singer Chan’s almost Beth Ditto-like belting soul vocals. There are only three of them but they create a huge sound worthy of a much bigger band. Highlights included the 300mph riff in ‘Moongazer’ and the disco metal of ‘Spells of Deception’. The songs were short and there were plenty of them but they timed the ending perfectly to leave the crowd on a cliffhanger, but not before the drummer had set her cymbals on fire. The smell of lighter fluid and a ringing in the ears accompanied us home but was it worth it? Oh yes.

NME Radio - Topman Takeover Show live from Oxford Circus

NME Radio DJ, James Theaker is taking up residence on the new 2^nd floor at Topman Oxford Circus and will be broadcasting live on Saturdays and Sundays from 11AM – 1PM for the next four weekends…

Come and see James in action this weekend as he interviews Esser live from Topman Oxford Circus, attempts to make the perfect cappuccino at Topman’s EAT Café, gives away loads of prizes and challenges Topman Stylist Vivien to a shop floor style-off!

 
Listen to the show live at nmeradio.com

 

 

More info coming soon, watch this space…

 

Win a limited edition Gallows tee with Topman CTRL and The Malcolm

Topman CTRL have teamed up with top blog The Malcolm to offer you the chance to get your hands on some very limited edition tee's courtesy of this months controllers - Gallows. Click here to head on over to The Malcolm and find out more on how to get one of these for yourself, and click here to go to the CTRL Myspace.

Topman LTD - New range now launched!

Elements of science fiction and film noir mix for inspiration behind the latest installment from Topman LTD. Look out for oversized grandads, pin dot textures and premium coated denim.  Electric blue and strong red appear alongside a monochrome palette....stand out in something special and check out Topman LTD by clicking the image below.

Calling all Londoners...

Look out for today's special edition of Metro and get your lucky Topman Giftcard to spend at Topman Oxford Circus. Each giftcard is loaded with a mystery amount, anything from £1 to £250.

 

Pick up your special Topman edition of Metro at the following stations:

Knightsbridge,   Gloucester Road,   Green Park   Bond Street,   Monument,   Bank,   Oxford Circus,   Chancery Lane,   Piccadilly Circus,   Leicester Square,   Charing cross,   Temple,   Embankment,   Goodge Street,   Warren Street,   Euston Square,    Regents Park,   Great Portland Street,   Marylebone,   Baker Street,   Camden Road,   Victoria,   Paddington,   Waterloo,   Liverpool Street,   Kings Cross,   Statford.

Editions are limited so be quick, you've got until Sunday to spend your winnings on any Topman product £5 or more...even better the Topman SALE is now on so you'll have plenty of choice.

Time Out - Exclusive reader only event...

Topman are offering Time Out readers an exclusive night of shopping. If you live in or around London, chances are you're already a dedicated reader which means you're in luck! Scroll down to find out more...

 
On November 4th, between 7pm and 10pm you'll be part of a strictly limited 600 who will experience the newly expanded Oxford Circus store. Rough Trade DJs will provide the soundtrack to the night, whilst Smirnoff Black premium vodka and Tuborg supply the drinks. Expect to get a few tips from our expert Topman Stylists whilst sampling the delights of our brand new EAT restaurant on the second floor. Finish your trip off with a well earned grooming session at Sharps Barbers and make your way to the tills to claim your exclusive discounts. Intrigued? You can only get tickets through Time Out so head on over by clicking here. Oh, and don't forget to collect your limited edition goody bag on the way out...

Oxford Circus Tube gets a Topman makeover

Keep your eyes peeled at Oxford Circus tube station. We’re loving the new look, should make the daily commute a bit more interesting.

P.S. if you’re in London this Thursday something exciting is happening…watch this space!