Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Julian Casablancas is trying to find me.
The second line of his christmas song..he is reaching out to me...listen carfully now!
Rock &/or Roll for your ears &/or eyes
Okay folks and folkesses, I sit at a desk all day with the most inane computer program known to man and I want to burn it's binary eyes out. I maintain it was designed with the downfall of humanity (or at least the loss of mine) in mind. Skynet is real, people.
It even makes me get a little bored of music as I sit here for hours on end listening to whatever's on the 'pod, but the good thing about this is it makes me rummage through the vaguely sorted laundry basket of music that is my laptop and pick out a few things I haven't given due attention or simply not heard in an age, so here's a sample
Mansun - Six
Attack of the Grey Lantern is in my eyes one of the purest slices of pop gold to come out of Britain in the 90s. This massively ambitious follow up is like Mansun possessed with the spirit of the Wildhearts and writing songs about wanting to be a girl which for some reason I connect with more than may be deemed normal.
Black Mountain - In The Future
Their self-titled debut was a-rocking-and-a-rolling but it was in fact the acoustic number 'Stay Free' from this album that got me into them, yet I let this one sit on my harddrive like a bastard son. I am now paying it's child support by giving it heavy rotation. And it is for the most part a heavy rotation. Tasty.
White Rabbits - Fort Nightly
Got this from an awesome blog called Regnyouth which sadly no longer exists. They were meant to support TV on the Radio I believe and I listened to it once before going to the gig when I found out they were no longer playing and put it down. Like a fool. They're kinda like 90 Day Men if they cheered the fuck up.
David Bowie - Scary Monsters
What can I say, my absolute hero. Kinda like taking you're girlfriend for granted and realising what a dick you've been. I'm sorry, David, I won't ever let you down again.
Archie Bronson Outfit - Derdang Derdang
Pulling aces, plain and simple. Two guitars, a drumkit, a yelp and a Green Giant's handful of shitkicking riffs.
The Shins - Wincing the Night Away
Didn't appreciate this at the time because I wanted another Chutes Too Narrow. Bloody donut that I am. 'Phantom Limb' is pretty much perfect.
The Clash - Anything
Haven't been able to listen to them for a couple of months because of my ex. The reasons we got together were pretty much A) both half Italian, B) fans of coitus and C) gay for The Clash. But fuck her, I'm taking them back.
Girls Against Boys - You Can't Fight What You Can't See
What do you get when you cross two bass players with awesomeness? Girls Against Boys. That's what. Apart from Freakonica because that album was pretty shit. However this, their last offering, will grab your tongue and pour liquid amaze-o down your throat and out your ears.
Kasabian - West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
Well, it's not that great but it has it's moments.
Sex Positions - Sex Positions
The single most underappreciated hardcore record ever made. This is The Shape of Punk to Come for the naughties.
And that's that.
Go dig 'em out and on 'em.
It even makes me get a little bored of music as I sit here for hours on end listening to whatever's on the 'pod, but the good thing about this is it makes me rummage through the vaguely sorted laundry basket of music that is my laptop and pick out a few things I haven't given due attention or simply not heard in an age, so here's a sample
Mansun - Six
Attack of the Grey Lantern is in my eyes one of the purest slices of pop gold to come out of Britain in the 90s. This massively ambitious follow up is like Mansun possessed with the spirit of the Wildhearts and writing songs about wanting to be a girl which for some reason I connect with more than may be deemed normal.
Black Mountain - In The Future
Their self-titled debut was a-rocking-and-a-rolling but it was in fact the acoustic number 'Stay Free' from this album that got me into them, yet I let this one sit on my harddrive like a bastard son. I am now paying it's child support by giving it heavy rotation. And it is for the most part a heavy rotation. Tasty.
White Rabbits - Fort Nightly
Got this from an awesome blog called Regnyouth which sadly no longer exists. They were meant to support TV on the Radio I believe and I listened to it once before going to the gig when I found out they were no longer playing and put it down. Like a fool. They're kinda like 90 Day Men if they cheered the fuck up.
David Bowie - Scary Monsters
What can I say, my absolute hero. Kinda like taking you're girlfriend for granted and realising what a dick you've been. I'm sorry, David, I won't ever let you down again.
Archie Bronson Outfit - Derdang Derdang
Pulling aces, plain and simple. Two guitars, a drumkit, a yelp and a Green Giant's handful of shitkicking riffs.
The Shins - Wincing the Night Away
Didn't appreciate this at the time because I wanted another Chutes Too Narrow. Bloody donut that I am. 'Phantom Limb' is pretty much perfect.
The Clash - Anything
Haven't been able to listen to them for a couple of months because of my ex. The reasons we got together were pretty much A) both half Italian, B) fans of coitus and C) gay for The Clash. But fuck her, I'm taking them back.
Girls Against Boys - You Can't Fight What You Can't See
What do you get when you cross two bass players with awesomeness? Girls Against Boys. That's what. Apart from Freakonica because that album was pretty shit. However this, their last offering, will grab your tongue and pour liquid amaze-o down your throat and out your ears.
Kasabian - West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
Well, it's not that great but it has it's moments.
Sex Positions - Sex Positions
The single most underappreciated hardcore record ever made. This is The Shape of Punk to Come for the naughties.
And that's that.
Go dig 'em out and on 'em.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
russian rouSHIT!
OK... so we had our comeback gig last night HEADLINING (let me make that clear that we were headlining) at Proud Galleries in Camden. Been working up to it and getting so excited we did many poo's collectivly. Turning up at 5pm to find we be the first band there. I will let Dave tell you his whole drumming various pissed off-ness.
So we have brought a massive crowd of troops to be enlightened by the newly reformed i hearts, new songs, new facial hair, the works. Suddenly we see were not on till 11:25pm...ok so not too bad, we apologoes to our friends but they are all still keen to stay.
Suddenly its 11:25pm and the 3rd band are just about to go on....UM WHAT!!?!?
The 'promoter' comes over to say "oh the music has to be cut off at 12, really sorry"
So we waited around for 7 hours to play a 10 minute set...fuck right off.....yes we told them to DO SOMETHING!...or DO ONE!
We finally went on at 11:50pm deciding ok, so we'll cut 'Coloured Glass' from the set.We had no time to breath or for the crowd to enjoy each song individually, we were basically all on speed stuffed with 20 duracell bunnies.
Then the soundman after 3 songs said ok that was the last one....thats right i told him to 'FUCK OFF!'....we played only another 2 songs of which my guitar and chris's mic was cut. Then the plug was pulled....
A 7 hour wait
5 song set
5 songs short, including 2 new ones.
compensation?...oh yes how kind, £50 and a lift in the back of a van...thanks mate, i got home at half 2!...stop apologising in a baby voice and stop touching me!
no kisses today!
So we have brought a massive crowd of troops to be enlightened by the newly reformed i hearts, new songs, new facial hair, the works. Suddenly we see were not on till 11:25pm...ok so not too bad, we apologoes to our friends but they are all still keen to stay.
Suddenly its 11:25pm and the 3rd band are just about to go on....UM WHAT!!?!?
The 'promoter' comes over to say "oh the music has to be cut off at 12, really sorry"
So we waited around for 7 hours to play a 10 minute set...fuck right off.....yes we told them to DO SOMETHING!...or DO ONE!
We finally went on at 11:50pm deciding ok, so we'll cut 'Coloured Glass' from the set.We had no time to breath or for the crowd to enjoy each song individually, we were basically all on speed stuffed with 20 duracell bunnies.
Then the soundman after 3 songs said ok that was the last one....thats right i told him to 'FUCK OFF!'....we played only another 2 songs of which my guitar and chris's mic was cut. Then the plug was pulled....
A 7 hour wait
5 song set
5 songs short, including 2 new ones.
compensation?...oh yes how kind, £50 and a lift in the back of a van...thanks mate, i got home at half 2!...stop apologising in a baby voice and stop touching me!
no kisses today!
Saturday, December 5, 2009
if you a chance...
abbey road on channel 4. PJ harvey and fleet foxes. check it out on 4 on demand xx
Friday, December 4, 2009
SIXTO SIXTO
...i have an original vinyl from the late 60's of Rodriguez...this man is the latino Bob Dylan from Detroit...He is Legendary...apparently he has had legendary 'overused'.
He has a 1 off secret gig (not so secret now) at Union Chapel next wednesday...he is 67, and i want to see this. Amazing Song below....'Sugarman' x
He has a 1 off secret gig (not so secret now) at Union Chapel next wednesday...he is 67, and i want to see this. Amazing Song below....'Sugarman' x
BEHOLD THE NEW LINEUP IN ALL ITS GLORY
So basically, we havent had time to get some supercool group shots of us as a band doing moody and intense band type stares to convince people we are awesome and you should listen to us because were like, you know, in a band etc. I took upon myself to rise to this challenge and using my expert skills as a digital photo editor, I decided to create something to look as if we had all gathered together and captured our essence through the lens.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Harry Rotter
That awful title is probably better than the following very bad wizard jokes.
I laughed out loud at one and instantly realised I didn't know what I was laughing at so promptly stopped.
Look at his credentials on the right though. Surely a man of this calibre should be able to write better wizard jokes.
Jeez.
This is so bad it's witch.
I laughed out loud at one and instantly realised I didn't know what I was laughing at so promptly stopped.
Look at his credentials on the right though. Surely a man of this calibre should be able to write better wizard jokes.
Jeez.
This is so bad it's witch.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
dave is a christmas jumper...
...i am not as confident as dave in front of a camera when i am lacking in xmas jumper joy.
this is me with a cocktail...
i Dj ed for White Rose Movement gig @ Queen Of Hoxton...i didn't see them play but the tunes were wizard! xTuesday, December 1, 2009
on the first day of christmas my true love said to me...
nothing. she don't talk to me no more.
i may start an advent calendar on the blog. i like this image.
x dave x
Friday, November 27, 2009
oh you mambos kill me and kill me
You can't fuck with Phil Spector's wall of sound. You just can't. And of the many awesome things to be involved with the big crazy, the Walker Brothers, or namely Scott Walker is pulling aces.
Check this amazeathon out. The opening scene from Bronson set to the Scott penned 'The Electrician' (from the doomed '78 post-punk reactionary album Nite Flights).
Check this amazeathon out. The opening scene from Bronson set to the Scott penned 'The Electrician' (from the doomed '78 post-punk reactionary album Nite Flights).
Thursday, November 26, 2009
No longer will I be silent, the time has come for me to approach from the shadows and reveal all
that is awesome, imagine being that guy seriously no one would ever fuck with you, you could drive away in other peoples cars, steal rare and endangered animals, punch whoever you wanted in the face and if anybody questions you just bring out the trusty quadruple neck and melt all their faces off until you were the last guy alive
best.guy.ever
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Cece Presents...Wizard Wonderland @ 93 Feet East
MONDAY 21st DECEMBER.....WIZARD WONDERLAND.....93 FEET EAST....7-11PM...FREE ENTRY...MINCE PIES....CHRISTMAS JUMPERS....CHRISTMAS MUSIC....CHRISTMAS SPIRIT....CHRISTMAS DANCING......CHRISTMAS.....CHRISTMAS...CHRISTMAS...CHRIST!
Im Dj ing and making Mince Pies so that all Friends and lovely people can dance and be merry wearing xmas outfits before we all go off to our families. For the whole event please click the link below for facebook
We Are Now HEADLINING Proud Galleries!
The kind people chose to tell us by shere accident of finding out on facebook...rainbows and lollipops i say.
So kids, we are now headlining the show...WIZARD!
Get ready for almighty beards and feather action!
WE ARE BACK!
With our supporting gig @ Proud Galleries in Camden.
Click the link below to see the page event on the website
http://www.proudcamden.com/events.aspx?year=2009&month=12
also if you want to buy advance tickets from view london.
Cannot wait to get back up, with new songs and new works and mega sound..whoop whoop.
Click the link below to see the page event on the website
http://www.proudcamden.com/events.aspx?year=2009&month=12
also if you want to buy advance tickets from view london.
Cannot wait to get back up, with new songs and new works and mega sound..whoop whoop.
This is love, this is love that I'm feeling...
The Eastwood Classic 4. In white. Soon to be forcing Rock & Roll and various other forms of awesomeness into your eyes, ears and many other orifices.
http://www.eastwoodguitars.com/Bass/classic4/classic4Bass_frm.htm
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
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Good day to you
Hi there.
I've already been introduced but allow me to introduce myself (right on, as a certain faithless bunch may have said).
I'm Andrew to my mum, but you may call me Roo/Manny/Sr. Sharpteeth/The Ghost That Walks/______ .
I have officially been an 'i heart' for about 2 weeks but I think the guys lost my receipt so you're stuck with me. Gutted.
I like guitars, girls and gin (in no particular order). I also like many more things that don't begin with the letter 'G'. But I was known as The Count in some circles due to my apparant resemblance to 'The Count' from sesame street. Go figure.
Regardless, today's blog is sponsored by the letter 'A' for aces/awesomeness/aperitif/and 'and'.
I think I've taken enough of your time and my lunch break is officially over so I shall drop the reigns and abandon this blogsled in an Action Hero Moviestar fashion.
Wow, did you see that? I totally did an amazing backflip off of the sled and onto a helicopter, then the sled flew into a barn and exploded.
Shame about the reindeers.
Roo x
(no reindeers were harmed in the writing of this blog)
I've already been introduced but allow me to introduce myself (right on, as a certain faithless bunch may have said).
I'm Andrew to my mum, but you may call me Roo/Manny/Sr. Sharpteeth/The Ghost That Walks/______ .
I have officially been an 'i heart' for about 2 weeks but I think the guys lost my receipt so you're stuck with me. Gutted.
I like guitars, girls and gin (in no particular order). I also like many more things that don't begin with the letter 'G'. But I was known as The Count in some circles due to my apparant resemblance to 'The Count' from sesame street. Go figure.
Regardless, today's blog is sponsored by the letter 'A' for aces/awesomeness/aperitif/and 'and'.
I think I've taken enough of your time and my lunch break is officially over so I shall drop the reigns and abandon this blogsled in an Action Hero Moviestar fashion.
Wow, did you see that? I totally did an amazing backflip off of the sled and onto a helicopter, then the sled flew into a barn and exploded.
Shame about the reindeers.
Roo x
(no reindeers were harmed in the writing of this blog)
Cece: my 2 new obsessions
Ok so of recent i have become obsessed and oh so slight;y aroused by 2 things...Firstly Lady Gaga....I have to say i was not a fan when she came out but then i saw this video
since then have got the fever and am even going to see her live for my birthday next year (thankyou shavonne)....her new video for Bad Romance is Aces
Secondly...Mince Pies, i have been making them every night since last Friday and can't stop, have tried Shortcrust,Puff Pastry and Filo, brandy and crumbled digestives......If only you could combine both gaga and the mince pies, it would be a very happy christmas.
since then have got the fever and am even going to see her live for my birthday next year (thankyou shavonne)....her new video for Bad Romance is Aces
Secondly...Mince Pies, i have been making them every night since last Friday and can't stop, have tried Shortcrust,Puff Pastry and Filo, brandy and crumbled digestives......If only you could combine both gaga and the mince pies, it would be a very happy christmas.
Andrew Manuel Misuraca.
We have a new band member, decided on getting a bass player after much hesitation...but the fact that he sides himself next to Daniel day lewis....speaks for itself..ledge!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
a long awaited update!
hi
dave the drummer from the i hearts here. nothing amazing to add however a lot has happened..
to start off with i moved in (on my own - rock n roll). living in twickenham. close to my favourite pubs for £2 get involv!! yup "involv" (cockney way of saying it) another interesting things thats happened is that ive got the internet and currently not working so now i can write really amazingly boring blogs.. umm and yeah heres some photos from our last rehearsal!! (main photo wizzard chris and i took these photos too. so none of me. sorry girls!) gettin ready for the 8th of december main support for the sea at proud gallery.
so... once again
8th of december main support for the sea at proud gallery.
8th of december main support for the sea at proud gallery.
8th of december main support for the sea at proud gallery.
8th of december main support for the sea at proud gallery.
8th of december main support for the sea at proud gallery.
8th of december main support for the sea at proud gallery.
8th of december main support for the sea at proud gallery.
8th of december main support for the sea at proud gallery.
8th of december main support for the sea at proud gallery.
8th of december main support for the sea at proud gallery.
8th of december main support for the sea at proud gallery.
cece (our leader) is in NYC and thats her above (unless you dont know.. never done this "blogging" thing before) and yeah theres more to say and tell but thats save that for another blog.. images of wizzard things and awsomeness.
heres a photo of my snare...
and chris eating a subway. chicken and bacon ranch? or a meatball various? let us no what you think!!
oh and now we are in full rehearsal with a bass player, andrew, and everything is sounding LEDGE!! check the www.myspace.com/theihearts for our 'Night Wizzard ep' and i'll add more exciting blogs soon.
xxxxxxxxx
Friday, October 9, 2009
Writing and rehearsing
We're back and we're refreshed!
After the triumphant Scala show back at the beginning of August we had a bit of a break to re-charge our batteries and now we're ready to rock. Rehearsals have been great and three spanking new songs have emerged.
Expect more to evolve in the next few weeks as we sharpen up our act in time for the next show at the end of November.
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