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
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