To follow on from my blog about The Cribs, they are supporting The Sex Pistols on four (sold out) dates of Brixton Academy!!!!!!! That is fucking mental! 85 quid a ticket! That's all, plus Halloween is overrated - back to Football Manager 2008 which certainly isn't!
Wednesday, 31 October 2007
Saturday Night, Facts Of Life.
THE CRIBS.
Right, basically decided to leave some of the new stuff I’ve loved behind and dedicate a blog to the boys from Wakefield. The last time I saw them live was in May, and my god it was fucking mental (aren’t they always you ask?) Well yes, they are however this gig was at Astoria so it was mental on a bigger scale. Not. Good.
Anyway, I miss them so much live because in my opinion they are the best British live band there is at the moment (despite never winning awards for "Best British Live Band" which Kasabian or Muse ALWAYS win, errr why?) Also one of the best modern British bands there is. Also, three fucking outstanding albums and not many bands can say they have had that. All three albums are different, and brilliant for their own reason. I can’t really think of many songs I dislike by them (which is no mean feat considering the amount of songs they have).
A lot of people have put them down because they have become “mainstream” now, but I think the values as a band have always remained the same throughout the three albums that have came out. It’s just now more people like them, what’s wrong with that? Good on them for getting people to like, they haven’t changed the way they act to get people to finally realise how good they are. So yeah Ryan has a celebrity girlfriend (Kate Nash if you didn’t know, ha) but so fucking what? He hasn’t done a Preston and wrote an album on her (not yet anyway, haha) and he doesn’t try to appear in every rag in the country.
Anyway, personally my favourite album is the new one (oohhh controversial). Seriously though, I can listen to it on repeat all day and love every single song because they are all different in there own way. The other two albums are just as amazing too, and you need the first two before you listen to the third (in my opinion). Then you can realise the progression as a band that they have made.
Any who, this blog was somewhat inspired by the announcement of there “Cribsmas” tour. Which if you are unaware of what I’m talking about; it’s a three day tour (in Leeds at the Brudenell Social Club). Each show is dedicated to one album, so on the 19th you get “The Cribs” in it’s entirety along with b-sides etc from the time. On the 20th you get “The New Fellas” in full along with other releases and b-sides and finally on the 21st its “Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever” along with the new single (Don’t You Wanna Be Relevant?)
What a brilliant idea and one I am going to try and get myself too (unless they announce a similar one in London). I have even looked up prices to a Premier Inn and everything. You can get a three day ticket to this tour for a mere 30 pounds, or alternatively choose a show that you want to go to and pay £12.50 for the one you want.
The Cribs – Major Titling Victory
The Cribs – I’m Alright Me
The Cribs – Another Number
Oh yeah, Happy Halloween and all that jazzzzzzzzz.
Right, basically decided to leave some of the new stuff I’ve loved behind and dedicate a blog to the boys from Wakefield. The last time I saw them live was in May, and my god it was fucking mental (aren’t they always you ask?) Well yes, they are however this gig was at Astoria so it was mental on a bigger scale. Not. Good.
Anyway, I miss them so much live because in my opinion they are the best British live band there is at the moment (despite never winning awards for "Best British Live Band" which Kasabian or Muse ALWAYS win, errr why?) Also one of the best modern British bands there is. Also, three fucking outstanding albums and not many bands can say they have had that. All three albums are different, and brilliant for their own reason. I can’t really think of many songs I dislike by them (which is no mean feat considering the amount of songs they have).
A lot of people have put them down because they have become “mainstream” now, but I think the values as a band have always remained the same throughout the three albums that have came out. It’s just now more people like them, what’s wrong with that? Good on them for getting people to like, they haven’t changed the way they act to get people to finally realise how good they are. So yeah Ryan has a celebrity girlfriend (Kate Nash if you didn’t know, ha) but so fucking what? He hasn’t done a Preston and wrote an album on her (not yet anyway, haha) and he doesn’t try to appear in every rag in the country.
Anyway, personally my favourite album is the new one (oohhh controversial). Seriously though, I can listen to it on repeat all day and love every single song because they are all different in there own way. The other two albums are just as amazing too, and you need the first two before you listen to the third (in my opinion). Then you can realise the progression as a band that they have made.
Any who, this blog was somewhat inspired by the announcement of there “Cribsmas” tour. Which if you are unaware of what I’m talking about; it’s a three day tour (in Leeds at the Brudenell Social Club). Each show is dedicated to one album, so on the 19th you get “The Cribs” in it’s entirety along with b-sides etc from the time. On the 20th you get “The New Fellas” in full along with other releases and b-sides and finally on the 21st its “Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever” along with the new single (Don’t You Wanna Be Relevant?)
What a brilliant idea and one I am going to try and get myself too (unless they announce a similar one in London). I have even looked up prices to a Premier Inn and everything. You can get a three day ticket to this tour for a mere 30 pounds, or alternatively choose a show that you want to go to and pay £12.50 for the one you want.
The Cribs – Major Titling Victory
The Cribs – I’m Alright Me
The Cribs – Another Number
Oh yeah, Happy Halloween and all that jazzzzzzzzz.
Sunday, 28 October 2007
These Expectations..
UTAH RANGERS. ELLE S’APPELLE. FRIENDLY FIRES. CUT OFF YOUR HANDS!
Okay, I have gone a bit blog crazy today mainly due to my lack of updates as of late (this is due to a lot of gigs and a lot more alcohol with not much studying). On Thursday night (October 25th) I saw a lot of bands which spread over two gigs however I am only going to mention the four I enjoyed.
First off was Utah Rangers who are Emil and Kristoffer from Sweden and between them they play “the guitar, the drums, the synthesizers and the microphones”. Which I think is pretty impressive for two of them! With only 646 friends on MySpace Utah Rangers are not very known, but I hope to change that with lots of promoting them. I think they are magnificent and love the sound the two of them make. Check them out on MySpace (www.myspace.com/utahrangers).
Utah Rangers – Theme Song
Elle S’appelle is a band my friend Jamila (see her blog “Fucking Dance” on my page) recommended to me. For that, I thank her lots because they are super-super-super! From Liverpool (don’t hold that against them) they epitomise pop and remind me a bit of Hot Club De Paris (I love them so much). They are different in there own way to HCDP however being similar to Hot Club is never a bad thing! They are set to hit the country next year along with mates’ goFASTER>> so check them out in a town near to you. Listen to them and support them by visiting the MySpace (www.myspace.com/ellesappelleband).
Elle S’appelle – Little Flame
Friendly Fires are a band I’d never seen before, heard lots about but never got round to chance of seeing them. I am so glad I now have! They are amazing and live they are even better than what they are on record, I think one of the best new bands I’ve seen since being in London (and I saw Les Savy Fav on Monday). Choruses brimming with melody and verses to sing along too Friendly Fires are definitely a band I shall want to see again very, very soon! Check them out on MySpace (www.myspace.com/friendlyfires).
Friendly Fires – Paris
Cut Off Your Hands were the last band I saw of the night, and wow the best band was definitely kept till last. We jumped in a taxi from Hoxton and headed off to the Buffalo Bar where Cut Off Your Hands were playing a rare UK show (they are from New Zealand and don’t make it here much). I saw them briefly for one song on Monday night at Scala before Les Savy Fav came on and rocked the fuck out. However this was the first time seeing them ‘properly’ and wow I want to see them again. The lead singer is so energetic you just can’t keep your eyes off him throwing himself across the stage and into the crowd too! They have the songs to back up the front man’s charisma and energy too. “Expectations”, “You and I” and “Still Fond” being my favourites, you should make sure you see this band whenever they come to your town. Foals are big fans of them too, which is of course another reason why you should check them out (www.myspace.com/cutoffyourhands).
Cut Off Your Hands – Still Fond
Okay, I have gone a bit blog crazy today mainly due to my lack of updates as of late (this is due to a lot of gigs and a lot more alcohol with not much studying). On Thursday night (October 25th) I saw a lot of bands which spread over two gigs however I am only going to mention the four I enjoyed.
First off was Utah Rangers who are Emil and Kristoffer from Sweden and between them they play “the guitar, the drums, the synthesizers and the microphones”. Which I think is pretty impressive for two of them! With only 646 friends on MySpace Utah Rangers are not very known, but I hope to change that with lots of promoting them. I think they are magnificent and love the sound the two of them make. Check them out on MySpace (www.myspace.com/utahrangers).
Utah Rangers – Theme Song
Elle S’appelle is a band my friend Jamila (see her blog “Fucking Dance” on my page) recommended to me. For that, I thank her lots because they are super-super-super! From Liverpool (don’t hold that against them) they epitomise pop and remind me a bit of Hot Club De Paris (I love them so much). They are different in there own way to HCDP however being similar to Hot Club is never a bad thing! They are set to hit the country next year along with mates’ goFASTER>> so check them out in a town near to you. Listen to them and support them by visiting the MySpace (www.myspace.com/ellesappelleband).
Elle S’appelle – Little Flame
Friendly Fires are a band I’d never seen before, heard lots about but never got round to chance of seeing them. I am so glad I now have! They are amazing and live they are even better than what they are on record, I think one of the best new bands I’ve seen since being in London (and I saw Les Savy Fav on Monday). Choruses brimming with melody and verses to sing along too Friendly Fires are definitely a band I shall want to see again very, very soon! Check them out on MySpace (www.myspace.com/friendlyfires).
Friendly Fires – Paris
Cut Off Your Hands were the last band I saw of the night, and wow the best band was definitely kept till last. We jumped in a taxi from Hoxton and headed off to the Buffalo Bar where Cut Off Your Hands were playing a rare UK show (they are from New Zealand and don’t make it here much). I saw them briefly for one song on Monday night at Scala before Les Savy Fav came on and rocked the fuck out. However this was the first time seeing them ‘properly’ and wow I want to see them again. The lead singer is so energetic you just can’t keep your eyes off him throwing himself across the stage and into the crowd too! They have the songs to back up the front man’s charisma and energy too. “Expectations”, “You and I” and “Still Fond” being my favourites, you should make sure you see this band whenever they come to your town. Foals are big fans of them too, which is of course another reason why you should check them out (www.myspace.com/cutoffyourhands).
Cut Off Your Hands – Still Fond
Sticking Fingers Into Sockets.
LOS CAMPESINOS!
On Tuesday (October 23rd) night the ULU welcomed Welsh outfit Los Campesinos, along with You Say Party! We Say Die! The seven piece Cardiff based band signed to the absolutely sublime Wichita Records (Les Savy Fav, The Cribs, Bloc Party, Simian Mobile Disco etc) recently and have an album out due in 2008. You Say Party! We Say Die! On the other hand are more established and I’d highly recommend purchasing the album ‘Hit the Floor’. If you like your girl bands then you will fucking love You Say Party! We Say Die! They are one of them bands who don’t really get enough mention then they deserve, so make sure you buy their records!
Getting to see Los Campesinos was a treat for me because I’d waited so long to see them and wanted to see them for even longer! They certainly didn’t disappoint and I love the energy they have on stage, and this comes also comes across in the songs too. I love the vocals of Los Campesinos, and the switch between female and male vocals is something rare at the moment. As a band just make a good noise, a good ‘feel factor’ noise and are a band that excite me with every release they have. “We Throw Parties”, “You! Me! Dancing!” and current single “The International Tweexcore Underground” are definitely good examples of this high energy music they make.
Live they are fun, noisy, entertaining, bouncy, animated (there are so many other adjectives I could use) and just generally fucking ace! If you haven’t seen them yet, you should definitely do it very soon because I can see them getting bigger and bigger and bigger (you get the picture). Buy the album which comes out in 2008 too, because I can imagine it will be fan-bloody-tastic.
You Say Party! We Say Die! – Midnight Snack
Los Campesinos! – Frontwards
Los Campesinos! – C Is the Heavenly Option
On Tuesday (October 23rd) night the ULU welcomed Welsh outfit Los Campesinos, along with You Say Party! We Say Die! The seven piece Cardiff based band signed to the absolutely sublime Wichita Records (Les Savy Fav, The Cribs, Bloc Party, Simian Mobile Disco etc) recently and have an album out due in 2008. You Say Party! We Say Die! On the other hand are more established and I’d highly recommend purchasing the album ‘Hit the Floor’. If you like your girl bands then you will fucking love You Say Party! We Say Die! They are one of them bands who don’t really get enough mention then they deserve, so make sure you buy their records!
Getting to see Los Campesinos was a treat for me because I’d waited so long to see them and wanted to see them for even longer! They certainly didn’t disappoint and I love the energy they have on stage, and this comes also comes across in the songs too. I love the vocals of Los Campesinos, and the switch between female and male vocals is something rare at the moment. As a band just make a good noise, a good ‘feel factor’ noise and are a band that excite me with every release they have. “We Throw Parties”, “You! Me! Dancing!” and current single “The International Tweexcore Underground” are definitely good examples of this high energy music they make.
Live they are fun, noisy, entertaining, bouncy, animated (there are so many other adjectives I could use) and just generally fucking ace! If you haven’t seen them yet, you should definitely do it very soon because I can see them getting bigger and bigger and bigger (you get the picture). Buy the album which comes out in 2008 too, because I can imagine it will be fan-bloody-tastic.
You Say Party! We Say Die! – Midnight Snack
Los Campesinos! – Frontwards
Los Campesinos! – C Is the Heavenly Option
Sunday, 21 October 2007
Astronauts And All Foals..
Okay, this is a review of a gig I went to a few weeks ago (yes it's late, but I wanted to update my blog as it's been a little while).
Old Blue Last is certainly not my favourite venue, if you ever go there you will find out why. However These New Puritans and Foals are definitely two of my favourite bands at the moment which is why I found myself standing in a room with sweat dripping from the walls, ceiling and my head.
TNP came on first gloomy as ever, however there wasn’t much to be happy about for them with the crowd not even clapping after songs. Fuck them though, TNP make brilliant dark garage music and lead singer Jack provides a front man full of charisma. With songs such as forthcoming split single “Colours”/“Numbers” and previous single “Elvis” they are a band who can go places.
“I want your babies” someone shouts at Yannis as he and the rest of the band set up there own equipment, scared he continues setting up. Fresh from appearing on a 10 minute Skins “E4 Special” and of course touring up and down the country Foals prepare to sweat there proverbial tits off.
Opening with the usual duo of “XXXX” and “French Open” Foals have only just started, “Cassius” the third song provides us with the first drip of sweat from Yannis on to his microphone. It’s getting hot up in here! Despite the sticky conditions Foals continue to “rock out” on stage and tear into “Olympic Airways” followed by a crowd pleasing “Balloons”.
“Hummer” of course ends the set, not without the guitarist falling flat on his back after attempting to crowd surf.
Hummer - Foals
Old Blue Last is certainly not my favourite venue, if you ever go there you will find out why. However These New Puritans and Foals are definitely two of my favourite bands at the moment which is why I found myself standing in a room with sweat dripping from the walls, ceiling and my head.
TNP came on first gloomy as ever, however there wasn’t much to be happy about for them with the crowd not even clapping after songs. Fuck them though, TNP make brilliant dark garage music and lead singer Jack provides a front man full of charisma. With songs such as forthcoming split single “Colours”/“Numbers” and previous single “Elvis” they are a band who can go places.
“I want your babies” someone shouts at Yannis as he and the rest of the band set up there own equipment, scared he continues setting up. Fresh from appearing on a 10 minute Skins “E4 Special” and of course touring up and down the country Foals prepare to sweat there proverbial tits off.
Opening with the usual duo of “XXXX” and “French Open” Foals have only just started, “Cassius” the third song provides us with the first drip of sweat from Yannis on to his microphone. It’s getting hot up in here! Despite the sticky conditions Foals continue to “rock out” on stage and tear into “Olympic Airways” followed by a crowd pleasing “Balloons”.
“Hummer” of course ends the set, not without the guitarist falling flat on his back after attempting to crowd surf.
Hummer - Foals
Wednesday, 17 October 2007
I'm So Distracted..
This update is a bit late admittedly however better late than never is what I always say! I saw Blood Red Shoes this time last week (well not at this exact time obviously), they were brilliant. No. They were AMAZING. At Reading I stood there watching them thinking “my god, why have I not latched onto this band yet”. However better late than never (ha) and now I am in love with them, the drummer is fucking frantically fast and just amazing. He pounds them drums so hard I worry about the sticks snapping. The girl is pretty bloody good too!
The gig was at Bush Hall which I’ve never been to before, it’s a lovely venue and looks like a theatre. First on was Tinseltown, who I have mentioned previously on my blog – I definitely think they have a lot to offer as a band however some songs were a bit flat live. Saying that I think they have some great songs so still think they can change my opinion of them live!
Elle Milano were next up on stage, and as expected they were ace. I’ve seen them twice since being in London and they have never let me down. I expect big things from them for the rest of this year and next year, with the album out in the New Year, 2008 must be the year for them. All the new songs sound just as good as the old ones, and the old ones sound just as good as they did two years ago, if not better.
Blood Red Shoes blew the two previous bands away though (hence why they were headlining, duh). They make music which is loud, hard, fast and in your face! Just how we want it really! They also have the vocals to back up the music, with both members: Laura-Mary (Guitar) and Steven (Drums) singing it just compliments the great noise they make. I can’t get enough of this band, I can listen to the songs all day long and just tap my foot away to every beat and chord, and they make me want to rock out (insert rock hand symbol here).
If you’ve never seen Blood Red Shoes, you should definitely go see them even if you’ve never heard one song before because I guaran-damn-tee (as The Rock would say) it that you will fucking love them.
Blood Red Shoes - ADHD
Blood Red Shoes - Stitch Me Back
The gig was at Bush Hall which I’ve never been to before, it’s a lovely venue and looks like a theatre. First on was Tinseltown, who I have mentioned previously on my blog – I definitely think they have a lot to offer as a band however some songs were a bit flat live. Saying that I think they have some great songs so still think they can change my opinion of them live!
Elle Milano were next up on stage, and as expected they were ace. I’ve seen them twice since being in London and they have never let me down. I expect big things from them for the rest of this year and next year, with the album out in the New Year, 2008 must be the year for them. All the new songs sound just as good as the old ones, and the old ones sound just as good as they did two years ago, if not better.
Blood Red Shoes blew the two previous bands away though (hence why they were headlining, duh). They make music which is loud, hard, fast and in your face! Just how we want it really! They also have the vocals to back up the music, with both members: Laura-Mary (Guitar) and Steven (Drums) singing it just compliments the great noise they make. I can’t get enough of this band, I can listen to the songs all day long and just tap my foot away to every beat and chord, and they make me want to rock out (insert rock hand symbol here).
If you’ve never seen Blood Red Shoes, you should definitely go see them even if you’ve never heard one song before because I guaran-damn-tee (as The Rock would say) it that you will fucking love them.
Blood Red Shoes - ADHD
Blood Red Shoes - Stitch Me Back
Thursday, 4 October 2007
You're So Old Street
Apologises for the lack of updates, I had lots of stuff pencilled in to write about however my lectures have been really heavy (ha). No that’s a complete lie, although I’ve been busy running around several parts of London seeing some great bands.
Tinseltown are definitely a band I am passionate about, which is why I am going to do this little feature on them. They are a five-piece from London with Romily Alice (Vocals) fronting the band they are blessed with one of the best voices I’ve ever heard. They combine piano along with bass, guitar and drums pretty fucking brilliantly.
A female lead singer is the must have thing at the moment (Beth Ditto, Kate Jackson, Love Foxxx, her from New Young Pony Club, Laura Mary-Carter from Blood Red Shoes etc). Tinseltown have not any front-woman in Romily they have someone who possesses style, sex appeal and a pounding voice. Girls will love this band, and boys will love Romily (and the band)!
They are currently unsigned however I don’t think it will be too long before we see this band snapped up by a label. They’ve got some real killer songs my favourites include Skeletons, Café Kick and Old Street. You can catch them this month in London with Blood Red Shoes (amazing) at Bush Hall or supporting Cajun Dance Party however I am pretty sure that is sold out. Not to worry though, I am pretty sure they will be doing lots of dates real soon (especially in London). Tinseltown could just be your favourite new band…
www.myspace.com/ilovetinseltown
Tinseltown – Old Street
Tinseltown - Skeletons
Tinseltown are definitely a band I am passionate about, which is why I am going to do this little feature on them. They are a five-piece from London with Romily Alice (Vocals) fronting the band they are blessed with one of the best voices I’ve ever heard. They combine piano along with bass, guitar and drums pretty fucking brilliantly.
A female lead singer is the must have thing at the moment (Beth Ditto, Kate Jackson, Love Foxxx, her from New Young Pony Club, Laura Mary-Carter from Blood Red Shoes etc). Tinseltown have not any front-woman in Romily they have someone who possesses style, sex appeal and a pounding voice. Girls will love this band, and boys will love Romily (and the band)!
They are currently unsigned however I don’t think it will be too long before we see this band snapped up by a label. They’ve got some real killer songs my favourites include Skeletons, Café Kick and Old Street. You can catch them this month in London with Blood Red Shoes (amazing) at Bush Hall or supporting Cajun Dance Party however I am pretty sure that is sold out. Not to worry though, I am pretty sure they will be doing lots of dates real soon (especially in London). Tinseltown could just be your favourite new band…
www.myspace.com/ilovetinseltown
Tinseltown – Old Street
Tinseltown - Skeletons
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