I love Jamie T.
Since Jamie first abused our ears with Sheila and her friend Stella back in 2007 he has pushed boundaries which other singer-rapper-musicians can only dream of. Instead, they can only follow in the footsteps of this amazing talent.
Yet, we've seen or heard nothing from the boy wonder since Glastonbury last year. With no live dates planned nor album rumblings, I have to wonder where the cold-blooded murderer of our fair English tongue has disappeared to.
Come back Jamie!
"I. Love. Him. He. Love. Me. Too. That's. Why. We. Get. To-Geth-errrr."
Rx
Sunday, 27 February 2011
Saturday, 19 February 2011
Born This Way
Ooof. The new Radiohead song.
We've got to get that dance down.
Hailing from the new album 'King of Limbs' which I am just about to get my hands on, Lotus Flower is an incredible punch in the music scene's face. Take that, Take That and Beiber. Listen to some proper music.
Rx
We've got to get that dance down.
Hailing from the new album 'King of Limbs' which I am just about to get my hands on, Lotus Flower is an incredible punch in the music scene's face. Take that, Take That and Beiber. Listen to some proper music.
Rx
Friday, 18 February 2011
Under Cover of Darkness
Innercity Pirates review....
Innercity Pirates – Cutting Noses Chasing Tales
Screaming at the start of a record never usually excites me but there was something rather intriguing about the next EP of Innercity Pirates as it kicked off. In fact, as “Cutting Noses Chasing Tales” progressed the ferocious guitar and loud drums tied with Russell Toomey’s voice makes for pretty thrilling listening.
Ten songs, all short, all snappy, all fit together well. This band has clearly thought long and hard about their next release. There are songs to dance to, songs to shout along to - this album is a guaranteed crowd pleaser, yet the band remain unsigned. You’d think that surely one of their 11,000 Myspace friends could help them out?
Russell really does make this record special. There’s such an intensity of emotion and charisma which resonates through his voice and alongside his argumentative attitude the songs really grab your attention. From the angry acid tongue in “She’s a Bastard” Russell’s voice is equally powerful in the slow and rather moving verses of “Dead Man”. Colourful and blunt lyrics match the voice which sings them which creates an overwhelming sense on raucous enjoyment to the whole album. It really is well worth a listen.
This record is full of squeaks, screams and catchy choruses which show glimpses of the Hives, some Pulled Apart By Horses and a bit of the Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster. However, with all these influences comes a completely original sound which should gain them some recognition for all the hard work they’ve put into it. Hailing from Barry in Wales the four-piece are ‘under the radar’ and touring incessantly trying to claw themselves to the top of the greasy pole that is our music scene, or at least to a record contract at any rate.
The album is released 28th Feb and the band are on tour at the minute hitting most major towns around our fair isle so get your dancing shoes on and join the mosh pit.
Rx
Friday, 11 February 2011
Blind Faith
The Strokes are finally back!
And what a wonderful return it is.
I can't get enough of this song, I actually 'love' this song - it's lastfm official and everything.
I just can't find fault with this song. The band are as sharp as ever, Julian's voice is amazing and I am very excited for the rest of the album :)
Rx
And what a wonderful return it is.
I can't get enough of this song, I actually 'love' this song - it's lastfm official and everything.
I just can't find fault with this song. The band are as sharp as ever, Julian's voice is amazing and I am very excited for the rest of the album :)
Rx
Thursday, 10 February 2011
"Yes! It's an extender!"
NME Tour 2011 - 8th February 2011
The Vaccines kicked things off.
What a let down. After hearing Wreckin' Bar and Post-Break Up Sex I was expecting The Vaccines to be something different - finally a new wave of indie after the mundane raft of crap we have seen of late. But alas, here is another band to add to the scrap heap, who we won't remember in two years time. With a bassist stuck in the 90's in a Nirvana tribute act and a guitarist that looks like Uri Gellar, the whole band doesn't gel together in this muddled set. Of course, the 14 year-old indie children enjoyed it, moshing along to the slow song 'Blow It Up' but why wouldn't they? Its light-hearted indie-pop with no depth, which we've all seen before. After a few songs showing off signature moves and riffs from the Smiths and We Are Scientists - the whole thing just got really tiresome. Bring something new to the table!
5 Word Review: Just another sodding Indie band.
Everything Everything followed.
Striding out in matching Ghostbusters style jumpsuits, Everything Everything finally get this gig going. Jonathon Higgs' voice really shone - I was gob-smacked at how good it was live. I was convinced he was all computerised but no, he's just that good! He reached beautifully high notes that sent the crowd into an out-of-tune-dancey-moshpit-sing-a-long. They were the shock of the night for me, they just surpassed expection. MY KZ UR BF was a particular highlight a which sent the crowd into a complete frenzy. Amazing stuff.
5 Word Review: Who're gonna call? Everything Everything.
Magnetic Man came next.
Joining together the three DJ's of Benga, Skream and Artwork was always going to be good - but throw in Katy B, John Legend and other friends into the mix and it was sure to make a phenominal sound. Magnetic Man delivered something special tonight. Some of the most extraordinary mixing I've ever heard - the music itself was incredible. Beats dropping here, there and everywhere made for a magical performance. The whole set was flawless. The MC orchestrated the whole affair wonderfully, psyching the crowd up to every song, finally ending with - "Phew, it's hot in here. I need to crack a window. Open a door. Where's the window? I need... I need...I need..." to which the crowd duly screamed "Airrrr" and hysteria ensued. Incredible.
5 Word Review: Only bloody stole the show!
Crystal Castles finished proceedings.
Poor old Alice hobbled on stage with a cast around her broken leg but showed true showmanship by jigging around as best she could anyway - determined to play, despite her Doctor's warnings. The performance was bound to be dampened by the lack of movement but she still screamed and shrieked to high heaven. You couldn't fault the music nor the atmosphere from the crowd - it was electric. However, something was missing - a working leg for instance- which would have just made the show reach the peak it should have done. It couldn't be helped but that extra spark was absent.
5 Word Review: Should've been brilliant, just slipped.
Rx
The Vaccines kicked things off.
What a let down. After hearing Wreckin' Bar and Post-Break Up Sex I was expecting The Vaccines to be something different - finally a new wave of indie after the mundane raft of crap we have seen of late. But alas, here is another band to add to the scrap heap, who we won't remember in two years time. With a bassist stuck in the 90's in a Nirvana tribute act and a guitarist that looks like Uri Gellar, the whole band doesn't gel together in this muddled set. Of course, the 14 year-old indie children enjoyed it, moshing along to the slow song 'Blow It Up' but why wouldn't they? Its light-hearted indie-pop with no depth, which we've all seen before. After a few songs showing off signature moves and riffs from the Smiths and We Are Scientists - the whole thing just got really tiresome. Bring something new to the table!
5 Word Review: Just another sodding Indie band.
Everything Everything followed.
Striding out in matching Ghostbusters style jumpsuits, Everything Everything finally get this gig going. Jonathon Higgs' voice really shone - I was gob-smacked at how good it was live. I was convinced he was all computerised but no, he's just that good! He reached beautifully high notes that sent the crowd into an out-of-tune-dancey-moshpit-sing-a-long. They were the shock of the night for me, they just surpassed expection. MY KZ UR BF was a particular highlight a which sent the crowd into a complete frenzy. Amazing stuff.
5 Word Review: Who're gonna call? Everything Everything.
Magnetic Man came next.
Joining together the three DJ's of Benga, Skream and Artwork was always going to be good - but throw in Katy B, John Legend and other friends into the mix and it was sure to make a phenominal sound. Magnetic Man delivered something special tonight. Some of the most extraordinary mixing I've ever heard - the music itself was incredible. Beats dropping here, there and everywhere made for a magical performance. The whole set was flawless. The MC orchestrated the whole affair wonderfully, psyching the crowd up to every song, finally ending with - "Phew, it's hot in here. I need to crack a window. Open a door. Where's the window? I need... I need...I need..." to which the crowd duly screamed "Airrrr" and hysteria ensued. Incredible.
5 Word Review: Only bloody stole the show!
Crystal Castles finished proceedings.
Poor old Alice hobbled on stage with a cast around her broken leg but showed true showmanship by jigging around as best she could anyway - determined to play, despite her Doctor's warnings. The performance was bound to be dampened by the lack of movement but she still screamed and shrieked to high heaven. You couldn't fault the music nor the atmosphere from the crowd - it was electric. However, something was missing - a working leg for instance- which would have just made the show reach the peak it should have done. It couldn't be helped but that extra spark was absent.
5 Word Review: Should've been brilliant, just slipped.
Rx
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