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Wax:On LIVE festival with PRIMAL SCREAM! Leeds, 31st May
24/04/2008
Lotherton Hall is an old country house built in the 1800’s and surrounded by stunning scenery. Its luscious grounds are home to everything from red deer to endangered species of bird. Every now and then Llamas take residence there, though quite where they come from is anyone’s guess. Maybe they make an annual trip from Peru like thousands of Brits do to Benidorm? Anyway, Lotherton’s as good a place as any for a Llama to stay. Beautiful scenery, calm and tranquil - the perfect place for relaxation, a bit of space and “me time”. The perfect place, it seems, for kings of the Geordie rave Wax:On to kick-off their first ever mini-festival Wax:On LIVE… Bang goes Mr and Mrs Llamas annual holiday. All in all Wax:On LIVE will host 6 “staggeringly explosive” arenas, each showcasing a different aesthetic of dance. Rather than bore you with the whole line-up (there are over 50 acts and DJs performing) which would take all day to write, and all day to read, we’ll cover the basics. The first arena will be personally hosted by Wax:On. With it being a Wax:On event they’ve naturally attracted the pick of the bunch; namely Primal Scream. People usually place Primal Scream in the “rock” bracket when describing their sound. Sorry, but there’s more depth to Primal Scream than that. Their music has touched on everything from blues to psychedelica, a dance aesthetic almost always at the core. Have you heard Screamadelica? It epitomises all aspects of the drug experience; getting high and coming down quicker than a pheasant over Sandringham. Other highlights of the Wax:On arena include Erol Alkan (yes, Erol Alkan), Annie Mac (yes, Annie Mac) and Late of The Pier (yes, yes, Late of The Pier). Wall of Sound take over the second arena with their unique take on the acid house groove. Wall of Sound’s outlook is similar to Primal Scream; the unbridled spirit of “rock n f**king roll” with the spas-dance overindulgence of a blind ape catching bananas. ‘Reverend and The Makers’ and ‘Infadels’ will be two of the bands performing, with DJs including the likes of Unabombers and X-Press 2. Label owners Alvin C and Mark Jones will be kicking the party off in style; naturally! Of the other arenas ‘Technique’ will be bringing the likes of (drum roll please) Steve Lawler, Derrick May, Stacey Pullen and Steve Bug to proceedings, blending a bubbly broth of dark house and “spellbinding” techno. Hospitality will pay host to drum n bass luminaries including Shy FX, Ed Rush and London Elektricity; Naïve Melody will take over the fifth arena with dancefloor filling electro courtesy of Matthew Herbert, Justus Kohncke, and I-F. And in the sixth arena Adventures in the Beetroot Field will welcome top underground acts including The Count of Monte Cristal and Sinden LIVE, Operator Please, and the awesome Friendly Fires. PHEW! I don’t give a good god damn if Mr and Mrs Llama don’t like it. They can f**k off back to Peru and take their bags with ‘em! Wax:On Live Saturday 31st May 2pm – 6am Lotherton Hall, Leeds Tickets: £35 (earlybird) £39.50 (Standard) www.waxonuk.com
Wax:On LIVE festival with PRIMAL SCREAM! Leeds, 31st May
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Red Eyed and Blue with David Thomas Broughton, The Wilmington, May 13th
22/04/2008
Red Eyed and Blue returns on May 13th. It’s a suitable name when you consider the philosophy of music behind the night. It’s akin to an acid trip with the good, the bad, and the damn right freaky bouncing around the inner psyche like a beach ball made of lead. Red Eyed and Blue’s roots are deep-set in Americana, folk, bluegrass, and occasionally mild psychedlica. May 13th will feature a performance by David Thomas Broughton whose hazy African-American beats and gospel-blues delivery will leave you mesmerized. Quite literally. It’s akin to a poetry reading - Greenwich Village circa ’62 - but with beautiful music to the rhythm of the lyrics as opposed to lyrics to the rhythm of the music. Basically, it’s great! Mumford & Sons bring something a little less bizarre to the table. Straight forward bluegrass and gospel tinged country-folk that reminds you of The Little House on the Prairie; only way cooler and with English accents. Regardless, they’re the kind of band that’ll put modern country back on the map. YEE-HAW and all that jazz… If the blend of trippy Americana and country-folk is a little hard to digest, find solace in Davie Fiddle and The Lucky Egg’s old fashioned folk-rock (with a modern twist). It’s not ideal if you’ve broken-up with your partner of five years, she’s ran off with your best mate and told everyone your flaccid. We’re not going to lie, chances are Davie Fiddle and The Lucky Egg will send you crying into your umpteenth pint. But hey, who said sad had to be bad? These are powerful tear-jerkers that go beyond Snow Patrol and bloody Coldplay and come out the other side being… well… ROCK! Albeit folk-rock. Finally, resident DJs ‘Truckin’ Lauras’ will be taking to the decks to get groins a-shaking and hands a-pumping with their substantial collection of rockin’ Americana. So, if you have been dumped by your ex, and he/she has run off with your best mate and exposed lurid details of your poor performance in the sack, then this could be just the ticket for your libido. Besides, it makes a damn good change from all the other spiel! Red Eyed and Blue The Wilmington 69 Rosebery Avenue London , EC1R 4RL Tuesday 13th May 7.30pm until late Tickets: £6 (adv) £7 (otd) http://www.wegottickets.com/event/29694
Red Eyed and Blue with David Thomas Broughton, The Wilmington, May 13th
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Transient with Kollman and Sondorom, The Horse and Groom, 5th May
22/04/2008
Transient are returning to Shoreditch boozer The Horse and Groom for another all out riot. Well, we are talking about the May bank-holiday after all. This one has the makings of the best Transient to date with two stellar names taking residence for an all out rave-up. Yep, that crazy Transient crew are going out with a SHA-BANG to rival the A-Bomb as they bid a - nay-temporary - farewell to The Horse and Groom. One half of Mobilee Records ‘Ralf Kollman’ is going to be taking to the decks for only his second performance in London this year. Kollman is best known for residencies on the ever-popular Berlin scene - playing the city’s Weekend nightclub where he can regularly be heard delving into a mixed bag of techno. Zee Germans love their techno and if there’s one German DJ that has “vays of making you dance” it’s Kollman. Joining Kollman will be Freack n’Chic’s Dyed Soundorom. Dyed’s a guy who’ll fit well in Shoreditch, what with all the artists and fashionistas and journalists and musicians that call it home. Over the last few years Dyed’s built up quite a rep with the similar cats of 'Gay Paris' where he can usually be found playing house and techno in the trendiest clubs and to the funkiest crowds. If you’ve ever imagined yourself wearing a silver cat suit, breathing like a goldfish and swimming in a disco ball, you’re halfway to picturing Dyed’s sound. It’s predominantly slow and minimal with a subtle groove. God, that sounds like a wine expert talking. Does that sound freaky? Does that float your boat? Do you want to don your phosfluorescent shell-suit and “ave’ it large?” Thought so… Which is why you should pop on down to The Horse and Groom for Transient’s last party until Summer. Twill be one to remember. TRANSIENT Monday 5th May 2008 3pm – 11pm The Horse & Groom, 26 Curtain Road , Shoreditch EC2A 3NZ, Tickets: £5
Transient with Kollman and Sondorom, The Horse and Groom, 5th May
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JAM FOR BREAD - OVER 7 ACTS IN ONE PLACE! Shepherds Bush Empire, May 1st
08/04/2008
This one’s for a good cause. Some of the finest underground acts will join together to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. They’ll be raising money as well, for The Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture. The event’s going to be called ‘Jam for Bread’ and the line-ups a good one to boot. Radio presenter, DJ and record label owner Gilles Peterson, whose first label had Jamiroquai on their roster, will introduce the line-up. It’s going to include a live performance from Bonobo, not to be mistaken with the pygmy Chimpanzee that goes by the same name. This Bonobo is the guy who had a track on a Citroen ad; down-tempo magic of the highest-caliber, drawing inspiration from various ethnic roots on distinctive basslines, with melodious results. Lou Rhodes will also be at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire on the night. Lou used to be in Lamb, who were relatively famous during the 90s trip-hop and drum ‘n’ bass explosion. Since launching a solo career Lou has been nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and has dramatically altered her image by drawing on the folk scene. The result’s a husky, sultry voice that brings you a little closer to the real Lou. Well, that’s our interpretation… You’ve probably realised by now that ‘Jam for Bread’ is a pretty eclectic night. I guess being called ‘Jam for Bread’ you’d expect that because both bread and jam come in so many guises. You’ve got your strawberry, blackberry, blueberry; your white, wholegrain and your Beardyman. One of the most iconic beatboxers in the world, the beauty of Beardyman lies not in his immense skill, layering rhythms with bleeps and basslines, but an ability not to take it all too seriously. Ancient Japanese proverb say: “He who smiles rather than rages is always the stronger”. Then we’ve got a Soothsayers afro-beat and dub onslaught, which is usually a fantastic live experience, and Nathan ‘Flutebox’ Lee. Lee’s a most unusual fellow, drawing on and blending such styles as hip hop, drum ‘n’ bass and jazz. His distinct sound has led to collaborations with the likes of the Prodigy. He’s obviously a bit special. I’ve just realised how many acts are actually performing at this thing. It’s immense! The legendary 4hero will be playing a DJ set with one of those special visual shows accompanying him. Not just any visual show, but a visual show from Inside-Us-All crew members Marc Mac and MC MG. Why do these people have such odd names? Tawiah is a young lady who has toured with one of the finest producers of today. At least in the eyes of what we like to call ‘the music law’. Those whose say-so is final in the eyes of judging panels, newspaper hacks, the younger generation and the like. I guess it’s not hard to see the similarities with Ronson; they both blend different styles, Tawiah opting for ‘twisted soul’ with jazz, electro and rock elements. Finally we have Jamie Woon. I’m feeling somewhat lethargic so I’ll keep this short and sweet. Woon has toured with Amy Winehouse and is tipped to be one of the UK’s most soulful musicians. That says all that needs to be said. Remember, the night’s for a good cause. It’s going to raise money for a charity devoted to treating torture survivors. This means aiding them through both the mental and physical strains of their predicament. Since it was established in 1985 the foundation has treated more than 45,000 people from almost 100 countries. Visit www.torturecare.org.uk for details. Thursday 1st May – 6.45pm Shepherds Bush Empire London , W12 8TT Tickets: £18 www.ticketweb.co.uk Dont miss this gig, reserve your tickets before they even go on sale! Go to http://www.orange.co.uk/gigsandtours ORANGE GIGSANDTOURS TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Maximum two tickets per event. Open to active Orange customers. Booking fee and terms apply. Subject to availability. See www.orange.co.uk.
JAM FOR BREAD - OVER 7 ACTS IN ONE PLACE! Shepherds Bush Empire, May 1st
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THE RAGE INTO SPRING featuring THE CRIMEA and THE CLIK CLIK, April 16th, Cargo
03/04/2008
Flag bearers of music for the older gentleman and gentle-lady, All The Rage is back with a whole host of top events showcasing the best in ‘non-teeny-bopping-Indie’ music. Rather than showcasing the commercial spiel that every “oh so cool” 13 – 18 year-old is listening to, All The Rage’s core lies in the depth and “rough-around-the-edge” virtuosity of its music. Anyway, the majority of gig-goers are aged between 45 and 54 according to the stats... So there! With ‘All The Rage’ we’re talking bands and artistes that the audience can appreciate for far more than having a pretty face or a double-barreled name. In a nut-shell All The Rage showcases bands before they hit the mainstream – kicking off with ‘Rage Into Spring’ at Cargo on April 16th, featuring Hadouken!’s best mates and tour buddies, The Clik Clik, and Camden post-punk outfit The Crimea. Oh, yes! The Clik Clik will be joined by up-and-coming acts ‘Tom Hatred and The Angry Band’ and James Yuil for the Cargo event, which is set to include some bloody great surprises. Trust us; believe us; take our word when we say; Father Christmas just came early! Dirty old sod… All The Rage offers a far more mature environment for the audience; with an all-inclusive ticket you’re treated to a complimentary (free) bar and five star food. Oh, and there’ll be Krispy Kreme doughnuts on offer too! Mmm… doughnuts! Of course, The Crimea are the most exciting addition to the line-up. First single ‘Lottery Winners on Acid’, taken from their debut album Tragedy Rocks, was Colin and Edith’s ‘Single of the Week’ back in 2006; whilst new single ‘Loop a Loop’ was used on the Trident Gum advert and has been remixed to the point of near exhaustion. Not in a tiresome way, but in the sense that it’s that bloody brilliant! The way that All The Rage operates is to offer older music lovers a membership. It’s sort of like a season ticket in football, only far cheaper and with the added bonus of free booze and food and other wee treats that are all too rare in the ‘oh so’ commercial music industry… Because it’s an exclusive over 18 event, we can be trusted not to drink too excessively, right? Anyway, the whole membership shebang is a means of creating a ‘Rage’ community, with a website offering a members only section containing exclusive downloads and the like. It’s all very exciting. The other All The Rage events will be taking place on a seasonal basis. July 2nd will mark ‘The Rage On In Summer’ event, October 8th will mark ‘The Rage Through Autumn’, and December 11th will mark ‘The Rage Out In Winter’. Oh, and they’ll also be holding ‘The Rage At The Race’ during the weekend of 24th – 25th May which, in case you’re not clued up on ye ‘ol Formula One, is the weekend of the Monaco Grand Prix! Yep, we’re talking a series of top events! Live! In Monaco! Tickets for ‘All The Rage’ started selling before the line-up was even revealed following it’s success last year, which hosted the likes of Dirty Pretty Things, The Rumble Strips and the Young Knives. Saddle up, strap up and rev up your engine, because you’re gonna have to be quicker than Lewis Hamilton on the Monza straight if you want a ticket! It’s all the rage you know? The Rage Into Spring Cargo 83 Rivington Street Kingsland Viaduct Shoreditch, London EC2A 3AY www.cargo-london.com Visit www.therage.tv for further information…
THE RAGE INTO SPRING featuring THE CRIMEA and THE CLIK CLIK, April 16th, Cargo
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THE SMIRNOFF ELECTRIC CABARET at ABC GLASGOW, April 17th
31/03/2008
Here’s one for our friends north utt’border. The Smirnoff Electric Cabaret will be showcasing another fusion of music and the arts on Tuesday 18th April, this time at Glasgow’s ABC club; and we’re not talking a Monet or Rembrandt, oh no, we’re talking speed-painting, contortionism, beatboxing and more besides, to create the ultimate carnival inside a club. The Smirnoff Electric Cabaret never fails to put on a good show, forever rewarding revelers with an eclectic array of acts; the ABC’s set to be no different with Smirnoff firing from all cylinders. First-up we’ve got Mercury Prize nominated quintet New Young Pony Club, delivering electro/pop wonders with reckless abandon. If one’s searching for a band blessed with the rare ability to attract electrolytes and skinny-jean clad Indie kids to the dancefloor, New Young Pony Club are as near as you’re gonna get with their melodious vocals and sugar-synth pop. Alas, there’ll be a special treat at the ABC as Maximo Park take over the decks in a ‘rock vs. dance’ battle – “WAY EY, MAN!” Glasgow-based dance luminary Linus Love, who produced the Isle of Skye ’s most famous son, Mylo, will be defending dance as he takes on his Geordie neighbours. If infectious post-punk/pop/rock beats are more your cup of tea (or Bovril) then look no further than Eel Pie Island exports The Mystery Jets. It’s somewhat unsurprising that the band were influenced (amongst others) by Syd Barrett… The Mystery Jets are a little less Wicker Man, implementing only the occasional use of trippy-rock amid a myriad of their own distinct sounds. Finally, up-and-coming Reading group Pete and The Pirates will be dipping into their bag of Indie/rock and sprinkling a mix of fast-paced guitar, foot-jangling beats and busty ballads following the release of their highly acclaimed debut album Little Death. They’re pipped to be bloody huge in 2008, but we’ll let our Glaswegian brothers be the judge of that! Of course, no Smirnoff Electric Cabaret event would be complete without a token beatbox extraordinaire and this time round it’s the appropriately named Petebox. He’ll be joined by Burlesque duo the Wau Wau Sisters (“OH, MATRON”) contortionist Captain Frodo (not to be confused with the wee fella from Lord of the Rings), speed-painter John Hicks, and urban magicians. Oh, and lest we forget, you may just be invited to choose your Smirnoff beverage by smell. No need for a brolly this time round! Smirnoff is bringing all the fun of the fair inside baby! As the Scots would say: “Ye cannae get better thin that”! Smirnoff Electric Cabaret April 17th 2008 8.30pm – 2am ABC, 300 Sauchiehall Street , Glasgow , G2 3JA Tickets: £8 www.abcglasgow.com For a chance to win a pair of tickets to the event answer the following question and send your reply, your name and contact telephone number to competitions@musichqmedia.com. Please see below for abbreviated terms and conditions. For a copy of the full terms and conditions please call 020 7324 7207. The Smirnoff Co. are makers of which spirit? a) Vodka b) Whisky c) Gin Terms & Conditions 1) Open to all UK residents aged 18 or over only excluding the promoter’s employees, their families, their agencies and anyone professionally connected with the promotion. 2) All entries must be received by 14th April 2008. Only one entry per person will be accepted. 3) No purchase necessary. To enter, answer the question and send your reply to the prize draw address:competitions@musichqmedia.com. 4) The winner will be selected at random and notified by phone within one week of the closing date. 5) The winner will receive two tickets for Smirnoff Electric Cabernet® in Glasgow on 17 April 2008. 6) The prize is non-transferable and there is no cash alternative. Please allow 5-10 days for delivery of the tickets. Remember the experience – Please drink responsibility
THE SMIRNOFF ELECTRIC CABARET at ABC GLASGOW, April 17th
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BURNSKI at TRANSIENT at THE HORSE & GROOM in SHOREDITCH, April 19th
27/03/2008
Transient returns for another night of fun, games and general debauchery at the Horse and Groom on Saturday 19th April. As per usual resident DJs Ad Jones and Dan Kinasz will welcome a special guest DJ. Oh yes! And this time round it’s a young whipper-snapper by the name of Burnski. Burnski was hitting the ‘ol club scene at the tender age of sixteen; frequenting Middlesbrough’s Empire club every Friday, taking in a whole new scene and (possibly) getting a wee bit pissed. However, the main benefit was the music, which obviously had a massive effect on the lad. As you’ve probably guessed, there was a natural progression from listening to music and then producing music. This was followed by a stint at the Leeds institution Back to Basics aged just twenty. In a nutshell, Burnski was killing it at Back to Basics and became the youngest guest DJ to play the main room. Ever! PERIOD! Basically, Burnski has everything in his repertoire. He’s one of those blokes that have so many influences they can chop and tweak their sound depending on the night in question. Be it trip hop, jazz, disco, electro, dubstep, house, minimal or techno, our Burnski ain’t too fussy. Furthermore, as well as being a dab hand behind the decks Burnski is a dab hand at producing. Want proof? We’ve got it! With fourteen tracks under his belt since the release of debut ‘Coldcut’ in 2005, further releases on Morris Audio have catapulted him to the dizzy heights of Efdemin, John Dahlback and other quality DJs. To cut a long story short the lad’s in high demand, having played all over Europe, with gigs including Watergate, Sankeys and the TDK Festival. Anyway, enough of the then and more of the now. With latest single ‘Monkey Hanging’ receiving “much respec’ yeah” from all circles, this is going to be one of Burnski’s first London dates of the year. And it’s at Transient. At the Horse and Groom. In Shoreditch. On April 19th. And you should probably go, because the ‘and’, and the ‘at’, and the ‘in’, and the ‘on’ says “SPREAD YOUR WINGS, STICK ON YOUR BEST KECKS AND DANCE MY PRETTIES, DANCE! DANCE! DANCE!” Transient Saturday 19th April 2008 8pm – 2am The Horse & Groom, 28 Curtain Road, Shoreditch EC2A 3NZ, 8pm-2am Tickets: £5 (before 10) £7 (after 10) £5 before 10pm, £7 thereafter Burnski, Ad Jones & Dan Kinasz
BURNSKI at TRANSIENT at THE HORSE & GROOM in SHOREDITCH, April 19th
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'Out Of The Frying Pan' featuring Hijak Oscar, Embassy Club, April 1st
14/03/2008
Out Of The Frying Pan and into the fire, or alternatively, smack-bang into one of the swankiest joints around. Rock ‘n’ roll and the prim and proper surroundings of Mayfair (the priciest area in Monopoly) aren’t exactly cheese and wine, or so you’d think, m'lord. For this bizarre pairing are indeed linking arms, as Out Of The Frying Pan brings a night of dirty blues, rock ‘n’ roll, and good ‘ol fashioned poetry to the famous Embassy club. In aid of the Parkinson’s Disease Society all manner of acts will be descending upon the Embassy and, despite garnering a rep for pricey beverages, drinks are set to be half-price before eleven PM. Let’s face it, you’ll probably be a tad pissed by then, so when drinks prices do go up, you probably won’t give it a second thought anyway. The All New Adventures Of Us (TANAOU) are a seven-piece band, you know, in the mould of Arcade Fire and the like. Anyway, TANAOU have gained notoriety for their live performances and, yet again, we’re going use Arcade Fire as a comparison. Yep, it’s a tad lazy to keep contrasting the two bands but time is of the essence, and my fingers are tapping the keyboard quicker than a hyperactive greyhound on a speed trip. Anyway, TANAOU have got that whole poetic, sweet sounding vibe going on… A bit like Athlete, only less drippy and a lot faster paced. And they’re not afraid to say “shit” in their lyrics either, which proves that they've got more balls! You’re probably familiar with vudu-blues band Hijak Oscar, they’re that group from Channel 4’s ‘Mobile Act Unsigned’ that got really really far and fell at the last hurdle. The judges went all X-Factor on their arses because they looked a bit different, you know, and lacked that sort of poster boy/girl feel. Anyway, their grass-roots blues style sound, which incorporates the sublime harmonica, is a bit different from a lot of the music doing the rounds at the moment… It’s quite refreshing really, kind of like jacking off in the bath. We reckon the Channel 4 result was fixed! Finally, the Wallbirds, who kind of blend loads of different influences together to come up with their own sort of distinct sound, will be playing at Embassy. They’ve supported Pigeon Detectives, Lightspeed Champion and Reverend and the Makers in the past. Anyway, The Wallbirds incorporate the harmonica as well, which is where the whole dirty blues vibe of the night stems from. Wallbirds have that Bob Dylanesque raspy vocal shindig going on, and they have this sort of classic rock feel. Sort of bringing 50s and early 60s forward to a whole new generation, which is always welcome. So they’ll have this sort of foot-tapping, “tappety-tap” rhythm one minute, and then suddenly go all fast-paced. You don’t know what your gonna get. It's most exciting! Oh, and DJ Shuffle will be on the decks as well… Out Of The Frying Pan: Putting grease in your champers and eggs on your caviar. OUT OF THE FRYING PAN PRESENTS (For the Parkinsons Disease Society) THE ALL NEW ADVENTURES OF US HIJAK OSCAR THE WALLBIRDS SHUFFLE on the decks APRIL 1st @ 8PM EMBASSY CLUB, MAYFAIR, LONDON Tickets: £11.50 www.ticketweb.co.uk Photography: Wallbirds –www.photographybypip.co.uk / Hijak Oscar - www.ldkphotograph
'Out Of The Frying Pan' featuring Hijak Oscar, Embassy Club, April 1st
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The Parlour: Featuring Ulterior, The Macbeth, 15th March
05/03/2008
Ah, Macbeth. He had his best mate killed, went mental, and was eventually beheaded. A tragic tale of a tragic man; a bit like Dean Gaffney. If you’d rather not have a tragic night, look no further than The Parlour, taking place at The Macbeth in Hoxton. Forget witches and schizophrenia, The Macbeth’s full of Hoxton hotties, with their heads screwed-on to eclectic tunes and belly-laughs. Oh yeah, you better believe it when we say, The Parlour is set to showcase a diverse array of electro/indie for the masses. Electro/indie, in case you’re wondering, is as hot as Eva Longoria’s bikini line, so The Parlour’s where it’s at. You want deep and daring? Welcome to the world of Ulterior, with tunes so heavy they were blamed for nationwide tremors experienced last week. Think Primal Scream’s Swastika Eyes and you’re some way to understanding Ulterior’s vocal/bassline blend. Next up is Cleckhuddersfax – an acquired taste maybe, and definitely not the kind of music to listen to when you’re seriously tripping, Cleckhuddersfax delve into the realms of prog-electro with bass-squelches, guitar-licks, and a soundscape akin to a ZX Spectrum. Unfortunately, vocally reminiscent of that fella from The Darkness but amazing nonetheless. Finally, beat-poet Gypsy Girl has teamed up with the notorious XX Teens drummer to whisk sub-bass rhythms with vocal chatter akin to Kate Nash and Mike Skinner’s rather talented lovechild (now there’s a thought). Gypsy Girl Filth’s stammering narrative and electro hybrid is some fresh shit. So fresh it’s steaming hot and the flies have yet to set-up shop. "All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand." Macbeth; I couldn’t have put it better myself. Saturday 15th March 8pm – 2am The Macbeth, 70 Hoxton Street, London, N1 6LP Tickets: £4 (adv) £5 (otd) Free (Before 9) www.wegottickets.com Words: Dave Dryden – Photography: Ulterior by Billa
The Parlour: Featuring Ulterior, The Macbeth, 15th March
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