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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…
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Twisted Licks with Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong, 229, March 7th
04/03/2008
If you cross a guitar lick with an electro bleep you end up with something akin to Twisted Licks. Yep, combining the best of both worlds, Twisted Licks is hitting new venue 229, bringing an eclectic mix of Indie and Electro. 229 shares the Twisted mentality of blending a live gig experience with a live club experience. I guess you could say they’re spreading peace and love, man - the whole “why don’t we all just get along” - John and Yoko mentality; which Planet Notion supports wholeheartedly. Anyway, unless you’ve had your head buried in the sand for the last year or so, you’d have heard of Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong. You haven’t? Then go lay an egg! Joe Lean and his merry men will be playing live and in your face; blending pleasant, catchy, and somewhat danceable pop with a little bit of Indie rock. The boys will be joined by The Alones, a fast-paced guitar laden three-piece from Stoke on Trent, whose new single ‘Silver’ is the first to be released on Another Music Another Kitchen’s new label. South-East London hipsters Christopher D Ashley will be injecting an electro buzz into proceedings with their distinct 80s sounding mixes. Think crimped hair, Pac Man and Flight of the Navigator and you’re some way there. Far from mocking the boys, this is a good thing, and apparently the 80s are undergoing a resurgence so ‘Hoorah’ for Christopher D Ashley! We salute you… Making up the party will be Twisted resident Slim Jim and Guy from Fierce Panda, for some good old fashioned DJ fun. Should you go to Twisted Licks? More importantly, should Planet Notion go to Twisted Licks? Well, with a line-up like that, I’d say they’ve Twisted my arm! Kill All Hippies & Year Zero Present TWISTED LICKS Friday 7th March (First Friday every month) 229, Great Portland Street, London , W1W 5PN Tickets: £6 (NUS) £6 (Before 10) £8 (After) £6 (advance) www.ticketweb.co.uk
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Madame Mim 'Global Beats Special', Guanabara, 13th March
28/02/2008
Man, I love Brazil more than I love fish and chips. And I love Fish and Chips. But, obviously, I love Brazil more. It’s all that sexy Latino samba, the hot sun and sandy beaches, not to mention all those scantily-clad women at the Rio Carnival. And as for their music; man, it’s out of this world. Hence why the country’s scene is fast a-growing. Now London’s premiere Brazilian nightspot, Guanabara, is welcoming one of Sao Paulo’s hottest talents, Madame Mim. Rather than bringing plain old Latino beats to proceedings, Madame Mim spices things up with an eclectic mix of punk, electro and rock, all on a sexy Brazilian backbeat. She’s mighty good at somersaults, cartwheels and thrusts as well… Scandalous! Whilst playing guitar and singing, Madame Mim will be backed by guest-star Marcelo Vig on keyboards, groovebox, and ‘surprise’ instruments. Quite what these surprises might be remains to be seen, though everyone loves a surprise, so we won’t ponder too much on that minute detail. All you need to know is that Mim will be showcasing tunes from her new album ‘Electric Kool-Aid’, which in our eyes, is the best surprise one could wish for… Naturally the combined efforts of Mim and Vig create a whirlwind of orgasmic sounds, beats, and dance-floor-fillers which, in a 600 capacity venue, suits us to the ruddy ground. Furthermore, the ‘Hackney Globe Trotter’ Russ Jones will be bringing his mighty repertoire of global beats and world music to the Guanabara, a bonus if ever there was one. So, all in all, a night of Brazilian drum ‘n’ bass, baile funk, bhangraton, reggae, latin beat, samba and afro-funk goodness. Man, try saying that with a mouthful of lemon pie! MADAME MIM LIVE in a GLOBAL BEATS SPECIAL With DJ Russ Jones Thursday 13th March Parker Street, Corner Drury Lane,London, WC2B 5PW £5 after 9pm
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Levi's OneToWatch with Land of Talk, February 25th at The Fly
25/02/2008
My, my, my, Levi’s OneToWatch is back in London; Tonight! Last week saw Indie troubadours Cazals, Cut Off Your Hands, and Ox.Eagle.Lion.Man grace Camden’s Barfly, and now Levi’s are taking two more delectable acts to The Fly. Canadian three-piece ‘Land of Talk’ will be headlining the event. Lizzie Powell's high-octane, piercing rock vocals; blend lovingly with the heavy riffs, pounding drums, bass-driven grooves and gut-wrenching choruses of her bandmates. Canada seems to be a global haven of top talent at the moment, with a conveyor belt of bands being churned out and making waves on the Indie circuit. It’s rare, however, that you get a mixed batch trio as unique and original as Land Of Talk. South-Londoners ‘Friends of the Bride’ will be supporting. Libertines impresario Alan McGee described the band as “Current yet different; I could hear this in the top ten and wouldnae wince!” (He’s Scottish you see). Anyway, both bands are sure to create a buzz at The Fly… (Ouch!) The Fly 7.30pm until late 36-38 New Oxford St, London , WC1A 1EP Tickets £6 (adv) Tickets: Ticketweb.co.uk
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Bulleit Bourbon Sessions at Maggie Mays, 10th April
20/02/2008
Our cousins in Bonny Scotland aren’t all about kilts, haggis and ginger beards, oh no, they’re pretty famous for their whiskey too. Which brings us, oh so nicely, onto the Bulleit Bourbon® Sessions set to take place in Glasgow and Edinburgh; music delving back to its roots, from early Blues right through to a new crop of ‘Distorted Rock’ collectives. The first of the Bulleit Sessions is set to take attendees on a trip, and we’re not talking mind-altering substances here, hell no, we’re talking the magic of music man. The Glasgow gig on April 10th at Maggie Mays will take the audience on a magic carpet ride from electric blues, as pioneered by the likes of Clapton and Fleetwood Mac, right through to Hendrix inspired Psychedelic Rock. First up, US Electric Blues pioneer, Guitar Shorty, will be delivering his much-loved trad blues to the masses. With claims as an influence to Hendrix, as well as work with Ray Charles, BB King, and Little Richard to his name, Shorty is far from short on talent, regularly packing out clubs and festivals. Yeah, and he married Hendrix’s step-sister too… Fact 1. On the theme of Hendrix’s inspiration, we turn our head to a trio inspired by the great man himself: The Aliens… Fact 2. The Aliens were originally The Beta Band (Fact 3), an inspiration to the likes of Noel Gallagher and Radiohead. With psychedelic acid-drenched electronic and warped-rock incarnations, The Aliens bring that free-spirit - floating like a bird - effect of the past, pouring like sweet vino into the future. Completing the line-up will be Fence Records FOUND with their self-proclaimed ‘thought-provoking-music-you-can-move-to’. Which, to all young’uns out there, means music for jigging and jiving man. Oh, and if these acts aren’t enough for those North of t’border, punters can enjoy some smoky-smooth Bulleit Bourbon over ice, with cola or ginger ale. BULLEIT® SESSIONS AT MAGGIE MAYS 10 th April 2008 8.30pm – 3am Maggie Mays, 60 Trongate, Glasgow , G1 5EP Tickets: £5.00 Two days after the first event, Guitar Shorty will be inviting Glasgow musicians to bring their guitar to take part in a ‘jam-along’ with him. A rare opportunity for guitar aficionados to join musical forces with a renowned artist, Bulleit Jamming looks set to be one of the largest live group musical events Glasgow has ever seen. It takes place on Saturday 12th April at 3pm, Merchant Square, Glasgow. (Please note that participants must be 18 years old or above).
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