Thursday, 16 December 2010
Thursday, 9 December 2010
Sunday, 5 December 2010
Selwyn College Snowball, 3rd December 2010
We almost didn't make this gig - because of the recent snowfall there were fewer trains running between Norwich and Cambridge, and Howlin' Wolffe, having only just finished playing at previous gig, was stranded with no hope of salvation and only his cymbals to eat. Even when we had decided that a taxi was the only option, time was ticking fast, with our stage time creeping closer and closer; that valiant driver, that heroic cabbie, floored it all the way on slippery black-iced and winding roads, never letting his needle drop below the 80. With seconds to spare, Wolffe sprinted to the stage, where the band were waiting with guitars plugged in and the beast of rock n' roll roaring inside them, straining at the bars of this hard cage we call a body; until, finally, the moment came, and all hell was unleashed!!!!!
So however you look at it, it was pretty close. We weren't really meant to stick around at the ball afterwards, but we did anyway, sampling many of the fine foods on offer (for free) and many more of the fine beers (also for free). Some brave gentlemen partook of Smirnoff Ice (that was free too). Everything was free. We even took some stuff that wasn't free!
Anyway, it was a great night. Here is an amusing video of our experiences:
The song in the video is 'Adventure' by Be Your Own Pet, in case you wanna know!
Here's a picture of Tom in nothing but a towel and a Subway 'Eat Fresh' hat smoking an e-cig while watching montage videos of Lionel Messi's best goals:
You don't get THAT with Arcade Fire...
Friday, 26 November 2010
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Neighbourhood #1 (Tunnels)
Again, a recording straight from my room. This was the song that got me into Arcade Fire and probably still my favourite song of theirs. If not my favourite song. When I was seventeen, it meant a lot to lie on my bed listening to this. I don't know why, but there's always been something special about this one. I found it almost by accident in 2007; a friend sent it to me and it lurked on my mp3 player almost untouched for weeks until I came across it on random. Things were never really the same after I got into Arcade Fire. They're the kind of band who you can trust, rely on. Every album, every song, every show is good. They won't let you down. How many bands can you say that about today? How many have you ever been able to say that about?
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Music in November
Mixing on the new EP goes on behind the scenes. I can reveal that the title will be "Scratchcard Winner." We're hoping to release it December 20th. There will also be a video. Keep your eyes peeled.
Anyway, music:
[Above] Titus Andronicus at The Haymakers Nov 18th
This gig was so great. The venue was so intimate, and the banter was so knowing, that we might have been seeing a friend's band at the local. Titus rocked out like there was no tomorrow. I was so hungover there almost wasn't. If you don't already, please start listening to this band. They won't change your life, at least not if you're over the age of 21, but they will reflect it pretty lucidly. I also got all of them to sign a copy of Henrik Ibsen's John Gabriel Borkman after the show. Now it's going to be preserved for all history in Selwyn College Library. I kicked myself for not bringing the Shakespeare.
[Above] On CAM FM Guesting on Night Time with Rhodri Karim, Nov 4th
Rhodri's been doing this show for a while now. You can find the first run of shows here: http://rhodri.tumblr.com. The show I appeared on (theme: LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN) will be up there soon. It's really worth a listen anyway, especially in the dark.
[Above] Manic Street Preachers (top) and British Sea Power at The Corn Exchange Nov 1st
This was a really slick show; the Manics are old hands and completely in control of what they do up there. British Sea Power came on wearing bits of trees, so they also score highly.
More bedroom-recorded songs to follow soon.
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