Last week I was asked if I would like to perform with the Lexie Mountain Boys at the Garnethill Multi-cultural Centre! I had no music ready or anything planned live, but I had a massive crush on Lexie and was sure this was a good(but creepy)way of meeting/having a chat with her. so I quickly made 10 minutes of Sci-Fi noisy stuff, planned on dressing up and getting my friend fi to do some of his wierd poetry and dancing while I played. However we were definetly not ready and this never happened.
I successfully got my chat with lexie though, and showed her and the rest of the girls around the West End of Glasgow. There all too nice, too nice even to have a crush on. It was a lovely day with nice food and amazing performances from everyone. The room in the multi cultural centre was like a community hall from the early 80's. With an awesome carpet, some horrible curtains and pictures of war veterans all over the walls. It felt like a party that your Mum would orgnasise for you when you were young.
So anyway, I have some weird unheard sci-fi/drone/noise stuff left that I really want to perform live. I don't have a name for this project yet and might make a few more tracks too.
If you would like me to send you the tracks or perform at your show then send me a message.
I'll post the pictures from the event later.
Wednesday, 6 May 2009
Friday, 20 March 2009
Blog neglect
I used to love blogging, documenting my life and the things i find while browsing the net. I really don't know what has happened! I've not updated anything on here for over 3 months.
I am definetly going to be posting alot more over the next few months.
Well I'm now working for the flying duck (which is good fun) and run a night called Mumble club promoting experimental music around glasgow. Theres been 3 so far and all have been alot of fun. The next one is going to be on the 2nd of April at the Twisted Wheel. So far confirmed are Louts, Animals and War, The Radiation Line, and DJ sets by Yoko,Oh No! and GATR. I'll post the poster next week which will have all the details.
I'm heading down to london next week for Yes Way festival. I'm really excited about this, the line-up is amazing and the tickets are only £8
It's in a rad space called Auto-Italia - a massive, collaborative exhibition space and temporary studio, currently residing in a former car showroom in Peckham.
I'd definetly come along if your in london, even if your not the bus down is only £25 return from Glasgow.
I am definetly going to be posting alot more over the next few months.
Well I'm now working for the flying duck (which is good fun) and run a night called Mumble club promoting experimental music around glasgow. Theres been 3 so far and all have been alot of fun. The next one is going to be on the 2nd of April at the Twisted Wheel. So far confirmed are Louts, Animals and War, The Radiation Line, and DJ sets by Yoko,Oh No! and GATR. I'll post the poster next week which will have all the details.
I'm heading down to london next week for Yes Way festival. I'm really excited about this, the line-up is amazing and the tickets are only £8
It's in a rad space called Auto-Italia - a massive, collaborative exhibition space and temporary studio, currently residing in a former car showroom in Peckham.
I'd definetly come along if your in london, even if your not the bus down is only £25 return from Glasgow.
Wednesday, 17 December 2008
Top 10 Gigs
I've decided as it's coming towards the end of the year to list my top 10 of things I did and liked. I've decided to start with my top 10 gigs. It's actually been quite hard remembering all the ones I attended but here's 10 that stick out.
1.) All the Throbs this year (easy way out of actually deciding a favourite gig)
2.) Daedelus and A La Fu at Captains Rest
3.) GATR and Blackhead at West Coast Blackpool (basically because it turned into karaoke with breaks)
4.) Croc vs Croc w/ Babyshaker/grozny/GvsY at Flying Duck
5.) Hey You get Off My Pavement
6.) Drumeyze at Flying Duck
7.) Weenliz and Tayside Mental Health at The Halt Bar
8.) Aphex Twin at T in the Park
9.) The first 2 Days in Stereo
10) Ex-models and GvsY at The Admiral
I feel I need to give mention to all the Croc vs Croc and Throb nights, they were my favourite nights out this year. I hope theres more to come next year.
1.) All the Throbs this year (easy way out of actually deciding a favourite gig)
2.) Daedelus and A La Fu at Captains Rest
3.) GATR and Blackhead at West Coast Blackpool (basically because it turned into karaoke with breaks)
4.) Croc vs Croc w/ Babyshaker/grozny/GvsY at Flying Duck
5.) Hey You get Off My Pavement
6.) Drumeyze at Flying Duck
7.) Weenliz and Tayside Mental Health at The Halt Bar
8.) Aphex Twin at T in the Park
9.) The first 2 Days in Stereo
10) Ex-models and GvsY at The Admiral
I feel I need to give mention to all the Croc vs Croc and Throb nights, they were my favourite nights out this year. I hope theres more to come next year.
Thursday, 11 December 2008
Beef Dripping Part 2
A while ago I posted in this blog about a zine called beef dripping. The issue in question was called the age concern issue and covered loads of funny things about old people and what they get up to.
Quite a few people got back to me and wanted to here more. So here's another rad article.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WITCH
Dame Dillys has cracked down on crime in Rosey Hue by Lyme Hants since the year 1927 when she enrolled as it's first female police officer.
Dillys destroyer Dalrymple made her first arrest in the same year when little tommy tootles stole a farthings worth of pear drops from the Rosey Hue post office confectionary counter. Post arrest she was sent to a tribunal on evidence of gross violence and conduct unbecoming of a police officer and was dealt a severe warning from the local constabulary. Little Tommy, who died later from internal bleeding, was in Dame Dillys words "the worst trouble maker who needed a severe tonic", although the alleged three days of mental torture and extreme beating are no longer strictly acceptable. Dame Dilly fondly remembers the old style of policing: "in my day we didn't put sugar in the medicine, we administered it like an icy blast of divine retribution"
Heedless of her warning Dame Dilly continued on a rampage of senseless violence in the name of the law. In the cosy and crimeless surroundings of Rosey Hue, some villagers doubted the need of such vigorous law inforcement but Dillys' maintained that "there is never enough ointment to stave the flow of scum from the wound"
During the 2nd world war, in the absence of any men in the village, several arrests were made on the charge of prostitution, which many still believe were false accusations caused by Dillys', the bakers wife, was overheard at the harvest festival remarking on the subject. Two weeks hence Joan Simmons was found dazed and naked in a ditch outside the village with two broken legs and a bun stuffed in her mouth. She refused to give evidence.
There was much rejoicing in the village in 1982 when dillys' was elevated to damehood, as it was assumed that she would retire, though some feared she would, in retirement, start a vililgante movement. 26 years later Dame Dillys' bloody regime continues. Although housebound, due to decreased mobility, she continues to monitor "the gubbins that prowl our streets from her upstairs window
Quite a few people got back to me and wanted to here more. So here's another rad article.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WITCH
Dame Dillys has cracked down on crime in Rosey Hue by Lyme Hants since the year 1927 when she enrolled as it's first female police officer.
Dillys destroyer Dalrymple made her first arrest in the same year when little tommy tootles stole a farthings worth of pear drops from the Rosey Hue post office confectionary counter. Post arrest she was sent to a tribunal on evidence of gross violence and conduct unbecoming of a police officer and was dealt a severe warning from the local constabulary. Little Tommy, who died later from internal bleeding, was in Dame Dillys words "the worst trouble maker who needed a severe tonic", although the alleged three days of mental torture and extreme beating are no longer strictly acceptable. Dame Dilly fondly remembers the old style of policing: "in my day we didn't put sugar in the medicine, we administered it like an icy blast of divine retribution"
Heedless of her warning Dame Dilly continued on a rampage of senseless violence in the name of the law. In the cosy and crimeless surroundings of Rosey Hue, some villagers doubted the need of such vigorous law inforcement but Dillys' maintained that "there is never enough ointment to stave the flow of scum from the wound"
During the 2nd world war, in the absence of any men in the village, several arrests were made on the charge of prostitution, which many still believe were false accusations caused by Dillys', the bakers wife, was overheard at the harvest festival remarking on the subject. Two weeks hence Joan Simmons was found dazed and naked in a ditch outside the village with two broken legs and a bun stuffed in her mouth. She refused to give evidence.
There was much rejoicing in the village in 1982 when dillys' was elevated to damehood, as it was assumed that she would retire, though some feared she would, in retirement, start a vililgante movement. 26 years later Dame Dillys' bloody regime continues. Although housebound, due to decreased mobility, she continues to monitor "the gubbins that prowl our streets from her upstairs window
Wednesday, 10 December 2008
Weird internet test
that could make you feel slightly racist
https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/
It is designed to explore people's underlying attitudes to race, gender, sexuality, age and religion.
Lots of filling out and I don't think it was that accurate. I just made up a song to help my self identify things and got all the matching up right. It wouldn't matter if the pictures were of european americans or of animals or whatever. It passed some time today in college so I'd try taking it if your trying to get through a boring day.
https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/
It is designed to explore people's underlying attitudes to race, gender, sexuality, age and religion.
Lots of filling out and I don't think it was that accurate. I just made up a song to help my self identify things and got all the matching up right. It wouldn't matter if the pictures were of european americans or of animals or whatever. It passed some time today in college so I'd try taking it if your trying to get through a boring day.
The owl project
I read in this months issue of The Wire magazine about a strange noise/woodwork project called "The Owl Project". It started when 3 dudes sitting round a campfire decided to record owl sounds with a casio SK-1 and played the recording back to the owls, who then swooped down to see what was happening. By embedding circuit board into bits of trees they then invented their own instruments, The Ilog, The sound Lathe and The Log SK-1.
Sunday, 7 December 2008
Sundays
Sundays are my new favourite day of the week. It's the only day I eat properly and have time to relax. I've just been watching loads of rad stuff on the internet and browsing blogs. Can't ask for anything more on a sunday.
Les Astronautes : Chris Marker/Walerian Borowczyk : PART 1
Tonight i'm going to the captains rest to have a meal with my pal chris and then downstairs for the Findo Gask single launch. Should be alot of fun.
Les Astronautes : Chris Marker/Walerian Borowczyk : PART 1
Tonight i'm going to the captains rest to have a meal with my pal chris and then downstairs for the Findo Gask single launch. Should be alot of fun.
Saturday, 6 December 2008
Mumble Club
We made a myspace for Mumble club. You can check it out Here. Tell all your buddies. The first night should be pretty good. Keep checking back for the line-up. It's going to be a good one.
Imagine
Really sorry for the lack of posts lately. I've had no excuse, the winter weather has meant that I'm indoors alot more. I've drank my fair share of tea and soup so far this winter and already went through 3 pairs of gloves.
Well I've spent this week being pretty ill and watching alot of "imagine" documentaries by Alan Yentob
Here's one i enjoyed on film maker Werner Herzog.
Well I've spent this week being pretty ill and watching alot of "imagine" documentaries by Alan Yentob
Here's one i enjoyed on film maker Werner Herzog.
Tuesday, 25 November 2008
Music Weekly
I quite enjoyed music weekly this week. It's the Guardians weekly podcast. The music wasn't so good but I enjoyed the chat and interviews.
Check it out Here.
On another note, my pal Jinty is going to be doing an hour long set on the Dance is not a genre show on subcity radio tomorrow. Check it out, it's between 15:00 and 16:00.
Check it out Here.
On another note, my pal Jinty is going to be doing an hour long set on the Dance is not a genre show on subcity radio tomorrow. Check it out, it's between 15:00 and 16:00.
Monday, 24 November 2008
Egadz
Not many people listen or take note when you reccomend bands or artists, but this guy is defiently worth checking out. He's a San Francisco Born Hip hop/experimental/electronic artist called Egadz. As far as I know he started out doing DJ battles and record digging like most hip hop producers, but his style and tracks really got to me. What really sets him apart though is his live shows and amazing skills with a drum machine/sampler.
There's no backing track, all the sounds are programmed onto the buttons and played in real time. It reminds me of Daedelus in a way. Both totally fast fingered live on their chosen equipment.
There's no backing track, all the sounds are programmed onto the buttons and played in real time. It reminds me of Daedelus in a way. Both totally fast fingered live on their chosen equipment.
The century of self
Sunday was far too cold to go out. I spent all day in eating awesome soup, recovering from a long weekend and watching this.
It's called century of self and is by Adam Curtis. This is the third part and by far my favourite. This guy has been responsible for some of the best documentaries ever made.
It's called century of self and is by Adam Curtis. This is the third part and by far my favourite. This guy has been responsible for some of the best documentaries ever made.
Thursday, 20 November 2008
Beef Dripping
I've actually enjoyed being in the last couple of nights. It's far too cold to go out, especially because I've lost 2 wooly hats in the past week and countless pairs of gloves. All I've been doing this week is sitting in drinking tea, browsing the internet and working on some stuff for the upcoming face Shred'r zine. Another past time of mine this winter is showing friends new items in my room over web cam.
Here's a still of me holding up an awesome zine called Beef Dripping. I don't have a clue who makes this or where it's made (I'm guess somewhere in Scotland) but I picked it up in Recoat Gallery for a few quid. The issue I'm holding up in the picture is called "Age Concern" and it's basically about old people and the funny things they do.
The person I showed it to asked me to read an article out, but the microphone on my lap top broke so I hand typed one.
Eco Nan
I'm still having babies, that's the first reason why I'm still young, 68 years young to be precise. One baby every two years since I was 50. All my young friends tell me I have a real spring in my step. You see age is nothing but a state of mind, nothing at all. I'malways looking for trainers on the internet and other dead cool things. T-in the park tickets? Phoarr!Don't they go fast. Goodness listen to my boundless enthusiasm and youthful exuberence, a lot of old people wouldn't get my style, but everyone has their own style. My sons gay and I don't even care! Thiscould be rotterdamn or anywhere, YEAH I love boogying in nightclubs, so watch out you young hunks....we could rent a room in a youth hostel, I'm all body and spirit. I refused a hip replacement operation; I know with herbal remedies my hip will replace it's self! I don't eat placentas I blend them with grapefruit and make smoothies. My children are all such individuals free spirits, just like me. So it came as a bit of a shock when the child welfare people came around and took them away from me.
There was a rad drawing and picture on the page but it didn't come up clear when i took a picture of it.
I can't even give anyone credit for it because there's no name or link to a website. But go down to recoat gallery and pick a copy up.
Here's a still of me holding up an awesome zine called Beef Dripping. I don't have a clue who makes this or where it's made (I'm guess somewhere in Scotland) but I picked it up in Recoat Gallery for a few quid. The issue I'm holding up in the picture is called "Age Concern" and it's basically about old people and the funny things they do.
The person I showed it to asked me to read an article out, but the microphone on my lap top broke so I hand typed one.
Eco Nan
I'm still having babies, that's the first reason why I'm still young, 68 years young to be precise. One baby every two years since I was 50. All my young friends tell me I have a real spring in my step. You see age is nothing but a state of mind, nothing at all. I'malways looking for trainers on the internet and other dead cool things. T-in the park tickets? Phoarr!Don't they go fast. Goodness listen to my boundless enthusiasm and youthful exuberence, a lot of old people wouldn't get my style, but everyone has their own style. My sons gay and I don't even care! Thiscould be rotterdamn or anywhere, YEAH I love boogying in nightclubs, so watch out you young hunks....we could rent a room in a youth hostel, I'm all body and spirit. I refused a hip replacement operation; I know with herbal remedies my hip will replace it's self! I don't eat placentas I blend them with grapefruit and make smoothies. My children are all such individuals free spirits, just like me. So it came as a bit of a shock when the child welfare people came around and took them away from me.
There was a rad drawing and picture on the page but it didn't come up clear when i took a picture of it.
I can't even give anyone credit for it because there's no name or link to a website. But go down to recoat gallery and pick a copy up.
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
Exciting Stuff
I'm pretty phsyced on some stuff this week. One of these being a film by Suzie Hazlewood called "Bigga Than Ben".
Looks awesome, I think i'll be checking this out on friday at the GFT. It's only £3 at the 1pm showing.
Another thing is the Subcity Radio Party.
check Here for info. All you really need to know is the music will be amazing. Jungle, dub step, chiptune, disco/elctro/house/italo/fidget whatever.
I've been listening to alot of subcity recently.
Some shows you should check out
Dance is not a genre (our friend Emmas show)
Ruin it (breakcore,dub,jungle and more)
I'm pretty happy to be have recieved my new jacket from Ebay. It's a quilted Barbour jacket and it's hopefully going to keep me warm all winter.
Looks awesome, I think i'll be checking this out on friday at the GFT. It's only £3 at the 1pm showing.
Another thing is the Subcity Radio Party.
check Here for info. All you really need to know is the music will be amazing. Jungle, dub step, chiptune, disco/elctro/house/italo/fidget whatever.
I've been listening to alot of subcity recently.
Some shows you should check out
Dance is not a genre (our friend Emmas show)
Ruin it (breakcore,dub,jungle and more)
I'm pretty happy to be have recieved my new jacket from Ebay. It's a quilted Barbour jacket and it's hopefully going to keep me warm all winter.
Tuesday, 18 November 2008
Tuesday, 11 November 2008
Mumble Club
The dates have been confirmed for the first and second Mumble Club. The first one will be on the 9th of Jan and the 2nd night on my birthday, the 6th of Feb. Both at the 13th Note. Hopefully this will be the home of all Mumble Clubs. Myspace, blog and line-up to follow this week. Keep your eyes peeled and come along.
Monday, 10 November 2008
Super Obama World
Mario + Barrack Obama = SUPER OBAMA WORLD
HOPE for good online games.
I've been really busy doing college work and some stuff for the face shred'r zine. This game is the distraction I really didn't need. I usually hate online games but this is awesome.
HOPE for good online games.
I've been really busy doing college work and some stuff for the face shred'r zine. This game is the distraction I really didn't need. I usually hate online games but this is awesome.
Sunday, 9 November 2008
Song of the weekend
Another from the forthcoming Joemus album from Momus and Joe Germlin.
Momus and Germlin: Jahwise hammer of the babylon king.
The song, co-written by Joe Howe and Nick Currie, is set to images from the film that inspired it: Rockers (1978) by Ted Bafaloukos. Made in 1978, Rockers features some of the outstanding reggae musicians of the time in cameo roles as themselves: Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace, Richard "Dirty Harry" Hall, Gregory "Jah Tooth" Isaacs, Jacob "Jakes" Miller, Robbie Shakespeare, Kiddus I, Burning Spear, Big Youth and Dillinger.
I love the walks. I found myself recrating the rockers reggae walk around my room today in time with the music.
Another song i can't get enough of this week is, "The message is Love" by Silverlink ft badness and Jammer.
Momus and Germlin: Jahwise hammer of the babylon king.
The song, co-written by Joe Howe and Nick Currie, is set to images from the film that inspired it: Rockers (1978) by Ted Bafaloukos. Made in 1978, Rockers features some of the outstanding reggae musicians of the time in cameo roles as themselves: Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace, Richard "Dirty Harry" Hall, Gregory "Jah Tooth" Isaacs, Jacob "Jakes" Miller, Robbie Shakespeare, Kiddus I, Burning Spear, Big Youth and Dillinger.
I love the walks. I found myself recrating the rockers reggae walk around my room today in time with the music.
Another song i can't get enough of this week is, "The message is Love" by Silverlink ft badness and Jammer.
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