Saturday, November 30, 2002
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 You are what you...
Sometimes it's harder to know whether to be more impressed by a quotation or the credentials of the person coining it - as this example from the Genesis P-Orridge web site so aptly demonstrates. The subject matter at hand is, of course, Mr P-Orridge:-"Our century’s version of a Renaissance man. One high step ahead of pop culture and all-ways game to go where others fear to tread - sometimes gracefully in stiletto heels, " Miss Jackie– aesthetic nutritionist. |
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Gurding our loins
Not much in the way of details on this - apart from a passing reference in relation to something else - but apparently a group called v have just release an album titled 'la55' on Foreign Lands Records which features a quartet for hurdy gurdy, cement mixer truck, and 2 circular saws. Sounds to us like it deserves a wider audience. If you know more about it or wanna write something about it then get in touch |
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Thursday, November 28, 2002
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New Testament Hip Hop
Nothing better and more silly than an academic paper on Hip Hop... I don't know why but Hip Hop always attracts faux studies detailing the most arcane of points.
I suppose academic types are attracted to Hip Hop because the deconstructionist within cannot help himself and thinks that we all need to know that there's 2.7 seconds worth of sample from a 1976 George Benson track, which they've played backwards and inserted into to the third bar of the intro of "Mother Fucker Cops Must Die". I could say herself , but let's be honest, women are too intelligent to waste time on this sort of thing.
Remember this music was made for people to dance to and the makers are interested in the whole, not the parts.
This week's Hip Hop academic paper discovery by the 12 is Black preacher - white Jesus : Images of Jesus in hip hop culture. I'm sure you'll all be bowled over by the wonderful writing and flowing argument.
Whilst on the subject ... the losers who collect old trainers... for Chriisake... they're just shoes
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| [posted in Bondi :: Sydney at 03:19] |
Tuesday, November 26, 2002
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Bush Sampling
Although there are too many George Bush games out there at the moment at the 12 we think this one deserves a special mention.
Create your own George B Jr speech with the sampled bites provided on the site. It works well at 56k as well.
Full marks - we look forward to the Bin Laden version. You might find the raw material here |
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Jesus Hijacked by Microsoft?
Somebody sent this gem to Pastor Rick, luckily for us it is signed "anon". If not, we may have had to search out this individual and dispose of them.
Did Jesus use a modem
at the Sermon on the Mount?
Did he ever try to broadcast a fax,
to send his message out?
Did the disciples carry beepers,
as they went about their route?
Did Paul use a laptop,
With lots of RAM and ROM?
Were his letters posted on a BBS,
from Paul@Rome.Com?
Did the man from Macedonia,
send an Email saying “come?”
Did Moses use a joystick,
at the parting of the sea?
And a satellite Guidance tracking system,
to show him where to be?
Did he write the law on tablets,
or are they really on CD?
Did Jesus really die for us,
one day upon a tree?
Or was it just a hologram,
or technical wizardry?
Can you download the live action video clip,
to play on your PC?
Have the wonders of this modern age,
made you question what is true?
How a single man, in a simple time,
could offer life anew?
How a sinless life, a cruel death,
Then a glorious life again,
Could offer more to a desperate world,
than all the inventions of man?
If in your life, the voice of God,
is sometimes hard to hear.
With other voices calling,
his doesn't touch your ear.
Then set aside your laptop and modem,
and all your fancy gear.
And open your bible, open your heart,
and let your Father draw near.
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| [posted in Bondi :: Sydney at 07:34] |
Monday, November 25, 2002
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Bransonchrist
Not only is this child loving manifestation of Jesus over at Jesus of the Week pretty sinister looking - he also bares an uncanny resemblance to big businesses' favourite hippy and Virgin supremo Richard Branson... |
| [posted in Bow :: London at 17:58] |
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Update For Sydneysiders
As you know the hottest New York act since the Strokes will be in town in early December to support the Jon Spencer Blues Band.
Rumours abound that there'll be a couple of secret gigs around town as well ... don't miss this lot. It looks like the Birthday Party & Iggy Pop's true successors have eventually turned up. |
| [posted in Bondi :: Sydney at 03:23] |
Sunday, November 24, 2002
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24 Hour Party People
For those amongst our readership who are trying to track down that perfect Christmas present for their loved one - look no further than Industrial Records who are re-releasing (through Mute) the much sort after Throbbing Gristle TG24 box set. In addition to the 24 hours worth of live Throbbing Gristle (recorded in locations such as the Nags Head - High Wycombe, The Architectural Association - London, and the Industrial Training College - Wakefield) the lucky owners will also get 'a sealed file containing a myriad of new and unique artefacts and information provided by all four members of Throbbing Gristle'.
As if that wasn't reason enough for celebration The Cabinet Gallery (Apartment #6, 3rd Floor, 49-59 Old Street, London EC1 - 12 noon to 5pm) is holding a 4 day long exhibition of rare TG artefacts including uniforms, manifestos, letters and photographs. Selections from the full 24 hours worth of TG24 will also be aired during the course of the show. |
| [posted in Bow :: London at 15:40] |
On the road to Damascus
As you maybe aware, the role of the Twelve is to fill your soul with righteous beats whilst alerting your eyes to the many and varied joys of the religious world. At times even the most cynical of us are left in slacked jawed admiration of the stupidity of others and quietly thankful that we made it through the Enlightenment in one piece.
Today in the Observer newspaper we are alerted of the raging debate amongst theologians in the US. “We’re asking the basic question: what would Jesus drive?” says Reverend Jim Ball of the Evangelical Environmental Network. He goes on to add, “We think Jesus is Lord of our transportation choices, as well as our other choices.” Our new best friend, Rev. Ball, is using the Bible to campaign against the menace of the modern age, namely SUVs.
But our Bible bashing chums the Christian Coalition are not taking this lying down and are briefing against the good Reverend on their website. Also, to show that big business is not unfamiliar with the scriptures when it comes to defending market share a source is quoted as saying “If Jesus had been environmentally conscious, he would indeed have driven a people-mover, so that all his Apostles could have travelled with him in one vehicle, instead of at least three.”
Yes, but what would they be listening to on the stereo?
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| [posted in Lancashire :: UK at 14:20] |
Saturday, November 23, 2002
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Yup, Yes, Yeah
Bondi Apostle's favourite band of the week are New York 3 piece, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs .
The CD is stuck on replay in the player.
Especially a fan of new youth anthem Our Time
Much better than the new UK darlings the Libertines who do a few too many Julian Casablancas yelps and Kinks licks for my liking on their debut |
| [posted in Bondi :: Sydney at 05:52] |
New Years' Eve - Love
About a month or so ago we reported on the various NYE parties happening in Sydney and made the aside that we hoped there'd be a Love party.
Well.. they must have been listening because at the Bondi Pavilion on NYE Love are putting on their do. Anybody who hasn't been to one before I suggest you go. The music selectas are always impeccable, the parties have the look of a movie set and it's where you'll see the best looking boys and girls. It's the only place on NYE for that Sydney House experience if you're in town.
Details are as follows
From Reachin Records (phone sales 9380 5378),
Central Station Records, Red Eye Records, Parade Music, Glue (Chatswood). Ticketek
Sugar Ray, Phil Smart, Mark Dynamix, Ben Korbel, Trent Anthony. Love Breaks: Mark Walton, Nick Toth, Q45, Ajax, Jimmy Savage, JD. Love House: Jools, Young Jase, Illya, Tim McGee, Declan. Love Electro-tech: N-Zed, Dave Slade, Annabelle Gaspar Pocket |
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Friday, November 22, 2002
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Human kind is just a 12" monitor
Scanner (aka Robin Rimbaud) has come a long way since his days as the cognoscenti's favourite 'telephone terrorist'. Here is the transcript of an on-line chat between him and Rebekah Farrugia - which was conducted as part of her doctorate 'around the intersections between women, popular music, and technology'. |
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Thursday, November 21, 2002
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PiL talk
Given the mass of shoddy drivel that popular (and unpopular) music spawns it is always refreshing to come across well researched and stylish writing about contemporary music. Despite a penchant for pretension The Wire is, by and large, an entertaining and illuminating guide for those seeking 'Adventures in Modern Music' - especially so when the subject in question has an engaging way with words. Whilst reading this month's issue my eye was caught by the following quote during a piece on Keith Levene - guitar virtuoso of PiL - talking about his working relationship with John Lydon:-
" 'The bond was based on a similar hate, and a sense of humour, and a certain sort of unspoken respect,' says Levene. 'When I met John we liked each other for unexploded reasons - like unexploded bombs.' " |
| [posted in Bow :: London at 22:02] |
Audio Stream Bondi Into Your Life
So... you're stuck in the northern hemisphere, the clocks have gone back, there's pollution on the Portuguese beaches, Cyaniders on the tube and Tony / George are blathering on about foreign policy objectives yet again.
What you need in your life is Bondi Funkiness.
Well... now you can have it streaming straight onto your computer and into your life... enjoy the sunshine
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| [posted in Bondi :: Sydney at 08:02] |
Tuesday, November 19, 2002
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Monkey magic
Having seen them play a brilliant support slot for The Mars Volta last year it is great to see The Apes are back on the road in the UK over the next month or so. If you are looking for an incentive to go and check them out then the tour release should do the trick:-
Children with black hands, this is your next best chance. The Apes Army is on the move, knuckles to the ground, out of the fog of sugar mountain. A hairy black leg carpets the landscape. Lights out, drop out, Ape Sounds in your town. The Apes will depart their beloved home of Washington DC and descend on the little isle of England like thundering locusts on a cross atlantic musical plain. They will fling magic missiles and polymorphic selves on unsuspecting grinch faced Brits. Throat chieftain Paul Weil channels the kaleidoscopic eye and children's tears into the hearts of all. This overdriven rock assault drives forward as tales of conquest, social alienation shake the faded stripes off The Union Jack. Great armies of spectators prostrate themselves; the overcrowded brains of headphone astronauts are penetrated. Tea and Crumpets shoot out of every audience members orifice, as the fur-lined bass growls and banshee organs outwit and outnumber the humanoid resistance. Cucumber sandwiches hurl in surrender as the iron chest of cocaine drums mock their silly substance.
Ultimately, a shared enthusiasm for the new aesthetic treasures of Ape magic and sound fury overtakes all. We never Fuck like we used to. The Apes on Tour. Love is Real. |
| [posted in Bow :: London at 20:46] |
When is Too Much ... Too Much
This is a question we often ask ourselves here at the 12. Our search of the internet, rock'n'roll and religion can turn up some pretty bizarre and sometimes nasty stuff.
In our never ending search for religious artifacts we've come across these, shall we say, interesting items.
Not for the fainthearted and I suggest not something you should think about giving this Christmas |
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Monday, November 18, 2002
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Don't stop 'til you get enough
Don't look now but here's a startling insight into the mystery that is the boat of the Prince of Pop... |
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His band was just a Rockin' mother! - Sam Phillips
Now and then the twelve just has to delve way back into rock'n'roll culture for the truth.
Rockabilly; perverted these days by cartoon californian punks, still sounds great when listening to the originals.
Check out Billy Lee Riley and his Little Green Men, recording at Sun Studios from 1956-59 With songs like Flying Saucer of Rock'n'Roll and Red Hot you can't go wrong.
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| [posted in Bondi :: Sydney at 08:19] |
Shocking Concept Unveiled: Peel to Compile Mixed CD
Has civilization come to an end, should we all put our hands up and say, I surrender?
The 12 has learnt, much later than everybody else (because we aren't in the industry) that the world's best dj has decided to try his hand at the mixed cd.
We can only find the standard press release which tells us that he'll be working with London club and label Fabric who have invited him to play on a number of occasions at the club over the past year.
The CD we are told will be a mix of techno, thrash & folk.
Let's hope that we get a disc that reflects his style, here at the 12 we reckon it'd be a pretty bad / sad idea if it all melds together seamlessly. Let's hope for gaps between songs, the odd mumble and a very eclectic selection . Fabric can then be asssured that they'll have my cash money |
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Sunday, November 17, 2002
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Electro excess
It seems the electro underground lives on - judging from a recently acquired flyer for a night called 'The System' at Madam Jo Jo's starting November 20th. To quote from the flyer itself:
'Join us in celebrating the birth of a new way... a new system. An electocentric, retro-futurist, sleaze-filled night of excess featuring a special live performance from the foremost band of London's electro underground, Nemo'.
Talking of electro Bow Apostle was much amused by the rousing chorus of 'Comeon the 'tron!' between songs at Thursday nights excellent Ladytron gig. Sounds like the new album will be a tour de force... |
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Saturday, November 16, 2002
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Consumer culture
Here at the 12 Apostles we believe that you're never too young to start spreading our good news and to prove the point we are now offering an exclusive 12 Apostles bib in our merchandise section. If that ain't rock 'n' roll then we don't know what is...
In response to recent requests we have also expanded the range to include a stylish and practical messenger bag - ideal for transporting loaves, fishes and precious vinyl... |
| [posted in Bow :: London at 22:11] |
Laptop lecture
Electronic music luminary Kim Cascone is lecturing on Laptop Music and Noise Mediated Aesthetics at Sage 3510 - RPI - Troy, New York on Wednesday 20th November. Cascone was assistant music editor on David Lynch's Twin Peaks and Wild at Heart before founding Silent Records in the early 90's and more recently working as a sound designer for Thomas Dolby's Headspace.
Here is the abstract of the lecture - which sounds like a must for anyone in the area: "No music technology has created more controversy since the introduction of the music synthesizer in the mid-60's than the laptop computer. The laptop is now increasingly seen in both production and performance settings due to the widespread adoption of music synthesis software tools. But it has been the appearance of the laptop in performance settings that has caused the most controversy and raises issues concerning reception, context and expectation. My lecture will examine some of the issues concerning laptop music as well as introduce new ideas on noise-mediated aesthetics and reception theory."
If you want more info then contact Jason Steven Murphy at iEAR. |
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Friday, November 15, 2002
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Coming in from the cold
Those who made it along to the ICA on Tuesday to witness the second live airing of the new Delgados album - Hate - were amply rewarded for their efforts. In addition to playing the majority of the new record the band laid on a fine selection from its predecessors 'The Great Eastern' and 'Peloton'. Read what the band thought about it all here.
Unfortunately it seems like the only opportunity to get your fix of the Hate in the short term is to go and see them support the lamentably average Doves. |
| [posted in Bow :: London at 14:00] |
The Panics - The Next Big Thing
Here at apostle centrale we haven't even heard these guys from Perth.
All we know is that an ex Happy Monday and an ex Oasis member have heard their debut ep and think they are cooler than elephant shit... anyway here's the website .
You can now read up on them and if you are London based you can now pop into Rough Trade and annoy them with your knowledge of obscure West Australian bands. |
| [posted in Bondi :: Sydney at 05:29] |
God Hates Rock’n’Roll & Other Perverted Satanic Music
Sorry we couldn’t help ourselves but we just love this sort of stuff. Here’s a sermon by who knows and who cares. You’d sort of understand if it was 1958 but some people do like to bang on about it.
What he doesn’t know.. is that by supplying an MP3 we can take it sample it and subvert his message. Somebody please take advantage of his stupidity. The site is here
God Hates Your Rock 'N' Roll Music
This is the text of a sermon I have prepared on rock music, targeted at Christian young people. Download the audio transcription of this sermon in MP3 format.
Please turn to Romans 12. We’ll read the first 2 verses. "Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."
Let’s pray.
The scourge of rock music dominates American pop culture. Rock is everywhere: on our radio stations, in our shopping centers, on our televisions, on movie soundtracks, in our Christian book stores, at our sporting events, as bumper music on radio talk shows…it’s everywhere.
And so on and so forth…. |
| [posted in Bondi :: Sydney at 05:18] |
Wednesday, November 13, 2002
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Nordic notes
Those amongst our readership who find themselves in Oslo and in need of some live music should check out So What - a venue that has already put on acts as luminary as Thurston Moore, Tortoise, Arab Strap and Labradford. The next month or so sees Wire, Schneider TM, Sonic Boom, Damo Suzuki and Katastrophy Wife all treading the boards. If you make it there early enough in the day then just across from the club is So Real records which is worth a browse. Elsewhere in Oslo the amusingly named Cafe Fiasco is well worth a visit if only to marvel at the industrial sized PA suspended from the ceiling and the sight of the barman simultaneously dispensing drinks and cueing up the eclectic playlist. |
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Tuesday, November 12, 2002
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Kung Fu.
Kung Fu has always held sway over the minds of young boys and those young boys who never grew up…. Musicians.
Off the top of this apostle’s head here are a few music and Kung Fu connections we can think of.
As I’m no hip hop afficianado I won’t even attempt to document that genre’s fascination with the eastern art.
Karl Douglas – Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting.
This guy isn’t too impressed with the song but as a small boy me and all my friends loved this track and would always be found throwing a few moves to this one during Top of the Pops. Check the full story.
Depth Charge- Everything By D.C
Saul Kane’s incarnation as Depth Charge seems to me entirely influenced by 70’s Hong Kong .. Kung Fu Movies. No Kung Fu…no Depth Charge, it’s as simple as that.
Kung Fu Meets The Dragon – The Mighty Upsetter
Lee Scratch Perry’s dub overture to the delights of Kung Fu. Recorded at the Black Ark studio sometime in 1975. All the titles are pretty obvious: Black Belt, Flames of The Dragon, Iron Fist and our favourite Fungaa
Great cover, pretty good dub… a must for the record collection.
Regurgitator – Kung Fu Sin
The Gurge are an Australian band that defy any category. Track 2 on the1996 album Tu Plang…Kon..Uauk totally gets what it must be like to be on the losing side in a fight against a Kung Fu Master. Enjoy this review by an American who doesn’t understand them.
Also … Blondie’s Kung Fu Girls. Never really did it for me. Is that because we all thought only boys could understand the physical and mental preparation needed to be a Kung Fu Master .
Of course none of the above would exist were it not for David Carradine !
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| [posted in Bondi :: Sydney at 08:13] |
Monday, November 11, 2002
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Favourite Label of the Week
Sydney Apostle just loves these guys, if only for their name.
Bloody Fist Records
These guys are based in the very untrendy NSW city of Newcastle, they love nasty nasty sounds designed to pummel you into submission and appear to be fans of Cassette Boy which is fine by us. |
| [posted in Bondi :: Sydney at 08:09] |
i Pod Djing - The Proof
Some months ago we reported the rise of i pod dj ing in New York.
Thanks to Andrew & Andrew, supposedly the 21st century Gilbert & George we now have the photographic proof that it happens.
It certainly can't be described as a new entertainment / art form. Actually, we think man may have discovered something more visually boring than watching somebody spin vinyl discs...but still it appears as though they are all having fun |
| [posted in Bondi :: Sydney at 07:55] |
Free Party Scene in London: The Revival Builds.
Last week we reported on the free party on the beach in the middle of London. Now our friends at Skruff have alerted us to another free party. This time it’s for Techno Heads.
Go to the Retroverts site and register. If they like the look of you you’ll be sent details of where and when for the party.
The site asks you to tell them the following
FAVOURITE DJ
FAVOURITE PARTY / CLUB
LAST RECORD BOUGHT
OCCUPATION
WHAT IS YOUR PASSION
Will they let me go if I say the last record I bought was Hank Williams.
Keep an eye on Sydney for free parties over the summer as well. This apostle has it on good authority that something will be happening over this long hot summer. At long last we are seeing the death of clubbing and the rebirth of the party. |
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Skiffle Head.
Lonnie Donegan, the king of skiffle, died last week aged 71.
Why do the apostles care about a man whose day was long gone. Well… apart from being the man who inspired john and paul to start a band.. Lonnie Donegan never gave up on his art form. Just like the blues players that inspired him and many others he carried on playing year in year out.
When this apostle was just a boy hearing t-rex, slade et al on top of the pops. One day he found himself in Woolworths picking up a dodgy mfp rock’n’roll compilation album. Apart from Eddie Cochran and Buddy Holly the only other artist that really stood out was Lonnie Donegan singing Leadbelly’s Rock Island Line
The Guardian provides the following quick biography of the man . Donegan, who called himself Lonnie in homage to the black blues guitarist Lonnie Johnson, was the son of a Glasgow classical violinist. His father, often unemployed, moved the family to east London in 1933 and discouraged his son from a musical career. Donegan bought his first guitar at 14, learning from BBC radio to play songs like Frankie and Johnny and Puttin' on the Style. These led him to the music of Josh White, Bessie Smith and Leadbelly.
In 1952 he formed a band with Barber and Ken Colyer, just deported from the US for playing with black musicians. "They did not think there could be money in it," Gibbons said. "The motive was commitment. They used to drive from London and Manchester and back the same day, for a £30 fee."
Donegan took the word skiffle, meaning party, from a US record sleeve. In 1955 a BBC pop show host attacked an album by the band for jazzing up a number by Gracie Fields.
Thanks to this the album sold well, prompting Decca to issue singles of Donegan's John Henry and Rock Island Line. These topped the British and US charts.
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| [posted in Bondi :: Sydney at 07:21] |
Thursday, November 07, 2002
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Game on
Our very own Waste of Space Invaders is attracting a lot of players but can anyone knock Gav off the top of the leader board? |
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Tuesday, November 05, 2002
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Beach Culture London
Just Because Bondi Apostle lives at one of the best urban beaches in the world doesn’t mean we don’t love beaches of all shapes and sizes.
Here at the 12 our shouts go out to Swarming.org who hold a party on the Thames in London when the tide goes out… yes there’s a beach to be found right in the middle of the metropolis.
The next party is the
RTB13 Bonfire Special
Saturday 9th November 8pm-2am (lowtide is at 11pm)
Live performance by the stupendous Spektrum and all of their musical exhibitionism
Fine turntable music from Nasca
Bonfires to burn your favoutite effigy on
Fireworks!
They say bring firewood, BBQ's, food, friends, family, drinks and good cheer.
Death to the superclubs and other money making ventures and get out there with people like these and make your own party. |
| [posted in Bondi :: Sydney at 23:56] |
Monday, November 04, 2002
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Dread Good
Fans of DIY Dub will be able to amuse themselves for hours with the newly arrived Burning Babylon section at Infinite Wheel. The answers in the flowers. Truly beautiful. |
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Sunday, November 03, 2002
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The Pleasure Principal?
Bow Apostle was out and about in Stoke Newington last night celebrating England's favourite historical terrorist and managed to garner this interesting factoid of pop trivia about diminutive 80's bondage aficionado Garry Numan. According to a source close to the hart of all things Numanoid, Garry is apparently a very fussy eater whose diet consists almost entirely of "kiddy food" such as Fish Fingers and Alphabet Spaghetti.
Not really sure what this tells us about the man himself but it should at least make for an interesting opening conversational gambit if one ever bumps into him.
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| [posted in Bow :: London at 18:02] |
A couple of musical events have been taken in by this Apostle while some other were passed on and financially swallowed (underworld). I'm looking for a decent place to tout tickets last minute...
Recent highlights were a launch event in the square of Hoxtonia on October 24th with the record release from adaadat. Visuals, laptops and Gameboys were all on show at this excellent start to an impressive debut electro label with a compilation. Coverart by the FizzyEye guys (see recent Honda ads on UK TV) adds the finishing touch to The adaadat Trade & Distribution Almanac Vol. 1. There's an instore at Smallfish in Shoreditch on 7/11 (Thursday).
Supergrass were seen this week in London with The Libertines as one of the opening acts. A funky camera between the pit and the stage provided entertainment by showing the crowd at the fences before the 'grass came on. The band played songs from their new album for the sold out kids at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. Prior to going to the show, viewing of the Supergrass site came across quite a mixture of a tour site, their favourite fan site and a war game (somewhere). I think the Supergrass get it...almost.
One other musical shout out to mention is the very well done, purely online label site, PostEverything.
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Saturday, November 02, 2002
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It’s not big and it’s not clever…
As Marx would have probably written if he’d taken the NME’s shilling. History repeats itself first time as farce and second time as tribute band. On the first listen to The Libertines new offering Up the Bracket it’s difficult not to think of The Strokes. Not only do they sound the same they also appear on Rough Trade. But after awhile it worked on me. Not only does the title appeal to the Carry On fan that is within all of us (go on, admit it to yourself) but the final track I Get Along has one of the finest examples of swearing in contemporary music. The song pretty much writes itself. Pleasing guitar thrash, singalong chorus “I get along just singing my song / People tell me I’m wrong / (pause) / F*** ‘em.” Genius.
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Jam Master Jay RIP
The sad news of the death of Run DMC’s Jam Master Jay lead me to rummage through the vinyl vaults. Even at the height of their powers Run DMC were never viewed as ‘cutting edge’. Not as confrontational as LL Cool J or as sonic as Public Enemy. But they were revolutionary. Sure, we would have got there eventually but their crossover hit “Walk this Way” not only created a whole new audience for rap music it also broke the MTV policy of not playing rap videos. It is the inevitable consequence of a death of an artist that we look over their work once more but we can’t add anymore than this. Jam Master Jay “He’s the one in charge / It’s up to him to rock the beats that are truly large.”
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