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More offcuts and man hugs from Russ Cowling’s Monster Network Production In Between Days have surfaced this morning. The film premiere’s this Saturday in Colchester, more info can be found here if you are local. Enjoy this edit of Jay Tate, George Gouch, Wil Thomson and Matt McDowell getting amongst it. Look out for that DVD soon, you will be able to order online.
Jay Tate featuring The Likdown In Between Days Off Cuts from Monster Network on Vimeo.
The Blueprint team have logged more footage in the wake of their Make Friends With The Colour Blue UK tour this month. This latest edit filmed and edited by Chris Barrett features last week’s visit to The Pump Cage in Manchester.
Due to the volcanic situation this week Shier, Coakley, Murawski and Brady have been stuck in the UK with the masters of the MFWTCB video and as a result the premiere scheduled in LA at the Regent Showcase Theater has been moved to May 2nd. Click here for a gallery feature from the London premiere.
blueprint demo manchester mfwtcb from Projekts Skate Park on Vimeo.
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Ed Templeton video interview
Emerica’ s Ed Templeton speaks about his art and the fantastic world of skateboarding at his latest exhibition “Drinking the Kool-Aid” that just passed through London’s Elms Lesters gallery.
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Cancer Bats – Live
The Garage
16.04.2010
Pretty sweet line-up tonight. It’s not all that often you genuinely want to be at a gig from the moment the doors open but tonight there is a punk-rock trio to be reckoned with in the form on Cancer Bats, Trash Talk and Chickenhawk. Even the band names seem to go together poetically. Chickenhawk get proceedings off to a loud start and it’s clear the evening will progress in a similar fashion. Their hook-filled, dirty-ass rock sensibilities go down a treat with the slowly filling Garage. They actually provide some of the most tuneful snippets of music this evening despite hammering the PA hard and heavy and rocking out with no hint of pretence.
And so to Trash Talk.Fresh from a play on DAYTIME RADIO 1 that day, this band just don’t give a shit. Well, that’s not entirely true. They definitely give a shit about putting on a good show and everyone having a good time. The band thrash about on-stage and off, reeling off punchy song after punchy song (some of them are barely even 30 seconds long).
The crowd is rapt and the band give it their shouty, frenetic all but some sort of altercation which involves venue security calling the Police whilst they are still on stage (did vocalist Lee kick someone in the head? Did he?) means their set is cut rather short. Still, these are almost ideal conditions in which to experience such a band. Trash Talk are short, sharp and not exactly sweet, but seriously exhilarating.
Cancer Bats are of course the main event tonight and there is no doubting this as they take to the stage and The Garage erupts. Full to the brim, this venue is packed with fans – old and new. This is somewhat of a record release party as the band have just released third album ‘Bears, Mayors, Scraps & Bones’ having slowly chipped away at the UK market and diligently put the work in to become a success story which this gig proves they are.
A blaze of riffs, vocals and crashing drumbeats does not let up throughout their set. It’s a barrage of most welcome noise as the band put in an energetic performance. This is an exciting show to be at and the consensus is that it’s pretty much their best to date. Old and new songs seem to be equally well received for the most part but the Cancer Bats’ somewhat-surprisingly-amazing version of the Beastie Boys’ Sabotage is a definite highlight as is the band’s own classic-in-the-making ‘French Immersion’ which rears its head towards the end of the night. It’s a loud, passionate whirlwind of a set and there is no doubt that Cancer Bats are becoming a mighty force in the UK.
Winey G.
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Hot Hot Heat prepare new LP
Canadian Indie-pop group Hot Hot Heat have finished work on their fifth album, set for release on June 7th.
The record, entitled Future Breeds, will be released through Dine Alone Records and was produced by the band’s singer Steve Bays.
UK shows will follow shortly, although no dates have been confirmed as of yet.
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Big Boi announces solo album
Outkast’s Big Boi has announced the release date of his new, and brilliantly titled LP, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty.
The album is set to be released on July 6th through Def Jam, and will include high profile guest spots from the likes of T.I, Jamie Foxx, Lil Jon and bandmate Andre 3000.
Big Boi has already previewed a couple of tracks from the album online which have been warmly received, one of which was Fo Yo Sorrows featuring George Clinton. Check the video below!
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Broken Social Scene ready bonus EP
Canadian indie collective Broken Social Scene have revealed details of a new 10 track EP that will be released digitally next month.
The band is set to release their long awaited fourth album, Forgiveness Rock Record, on May 3rd, and pre-orders of that album will come with a free digital copy of Lo-fi for the Dividing Nights.
Meanwhile the band is set to play ATP festival curated by Pavement, as well a string of UK dates in May and June.
May
13th – London, Brixton Academy
14th – Minehead, All Tomorrow’s Parties Festival
15th – Brighton, The Great Escape Festival
17th – London, Heaven
June
26th – Birmingham, Academy 2
28th – Manchester, Club Academy
29th – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
30th – London, HMV Forum
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KR3W Down Under Tour
The KR3W team flew to Oz and hit up the yellow brick road. Enjoy the Down Under Tour footage featuring Lizard King, Furby, Antwuan Dixon, and more here.
KR3W Down Under Tour from KR3W DENIM on Vimeo.
OJ Wheels had the best urethane ever back in the day and they seem to be making a big comeback this year. 4 new riders joined the team this week and another 8 are to be revealed soon, watch the video to find out who is involved so far.