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Cities / Re: Detroit
« on: September 15, 2013, 09:03:05 AM »
Am going to be in Detroit next Saturday to visit the Motown Museum and the Henry Ford. Any shows happening? Must-visit bars?
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Music Shit / Re: Good Vibrations / Terri Hooley Movie
« on: September 13, 2013, 05:09:06 PM »
Was really dreading this as I'm a massive fan of the Ulster scene, this seemed like the bottom of the nostalgia barrel in terms of its obscurity, and the idea of actors playing bands as obscure as Rudi and the Outcasts is really ludicrous. I ended up liking it despite myself, they really pull it off, capturing all the aspects of what makes the story of Good Vibrations so compelling. Period details, especially the clothing and hair, were a bit off though. And SLF shouldn't have been in the soundtrack.
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Non-Music Shit / Re: Gluten Free douchebags
« on: August 20, 2013, 02:09:02 PM »I'm not trying to get involved here, I just think this is funny:
David Mitchell Bread & Milk Rant
(That's one of the dudes from Peep Show, FYI.)
The (apparently gluten-free) comedian he's telling off here is known for biting a homeless man's ear off in a drunken attack.
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Non-Music Shit / Re: Anyone ever complain about their Mail Carrier?
« on: August 19, 2013, 01:17:00 PM »
I reckon complaining would be a sure-fire way to get your mail fucked with
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Non-Music Shit / Re: Gluten Free douchebags
« on: August 19, 2013, 01:13:44 PM »
This gluten-free stuff is bourgeois mysticism! A quasi-religious faith in pseudo-science where most seem to be self-diagnosed.
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Music Shit / Re: UK music worth a shit '86-'90
« on: August 19, 2013, 01:01:12 PM »
Half-Man Half-Biscuit
The Price
Last Rough Cause
The Crack
The Times
The Price
Last Rough Cause
The Crack
The Times
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Non-Music Shit / Re: Globetrotter Termboers
« on: August 19, 2013, 11:12:05 AM »
Moving to the UK from Canada in 2005 I definitely took advantage of living in an air hub (London), the cheap flights and strong pound... went to India (Goa), Czech Republic (Prague), France (Paris twice), Belgium (Brussels), Spain (Valencia, Barcelona, Madrid), Italy (Venice, Rome, Florence), Sweden (Stockholm), Germany (Berlin), Hungary (Budapest), Morocco (Marrakesh, Casablanca), Egypt (Sharm El-Sheickh), Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Koya-San, Hakone), Northern Ireland (Belfast and some scenic small towns) and Ireland (Dublin). Have also been to Wales and Scotland by van and train.
Japan was my favourite country to visit, Rome my favourite city.
Now that I'm back in Toronto Canada I definitely feel isolated by the insanely high cost of flying to relatively close destinations (its cheaper to fly to England than fly to Vancouver sometimes). However I've been making the most of being back here by travelling to the USA (have got the bus to NYC three times now and am using a tax rebate to visit California later this week). I'm also enjoying the chance to check out small towns in Ontario and stay at friends' cabins up north.
Luckily I am able to get back to the UK to visit friends/family fairly frequently, but I'm now mostly interested in travelling around Britain, taking advantage of cheap advanced rail tickets to explore the landscape of the North. Last time I was there I went rambling all over Lancashire and Yorkshire and also visited a friend in Leeds for next-to-no.
Japan was my favourite country to visit, Rome my favourite city.
Now that I'm back in Toronto Canada I definitely feel isolated by the insanely high cost of flying to relatively close destinations (its cheaper to fly to England than fly to Vancouver sometimes). However I've been making the most of being back here by travelling to the USA (have got the bus to NYC three times now and am using a tax rebate to visit California later this week). I'm also enjoying the chance to check out small towns in Ontario and stay at friends' cabins up north.
Luckily I am able to get back to the UK to visit friends/family fairly frequently, but I'm now mostly interested in travelling around Britain, taking advantage of cheap advanced rail tickets to explore the landscape of the North. Last time I was there I went rambling all over Lancashire and Yorkshire and also visited a friend in Leeds for next-to-no.
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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / Re: UK gigs of termbro-interest thread
« on: July 06, 2013, 12:30:59 PM »
Sunday 7th July 2013
the Lexington
London
Friday 12th July 2013
the Unicorn
London
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Music Shit / Re: suzi quatro
« on: June 05, 2013, 12:52:33 PM »
she had a radio show on the BBC, not sure if she still does, but heard her do an excellent interview with Mary Weiss a few years back
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Non-Music Shit / Re: Hooliganism...
« on: June 01, 2013, 01:16:17 PM »
I'm a big fan of the 'kick-and-tell' "my true story of football, music, violence, and fashion" type books. They are probably 99% bullshit but an interesting insight into a very different time. My favourites are 'Bovver' for its discussion of glam rock hooligans in platform boots and glitter paint, 'Who Wants It' because its written by the lead singer of Combat 84, 'Congratulations you've met the ICF' for its chapter on Sham 69 and Kidz Next Door and Stinky Turner's autobiography, which is for all intents and purposes a a hooligan book.
I second all the recommendations for Bill Buford's book, which is one of the few intelligent ones out there. Its worth reading just for the part about the National Front disco, where he describes all the yobbos pogo-ing to Skrewdriver while the posh older men, including British National Party leader Nick Griffin, look on.
Lots of good documentaries out there too...
The 1985 ITV 'hooligans' documentary on the ICF is probably the most iconic one: http://vimeo.com/40000709
MacIntrye infiltrated the Chelsea Headhunters in the 1990s: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0nadafM3fY
1977 Panorama special on Millwall: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDUSELk5j2s
2001 BBC documentary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GrME2s1vmk
That 'Real Football Factories' programme is terrible but worth watching the second season to see how terrified Danny Dyer is when his supporters' bus gets shot at in Brazil.
Nowadays in Britain its just middle-aged guys who can't give it up, and the occasional youngster, but nowhere near the mass phenomenon it was in the 70s and 80s. Very well-coordinated these days... fights organised by text message, away from the grounds and the police. It does kick off on a larger scale every now and again though, there was lots of trouble.
Football in Latin America and Eastern Europe seems like Britain in the 70s, only more violent
I second all the recommendations for Bill Buford's book, which is one of the few intelligent ones out there. Its worth reading just for the part about the National Front disco, where he describes all the yobbos pogo-ing to Skrewdriver while the posh older men, including British National Party leader Nick Griffin, look on.
Lots of good documentaries out there too...
The 1985 ITV 'hooligans' documentary on the ICF is probably the most iconic one: http://vimeo.com/40000709
MacIntrye infiltrated the Chelsea Headhunters in the 1990s: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0nadafM3fY
1977 Panorama special on Millwall: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDUSELk5j2s
2001 BBC documentary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GrME2s1vmk
That 'Real Football Factories' programme is terrible but worth watching the second season to see how terrified Danny Dyer is when his supporters' bus gets shot at in Brazil.
Nowadays in Britain its just middle-aged guys who can't give it up, and the occasional youngster, but nowhere near the mass phenomenon it was in the 70s and 80s. Very well-coordinated these days... fights organised by text message, away from the grounds and the police. It does kick off on a larger scale every now and again though, there was lots of trouble.
Football in Latin America and Eastern Europe seems like Britain in the 70s, only more violent
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Non-Music Shit / Re: CYCLING SHIT
« on: June 01, 2013, 12:50:17 PM »Zombie, what do you ride? On page two you made it seem like you're into a sensible build (and anti leg shaving). I don't know if 28mm tires will save you from our streetcar tracks.
He rides a dizzying array of bikes.
The streetcar tracks are only a concern if you're not paying attention...
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Non-Music Shit / Re: Toronto mayor removed from office
« on: June 01, 2013, 12:18:45 PM »
I love Ford's truly statesman-like handling of the media throughout this crisis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp7bBAbA0x0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp7bBAbA0x0
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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / Quango - Fatality 7"
« on: May 16, 2013, 05:41:35 AM »
Debut 7" from London's Quango, who feature members currently and previously involved in PART 1, HYGIENE, OI POLLOI, APOSTLES, THE PARKINSONS, JOHNNY THROTTLE, JACK OFFS, TESCO SS etc.
http://firstworldproblemsrecords.bandcamp.com/
(not my band or label but available through this bandcamp site)
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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / Re: Fucked Up Photo Book Available May 15th
« on: May 11, 2013, 04:20:45 PM »
A+ thread
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Non-Music Shit / Re: handheld game system
« on: April 25, 2013, 05:31:03 AM »
Reviews if you end up getting it please.
