hotpress.com members update: "Seriously bad hair day for Boss against Scotland"
16 August 2007
We're counting down the days until Electric Picnic here at HP Towers right now, with the help of an abacus, a calendar and a big red marker. No, maths was not our strong point in school. On that note, we hope any readers who may have received exam results yesterday got what they were hoping for - but if you didn't there's a world of options open to you so don't fret too much!
"Louise holds a handful of rain, tempting you to defy it
Lights flicker from the opposite loft
In this room the heat pipes just cough
The country music station plays soft
But there's nothing really, nothing to turn off..."
Shout out to neecie, who correctly identified last week's lyrical selection as 'Visions of Johanna' by good 'ol Bob Dylan. Now that you've had time to catch your breath after that gargantuan effort, here's this week's head-scratcher:
"You scream and you holla 'bout my Chevy Impala
But the sweat is getting wet 'round the ring 'round your collar
But like a dream I'm flowing without no stopping
Sweeter than cherry pie with ready whip topping"
Indeed. Do let us know when you've cracked it peeps and your name could be up there too. Right near the top of next week's newsletter. One to tell the grandkids, surely.
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FREE THRILLS/KILA CD IN THIS ISSUE!
Yesiree - the issue out now comes with a free CD, featuring a Thrills song remixed by Kila and vice versa.
Plus interviews with Garth Cartwright, The Fratellis, Maria Doyle Kennedy, the Minister for Drugs Pat Carey, New Young Pony Club and Albert Hammond Jr. Plus reviews of Super Furry Animals, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the Midlands Music Festival and The Game.
e3.50 - the CD's worth it alone, but we'll throw in the mag for free.
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Songs That We've Been Listening to This Week!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - 10 X 10 (from Is Is EP, 2007)
PJ Harvey - Broken Harp (from the forthcoming album White Chalk)
Rilo Kiley - 15 (from Under The Blacklight 2007)
Jacknife Lee - 'I Love The Useless' (from the forthcoming album Jacknife Lee)
Ulrich Schnauss - 'Stars' (from the 'Goodbye' album, 2007)
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COMPETITION TIME! PART 1
Hot Press and Beck's Fusions have just launched an exciting nationwide competition, which aim to fuse music and art...
FOR MUSIC FANS: Irish music fans are in with a chance to share their creative streak and win VIP treatment (and much more) at Beck's Fusions, an exciting new cultural event launched by Beck's Vier. It features Calvin Harris, who takes to the stage with Novak 3D Disco to create an electrifying 3D performance on September 16 in Meeting House Square, Temple Bar.
LAST CHANCE TO ENTER! Go to: http://www.hotpress.com/3910471.html quick smart...
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Essential Reading on hotpress.com Department
1. Bud Rising competition
Listen up! We have four sets of tickets up for grabs for BOTH of the upcoming Bud Rising gigs in Marley Park. That means Foo Fighters, Nine Inch Nails, Kaiser Chiefs and The Fratellis across two nights. But before you enter - remember, with great privilege comes great responsibility! The four winners and their mates will become roving reporters for Hot Press, filling our readers in on what they thought of the acts on both nights. Their thoughts and pics will be published in the issue out on September 6. To be in with a chance, click on the link below...
http://www.hotpress.com/competitions/competition.php?action=view&id=3959830
2. Super Furry Animals - Hey Venus!
Watch out BBC, Colin Carberry is after you! Find out why he thinks the Furries and not the Libertines should have taken pride place in the recent 'Seven Ages Of Rock' indie documentary by reading his review of the wonderfullly eclectic Welsh boys' eighth studio offering.
http://www.hotpress.com/music/reviews/albums/3960023.html
3. Top of the Sops
Travis are back and they're taking no prisoners. Their fifth album is a brutal, blood-drenched heavy metal assault on the senses. OK, maybe that last bit was a teeny bit of a lie. Hear the real story behind The Boy With No Name from drummer Neil Primrose, in conversation with our own Ed Power.
http://www.hotpress.com/music/interviews/3959841.html
4. McCann: The campaign against cannabis is dangerous and dishonest
Don't take those recent cannabis scares in the papers at face value - McCann takes the scaremongers to task in this impassioned plea to 'Free the Weed'.
http://www.hotpress.com/music/reviews/albums/3942760.html
5. The Waitress
Film correspondent Tara Brady reviews that rarest of birds - a genuinely good chick flick!
http://www.hotpress.com/features/interviews/3926681.html
Hot Press and Beck's Fusions have just launched an exciting nationwide competitions, which aim to fuse music and art...
FOR BANDS AND SOLO ACTS: Hot Press is searching for an unsigned band or solo artist to play at the exclusive Beck’s Fusions launch party in The Village, Dublin on September 5.
LAST CHANCE TO ENTER! Go to: http://www.hotpress.com/3910471.html now...
HP Towers was saddened to learn of the death last Friday of Manchester mogul Tony Wilson, who died of cancer at the age of 57. Being the man behind the likes of Joy Division, New Order, the Happy Mondays and James, Hot Press has had reason to talk about him a lot over the years.
Read hotpress.com's obituary to the great man.
http://www.hotpress.com/archive/3959646.html
Revisit Tara Brady's in-depth look at the story behind the 2002 film chronicle of the Madchester scene, 24 Hour Party People.
http://www.hotpress.com/archive/1708718.html
At the 2000 Belfest, Wilson revealed his belief that talent will always be discovered and his theory that the next big movement in music is never far off. Colin Carberry was there.
http://www.hotpress.com/archive/416639.html
The HOTPRESS MIX 07 (Music Industry Xplained) is a course for those seeking careers in, and for those already employed in, the music industry.
The course will give participants a practical overview of the workings of the industry. MIX 07 is a 12-week series of lectures (one each week) by top professional exponents from the Irish and International music industry. Lecturers include: Willie O'Reilly (Managing Director Today FM), Janine Nallen (Marketing & Business director RMG Chart Entertainment), Steve Averill (U2 Designer) and Jackie Hayden (Hot Press).
Key subjects covered in the course include Music on the Internet, Record Companies, Music Marketing, Publicity, Image Development, Record Production, Songwriting, Music Publishing, Working with the Media, Management, Finance, Touring and Distribution.
MIX 07 will run at The Holiday Inn, Pearse St, Dublin every Tuesday at 7.30pm from September 25th to December 11th, 2007. The Course Directors are music publisher and IMRO board member Johnny Lappin and Jackie Hayden of HOTPRESS.
For further information see http://mix.hotpress.com, contact Elaine at HOTPRESS on 01-2411 500 or email mix07@hotpress.ie
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IRISH RUGBY WORLD CUP SQUAD ANNOUNCED
**hydra:
No major shocks, feel a bit sorry for Mick O'Driscoll, his versatility is working against him. Good to see Geordan Murphy sparkle yesterday aswell, he won't make the first team but it'll be good to have him as an impact player. We'll do well in the World Cup as long as we don't lose one of Hayes, O'Gara, O'Connell and Darcy/O'Driscoll. That Argentina match is gonna be a bruiser. Anyone going to it?
**willabur:
Mick O'Driscoll was terrible when he came on during the six nations. I really hope horgan makes it in time, he is a class act. Carney is an interesting choice, would like to have seen him play some proper top level rugby (6N or heineken Cup) - in a way he is a total unknown quantity for the opposition - I can see plenty of high ball and ball carrying back rows being sent in his direction.
**willabur:
Redden is a much better number 9 than Boss. Mick O'Driscoll was terrible when he came on during the six nations. I really hope horgan makes it in time, he is a class act. Carney is an interesting choice, would like to have seen him play some proper top level rugby (6N or heineken Cup) - in a way he is a total unknown quantity for the opposition - I can see plenty of high ball and ball carrying back rows being sent in his direction.
**breffni:
Dempsey way more secure than Murphy. See French matches over the last 2 years. Agreed he played well on Saturday but he's never really played as well for Ireland as he has for Munster. If Horgan's fit, we have enough gamebreakers so use Murphy as an impact sub. If he's not fit put Murphy in. As for Carney he's a good Rugby League player but I don't know if his positioning is 100% - can take time to adjust to union.
**richp:
I don't agree with selection of Ferris at all - from what I've seen of him playing for Ulster and Ireland he doesn't offer much in the way of variety.
We now have 6 back rows who at a push could each play any of the positions which is great but I would have liked to see one of two specialists going - either Heaslip as specialist 8 who offers something different to Leamy or Gleeson because he is an out and out 7 which to be honest I think we are gonna need vs. McCaw and the All Blacks.
I wouldn't start Gleeson but I would defo have him on the bench to change the game if required - particularly if he has brought Quinlan to cover 2nd row as well and could also accomodate him on the bench.
**cyberbuli:
If Boss is a Kiwi how come he is playing for Ireland? Some granny rule like in soccer?
**mark_g:
Under IRB rules, anyone can declare to play for any nation as long as they:
a) Have never represented another nation at senior level
b) Have been resident in their host nation for at least 5 years
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**cyberbuli:
Seriously bad hair day for Boss against Scotland. What was that? A rasta mullet?
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What's your opinion on the Irish World Cup squad? Can they go all the way?
As you probably know by now, Hot Press has joined forces with the Wexford Arts Centre and Beat 102 103 FM to present a series of monthly gigs for new bands and solo artists in the South-West called the First Cuts Sessions. The following acts have been chosen for the next gig:
17th August, 8pm, Wexford Arts Centre
The Arrangements (Waterford)
Niall Colfer (Wexford)
Chaplin (Wexford)
Remember: Acts who have already submitted entries will be considered for their September and October gigs. New entries are still welcome.
For information on how to enter see www.hotpress.com or email any queries you may have to: firstcuts@hotpress.ie
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See You Down The Front Department
Nouvelle Vague
16/8 Island Arts Centre, Antrim
The Blizzards + Fred + Exit The Street
16/8 Hillgrove Hotel, Kerry
Aslan
17/8 Dolan's Warhouse, Limerick
Beat Poets
18/8 The Music Factory, Carlow
Boss Volenti
17/8 The Village, Dublin
Stagger Lee
17/8 Eamonn Doran's Dublin
The Aftermath
17/8 Roisin Dubh, Galway
Jack L
18/8 Riverbank Arts Centre, Kildare
The Pale + Ham Sandwich
18/8 An Chonair, Kerry
The Rolling Stones
18/8 Slane Castle, Co. Meath
Duke Special
19/8 Empire Music Hall, Antrim
20/8 Empire Music Hall, Antrim
21/8 Empire Music Hall, Antrim
22/8 Empire Music Hall, Antrim
The Flaws + The Cheerfuls
19/8 An Chonair, Kerry
The Hold Steady
19/8 Dolan's Warehouse, Limerick
Albert Hammond Jr.
20/8 The Village, Dublin
Razorlight + Manic Street Preachers
21/8 Ormeau Park, Antrim
