hotpress.com members update: "Comfy crappers and posh washes..."
7 September 2007
What day is it?
Are we late or something? Sorry, have I been asleep? Ohmigod, it's Friday...
As you can tell, the HP team are currently suffering through the jet lag-like aftermath of covering three days of extraordinary music that was the Electric Picnic. But that will not stop us from our great mission, which is to give you something to smile about!
So, first of, a big Big Up to all those who correctly identified last week's lyrical selection.
"You scream and you holla 'bout my Chevy Impala," we quoted,
"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."
It was, of course, 'So What'cha Want' by Picnic stars, The Beastie Boys.
A new week, a new lyric. Have a go at this one, friends...
"Good thieves of burning cars encirle poisoned rivers minds and hearts
Horses want to dance but find their wings are damaged, water damaged
Gold is selling now but hurry mighty ocean rising fast
A big man with a Plan has got a storm a coming
Monster coming"
Ready, steady... go!
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JOSH RITTER, HARD-FI, ELECTRIC PICNIC REPORT AND STUDENT SPECIAL
In case you hadn't noticed yet, we've really pulled out the stops for the 120+ page magnum opus that is this fortnight's Hot Press. There's brilliant interview with everyone's favourite Idahoan Josh Ritter by Olaf Tyaransen, along with a FREE CD featuring exclusive and rare videos and tracks.
We've also got a full Electric Picnic report, with loads of great pictures. Why, you might even find yourself in there! Plus, for students, there's the most comprehensive guide to college life you're likely to read. Phew!
In all good newsagents from today, priced €3.50
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Songs That We've Been Listening to This Week (And that you ought to download straight away!)
Rilo Kiley - Moneymaker (from 'Under The Blacklight', out now)
Iggy & The Stooges - Dirt (from 1970's 'Fun House')
Dave Geraghty - Kaleidoscope (from 'Kill Your Darlings', out Friday)
Black Francis - Captain Pasty (from the forthcoming 'Bluefinger')
Foo Fighters - The Pretender (from the forthcoming 'Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace')
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A word to the wise. This year's Music Ireland is shaping up to be a cracking weekend. On the fun side there'll be a competition to decide who is IRELAND'S FASTEST DRUMMER. And, on the games front, Ireland's champion guitar hero will also be crowned!
There'll be lots of wisdom (and great yarns) passed on by people who know the business inside out – including Stephen Street (producer of The Smiths and Blur, among others) and Geoff Travis (of Rough Trade and currently manager of the great Jarvis Cocker).
The fascinating exhibition of U2's artwork 'Stealing Hearts At A Travelling Show' will make its European debut at the event. And Prince's drummer John Blackwell will be on hand to give a demonstration of stick-work at its most remarkable and brilliant. In other words, it's Be There Or Be Square time. Say no more...
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COMPETITION ZONE! WIN AN AMAZING MACBOOK...
Spectra have just opened their new Digital Store, and to celebrate we're giving away an amazing MacBook laptop on Hotpress.com. The Digital Store is Ireland's new premier destination for Apple products, including the new iLife '08 and the new iMac. They also stock a wide range of Macbooks, MacBook Pros, accessories and bags, as well as the full selection of iPods. Look out for great special offers throughout September. To be in with a chance of winning the MacBook, just log on to Hotpress.com and answer our simple poser...
First prize in this comp is a €300 voucher for TOPMAN (Two runners up will also receive €100 vouchers each). Whether it’s TOPMAN’s ‘80’s-inspired Atomic trend, with bright colours and skinny jeans, or the Eastern Block influence, with its knit scarves and multiple layers, TOPMAN’s autumn/winter collection has something for you. Heavy knits and bold patterns take centre stage for the Protest March collection, which takes its cool look from Parisian students of the ‘60’s. Or you can be edgy and daring with Skin Deep, reflecting tough emotion and pin-sharp attitudes.
To win this brilliant prize, just log on to http://www.hotpress.com/competitions/competition.php?action=view&id=4051523
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Essential Reading on hotpress.com Department (The truth is just a mouse click away!)
1. Garret 'Jacknife' Lee has produced some of the biggest indie rock smashes of the past couple of years. But can he cut it on his own album? Read our review and find out: http://www.hotpress.com/music/reviews/albums/4050756.html
2. Our editor Niall Stokes weighs in on the Sikh turban debate currently troubling the Garda Reserve. To ban or not turban? - that is the question: http://www.hotpress.com/politics/themessage/4051380.html
3. See if you can spot yourself in our gallery of crowd shots from Electric Picnic: http://www.hotpress.com/photos/photo.php?id=4050909
4. And get our reviewer's thoughts on three days of spectacular live performances, starting with Friday's acts: http://www.hotpress.com/music/reviews/live/4051437.html
WANT TO GET AHEAD IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY? TAKE YOUR CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR MIX NOW...
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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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EP - HIGHS AND LOWS??
**markf:
Highs:
decent weather
cold beer in the campsite
ice in the camp site
4 hour kip each night
showers
swastika eyes / loaded
bagel factory
Lows:
6 hours in a car to get to a place an hour down the road
Narcs
Comfy crappers and posh washes
the lack of any signage within the concert area at night, causing major long walks
not being able to to get into tents during big acts - get a second outdoor stage lads.
all in all, deadly weekend. shame about the kid that died.
**soma:
highs - LCD Soundsystem
Final Fantasy
Jarvis Cocker
Cool atmosphere, decent sleeps and nice weather
lows - simple kid not showin up.
the death on the saturday night. sad stuff.
**tornaxx
Highs:
Iggy And The Stooges
The Fall
LCD Soundsystem
Polyphonic Spree
Warlords Of Pez
The Jimmy Cake
Lows:
Sunday afternoon, after The Fall. Torrential downpour destroyed me. And my phone.
**tricky:
highs: damien dempsey in the Hot Press yokie. the roof practically lifted off, jarvis cocker, david & robbie kitt those twice cooked fries with mayo and some cocktails
lows, getting stuck in the middle of nowhere in that downpour, horrible.
**markf:
the mud in the electric tent on sunday for Unkle was "savage" as they say.
**tornaxx:
Another high: Lost Vagueness.
Another low: Missing the Beastie Boys. Twice.
**markf:
beastie boys acoustic... jaysis.
**paaul028:
Highs: The Fall, Chemicals, Manics, Erasure, Go Team!, Patrick Wolff even though was awful.
Lows: Serious lack of bins. Des Bishop - He is NOT funny.
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**gladys:
High: Organic cider
Low: Organic cider
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**niallo:
High: Drugs.
Low: After effects of said drugs.
**aoif23:
Highs- Brilliant body and soul area, hats off to all involved in that
Lows- It taking 6 hours to get there on Fri evening. Making me miss the best lineup of the weekend :-(
**denzell:
Highs :
Getting there early on Friday, and securing a brilliant spot in the campsite (1 gazebo surrounded by 12 tents of mates - superb!).
The fact that the weather was good 90% of the time.
The Beasties playing Intergalactic on Saturday night.
Chemical Bros stage show - U2 eat yer hearts out!
Pie Minister Thai Chook Pie with Mash and Gravy - heaven in a box.
Being in the front row for Sonic Youth - surely the coolest band on earth.
Lows:
the guy dying at the Chemical Bros.
fucking dicks being aggressive at the Beasties Sat night show.
A distinct lack of signage on the roads immediately around Stradbally Hall when leaving at 2am on Monday morning.
Fuck all ATMs to be found
Still feeling like shit today even tho I haven't drank since Saturday night!
**rp.mcmurphy:
Highs - Spiritualized , Primal Scream , Diep , J&MC , Manics , Jimmy Cake , Body & Soul friday night...
Lows - No pillow.
What were your Electric Picnic highs and lows? Tell the world at: http://www.hotpress.com/discussions/messages.php?topic_id=4050447
