hotpress.com member's update: "Peanut Moro me bollix. It's not the fucking same!"
13 September 2007
We do hope things are going well out there in the big bad (beautiful?) world. Here in HP Towers, we're hunkered down - or should that be 'bunkered down'? - getting ready for the wild extravaganza that is Music Ireland '07 in the RDS. It's going to be a hell of a bash, that's for sure. You want to get up close and personal with Prince's drummer? Read on for more details! In the meantime...
Some news just in: the battle for the No. 1 spot in the album charts this week is a bare-knuckle one. It looks as if Kanye West will take the prize but Paddy Casey is battling hard - as is current Hot Press cover star Josh Ritter. It'll be interesting to see how the 1-2-3 lines up in a few days time...
On the subject of Josh, there's been a BIG reaction to the Josh Ritter CD, given free with the current issue of Hot Press. Lots of shops have been selling out, but you should be able to find it, as we've been replenishing stocks to beat the band. But PLEASE! Let us know if you've difficulty getting your hands on what is sure to be a collector's item, worth a sizeable chunk of change, in a few years.
And now, a free glo-stick* to all those who identified last week's lyrical puzzler:
"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"
It was, of course, a snatch from 'Atlantis To Interzone', by Mercury Prize-winners Klaxons. But you can wipe that triumphant grin off your face - we've got another one to get you pondering right here, right now - and it's this:
"Everybody's talking 'bout the stormy weather/
And what's a man do to but work out whether/ it's true?/
Looking for a man with a focus and a temper/
Who can open up a map and see between/ one and two"
What do you mean, we're obsessed with the weather? And even if we were, would you f*****g blame us?
So, what is the song - and who recorded it? Tell us that - and tell us some more if you like ...
*glo-stick may not be free. In fact it may not even glow.
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JOSH RITTER, HARD-FI, ELECTRIC PICNIC REPORT AND STUDENT SPECIAL
Alright, this ain't no mere plugerama, but there are things that we are duty bound to tell you! We've already mentioned sell-outs of the 120+ page magnum opus that is the latest issue of Hot Press. In addition to the FREE CD featuring exclusive and rare videos and tracks by Josh, there's a brilliant interview with everyone's favourite Idahoan, written by Olaf Tyaransen.
This issue is also the Hot Press student special - so if you're in college or about to start there, grab a copy fast. There's lots of fun, advice and other brass and bullshit for you to ponder and laugh at... as well as an interview with the USI President Richard Morrisroe that's well worth a gander. He sounds like he's got his head screwed on.
There's also a full Electric Picnic report, with loads of great pictures. Why, you might even find yourself in there! Well known drug fiend Howard Marks is in the Mad Hatter's Box. HP sex queen Anne Sexton goes to a Fetish Club. Plus there's interviews to savour with Hard Fi, Calvin Harris, The Enemy, Sonic Youth, the Boss' broad Patti Scialfa (who's very cool, matter of fact) - oh and far too much more to mention! Phew!
In all good newsagents, priced E3.50
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Songs That We've Been Listening to This Week (and that you should download straight away!)
1. The Flaming Stars - 'Burnt Out Wreck Of A Man' (from the album 'Songs From The Barroom Floor')
2. The Concretes - 'Oh Boy' (from the new album 'Hey Trouble', out now)
3. Hybrasil - 'San Fran' (from the new album 'The Monkey Pole', out now)
4. Reverend & The Makers - 'He Said He Loved Me' (from the album 'The State of Things')
5. Franz Ferdinand - 'Hallam Foe, Dandelion Blow' (from the soundtrack album 'Hallam Foe')
6. Damien Dempsey - 'To Hell Or Barbados' (from the album of the same name)
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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.
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), Geoff Travis (of Rough Trade and currently manager of the great Jarvis Cocker) and vocal maestro Brian Kennedy.
*The fascinating exhibition of U2's artwork 'Stealing Hearts At A Travelling Show' will make its European debut.
*Prince's drummer John Blackwell will give a demonstration of stick-work at its most remarkable and exciting.
*Paddy Casey will lead the charge on a brilliant bill of live music.
And that's just for starters. In other words, it's Be There Or Be Square time. Be where, you ask? The RDS Main Hall, Dublin on October 6th and 7th.
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COMPETITION ZONE! YOU CAN STILL WIN AN AMAZING MACBOOK...
But be quick about it! 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 E300 voucher for TOPMAN (Two runners up will also receive E100 vouchers each). Whether it's TOPMAN's 80's-inspired Atomic trend, (bright colours and skinny jeans), the Eastern Block influence (knit scarves and multiple layers), the Protest March collection (heavy knits and bold patterns) or Skin Deep (tough emotion and pin-sharp attitudes), TOPMAN's autumn/winter collection has something for every man.
To win this brilliant prize, just log on to http://www.hotpress.com/competitions/competition.php?action=view&id=4051523
And don't forget you can now shop online at www.topman.com, with deliveries to Ireland now available!
2. Josh Ritter has just announced a major tour of his adopted homeland (no, not Uzbekistan, silly!). Read Olaf Tyaransen's epic Alpine chinwag with the man himself and find out what makes him tick:
3. David Baldacci's unsavoury contacts within the vast American military-industrial complex have lent authenticity to his tangled tales of insider dealings in the corridors of power. Read more about the story behind his latest thriller here:
4. Are you Ireland's fastest drummer? The competition is on to find out - and a lot of fun will be had along the way. So strut your stuff and you could be the one to walk away with an XP1 bass drum pedal from Taye Drums, worth E255! It is all happening courtesy of Keynote Music. Ooooh! Aaaah! Details here:
http://www.hotpress.com/4068118.html
5. Get the lowdown on all the other attractions at Music Ireland here:
WANT TO GET AHEAD IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY? TAKE YOUR CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR MIX NOW...
The HOTPRESS-backed MIX 07 (Music Industry Xplained) is a hugely informative and practical course for those seeking careers in, and for those already employed in, the music industry.
MIX 07 is a 12-week series of inspiring lectures (one each week) by top professional exponents from the Irish and International music industry. Lecturers include: Willie O'Reilly (Managing Director, Today FM), Eleanor McEvoy, Nick Kelly (songwriter, film maker and advertising creative), Steve Averill (U2 Designer), Jackie Hayden (Hot Press) - and lots more.
Key subjects covered: 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, which is a great make to make contacts and to network as well as to learn the ropes, will run at The Holiday Inn, Pearse St, Dublin every Tuesday at 7.30pm from September 25th to December 11th, 2007.
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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THINGS THAT BRIGHTEN UP YOUR DAY
**jenwhite:
i was having a crappy morning, then the post woman arrived in with a Guinness Pack for me, free Tshirt, a guinness Glass and a voucher for two free cans of Guinness, and a load of Rugby stuff.
i dont drink Guinnesss, but it put me in great form.
**markf:
im happy for you Jen.
i'll knock around and take care of those cans if you want??
if you're lucky i could stay for a bit and brighten up your evening too.
**gladys:
Raindrops on roses and whispas on kittens.
BRING BACK WHISPAS. I miss them badly.
Ketamine
**igor:
Igor brightens up everybody's day....
**mark_g:
Whispas are making a comeback in the not too distant future Gladys.
You read it here first.
**************post of the week: we couldn't agree more!***************
**evil_giraffe:
I imported a Starbar from England last week.
Peanut Moro me bollix. It's not the fucking same!
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**gladys:
"Whispas are making a comeback in the not too distant future Gladys"
Deadly. Any news on unicorns or Don Cockburn?
**mark_g:
Poor old Don, like Jim Davidson, just wouldn't cut it in this topsy-turvy, PC media driven world we live in.
But I hear the new Cortina looks deadly.
**gladys:
My Ma had an orange Capri - best car ever.
Cockburn is a great surname. Gladys Cockburn. I like it.
So what brightens up your day? Tell the world at: http://www.hotpress.com/discussions/messages.php?topic_id=4067659&t_page_no=1&t_a=topic_4067659
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See You Down The Front Department
Paddy Casey
9/13 - The Village, Dublin
Red Kid
9/13 - Pravda, Dublin
The Flaws
9/13 - Crawdaddy, Dublin
9/14 - Cyprus Avenue, Cork
9/15 - The Stables, Westmeath
The Dudley Corporation + Panda Kopanda
9/14 - The Bunker, Antrim
Hot Chip (DJ set)
9/15 - GPO, Galway
Hybrasil
9/15 - The Square Peg, Down
Kill City Defectors + Super Extra Bonus Party
9/15 - Eamonn Doran's, Dublin
Calvin Harris
9/16 - Meeting House Square, Dublin
My Brightest Diamond
9/17 - Sugar Club, Dublin
Seasick Steve & King Creosote
9/18 - Spiegeltent, Dublin
Declan O'Rourke
9/19 - Bog Lane Theatre, Longford
Maria Tecce
9/19 - Cobalt Cafe & Gallery, Dublin
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Now, back to preparations for Music Ireland '07 - it ain't gonna organise itself y'know!
