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Kenneth Branagh (actor and director) Tom Anderson (surfer and writer) Bjork (genius)
Heart Into Suicide - Exile Parade. These guys rock, and I so love them. Check out the video below and you will too.
"Shut up, sit down -
Don't make a sound -
I come relaxed but it won't last -
I'm seen without but I dream within -
I drew a sign upon your skin"
Fight with tools - Flobots. "I can keep rhythm with no metronome"
Outside the Point - The Concept:MK. A retrospective on life in Milton Keynes from 3 of it's former sons. I know what you're thinking, but it's actually a fab slice of electronica. Their debut gig is at Island Bar in December.
Dueling Kazoos presents Cornwall Introducing - The Cornish Music Scene is a hotbed of talent, and this superb compilation showcases some of the best. From the hard hitting rock of Suitenoir to the chilled pschedelia of The Hulas, via fabulous powerpop from I Say Marvin, cool reggae grooves from BackBeatSoundSystem and glorious psychobilly from The Eyelids, it's all here. Go to Dueling Kazoos page, check out the bands, add, download, buy their music - you know what to do!
Of course, we're bursting with talent here in Brum too. Superb sets from Computer Club, Midas, Million Empire, The Fillmore Gears, Subkicks, The Motive, at Artsfest last month.
Everything Must Go - Manic Street Preachers. They didn't win a Godlike Genius award for nothing you know.
Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea - PJ Harvey. Just watched her fab BBC 4 Sessions gig
Grinderman - Grinderman. Mr Cave having fun. Thanks Mikey.
The Age of The Understatement - The Last Shadow Puppets. "No, Mr Turner, I expect you to play".
Orchestra of Wolves - Gallows. Abandon Ship!
Debut - Bjork. Back in time with my Honey
Handlebars, by flobots
Check out the fab Exile Parade here
EXILE PARADE - FIRE WALK WITH ME - OFFICIAL VIDEO
"I admit I may have seen better days, but I'm still not to be had for the price of a cocktail like a salted peanut"
Margo Channing - All About Eve