Lipstick Vinyl

Long time no post...

2009-11-03T12:23:00.000-08:00

Eeeesh it's been a while, but i really needed something decent for me to blog about, to actually get me out of my sleepiness and this seems to have done the trick...

I heard and saw Rihanna's new video today, after hearing that's she's going to be talking about the whole Chris Brown fiasco on Good Morning America...

Anyway. All i can say is, oh dear...
Chris Brown's new video/track has shat all over Rihanna's...

The sympathy vote really isn't doing anything for you love... Plus she looks pretttttttty rough in this new vid...To be honest she was never really fit to start with though...

Here's the video for you to watch anyways

HAHA

Anyway let's move onto something a LOT better...
Chris Brown's new track...OH MY GOSH how immense is he?
and how fit does he look in that suit EEEESH
If i didn't have such a phenomenal boyfriend, i'd let CB twat me any day

Transformers and a super hunk of a guy, who is just so fucking cool...OOOOOFT what more could i want

CB is back with a bang, and if is new album is anything like this new track i will be listening to it continuously

GO TEAM CHRIS

Sugababes can fuck off

2009-09-21T12:31:00.000-07:00

So it's official, after all the agro Amelle has caused, Keisha has been forced to leave the Sugababes and is being replaced by Jade fucking Ewen.
No offence to Jade or anything, but you did Eurovision and you were wank at Tramlines in sheffers...

Keisha was the only sugababe who could sing and is the founding member, so how the FUCK can some new girl force her out...

It was bad enough when Mutya left and now we have these bimbo's prancing around...EEEESH
At least have the decency to change the band name jesus...

http://sugababes.com/home.php

I vote we get the original members back together to form a super group!
Bring back Siobhan, Mutya and Keisha!

Wowee Zowee

2009-09-20T04:48:00.000-07:00

"After nearly 10 years, four reissues (and four Stephen Malkmus solo records), one documentary and one fawning, posthumous "band biography," late, lamented indie greats Pavement finally confirmed long-standing rumors that they would be reuniting for a "one-time-only" tour in 2010.

The band — frontman Malkmus, guitarist Scott "Spiral Stairs" Kannberg, bassist Mark Ibold, drummer Steve West and jack-of-all-trades Bob Nastanovich — will take the stage together for the first time since a November 1999 show at London's Brixton Academy, according to a statement released by their longtime label, Matador Records, on Thursday morning (September 17). Their first announced show (no word on whether it's the first actual show) is a September 21, 2010, performance at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.

"Pavement's catalog ... has come to define in the eyes of many the blueprint for independent rock over the past generation," the typically self-effacing statement said. "An evidentiary compilation release is planned to coincide with the touring sometime in 2010. ... Please be advised this tour is not a prelude to additional jaunts and/or a permanent reunion."

In other words: Don't get your hopes up. This reunion is a one-and-done type of affair. Pre-sale tickets for the Rumsey Playfield show go on sale Friday (September 18) at 10 a.m. ET. Additional information can be found on the Matador Records blog.

Pavement formed in Stockton, California, in 1989 — originally comprising just Malkmus, Kannberg and drummer Gary Young. Over the next decade, they would add and shed members, tour the world and release five influential albums (most notably 1992's Slanted and Enchanted and '94's Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain). Their work became a touchstone of '90s indie rock, and they even scored a minor hit ("Cut Your Hair"). After their split in '99, Malkmus went solo, and the other members of Pavement explored various other musical endeavors (Ibold joined Sonic Youth, Kannberg released a trio of albums under the "Preston School of Industry" moniker), but fan demand for a reunion never relented.

News of the reunion actually broke earlier this week on the Brooklyn Vegan music blog, which quoted "reliable sources" as saying Pavement would reunite for "multiple, possibly four, nights of shows at NYC's Central Park Summerstage." The blog also speculated that Pavement could headline the 2010 Coachella Festival, though at press time, Matador would only confirm the September 21 show."

Well my tickets are booked to see them in New York. This gig will be the most defining point in my life. A wedding, having my first child, nothing will compare to seeing Pavement on stage... My life is now fulfilled...

I can't physically explain how excited i am. As soon as new dates are announced i will follow them around Europe with my super cool daddy, seeing them as much as possible before they disband again...

Malkmus marry me?
xxx

i think there may be something very wrong with me

2009-09-05T05:43:00.000-07:00

i took a personality disorder test:

Disorder	Rating
Paranoid Personality Disorder:	High
Schizoid Personality Disorder:	Low
Schizotypal Personality Disorder:	Very High
Antisocial Personality Disorder:	High
Borderline Personality Disorder:	Very High
Histrionic Personality Disorder:	Very High
Narcissistic Personality Disorder:	High
Avoidant Personality Disorder:	High
Dependent Personality Disorder:	Very High
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder:	High
-- Take the Personality Disorder Test -- -- Personality Disorder Info --

Fuck with me and i'll fuck you up

2009-09-04T09:11:00.000-07:00

Just so all you people out there know, some twat has been emailing me since 9.04am this morning...
Apparently they have nothing better to do with their lives, other than send me messages about how i'm 'lying' to my boyfriend, and how i'm 'cheating'. Apparently they've heard about what i'm like in bed too, and have rated me an 8. obviously they know shit, because they would have given me a 10 if they knew the real stuff about me.
What a load of shit.

luna078@live.co.uk

when i find out who this twunt is, they'll be in hospital unable to type offensive messages again. Breathing is going to be difficult enough for them, never mind sending abuse.

'God Luna' watch your fucking back

Megan Fox – "I have a mental problem"

2009-09-03T03:47:00.000-07:00

Ok, so we've al heard the rumours about Megan Fox being told not to converse with press on a red carpet, just incase she has a bout of verbal diarrhoea...
Well she seemed to ignore this piece of advice whilst talking in an interview with Wonderland. She revealed that she had doubts about her own mental health...
"I constantly struggle with the idea that I think I'm a borderline personality – or that I have bouts of mild schizophrenia. I definitely have some kind of mental problem and I haven't pinpointed what it is."
Not only was this something a little strange to reveal, she then went on to say that she has body issues...
"I don't enjoy being looked at, but that's part of being successful, doing magazine covers. It's very masochistic – the one thing you're so afraid of you become addicted to. I'm addicted to being uncomfortable."

No offence love, but i'm starting to agree with you on your mental health issues... If you don't like being looked at, why go in to acting in the first place? It doesn't make any sense. I don't like being touched, hence why i never chose a career in prostitution or stripping...

Get some help Megsy

Tweet me bitches

2009-09-02T17:11:00.000-07:00

Follow me on twitter for gossip, bitching and your general banter
@lara_disco

Loves it!
Xxx
https://twitter.com/Lara_Disco

Leading By Example

2009-08-22T08:27:00.000-07:00

EXAMPLE

This video is finally finished, and i love it almost as much as the tune.
Roll on october for the gig!

http://www.myspace.com/leadingbyexample
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

i am obsessed

2009-08-22T08:02:00.000-07:00

BURNS

This man is a godlike genius, and i'm obsessed...
i saw him a few years back supporting Calvin Harris, i cannot wait until he has his own headlining tour.

But for those of you who cannot wait like me, You can catch him supporting Deadmau5 this fall...

check out his myspace, it'll make you cum.
www.myspace.com/thisisburns

high maintenance....

2009-08-08T08:12:00.000-07:00

Had a right nice day today with my lad. All was going well, and somehow we started talking about Cheryl Cole. Anyway, i was saying how i reckon she's a bit annoying, being high maintenance and such else. When all of a sudden, Chris started laughing and said 'Coming from you!?!'

According to Urban Dictionary here are the definitions for High Maintenance...

1) Requiring a lot of attention. When describing a person, high-maintenance usually means that the individual is emotionally needy or prone to over-dramatizing a situation to gain attention

2) A person who has expensive taste (re. clothing, restaurants, etc.).
This person is never comfortable because he/she is constantly concerned about his/her appearance.
This person feels they are better than most people and usually judge others based on outward appearances.

Ok, prior to this i was sure that i was not high maintenance at all. But now I'm not so sure...

As regards to definition number 1...
I don't need attention, I just usually am the centre of attention. I'm used to it being that way, but I don't provoke that in any way... I'm not needy. Yeah i might be a bit dramatic, but who wants to be bored all day...

And as for number 2...
Too right i have expensive taste, but i can still bum around in joggers when i want to...
I know I'm hot, so why would i be uncomfortable with how i look. Fair enough i look in the mirror now and then to make sure my hair is fine, but so what!?!
And as for the last point, yes i am better than most people. I don't just feel it, I know it.
I wouldn't necessarily judge people on outward appearances, but you won't catch me talking to an ugly person either...

So i feel there's only one way to judge this...FACEBOOK QUIZ

''Your Result: 100% High Maintenance!

You are living this high life but you are way overspending. You just gotta have that latest LV handbag to feel at ease with fashion. Your girl/boyfiend is right, you should start saving and stop flashing your hard earned money away on everything u got to have.''

WHAT A JIB

My tracks of the week

2009-07-01T07:25:00.000-07:00

these tracks are super hottt and i strongly recommend a download for all of you out there...

1) The Used : Burning Down The House - Easily one of the coolest covers i have ever heard, not as good as the original OBVIOUSLY. But it is still HUGE

2) Placebo : Bright Lights- The best track on their new album, i've had it on repeat ALL WEEK

3) The Saturdays : Keep Her - Immense tune, and it's even better live.

4) Green Man Says Go! : It is what it is - LOVES IT

www.myspace.com/greenmansaysgo

The Hills

2009-06-26T09:01:00.000-07:00

So thanks to James ( @LATrash on twitter)
I have become obsessed with the Hills, i can't believe i've never watched it before until now.
I love heidi! she's so cool, reminds me of myself :P
loves it
xxx

Chris Brown pleads guilty

2009-06-23T05:13:00.001-07:00

''Lawyers representing R&B singer Chris Brown announced a last-minute plea deal yesterday, forestalling the expected testimony of his former girlfriend, pop star Rihanna. Brown pleaded guilty to one count of felony assault, avoiding a prison sentence. Instead, Brown will serve up to five years of supervised probation and six months of community labour.

Brown stated his plea in a Los Angeles court, with Rihanna also present in the room. Judge Patricia M Schnegg imposed a stay-away order on the pair so that they remain at least 50 yards from each other. That distance is reduced to just 10 yards at industry events, but Schnegg warned Rihanna that she would be in violation of the order if she approached her former assailant.

Police were called to the scene of a domestic quarrel in the early hours of 8 February, where Rihanna – then in a relationship with Brown – was found with injuries to her face. According to a police affidavit, the row began when Rihanna found a text message from another woman on Brown's mobile phone. He later tried to push her from the parked car, choking her, punching her repeatedly and allegedly biting her ear. When Rihanna pretended to phone her assistant for police help, Brown threatened to kill her.

After the hearing, Rihanna's lawyer confirmed that she had not requested the court's stay-away order. Though the singer had previously been granted an order of protection against Brown, the couple briefly reunited in March. Under these new terms, however, Rihanna and Brown would not be allowed even a cordial, long-distance relationship. Besides the restrictions on their physical proximity, the pair are not allowed to contact each other.

In May, Brown made his first direct public comments, thanking his fans and dismissing his detractors. "Everybody that's haters, they just been haters," he said in a video. "I ain't a monster."

Brown's formal sentencing will take place 5 August.''

It's Britney Bitch!

2009-06-20T04:57:00.002-07:00

Well she was back in full swing on wednesday at the M.E.N
I've never seen anything so phenomenal in my entire life.
in fact i would give up sex for the rest of my life to experience that gig again.
The costume changes, the choreography, the magic tricks, the atmosphere... there was just so much going on...

Even the circus acts...i think my fear of clowns has been slightly cured...

So she mimed...i actually don't give a fuck. It was the best thing i have ever seen.

Check my facebook for more pictures
www.facebook.com/lara.disco
xxx

lara disco is back

2009-06-20T04:43:00.000-07:00

so bloggers i am back, without a laptop for over a month i decided to go out and buy myself a 24" iMac
now i'm back i will be blogging again every couple of days about what interests me, what pisses me off and such else

still trying to figure this back out though...
i don't understand why bit torrent is being so god damn slow...
xxxx

rihanna naked pics leaked

2009-05-11T05:30:00.000-07:00

i can't even say i feel sorry for her. She probably leaked these herself, just so that the attention is back on her after this whole 'i got beat up scenario'. At the end of the day, it's all about self promotion.

I mean Cassie leaked her nude pics just last week, and now Rihannas on it. It's not about jealous ex's at all.

She just released these so that people would think Chris Brown is more of a twat. Well missy, you're plan has back fired. If you weren't such a munter, he wouldn't have twatted you in the first place....

GO TEAM CHRIS

the veronicas

2009-05-04T04:39:00.000-07:00

well they are most definately my new favourite band. They've been around for a while, but now they are back and bigger than ever.

If you like hot twin girls, and fantastical tuneage, you should definately check them out

Prodigy Live

2009-04-30T11:54:00.000-07:00

Date: Monday the 13th of April, venue Sheffield Arena, artists The Prodigy and Dizzee Rascal. This marked the first time (not for lack of trying...!) that I managed to see my favourite band live, and if you’re short on time/lazy and just want the verdict....they were awesome!!

For those reading on, we arrived at 7pm, and a queue had already built up, my initial thoughts were how varied the crowd looked, from indie kids to old skool ravers (just a quick aside, get with the times Bill Gates if your reading, spell-check on ‘skool ravers’ tut tut!?!), via skinheads and townies, it was as I imagined it would be, but seeing it for the first time it really drove home just how far reaching their sound is! After queuing for about 40 minutes we were unleashed on the standing arena, and the standing section, where on entry everyone was sitting neatly on the floor thankfully not a sign of events to come.....

We took our place to the right of the stage, near enough to a barrier, just in case my partied out knees were to fail. 1 beer later and we were treated to the DJ stylings of South Central, they were new to me, but from the minute they dropped A Guy Called Gerald ‘Voodoo Ray’ the mood was set, and I knew it was going to be an immense night! They managed to keep us entertained with further bleepy electro goodness, breakbeats, old skool joints and the odd indie mash up, until the arrival of Dizzee Rascal. I like most people have had some happy memories trying to dance to Dizzee classics like ‘fix up look sharp’, and when I saw on my ticket he was playing it was definitely a case of killing 2 birds with 1 stone by attending that night, and he didn’t disappoint. He worked up the crowd extremely well, and built the already high anticipation levels. The alcohol was starting to kick in by now, and the crowd was bouncing along to the likes of ‘stand up tall’ and ‘jus a rascal’. Dizzee and his MC got the crowd shouting OI in competition with the other side, how I didn’t see it leading into ‘fix up look sharp’ I’ll never know, but it really got the crowd dancing! Like The Prodigy, Dizzee had a new album to promote, and last but not least he dropped ‘Bonkers’, love it or hate it you’ll be hearing it for a while longer in the clubs. Dizzee’s set was everything I expected, loud, energetic and impossible not to dance to. He respected Prodigy were the main event, and managed to enhance the experience by sticking true to his style!

After Dizzee there was little time to recuperate as South Central launched into another set. The crowd however dispersed, refuelled and returned expectantly to their positions, the main event to follow! The Prodigy arrived on stage, crackling with electricity and (as they should) lowered the mood after Dizzee and made the night a whole lot darker by kicking off with ‘Their Law’ the scene had been set...... Myself being an old skool fan, I’m particularly glad they ignored Dizzee when he said ‘blud don’t make me get old skool’, and I have to say I’m pleased all the albums were well represented. Personally I’m not such a fan of their new album ‘Invaders Must Die’, but a slight slip in form from The Prodigy still eclipses efforts by most other bands. The tracks were however well chosen from Invaders, including ‘warrior dance’ and ‘omen’ amongst others, a particular highlight saw Keith menacingly inviting the crowd to ‘Come with me to the dance floor, You and me cause that´s what it´s for ’, this of course being a sample from True Faiths 90’s tune ‘Take Me Away’, and a welcome sign The Prodigy knew and respected their rave roots. Fat Of The Land, was expectedly and welcomingly represented by ‘smack my bitch up’ ‘firestarter’, ‘breathe’ and ‘Diesel Power’. Smack my bitch up starting the mother of all mosh pits, ahhh to be young again! The crowd were treated to classics such as ‘No good’ and ‘Jericho’, to all of these Keith and Maxim adeptly stomped about the stage, spitting and snarling at the crowd, and lets have it right, we wouldn’t want it any other way!?!? There was not a tune I didn’t want to dance to, and hearing them live really brought a new perspective on each tune, particularly their final offering ‘out of space’, few will question its status as a classic, but until I heard it live I hadn’t really experienced it. The singing along, and bouncing in all the right places, talk about finishing on a high, BOING!
The night was finished, and all that remained was to beat the rest of the crowd to the tram stop, entertainment came in the form of some dancingly induced shaky videos on my camera. They exceeded my expectation, and come highly recommended live. If they’re still around in 20 years I’ll happily oblige by attaching lights to my walking stick. Final thoughts, music of this standard doesn’t die, it finds a new generation to invade......P.L.U.R

Words:Tim Vautier

Cheryl Cole is voted worlds sexiest woman

2009-04-25T11:13:00.000-07:00

So Cheryl Cole has been voted the worlds sexiest woman of 2009

here's how the top ten shaped up:

10)Freida Pinto

9)Anna Friel

8)Kristin Kreuk

7)Elisha Cuthbert

6)Adriana Lima

5)Keeley Hazell

4)Britney Spears

3)Jessica Alba

2)Megan Fox

1)Cheryl Cole

WHAT A JOKE

none of these with the exception of cheryl would make it into my top 20...
and even she would struggle to make it into my top 10

here's my top 10

10)Namalee Bolle

9)Lindsay Price

8)Kim Raver

7)Rachael Weisz

6)Winona Ryder

5)Drew Barrymore

4)Maya Von Doll

3)Juanita Stein

2)Angelina Jolie

1)Asia Argento

So who's Top 10 is better?

Computer Sensing Love

2009-04-23T05:55:00.000-07:00

for the love of god, let this song be released!

Mobile Clubbing 02/05/09

2009-04-23T05:22:00.000-07:00

mobile clubbing is turning up at a pre-arranged public place on mass where you begin to dance to your mp3 player. wanna join in???
Dance in the streets not in your room

It involves the gathering of a group of people in an unconventional location to dance to music which they provide themselves via an MP3 player and conventional wired headphones.

pre-club drinks are in the wetherspoons opposite john lewis from 12pm
but if you don't drink feel free to join us for dancing by the fountain at 2pm.

Saturday May 2nd
Sheffield Peace Gardens 2pm

Be there!

For what it's worth

2009-04-21T04:13:00.000-07:00

''A very garage rock-esque opening here, with dirty, speaker cone rupturing, distorted bass backing familiar expressions of self-loathing from Molko. By the time we start to get into the track however, again the band change tack again as the tune becomes almost d-beat in its rhythmic make up. What happens at roughly two minutes in, has to go down as one of the most bizarre, and unexplainable thing I have ever heard however: the track stops, and we’re treated to about 5 seconds of (what I’m pretty sure is) the Tetris theme music, before starting again. There is still a part of me that hopes this will not appear on the album when it’s finally released, and that it was simply a ruse to completely dumbfound a room full of hacks. Like the momentarily appearing penis in Fight Club.''

crazy tetris bit?
discuss....

i'm in love with a stranger

2009-04-16T03:18:00.000-07:00

this man is called Duncan, and that's all i know of him. I have some crazy stalker crush on him...
i want to track him down and marry him...
Help???

the best band of the decade

2009-04-14T05:29:00.000-07:00

South Central

''Shrouded in mystery (and indeed hoodies from H) the enigma that is South Central manifests itself as both a 2 man DJ/Production crew and with their 5 piece Live band; the former spectacularly dissolves the boundaries of what is DJing and what is live music. The latter is the cowled synthesis of guitars and technology which simultaneously manages to re-define the Indie rock and what is Electro genres. SC's first remix for Metronomy's Trick or Treat aired in the summer of 2006 and was played by everyone from XFM's Eddie Temple Morris & John Kennedy to Radio 1's Annie Mac and Pete Tong. Subsequent International remixes include: for Maccabees, Boy Kill Boy, Shitdisco, Van She, Twisted Charm, Radar, Sunshine Underground, Kill the Young (France), The Dandi Wind (Canada) and most recently Shychild (USA) Their music, often inspired by historic mystical societies perhaps inspired the band’s own shadowy identities tantalisingly obscure; although this is not an idly concocted image for this clandestine influence seeps in to many of their more nefarious activities. Indeed it was South Central's first celebrated underground smash came in the form of their Bootleg of the Klaxons 'Bouncer' which garnered support for their guitar fuelled electro hybrid sound on the global underground. A follow up release equally illicit is to be unleashed in August 2007… South Central has released 3 singles 'Nothing Can Go Wrong' on Art Goes Pop, 'Castle of Heroes' on Young Turks/XL and soon to be released on the Regal single club: 'Machine B/W Revolution'. They are currently dividing their time tearing up a dance floor's near you and writing new Material for the South Central Album.''

<3

i heart Frankmusik

2009-04-14T05:28:00.001-07:00

seXXX please?

The death of Rapidforum

2009-04-07T11:14:00.000-07:00

So it seems my favourite forum EVER is dying =(
http://41820.rapidforum.com/

I've been on this forum for a few years now, and i dunno what i'm going to do without it
i'll miss all the arguments about Molko getting fat and bald, and the disrespect they had for replacing Steve with Steve 2
funny crazy times

ah well, anyone know any other decent Placebo forums?
xxx

Yesterdays Neighbours

2009-04-07T05:42:00.000-07:00

FUCK ME
Rachel Kinski is super super hot
when she leaves this show i'm gonna be gutted...
She's the sole reason i stay tuned...
Anyway i reckon she's a blatent 10/10
what do you reckon??

Rihanna to testify

2009-03-28T10:30:00.000-07:00

''Rihanna’s lawyer has confirmed she will testify against her boyfriend, singer Chris Brown, if she is subpoenaed to appear in court.

The R&B singer, who is currently fighting two felony charges of assaulting the pop princess, is currently free on $50,000 (£35,700) bail after he was granted a continuance at his arraignment hearing on 5^th March 2009.

Brown is due back in court on April 6^th 2009 where his girlfriend may be called to testify against him by prosecutors, adamant to put the famous singer up to the full extent of the law.

Brown allegedly beat up Rihanna in a late-night row on the 8^th February 2009 which left her face battered and bruised.

The attack allegedly occurred after the 21-year-old singer discovered a three-page text message from his former lover on his mobile phone.

Brown tried to push Rihanna out of the car but failed to do so as she was wearing a seatbelt. He then allegedly punched her and threatened, “I’m going to beat the s*** out of you when we get home. You wait and see!’

It was reported that Rihanna attempted to call her assistant but received her answerphone, were she pretended to tell her to call the police.

The testimony of Detective De Shon Andrews, from Los Angeles Police Department, detail that Brown threw a ‘barrage of punches’ at Rihanna’s face, bit her ear and pressed her neck until she almost passed out.

The attack was reported to have caused Rihanna’s mouth to fill with blood, which splattered all over her clothing. The papers suggest that injured Rihanna managed to free herself by kicking Brown away and gouging his eyes. A passerby called the police after they heard Rihanna’s screams and cries for help.

Recent reports have suggested Rihanna has reconciled with the singer and was in Los Angeles with him. Her lawyer Donald Etra told MTV news, “”She is planning to do everything that the law requires her to do. If she is required to testify, she will do so.” Etra was overheard telling Brown in court on Thursday 5th March that Rihanna ‘would like this to be over as quickly as possible.’

He further went on to tell Us Weekly magazine, “Rhianna desires that it (the case) be quick and expeditious. She wants to get back to her life and her career.”

Brown could face up to four years and eight months in jail if convicted.''

Right let's cut to the chase here. She shouldn't have got so jealous. I talk to all the people i've fucked. I don't see my babs getting all jealous...

Anyway, it serves her right, what's all the shizz about her giving him herpes anyway? If that's true, then she most definately deserved it. It's not like his fists could miss her gigantic forhead is it?

And if he goes down, then not only has she lost her love, she's lost my respect...

My ex hit me, but i didn't run off and snitch. I accepted the fact i'd done something wrong and got on with my life.

Celebrities go on about how they want their private life kept private, so why is it that she's making this issue one of the biggest stories of the past year?

Plus i'm pretty sure she loves a good beating in the bedroom, so how is it out of sex any different...I guess we'll just have to wait for the sex tape for the proof...

Placebo's new album tracklisting

2009-03-26T19:41:00.001-07:00

We are pleased to announce the tracklisting for the upcoming sixth studio album 'Battle For The Sun', released on June 8th.
1. Kitty Litter
2. Ashtray Heart
3. Battle For The Sun
4. For What It's Worth
5. Devil In The Details
6. Bright Lights
7. Speak In Tongues
8. The Never-Ending Why
9. Julien
10. Happy You're Gone
11. Breathe Underwater
12. Come Undone
13. Kings Of Medicine

This song is growing on me...

2009-03-25T08:42:00.000-07:00

Well to be honest, Beyonce has been pissing me off recently, what with If I were a boy, being played non-stop...i thought it was time for her to put her slow songs behind her.
But Halo, is really growing on me at the moment. I don't know why, maybe it's because i've finally admitted i love my lad?
But if that is the reason, then that's no good! i don't wanna turn into an overly soppy loved up teenager...
no that is most definately not what i want....

but then again maybe it's just a good song?

A mighty interview with the phenomenal Green Man Says Go!

2009-03-23T04:35:00.001-07:00

So Green Man Says Go, a pleasure to meet you, what does Green Man say today?
All members-Green Man Says Eat

Who writes your songs, or is it a group process?
Matt- Songwriting in completely a group process, never does any of us come to a rehearsal with a song written. We each add ideas and develop what we have over rehearsals and gigs, usually finishing the song when we record it as a demo. Josh tends to write lyrics after the music, then we chip in with alterations and ideas to them.

How long have you been together, and what are your future aims, today Sheffield, tomorrow....?
All members- We've been together for 2/3 years, but have been playing in various bands together since the beginning of School. We want to continue writing and performing together as much as possible, it would be great to be able to as a career but it doesn't matter either way. We're at uni at the moment in London and Newcastle so its hard work organising regular gigs in Sheffield which is frustrating because we love playing in the city.

If you could pick one decade from the last century to be growing up in....would you of been spreading the peace and love of the 60's, punking it up in the 70's.... etc.
All members- I'd like to have gone to the Hacienda in the 80's

Personally I don't like putting bands into genres, but for the sake of the magazine, where would you says your best fit?
All members- I suppose we play DIY Dance Music and a little bit of punk.

Who were your musical influences whilst growing up?
All members- When we formed GMSG Josh and I were into Clor and Art Brut. Yeah Yeah Yeahs were also an influence. but before that we were into a lot of Punk stuff.

And which song would you recommend to a relatively new listener, like myself? Matt- We're trying to write a lot of new stuff, so I think Burning Owls would be a good song for new listeners as that's the direction we're going.

You're in Sheffield town centre, you have £100 burning a hole in your pocket, so obviously your gonna need some new jeans!? Do you A. Nip into Freshmans for some retro chic B. Go round the corner to Sa-kis or C. Trek down to TK-Maxx.
All members- If the £100 was given it'd be Sa-kis but if I'd earnt it it'd be TK-Maxx (to get my moneys worth)

You're stuck on a desert island, and you have 3 albums to keep you company? They should really make some kind of radio programme out of this...
All members- Polar Bear - Dim Lit, Art Brut - Bang Bang Rock & Roll, Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes.
It's Friday night, you haven't got a gig on, and it's getting late....do you A. Dust down the Rockports slick back the hair, and head down to Embrace B. Get that weekly fix of raving down at Plug or C. Beg borrow/steal your dads 70's polo shirt and catch Corporation?
All members- Probably Plug

Now to delve a bit deeper, what's the top 3 songs on your mp3 players playlist? All members- Girlfriend is Better - Talking Heads, Your Protector - Fleet Foxes, If You Were There, Beware - Arctic Monkeys.

Can you remember your first music purchase, bearing mind mine was The Smurfs 'I want a little puppy' on cassette, things can only go up from there!?
All members- I bought 3 at the same time; Smurf Hits - The Smurfs, Back From Hell - Meat Loaf, Dixieland Jazz - Various. O the shame....

Were all thinking it (or possibly it's just me....) are you A. Blades B. Owls C. Other D. There are far less stressful and cheaper things to do on a Saturday afternoon!?!
All members- D.

Finally, you've been granted 1 super-power each! So don't be saying Lipstick Vinyl doesn't give you anything!! But what would you choose...?
All members- To become the size of a Borrower.

words:tim vautier

My ideal woman

2009-03-22T06:23:00.001-07:00

Marry me?

Placebo, what's the shizz with this new album?

2009-03-22T05:46:00.000-07:00

So with the free download of their new track 'Battle For The Sun', i thought all hope was lost for Placebo*
They got rid of Steve Hewitt, the crazy sex haired drummer, and replaced him with Steve Forest- young tattooed 'Pretty Boy'. And then, to top it all off, they release that pile of shit...
Well anyway there has been some news...
"On Tuesday 17th we were summoned to a fourth-floor rehearsal studio located on an industrial estate in South London, and the new line-up of Placebo, augmented by a keyboard/violinist and two guitarists, proceeded to blast out the majority of their new album (out in June) for our delectation. A proper full-scale production rehearsal witnessed close-up is an awesome spectacle at the best of times, but with Placebo on this form it was simply stunning. Steve Forrest, on the tattoo front pretty much half man-half ink, showcased his percussive talents magnificently, Stefan (referred to by Brian as “The glue that keeps this band together”) switched to guitar on occasion, while the addition of violin adds yet more depth to the increasingly dense wall-of-sound that the band have developed over the years - most recently with Battle For The Sun’s producer Dave Botrill (Tool) and final mixer Alan Moulder (My Bloody Valentine, NIN). Brian, looking healthy, seemed relaxed and chatty throughout, and finished off proceedings with a dazzling assault on Nik Kershaw’s guilty eighties pleasure Wouldn’t It Be Good."

In my opinion, WYIN was the best album by far, so thank fuck they've decided to rid of that MEDS rubbish and start again from the beginning.

I'm still not paying £70 for the album though...
What's up Steve 2, want some more inking?

*if you wanna listen to this rubbish yourselves, here's the linkage...
http://placeboworld.co.uk/freedownload/index.php

Hannah Montana new soundtrack

2009-03-21T08:44:00.000-07:00

Fuck me this soundtrack is immense...
and i love this song

i could dance around constantly to Hannah Montana

eeeeeeeeee

i would, wouldn't you?

xxx LSD xxx

The nominations for the Lara Disco awards ceremony

2009-03-21T06:15:00.000-07:00

So the waiting is over, the nominations for the Lara Disco award ceremony are as follows:

Best Drunk- Megan Keenan, Johnny Jew, Shae Fowler, De Facto, Randa Kouchouk

Best Shag- John Anthony, Chris McKenzie, Dave Alexander, Simon

Best Kiss-Annabel Bishop, Chris McKenzie, John Anthony, Rosie Atkinson

Biggest Slag-Jacey Gray, Alison Scott, Shae Fowler, Alan Grantham, Heather Cipriani

Best Dressed- Fran Haddock, James Kershaw, Jordan Lorenz, Megan Keenan, Jen Tidman

Best Male- Phil Newnham, Johnny Jew, Chris McKenzie, Andy Jones, Jean Gregoire-Masson, Tim Vautier

Best Female- Risala Bubakr, Jordan Lorenz, Ella Harrop, Bryony Nelson, Joanne Dawn

Best Unsigned Band- Green Man Says Go!, Darlings of the splitscreen, Gear, South Central, Burns

Best Band- Crystal Castles, Soulwax, MGMT, Erol Alkan, Hannah Montana

Best Single- 7things (Miley Cyrus), We are rockstars (Does it offend you, yeah?), Kids (MGMT/Soulwax), Use Somebody (Kings Of Leon), Womanizer (Britney)

Best Album- Radio Wars (Howling Bells), Only By The Night (Kings Of Leon), The Fame (Lady GaGa), Breakout (Miley Cyrus), It's Not Me It's You (Lily Allen)

Best Live Act- Howling Bells, Erol Alkan, 2ManyDJs, Soulwax, Ladyhawke

Worst Live act- Calvin Harris, Does it offend you, yeah?, Arctic Monkeys, Crystal Castles, Archie Bronson Outfit

Outstanding Contribution- Johnny Jew, Phil Pethybridge, Risala Bubakr, David (My Dad) , Phil Newnham

Person Most likely to make you choke on your own vomit- Joe Baxter, Alison Scott, Heather Cipriani, James (Kitty's Ex), Rach n Bex

Biggest Socialite- James Kershaw, Jordan Lorenz, Jen Tidman, Sophie Zaherali, Megan Keenan

Best Shop- Debenhams, River Island, H&M, Topshop/Topman, Boots

Most Anticipated meeting- Jean-Gregoire Masson, Giacomo Villa, Lara Clarke Wardle, Maria Page, Amy McMeekin

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The Lara Disco award ceremony 2009

2009-03-18T10:41:00.001-07:00

Well the nominations for the lara disco award ceremony are soon to be unveiled.
Stay tuned to find out who has been nominated. With categories such as best unsigned band, best shag, and biggest slag...
With fifteen categories to vote for it'll be the biggest award show in the north.

So I gots my shirt dress

2009-03-17T12:44:00.001-07:00

I've been on a super mission to find a shirt dress.
Then today after hopping out of the shower I saw a shirt on my mums wardrobe. It was a bit big yeah...size 30...
But it made it long enough due to my lacking of stomach fat.
So I now I have a shirt dress XD
As long as I wear a waist belt that is...otherwise I look like I'm wearing a sheet
Happy times
I love evans. Even if it is for the obese

Girls Aloud on dancing on ice...

2009-03-15T12:41:00.001-07:00

Well their singing was a bit shoddy as usual...
Not gonna lie to you though, I didn't tune in to listen to their music.
I like that whole classy look that they had going on though, even the ginge and the fat one looked alright.
Cheryl's hair looked a bit dry though...
What's up babs? No time to visit your hairdresser?

5 tracks to check out

2009-03-15T10:49:00.001-07:00

Tatu - Fly on the wall

Anyone remember Tatu? The two Russian girls caused up a stir with their video to the annoyingly catchy All The Things She Said. Well now their back with a new single after much success in their native country. This offering is upbeat and more edgier than the one-hit wonder eight years ago. However, you get the feeling that unless the girls make another eye-catching video this song will long fade in the memory.

Oh My Word! - We are Gods!

Oh My Word! Surely a band’s title never seemed so appropriate or fitting to describe their sound. Outrageous, unconventional, zany…any would fit the bill perfectly. However, you feel the duo comprised of OJ and Sleeves care little of public approval but more about entertaining with their comical material, illustrated by their continual references of ‘We are Gods’. If you like the totally unexpected than this may be for you. If not then don’t bother.

Howling Bells - Into the Chaos

In a summer of Ting Tings domination it seems that line-ups with a leading lady are quite current, yet that would be unfair to a band whose debut album back in 2006 received much critical if not commercial acclaim. Into the Chaos is a taster for the eagerly awaited second LP Radio Wars and is one that has a seductive yet subtle feel both in style and musical arrangement. The enticing vocals of Juanita Stein accompanied by the almost cinematic sound will no doubt wet appetites and leave you wanting more.

Green Man Says Go! - Las Vegas

I know what you’re probably thinking a three-piece band from Yorkshire…heard it all before. However, this track consisting of repetitive rhythmic synthesized sounds and a fast tempo is forceful and above all conducive to dance. It offers a glimpse into creative musical production mixed with good-natured lyrics. This song is more of a grower than an instant hit, but given a chance may well prove popular to fans of indie electro-rock.

...and a blast from the past...

Soulwax - Much Against Everyone's Advice

Venture back to the start of the new millennium and you may or may not remember this track from alternative rock-electro band Soulwax. Although more renowned for remixing various artists work, Much Against Everyone’s Advice showcases Stephen Dewaele’s vocal talent to full effect accompanied by heavy guitar instrumentals and yet given the timing of its release would still appeal in the current music market.

Radio Wars - Best album of 2009

2009-03-15T09:59:00.000-07:00

So, recently i've been listening to Radio Wars by Howling Bells non-stop.
I definately think this a strong contender for Album of the Year.

...and it's amazing live.

Fave track at the moment: It ain't you

Their cover of Britney's Toxic is worth checking out too...

avanGaäd, what?

2009-03-15T09:56:00.000-07:00

'Pete Doherty is music's version of David Beckham…' Normally if I heard someone say something like that they would emerge from the ground covered in blood with missing teeth, but this made me want to see things through their eyes even more, even if it did mean talking about Jason Donovan and Cyndi Lauper on several occasions... This is a band that does things the hard way, the independent way, the worthy way, meet avanGaäd…

After almost an hour of waiting the boys arrive a man down, at the Forum smoking cigarettes and laughing to one another. 'Does this place do coco pops?' Spencer the bass player, doesn't look like the type of person to eat coco pops, to be honest he looks more like he could long for the taste of human flesh, his ginger locks and awareness of the drummer Shane's apparent 'really good' smell somehow justifies my image of him, but then again would a cannibal really eat Coco Pops?

The band name came from the era Avant Garde, and as they sat in the recording studio listening to music from this time, they decided that this would be a good name for the band. Mind you, it's surprising they are around really, with Liam swapping his first guitar (Squier Strat) for a black and white Gameboy in Year 8. 'My school had really big light switches…' Liam told me. A special school maybe, Liam insisted it wasn't and said that he was the cleverest boy in the class, so why on earth did he swap his guitar for a black and white Gameboy? Confusing eh!

The band took two years to form properly and to this day they are adamant that their highlight is not the groupies, but the fact that they got a 90 year old woman to boogie on down at one of their gigs, how many bands can say that they had such an effect on an old age pensioner?

This hard working band, do what they do for the love of the music, with influences such as The Arcade Fire, Foo Fighters and Radiohead they are bound to be a hit, and this was proven to be the case at their first headlining gig. The band decided to fund their own tour of Germany, and their gig at Gross Freiheit 36 in Hamburg was a huge success..

avanGaäd are recording at the moment, and hope for their Double A side plus a B-side free demo to be out around July/August. If it's anything like their live performances it is bound to be a cracker, and I strongly advise you to get your hands on it as these tracks will still be loved in ten years time.

Hadouken! Live

2009-03-15T09:53:00.000-07:00

Towards the back of the Sheffield Academy there's a man with a bewildered expression on his face. Clearly wearing earplugs he's one of the many parents tonight trying to get to grips with Hadouken. Dressed in bright clothing, with an audience hand picked from a Skins advert they're not the most friendly group for the over 30s- yet they also make unlikely candidates for teen worship.

Bouncing onto the stage with a hard electro rhythm, the room is transformed into a family themed rave. As a shower of glo-sticks hit the stage, which Hadouken banned from their gig, the band appear less energetic than their audience. Lead singer James hides behind a microphone stand until, fourth song in, he throws himself into the crowd. These initial actions are what made Hadouken such a strong force, yet tonight it looks like a lead singer desperate for acceptance. As he politely asks the audience to buy their latest album for the third time, it's like the band themselves feel their moment is slipping away.

Still feeling as if I was at a local youth club, I took a quick scan of the crowd and the response from the teens is overwhelming. During 'That Boy That Girl' one girl is crying with excitement as a group of lads chant 'H-a-k-o-u-k-e-n!' like a Saturday afternoon on the terraces. Feeling a bit old, my mind starts to wander and I'm uppercutting Zangief, as he piledrives me I seem to get back to reality. Glancing towards the parents some are clapping, and even dancing- maybe Hadouken are suitable for adults after all. Though I'd still rather be playing Street Fighter II, drooling over Ryu.

Soho Dolls LIVE

2009-03-15T09:48:00.000-07:00

Lipstick Licking, Hearts Breaking, Eyes Watching, Hands Shaking, Vodka Pouring, Heels Clicking, Make-up Smearing, Boys Kissing, Fingers Snapping, Children Cursing, Industry Dying, and the sound it makes when you’re being stabbed in the face with a shiny new spoon...This is what the Soho Dolls are. They ooze sex from every pore and fill your senses with fantasticalness. Watching Maya Von Doll on stage with her seductive presence is like having all your seedy, dirty fantasies on display right in front of you.

You may criticise their pornographic glam-trash image, but seeing it on stage puts it in to a totally new perspective. Sex Sells. Everyone knows that. Maya flawless and a natural beauty, makes use of this point effortlessly. Although at one point she did manage to knock over Weston’s synths, but it seemed to just prove that this band are even better live. You would have thought she would be embarrassed, but she seemed to be sexier than ever.

Their synth and bass driven melodies make you feel intoxicated with a sheer passion for music. With songs about strippers, police chases and violence and sex, and Prince Harry, you cannot fail to love this band. Toni Sailor’s idiosyncratic style alone is enough to make the world fall in love with him, yet his guitar riffs prove he’s so much more. I used to think of fish fingers when I thought of

Finland

, but now all I think of is the electro glam band that is the Soho Dolls, that has to be good right?

Calvin Harris LIVE

2009-03-15T09:42:00.000-07:00

Glow stick thrashing, Sweat drenched youths have gathered here today expecting a night filled with MDMA taking and a good old fashioned rave. To be honest the night was pretty poor. And the only decent track Calvin Harris has, ''Acceptable in the 80s'' wasn't really an appropriate song for the evening either, considering most of the crowd were nineties kids. As a matter of fact there were only a handful of people who looked like they had hit puberty...

All in all the night was pretty poor, The Mitchell Brothers were appalling and the only reaction they got from the crowd was when they were doing karaoke to Michael Jackson and Kanye West. As appalling as it was, it got worse. To their awful track 'Sole mate' they managed to get the kids in the audience to take off their shoes and hold them in the air. It was a strange sight. It was bad enough when the smoking ban came into place, we suddenly had to put up with the smell of B.O in clubs, but now it seemed we had to put up with the smell of sweaty shoes, could the night be anymore unbearable?

It seemed it could only get worse, but then DJ BURNS took to the stage, and he made the night. Calvin Harris was dreadful; the only decent thing about his set was when he got hit in the eye with a glow stick (If you are the person who threw that magnificent glow stick, please facebook me as I'd love to buy you a drink.)

The children loved Calvin, but to be honest what do the youths of today know about music? Anyway, back to the highlight of the evening, DJ BURNS. He was phenomenal. This seventeen year old guy knows exactly how to work a set of turntables. He was painting images in my mind, or maybe it was just the alcohol? But it seemed that I was in some fantastical world watching New Young Pony Club in a fluoro paint fight with the Klaxons, and over in the corner was Beth Ditto kicking the shit out of Simian Mobile Disco, whilst Soulwax smashed vinyl over the blindfolded heads of Ladytron, whereas Hadouken! were jumping into a pool of liquid gold. Crazy? Yes. Fantastic? Most Definitely.

The Sketch- Promo CD

2009-03-15T09:38:00.000-07:00

Track Listing

1) Wait

2) Taking Control

3) A Generation of Denial

4) Selfish Ways (Acoustic)

The Sketch a thriving post-punk-rock trio have finally created their long awaited EP. Prior to this bootleg CDs were only available in limited numbers, and if you were lucky enough to own a copy, you will know what all the hype is about with their self-titled EP.

The opening track on the EP 'Wait' grabs your attention straight away; with beefy bass lines and drum beats, which are just waiting to explode you cannot fail to be drawn into their magnificent sound. With a single guitarist it is unbelievable that this sheer amount of eccentricity and volume is created. Macca (Voaclist/Drummer) seems to be some sort of mad man, taking every word and giving it a distinctive idiosyncratic sound, but on tracks such as 'Selfish Ways' we are able to see that he is not as mad as we seem to think, he just has a certain way about him, which should be idolised by many. With melody lines, which are perfectly harmonised in chorus by backing vocals provided by JP (Guitar) and Paul(Bass) as well as guitar riffs, which are defined by the harmony created by the bass, perfect music is here in the form of The Sketch.

Many bands have weaknesses when it comes to acoustic sets, but this band seemed to have mastered it, and this is proven with a beautiful acoustic rendition of 'Selfish Ways'

With influences such as Forward Russia, The Cooper Temple Clause,
Bloc Party and The Cure, this band will not go un-noticed for long.

The lyrics should be taken note of. Every word is portrayed in a way which is bustling with energy and with the fact that Macca has this way about him we are able to see that this is not just some shitty mainstream band producing shitty mainstream songs. These lyrics are written about stuff that actually matters, not like those other shitty bands moaning about wearing the same jeans for 4 days, who cares! We need songs like 'Wait', and 'Selfish Ways'.

Every song on this EP is startling in one-way or another; however, the track, which stands out most, is 'Wait'. This was a perfect opener for this EP, and the energy produced in this track is a great contrast with the closing acoustic version of 'Selfish Ways'.

Once you have heard this EP, I can guarantee these songs will be stuck inside your head, as they are what we have been waiting for. 'Wait' will be one of the great anthems of our generation, and with astonishing live sets, this band will be signed sooner or later. If you only do one thing go and see this band live to experience the sheer atmosphere this band creates, if you do two, get this EP by any means possible, and see the band live.