Jem's Music blog does just what it says on the tin - it's all about music. Stuff he's listening to, bands he's seen, bands you ought to see and listen to, and anything else he wants to talk about - all music related.
Sunday, 28 November 2010
Mok - Hector's House
Check out this up and coming indie/pop/rap band at Hector's House (Brighton) on 1st December. You'd be mad not to! www.myspace.com/mok.one
Saturday, 27 November 2010
Saint Jude
I've just discovered a gem so thought I'd share the good news. Check out Saint Jude at www.myspace.com/saintjudemusic. Their album 'Diary of a Soul Fiend' is sublime!
Friday, 26 November 2010
2010 gigs
Actually, I fibbed about my next posting - top fives can wait til next time. Thought it best instead to list the gigs I've been to (and will be going to) before the year is out and the ones we've already got in mind for 2011 take over...
- Vampire Weekend (February - Bexhill)
- Stornoway (February - Brighton)
- Grizzly Bear (March - Brighton)
- Mumford & Sons (March - Brighton)
- New Pornographers (May - London)
- Cherry Ghost (September - Brighton)
- Villagers (October - London)
- John Grant (November - London)
- Divine Comedy (November - Brighton)
- Laura Marling (November - Portsmouth)
- Squeeze (December - Brighton)
Thursday, 25 November 2010
Compilation tapes
Well, I say tapes - but mean CDs these days of course. Doesn't quite have the same ring or ambiance, but the principle's the same. Pick some classic tunes, burn them off and give them to a friend.
How about this eclectic mix for my good friend Robert's 50th birthday party in December?
Next blog - top fives. What's yours at the moment?
How about this eclectic mix for my good friend Robert's 50th birthday party in December?
- Sex Pistols - God save the Queen
- Undertones - Teenage Kicks
- Ian Dury - Sex and drugs and rock n roll
- Police - Roxanne
- The Members - Sound of the suberbs
- The Ruts - Babylon's Burning
- Sham 69 - If the kids are united
- Talking Heads - Psycho killer
- Flying Lizards - Money
- Stiff Little Fingers - Alternative Ulster
- Rezillos - Top of the Pops
- The Knack - My Sharona
- The Undertones - Jimmy Jimmy
- The Motors - Dancing the night away
- The Stranglers - Peaches
- The Buzzcocks - Ever fallen in love
- Blondie - Hanging on the telephone
- The Vapours - Turning Japanese
- The Skids - Into the valley
- Sham 69 - Hurry up Harry
- Jilted John - Jilted John
Next blog - top fives. What's yours at the moment?
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Laura Marling - Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth 22.11.10
I first saw Laura Marling at the first Hop Farm festival in 2008. Barely 18 then, she still managed an eclectic set backed by what were to become Mumford & Sons!
Two years on and she's matured gracefully to deliver to a sold out and very packed Wedgewood Rooms another memorable blend of classic tunes, old and new.
We watched the support (The Pins) from near the stage door (next to the bar) and smiled a smile as Laura nipped out for a quick fag, unnoticed by the crowd around her.
Later, hoodie removed, she was instantly recognisable and was met with tumultuous applauds at the close of every song.
Ms Marling must surely now go from strength to strength - particularly if the three new songs she played tonight are anything to go by!
[NB, check out Laura's support band - The Pins at http://www.myspace.com/thepinsloveyou. They've an EP out featuring the rather excellent '(Heard you say) I love you'.]
Two years on and she's matured gracefully to deliver to a sold out and very packed Wedgewood Rooms another memorable blend of classic tunes, old and new.
We watched the support (The Pins) from near the stage door (next to the bar) and smiled a smile as Laura nipped out for a quick fag, unnoticed by the crowd around her.
Later, hoodie removed, she was instantly recognisable and was met with tumultuous applauds at the close of every song.
Ms Marling must surely now go from strength to strength - particularly if the three new songs she played tonight are anything to go by!
[NB, check out Laura's support band - The Pins at http://www.myspace.com/thepinsloveyou. They've an EP out featuring the rather excellent '(Heard you say) I love you'.]
Sunday, 21 November 2010
Jem's Music - this is where it all begins
Hello there. I've been meaning to do this for some time now - friends and family have been dropping hints as well, so I've finally found out how to get started.
My blog's all about music. Specifically the acts and bands I like, the gigs I go to see, the tracks I download. What I think is good, not so good, naff etc. The acts I think will do well. What I've got right and what I haven't. Basically, anything that interests me music-wise which I think may be of interest to you as well.
It'll all be my opinion of course and therefore maybe a tad biased - but I'm always open to other points of view. So please write in and tell me what you think!
To start the ball rolling, I'm currently part-way through a mammoth compilation project. A good friend is 50 in December and he's asked me to compile the music for the party. It's running from 3pm to midnight, so I'm thinking around 15-20 CDs worth. (Decided against MP3 this time). I've got the first five done under the following titles:
But I'll not be doing any of that tomorrow (Monday 22nd) as I'm off to see Laura Marling in Portsmouth. I'll be writing a review of that sometime in the next few days.
Finally, a current tip for future greatness. Check out the Screaming Females album 'Castle Talk' on Don Giovanni Records. Track 4 - 'Normal' - is the dog's!
Jem
My blog's all about music. Specifically the acts and bands I like, the gigs I go to see, the tracks I download. What I think is good, not so good, naff etc. The acts I think will do well. What I've got right and what I haven't. Basically, anything that interests me music-wise which I think may be of interest to you as well.
It'll all be my opinion of course and therefore maybe a tad biased - but I'm always open to other points of view. So please write in and tell me what you think!
To start the ball rolling, I'm currently part-way through a mammoth compilation project. A good friend is 50 in December and he's asked me to compile the music for the party. It's running from 3pm to midnight, so I'm thinking around 15-20 CDs worth. (Decided against MP3 this time). I've got the first five done under the following titles:
- Oldies mix
- Sixties mix
- Boogie mix
- Dance mix, and
- Punk mix
But I'll not be doing any of that tomorrow (Monday 22nd) as I'm off to see Laura Marling in Portsmouth. I'll be writing a review of that sometime in the next few days.
Finally, a current tip for future greatness. Check out the Screaming Females album 'Castle Talk' on Don Giovanni Records. Track 4 - 'Normal' - is the dog's!
Jem
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