The band featured happy mondays Shaun Ryder and Bez and rapper Kermit (Paul Leveridge). After second album Stupid Stupid Stupid the show was over until 2017 when they made a comeback with their 3rd full-length Voodoo Pop followed by another silence of 6 years.
They’re back once again, now minus Bez. Album number 4, baptized ORANGE HEAD (reference to clown Donald Trump Dumbed?) will see
the day of light on November 3rd via DGAFF Recordings.
Press info: “‘Orange Head’ will still see both members capture their
iconic “cosmic musical jigsaw” like seen in their previous albums, and
deliver that same unique blend of “melding rock, hip-hop, acid house,
psychedelic pop and reggae”.
The Irish Times announced a couple of hours ago that famous Irish singer/songwriter has passed away SINEAD O’CONNOR. No details revealed so far.
This is their short communication.
“The Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor has died at the age of 56. The acclaimed Dublin performer released 10 studio albums, while her song Nothing Compares 2 U was named the number one world single in 1990 by the Billboard Music Awards. Ms O’Connor was presented with the inaugural award for Classic Irish Album at the RTÉ Choice Music Awards earlier this year. The singer received a standing ovation as she dedicated the award, for I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got, to “each and every member of Ireland’s refugee community”.
On 17 July she posted this heartbreaking message on her social media.
Her son Shane took his own life January 2022. Only 17.
But so far no official news about how O’Connor died.
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭#lostmy17yrOldSonToSuicidein2022. Been living as undead night creature since. . He was the love of my life, the lamp of my soul. We were one soul in two halves. He was the only person who ever loved me unconditionally. I am lost in the bardo without him pic.twitter.com/aC8BOmLQ9N
— Sinead Marie-Bernarde Aoibheann O’Connor (@786OmShahid) July 17, 2023
Sinead O’Connor is/was incomparable! Sad, really sad news!
Who: Alt rock outfit from Tulsa (US) was formed in 2019 and has been pushing
their arena rock sound through emotionally rich lyrics, and captivating anthem
melodies. Electric dobro, heavily modulated mandolin, keytar, synth, EG, bass
and drums have all had their highlights on different Jasper Wilderness tracks.
New single: DID YOU CRY
Piece from their upcoming EP ‘The Local Help‘,
out at the end of the year.
Gabriel Phillips (vocalist/guitarist): “Our goal is to create a space for our listeners
to find comfort and courage in a world that’s often too loud. This song tells the story
of a desperate friend at the end of his rope, and sends hope to one that has none.”
TUTV: This song is bursting with ardency, devotion and empathy. Did You Cry is an amplified pop boost that spreads hope in these disturbing
times. The highly impassioned vocals, the heart-whole refrain, and the overall orchestration combine for a bright sonic light at the end of the tunnel.
Happy 80 to one of the greatest frontmen/songwriters
of one of the greatest rock and roll bands in music history.
For the occasion, English writer/journalist Philip Norman
wrote a biography. It was released last month.
“Jagger‘s career has spanned over six decades, and he has been widely described as
one of the most popular and influential frontmen in the history of rock music. His distinctive voice and energetic live performances, along with Richards’ guitar style, have been the Rolling Stones‘ trademark throughout the band’s career. Jagger gained notoriety for his romantic involvements and illicit drug use, and has often been portrayed as a countercultural figure.”
“Norman describes in this book the fascinating life story of Mick Jagger. Norman tells how
Mick grew up in a sleepy suburb of London. We see how he is introduced to the blues, and
how the young, shy Mick accidentally bumps into his old school friend Keith Richards in London. Norman talks about Mick‘s friendship and rivalry with Keith, his countless relationships with the most beautiful women, his phenomenal business talent and his boundless love for music. Mick Jagger is therefore more than a biography, it is the compelling story of half a century of pop history.”
After a series of stormy singles Berlin-based, turbulent trio LOBSTERBOMB released
their debut LP, titled LOOK OUT. A manic mixture of left/right punk uppercuts, garage
rock swagger, and riot grrl dynamics, stoked up by roaring riffs, a frenetic bass/drum tandem and high-pitched vocals, think of Poly Sterene, Kathleen Hanna or Bonnie
Bloomgarden. All ingredients you need for a bonkers moshpit.
If you never heard of them read on as loud and clear vocalist/guitarist Crayon Jones
will tell us more about the band and their debut longplayer. But as usual, we start an interview with a slice of music. Open your ears and eyes for one of the album’s top cuts.
When and how did LOBSTERBOMB got together?
“We met via the instagram page ‘We formed a band’ which was run by the band Gurr.
It was a page where you can post handwritten notes looking for people to play with.
Once we connected we had a few practices together and then the pandemic hit.
So it took a while before we could really get going but we were
all super motivated to make some music and play some shows.”
What’s the story behind the band’s name?
“We can’t say exactly what it is, but we can
confirm it has nothing to do with the B-52s.”
Which track would you play to the people who never heard of you?
“What About Never is our most recent single and it gives a pretty good idea
of what we are about. Lots of energy, personal lyrics and fun visuals.”
Your debut album is out. It’s titled LOOK OUT.
Who or what have we to look out for?
“It is both ‘Look Out, we are here!’ and also about our lyrics, which are quite
observational. We look out onto the world around us and write songs about
what we see and feel.”
How does it feel to have your first album on vinyl?
“It was definitely a little magical to listen to the test pressing
on vinyl for the first time.”
The LP’s image shows the band at its glamorous best. Do you want to express something about the band or your personal yourselves with your flamboyant
looks?
“There is no overall concept of our image, but we are all visually oriented people and find it fun to dress up. We each bring our own style rather than having a defined band uniform.”
Were all three of you involved in the writing/recording process?.
“Usually one of us will make a basic demo with the bones of the song,
but it doesn’t really develop into a full song until we play it together
and we all add something to it.”
Are all songs are in some way connected or do they all stand on their own?
“We wrote these songs over a long period of time so certain songs reflect different
times in our development as a band. For example No No No and Hitting The Wall are
among our oldest songs and have quite a raw and rocky feel, compared to What About Never, Gravitation or Dragonfly that are a bit more post-punky and have extra elements
like synths added.”
. Were you listening to other music while writing the album?
“We all have a diverse taste in music. The playlists we listen to when driving
to shows are always a chaotic mix ranging from psychedelic to punk to pop.”
The album sounds as if it was recorded live
giving it a genuine raw/rough edge. Was it?
“We recorded it ourselves in our rehearsal room in Neukölln, rather than a fancy studio which is perhaps why it has a rawness to the sound, but we recorded each instrument separately rather than recording live.”
GRAVITATION is one of my fav tracks. What is
the song about and where was the video shot?
“It is about a moment when the universe seems to take control and connect you with another person. We shot the video with Unlost Films at Velodrom and CheckpointBravo in Berlin. We wanted locations that matched the 80s post punk vibe of the song that had some elements of brutalism and decay.”
What’s a LOBSTERBOMB gig like?
“We always try to make every show feel special and we love to connect with the audience. We want people to have fun, as it makes it even more enjoyable for us when the crowd is making noise and dancing.”
Which band would you love to tour with and why?
“We were already lucky to play with a lot of very cool bands such as Death Valley Girls, Pabst, Itchy and Laura Lee & the Jettes. A dream would be to play with Kathleen Hanna whether its with Bikini Kill or Le Tigre, we aren’t fussy!”
Suppose the album would be the soundtrack
for a movie, which want would it be?
“The Barbie movie as it would have made the whole marketing
the album thing so much easier. We have plenty of pink outfits
in our closets already.”
What’s the band ultimate goal
“We just want to write songs, play shows and meet nice people really! That’s why we formed a band so we try to keep that in mind whenever the ‘work’ aspect of being in a band gets too much.”
Thank you for this interview, Crayon.
May the road rise with Lobsterbomb.
The former jangly rock stars R.E.M. (1980-2011) just launched
a Spotify playlist containing 40 of their own songs, with 10 tracks
picked by each of the four members.
The fact that some of their songs feature(d) in the drama series The Bear led to the idea to select their own fav songs.
1-10: Michael Stipe 11-20: Peter Buck 21-30: Mike Mills 31-40: Bill Berry
Their 3rd full length, featuring Steve Dub. The Los Angeles-based DJ and world-renowned turntablist with almost 2 decades of experience in the industry, who worked with several big names such as The Chemical Brothers, Justin Timberlake and Gwen Stefani.
Turn Up The Volume: For all you rave addicts out there, here’s the soundtrack to start and end all 24-hour parties with, all summer long. Expect a vibrant dancefloor mix of 80s acid house (Face Yourself / Fox / Plant), trance Chem Bros techno (Freakin’ Disco / Fox), a funky disco thrill (Gekko), a creepy ambient cut (Eat The Dream) and a doom bass-drone closer (Wolf). Use the repeat button and pirouette yourself into a non-stop rapture. Be ready for a freakin’ disco marathon.
