Hey people I'm back, been away in North Wales (not quite as cool as LA i know)
Just a quick one really! pointing you ALL toward KCRW (a Los Angeles Radio Station) I hadn't heard it until I was over there, it plays a really varied and wide spread collection of music. Beware all those that expect KISS and Radio 1 as mainstream music is kept to a minimum. One particular show I recommend is Henry Rollins' (ye the legend himself) 2 hour show on Saturdays 6o'clock (LA time) don't worry there is a listen again feature and thats how I tune in! He plays such a wide range of music its pretty crazy. From Punk to classic Jazz tracks. After each song he gives a really informative talk on the track,label it was released on and where to get it, as well as underground information of how to get especially rare albums.
http://www.kcrw.com/media-player/mediaPlayer2.html?type=audio&id=hr100522kcrw_broadcast_64
This is a link to Henry Rollins' show, just search KCRW into Google to look at other programs they offer.
soo until next time
CJW
Tuesday 8 June 2010
Miles #3
Hello!
Been a little while... I went to London for a few days... I got loads of new music, so I thought I'd tell you lot about it all. I bought a few CDs I already knew were good, and a few random purchases, which is always the best way to find new music. So, here goes...
Billy Talent I
Billy Talent II
These are both albums I have most of already. I love every song I've heard by them, so I thought I'd just buy em. If you think the Hives having a fight with an erratic child singing the 1st Sum 41 album then I think you should get your hands on em. Alternatively, (if you aint already) go on youtube and listen to 'Red Flag'. That song is fucking sweet.
Deftones - White Pony
This again is album I already loved, but I only realised after listening again recently that MJK from Tool is a guest on one track. Anyone who knows anything about music knows I don't need to say much about White Pony, its a pinnacle and legendary metal album that everyone who likes Metallica through to Slipknot and even Muse should own.
Beloved - Failiure On
These guys broke up years ago, and my friend introduced me to them a while after, about 3 years ago. I have a soft copy of this album but wanted to have the CD for myself. I wont go into too much detail, if you 'like Funeral for a Friend, chances are you'll like Beloved' is the simplest possible way to describe it - its emotional yet powerful - which is how music should be!
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown
If you wanna hear the good things about this album, pick up a Kerrang. If you wanna ear that bad shit, find a Green Day forum. I thought it was shit, I knew it was going to be shit, I just bought it in the hope that some of Nimrod would be left, which it isnt. Was too radio friendly for me.
Nine Inch Nails - Pretty Hate Machine
This, on the other hand, Is a classic. After not liking it the first time round, I gave it a second chance and loved it. The first release from Trent Reznors gargantuan catalogue, its another classic and I recommend every song. The live versions (look at videos from the With Teeth era) of the tracks on this album are mind blowing. Buy this album, turn it up, you wont regret it. And yes, BUY it. Its worth every single bleddy penny.
Rage Against the Machine at the Grand Olympic Auditorium
Again, classic. energy and emotion comes in leaps and bounds from this recording of RATMs last show - I recommend the DVD even more. The live versions of the songs from 'Evil Empire' don't have the same weight and power in their sound, but you can somehow really feel that weight still coming through. I particularly love Morellos live versions of solos, so find a video of 'Bulls on Parade' and see what the fuss is about.
Beastie Boys - Ill Communication ReMastered
This is just mint. I wont say loads, just get it. The B sides are awesome, the A side is better than it used to sound, 'Sabotage' still makes me wiggle a little bit and its just genius. Only way you can up it is to get 'Hello Nasty' and the only way to up that is to get 'Pauls Boutique'. Which, is not a stupid bag make. Its an amazing album.
Christ that was an angry one..! I downloaded How To Destroy Angels first release the other day aswell (its a free download, so you've got no reason to not get it) and that is the icing on top of my musical cake. I think my ears will be happy for a while, until they cave in from listening to Frenzys newest album, 'In The Blood', which I also massively recommend owning.
Happy listening folks!
Been a little while... I went to London for a few days... I got loads of new music, so I thought I'd tell you lot about it all. I bought a few CDs I already knew were good, and a few random purchases, which is always the best way to find new music. So, here goes...
Billy Talent I
Billy Talent II
These are both albums I have most of already. I love every song I've heard by them, so I thought I'd just buy em. If you think the Hives having a fight with an erratic child singing the 1st Sum 41 album then I think you should get your hands on em. Alternatively, (if you aint already) go on youtube and listen to 'Red Flag'. That song is fucking sweet.
Deftones - White Pony
This again is album I already loved, but I only realised after listening again recently that MJK from Tool is a guest on one track. Anyone who knows anything about music knows I don't need to say much about White Pony, its a pinnacle and legendary metal album that everyone who likes Metallica through to Slipknot and even Muse should own.
Beloved - Failiure On
These guys broke up years ago, and my friend introduced me to them a while after, about 3 years ago. I have a soft copy of this album but wanted to have the CD for myself. I wont go into too much detail, if you 'like Funeral for a Friend, chances are you'll like Beloved' is the simplest possible way to describe it - its emotional yet powerful - which is how music should be!
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown
If you wanna hear the good things about this album, pick up a Kerrang. If you wanna ear that bad shit, find a Green Day forum. I thought it was shit, I knew it was going to be shit, I just bought it in the hope that some of Nimrod would be left, which it isnt. Was too radio friendly for me.
Nine Inch Nails - Pretty Hate Machine
This, on the other hand, Is a classic. After not liking it the first time round, I gave it a second chance and loved it. The first release from Trent Reznors gargantuan catalogue, its another classic and I recommend every song. The live versions (look at videos from the With Teeth era) of the tracks on this album are mind blowing. Buy this album, turn it up, you wont regret it. And yes, BUY it. Its worth every single bleddy penny.
Rage Against the Machine at the Grand Olympic Auditorium
Again, classic. energy and emotion comes in leaps and bounds from this recording of RATMs last show - I recommend the DVD even more. The live versions of the songs from 'Evil Empire' don't have the same weight and power in their sound, but you can somehow really feel that weight still coming through. I particularly love Morellos live versions of solos, so find a video of 'Bulls on Parade' and see what the fuss is about.
Beastie Boys - Ill Communication ReMastered
This is just mint. I wont say loads, just get it. The B sides are awesome, the A side is better than it used to sound, 'Sabotage' still makes me wiggle a little bit and its just genius. Only way you can up it is to get 'Hello Nasty' and the only way to up that is to get 'Pauls Boutique'. Which, is not a stupid bag make. Its an amazing album.
Christ that was an angry one..! I downloaded How To Destroy Angels first release the other day aswell (its a free download, so you've got no reason to not get it) and that is the icing on top of my musical cake. I think my ears will be happy for a while, until they cave in from listening to Frenzys newest album, 'In The Blood', which I also massively recommend owning.
Happy listening folks!
Wednesday 26 May 2010
Miles #2
Well then!
I decided to talk about some live music in this blog. I've always loved it, and I love it even more when bands choose to catch these shows on camera to release on DVD on BluRay.
My favourite live DVD is probably 'Muse Hullabaloo', with its 40 minute behind the scenes footage that comes on the 2nd disc.
Like Charlie previously mentioned, Beastie Boys 'Awesome I Fuckin' Shot That!' is always being played at my house, and this DVD is a special one for live music fans everywhere. Instead of getting in a professional film crew in, the hand out (and I quote) '50 Hi-8 video cameras to 50 hung'go audience members with one instruction, keep recording'. As a result of that rule, you get to see the show from the crowds point of view, with all the crowd related antics mixed in. Some dude actually goes for a piss halfway through the show and films it, you see people ordering beers & hotdogs and another guy continuously shouting 'Get on the DVD now folks, get real excited!'
Its also edited by Nathaniel Hornblower (one of MCAs pseudonyms) and I must say, the editing is just weird. loads of effects and the choice of shots used in certain places is fantastically immature, which is why I recommend it to everyone!
Another fanshot DVD to keep an eye out for (because its impossible to find for purchase) is Nine Inch Nails 'Another Version Of The Truth'. this also fan produced and has nothing to do with Trent Reznor, he just approved it, and consequently loves it. Filmed again by fans on everything from crappy phone cameras, HD camcorders & iPhones, it captures the event (well, 3 events merged into one) fantastically, and really puts you in the venue. The tour was 'Lights in the Sky' in support of 'The Slip' so the setlist is lengthy and varied, which is fantastic. With cinema touch-screens, a 40ft drum machine and 3 set changes its definatly worth watching. Oh yea, the light show is so stupidly over the top it would make a supersonic star collision, or something equally epic, look like a torch running out of power.
Thats enough rambling from me, I'll be back soon. Give me some suggestions of what to chat about!
I decided to talk about some live music in this blog. I've always loved it, and I love it even more when bands choose to catch these shows on camera to release on DVD on BluRay.
My favourite live DVD is probably 'Muse Hullabaloo', with its 40 minute behind the scenes footage that comes on the 2nd disc.
Its also edited by Nathaniel Hornblower (one of MCAs pseudonyms) and I must say, the editing is just weird. loads of effects and the choice of shots used in certain places is fantastically immature, which is why I recommend it to everyone!
Another fanshot DVD to keep an eye out for (because its impossible to find for purchase) is Nine Inch Nails 'Another Version Of The Truth'. this also fan produced and has nothing to do with Trent Reznor, he just approved it, and consequently loves it. Filmed again by fans on everything from crappy phone cameras, HD camcorders & iPhones, it captures the event (well, 3 events merged into one) fantastically, and really puts you in the venue. The tour was 'Lights in the Sky' in support of 'The Slip' so the setlist is lengthy and varied, which is fantastic. With cinema touch-screens, a 40ft drum machine and 3 set changes its definatly worth watching. Oh yea, the light show is so stupidly over the top it would make a supersonic star collision, or something equally epic, look like a torch running out of power.Thats enough rambling from me, I'll be back soon. Give me some suggestions of what to chat about!
Tuesday 25 May 2010
Charlie #2
Hey!
This post is kind of asking for some advice from readers! Every couple of weeks a group of us gather at Miles house for his famous (infamous) curry. This is where we have sophisticated conversations about music and culture of course! The table is often surrounded by famous local faces, Jakarta (the Rock band) are always present, members from All Guns Blazing (the Metal band) often show up as well! So there is a good mix of music tastes including my personal love of punk and Miles taste in alternative Metal. A music dvd is always put into the tv for some background sound and visuals. We try and choose stuff that all listeners will enjoy. Tim Armstrong's solo album dvd A Poets Life is usually the first to be played...a cool mix of punk rock (in which Tim made his name) as well as heavy reggae and dub influences. Its loved by most and often put on repeat due to popular demand! The other dvd is Beastie Boy's Awesome I Fuckin' Shot That! an insane dvd that I will not give to much away on because it deserves a much more in depth analysis. What we need is some new ideas, any cool music dvds people can recommend that would make good background sound and visuals?
Other stuff... new Soulfly Album out today : Omen! Another creation from Max Cavalera.
Next time or in the near future I want to talk about the new Deftones Album DIAMOND EYES
CJW
This post is kind of asking for some advice from readers! Every couple of weeks a group of us gather at Miles house for his famous (infamous) curry. This is where we have sophisticated conversations about music and culture of course! The table is often surrounded by famous local faces, Jakarta (the Rock band) are always present, members from All Guns Blazing (the Metal band) often show up as well! So there is a good mix of music tastes including my personal love of punk and Miles taste in alternative Metal. A music dvd is always put into the tv for some background sound and visuals. We try and choose stuff that all listeners will enjoy. Tim Armstrong's solo album dvd A Poets Life is usually the first to be played...a cool mix of punk rock (in which Tim made his name) as well as heavy reggae and dub influences. Its loved by most and often put on repeat due to popular demand! The other dvd is Beastie Boy's Awesome I Fuckin' Shot That! an insane dvd that I will not give to much away on because it deserves a much more in depth analysis. What we need is some new ideas, any cool music dvds people can recommend that would make good background sound and visuals?
Other stuff... new Soulfly Album out today : Omen! Another creation from Max Cavalera.
Next time or in the near future I want to talk about the new Deftones Album DIAMOND EYES
CJW
Monday 24 May 2010
Charlie #1
Hey there!
So this is bloggin'...
another bloody hot day in the UK...gota love it.
So yeah as Miles said i just got back from California, it was an excellent trip!
Guitarist lovers check this out...http://www.truetonemusic.com/ this was a really cool guitar shop i found in LA on Santa Monica Blvd. its basicly a two story build filled with guitars..there is literally anything you can think of here all types of guitars from the plain normal to extremely odd! the same goes for amps and effects pedals. If anyone finds themselves in LA with time to spare check this shop out!
Sadly this store just meant i wanted everything...especially an American Standard Custom Fender Telecaster, if anyone has £2000+ going spare i'd be happy to take it off your hands!
I was recommend loads of bands whilst in LA by the local youth ( which consists of either skaters or surfers ;o) Infected Mushroom was mentioned on numerous occasions so i thought i should check them out. Im not really sure how to define the songs i have heard so far...some sort of insane techno rock band, where on the other hand someone told me they were psytrance.
I have only heard two songs and really dont know what to make of it...does anyone know this band? Do i listen further or abandon it?
CJW
So this is bloggin'...
another bloody hot day in the UK...gota love it.
So yeah as Miles said i just got back from California, it was an excellent trip!
Guitarist lovers check this out...http://www.truetonemusic.com/ this was a really cool guitar shop i found in LA on Santa Monica Blvd. its basicly a two story build filled with guitars..there is literally anything you can think of here all types of guitars from the plain normal to extremely odd! the same goes for amps and effects pedals. If anyone finds themselves in LA with time to spare check this shop out!
Sadly this store just meant i wanted everything...especially an American Standard Custom Fender Telecaster, if anyone has £2000+ going spare i'd be happy to take it off your hands!
I was recommend loads of bands whilst in LA by the local youth ( which consists of either skaters or surfers ;o) Infected Mushroom was mentioned on numerous occasions so i thought i should check them out. Im not really sure how to define the songs i have heard so far...some sort of insane techno rock band, where on the other hand someone told me they were psytrance.
I have only heard two songs and really dont know what to make of it...does anyone know this band? Do i listen further or abandon it?
CJW
Miles #1
so...
the first post!
just a quick intro really.
charlie being on a gap year and miles only working part time, we get loads of spare time.
seing as weve both got a massive interest in music and its background we wanted to make a blog.
charlie just came back from 2 weeks LA, the home of legendary punk bands like rancid, green day, blink, operation ivy... the list goes on. he spent days in the massive independent music stores out there, and picked up a couple of special edition beastie boys albums for dirt cheap. he also grabbed his dirty mits on piles of skate stickers for me to decorate my bmx with, and (the lucky bugger) shared a chin wag with rage against the machine's tom morrello while chilling back stage at a peter gabriel concert D:
while he was away i played some crappy local shows, but mainly worked alot on my new solo record. coming together slowly... but will be worth the wait. the 2 of us are working with a local film maker (charlie is also helping produce the album) and were putting together a couple of music videos, and a friend from sitrus clothing is helping with the art.
all is going in our camp!
oh yea, the blog name idea is a secret. if youre the first peroson to work out the story behind 'the edgeware brainstorm' then we'll throw you some free cds, and maybe a sitrus tshirt.
peace!
the first post!
just a quick intro really.
charlie being on a gap year and miles only working part time, we get loads of spare time.
seing as weve both got a massive interest in music and its background we wanted to make a blog.
charlie just came back from 2 weeks LA, the home of legendary punk bands like rancid, green day, blink, operation ivy... the list goes on. he spent days in the massive independent music stores out there, and picked up a couple of special edition beastie boys albums for dirt cheap. he also grabbed his dirty mits on piles of skate stickers for me to decorate my bmx with, and (the lucky bugger) shared a chin wag with rage against the machine's tom morrello while chilling back stage at a peter gabriel concert D:
while he was away i played some crappy local shows, but mainly worked alot on my new solo record. coming together slowly... but will be worth the wait. the 2 of us are working with a local film maker (charlie is also helping produce the album) and were putting together a couple of music videos, and a friend from sitrus clothing is helping with the art.
all is going in our camp!
oh yea, the blog name idea is a secret. if youre the first peroson to work out the story behind 'the edgeware brainstorm' then we'll throw you some free cds, and maybe a sitrus tshirt.
peace!
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