popcult

"Supeised the doves album isn't there as it was favourite a few weeks ago - but I am happy kasabians album is there it's an immense album and deserves the credit - I'm still listening all the way though nearly every day and still loving it"

is that the highest credit that can be given to an album these days, that you can abide to listen to it all the way through? *insert comment here about throwaway nature of music / download culture*

a) - yes.

great fun live, and lovely folks to boot.

i'm lucky enough to have one of the limited edition ones, which makes it even more beautiful.

whilst i'm here, live JAG. worriedaboutsatan and axxon in manchester - http://www.wegottickets.com/event/52127

i am so excited about indietracks. just hope that the weather is as good as last year

i was excited enough to see the YBAm, but not MLN are involved it is a certain hit.

Jo & Danny.

Thank you thank you in advance.

is ace.

to get me more hyped up for livepool tonight. i wonder what delights the partytrain from manchester will hold.

i had that. and a DiS badge from that era, which is still on my electric guitar strap, gathering dust.

always felt a strong fondness for 2.0, was it around that time that there was a paper verison of DiS too? i'm sure i've still got that tucked away somewhere...

both the 7's then, which both lucky real purrty

on OIB. i too am confused. notdotcom.

an old music hall, has a lovely tiered seating area, and a cool little balcony. this description does it no justice.

great. i shall be missing this one though. which is a damn shame. good to see DiS moving to manchester thought. i'm sure team pull yourself together could guest dj for you sometime...

though it's 'Fossil, I' non?

promptly follow's gibbard's advice.

give up is pictured trying to get a messaeg across?

a) grasshoper

i'll be on a flight to brazil when they play manchester. however, i will be on my way to brazil so i'll get over it. i guess a trip to leeds/liverpool is on the cards...

on allo, darling. she was ace on the train, especially taking into consideration how bloody hot it was in there!

as i've said before a classic education were my unexpected highlight, thought they were excellent and really suited the church.

Super Furry Animals.

So there. xx

are ace. they are probably my favourite band in manchester right now, alongside spokes. i am lothe to use 'dark' as a term of reviewing, but with these guys it applies as in shades of tone rather than a 'tears of robert smith' style. i can't wait to hear this record, as they are amazing live.

lies mainly in the fact that you posted it twice...

you just have to thank him for recording some of the best ska and reggae of all time...

also known as Sonic Boom. Of Spacemen 3 fame. Then Spectrum and EAR.

as hell. These are one of the bands which consistently break me down. Garvey is an amazing poet, wonderful vocalist and an all round good egg on top of it all. I can't wait to here this record.

I can remember putting them on to about 90 people in August 2006, they were just as good fun then! These guys are my sure fire tip for next year, can't wait for the album to come out.

of you to offer such kind words. Glad you enjoyed the CD Mr Robb, good to see repected figures around town gave it a listen.

One further comment on this one, why does it matter that Sir Yes Sir aren't as good as Pavement? Few are, even Malkmus' solo stuff struggles to compete. I know that I'd rather listen to someone who is trying to ape Pavement than copying Northern Uproar.

Like you have barely touched the surface of the City. I'll agree that I think the Ting Tings will burn out as fast as they sparked up, but I've got a lot of time for Modernaire. They have witty and quite bitting lyrics and are making enjoyable electropop.

However, where are The Answering Machine? Best pop band around Manchester and they are getting better with every show they play at the moment. Since bringing in Ben on drums that band seem to have changed their sound with every show. I know that they are experimenting with more Broken Social Scene type stuff in the studio at the moment, which will only enhance their sound more.

Similarly, Air Cav. Rightly described on this here website as a mini Arcade Fire, I was amongst a number of folks who travelled to the continent to see them rip up Paris. That band must be on the verge of a break through.

Whilst I'll admit that they are two bands who I have worked with and consider friends, there are a host of other folks out there making great noises. Gideon Conn is a star waiting to happen. Laymar sound like nobody else in town and are utterly captivating. Tim and Sam Tim and the Sam Band with Tim and Sam's folkyorchestra are beautiful, and are rightly starting to get noticed by the media and other folks in and around town.

If Twisted Wheel and The Courteeners are the best that this city has it is a pretty damning verdict on other people being far more creative in Manchester.

So then, there are two bands on this list who are on our ace new compilation. So I think that it isn't pure cheek to leave a plug for it here? Our record is called "We're Stupid, But We're Happy" and features our tips for 2007, which also include The Answering Machine, Shut Your Eyes And You'll Burst Into Flames, Modernaire and The Star Fighter Pilot.

Steve Lamacq and John Kennedy have both said a word or two about it on the radio, so they must like our ideas too. Find out for yourself at www.popcultzine.com

I only just got round to getting the live box last week, this may well be the re-issue that pushes me over the edge. If we all agree to listen to the same song at once she might just hear it and be compelled to come and play on these shores again. So, Hyperballad at 3:30 anyone?

x

Manchester. Star and Garter. Easter Monday. Free cookies for the first bunch of people through the door. Details here.

http://myspace-573.vo.llnwd.net/00600/37/51/600451573_l.jpg

FIN

Just come on down, you'll be made to feel all at home. We are even going to make cookies for the first handful of people in...

x

Also sees Air Cav in support. Our lovely poster for this gig is over at...

http://myspace-573.vo.llnwd.net/00600/37/51/600451573_l.jpg

So looking forwards to this one.

x

Jim Noir. He is ace.

These boys are brillo. Fact. This new mixed up version of Pride Before The Fall is great fun, the sooner people realise that this song needs to be played at every and any disco in the land the better. With any luck this also means I can get back into seeing the band once every couple of weeks, they are a jolly good dance. Does this call for a High Voltage yay?

By the by, where are the skyscrapers in Gorton? I'm looking out of the window and I cannae see them.

At the Bierkeller. The gig. Not Club NME. Hot Puppies are good fun, looking forwards to seeing thems.