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HAPPY FRIDAY!

HERE IS FRIDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER’S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME.

LET'S GET INTO IT...

1) Track of the week.

SUBSCRIBE: https://mhgny.lnk.to/subscribeID LISTEN: https://mhgny.lnk.to/sessions Gary Clark Jr performs Nextdoor Neighbor Blues. For more Mahogany Sessions click here: https://mhgny.lnk.to/Playlist Blog | https://mhgny.lnk.to/Blog Facebook | https://mhgny.lnk.to/Facebook Spotify | https://mhgny.lnk.to/Spotify Instagram | https://mhgny.lnk.to/Instagram Twitter | https://mhgny.lnk.to/Twitter Great music, as often as possible.

One of my favourite artists, another awesome live performance.

2) Video of the week.

https://www.marcrebillet.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcrebillet/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcrebillet/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/loop_daddy Reddit: ...

One the most entertaining live performances I’ve seen in a long time, decent beats too!

3) Quote of the week.

"We learn as we go
If we stop going, we stop learning…
and
If we're not willing to keep learning, we should probably stop going."
- SETH GODIN.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

Local music scene heavyweights New Boots have recorded a great interview with Jay Brook of Ginger Snaps, listen to it HERE.

5) Gig of the week.

Decibel ft jamie Duggan.

The UoN Union club ‘Platform’ are putting on some interesting gigs, get involved as far as I’m aware it’s not just for students.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Banana Split

HAPPY FRIDAY!

HERE IS FRIDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER’S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME.

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1) Track of the week.

Kendrick Lamar - Alright. Powerful and heavy.

2) Video of the week.

Pre Order the new BIG LAD album, PRO ROCK NOW! https://box-records.com/album/pro-rock http://hyperurl.co/BigLadBananaSplit BIG LAD is a two headed trigger synth party noise machine made up of Henri Grimes (ex Sheild Your Eyes) on drums and Wayne Adams (ex Death Pedals) on synths.

Big Lad - Banana Split. Friends of the studio Wayne and Henry deliver more power.

3) Quote of the week.

“WE RACE TO THE BOTTOM, OR WE CLIMB FORWARD."

- SETH GODIN.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

SPOTIFY OPENS THE FLOODGATES: ARTISTS CAN NOW UPLOAD TRACKS DIRECT TO THE STREAMING PLATFORM FOR FREE.

5) Gig of the week.

 The Barrats FREE SHOW at The Garibaldi. TONIGHT!

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Race to the bottom.

HAPPY FRIDAY!

HERE IS FRIDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER’S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME.

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1) Track of the week.

Mitski's "Geyser" from Be The Cowboy. Out Aug 17 on Dead Oceans. Order here: https://mitski.ffm.to/bethecowboy Credits: Production Company: Pulse Films Director: Zia Anger EP: Alli Maxwell Producer: Jess Lowe DP: Mia Cioffi Henry Steadicam: Patrick Morgan 1st AC: Emma Hing 2nd AC: Zoë Yi Gaffer: Daniel April Art Director: Audrey Turner Art Assistant: Madeline Sadowski Movement Director/ Choreography: Monica Mirabile Hair & Makeup: Regina Harris PA: Aidan McCarthy PA: Ryder Henry Mitski Tour Dates: Sun.

2) Video of the week.

Inertia (feat. Matt Reynolds from Haggard Cat) is the second single from Palm Reader's album Braille. Order here https://goo.gl/S2AYgv

Palm Reader - Inertia.
I saw these guys at The Rocked Up Hootenanny Last week, its my new favourite track, check them out.

3) Quote of the week.

“We race to the bottom, or we climb forward."

- Seth Godin.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

5) Gig of the week.

Rebel Waltz / alt.clubnight / Century City live/ Northampton 4am

 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Slowing down just a bit.

HAPPY FRIDAY!

HERE IS FRIDAY 31ST AUGUST TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME.

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1) Track of the week.

Hundred Waters - Full Performance on KEXP.
I first heard of these guys at BUG, Adam Buxton's music video show, and every track is killer.

2) Video of the week.

Ocean Wisdom - Revvin Feat. Dizzee Rascal.
Only just found out about these guys, really good stuff.

3) Quote of the week.

“There could be a direct correlation between smart phone usage and under-informed mass behaviour.

Sometimes it’s worth opening up a laptop and slowing down just a bit.

Yes, opening up a laptop might count as slowing down a bit."

- Seth Godin.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

Ignaz Semmelweis had blood on his hands.

A 30 minute read but thoroughly worth it. The importance of science and figuring things out.

5) Gig of the week.

Red Triangle at The Garibaldi.

Jazzy, hip-hoppy and souly, perfect combo!

 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Stuck In The Rough

HAPPY MOTHER TRUCKING FRIDAY!

HERE IS FRIDAY 24TH AUGUST TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME.

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1) Track of the week.

Local band King Purple perform 'Stuck In The Rough' for Yamaha.

2) Video of the week.

Another hit form hometown hero, Billy Lockett. Also features friends of the studio Jake Crawford and Ally Wilkinson.

3) Quote of the week.

“Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Don’t teach a man to fish…and feed yourself. He’s a grown man. And fishing’s not that hard’

- Ron Swanson.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

DJ Jazzy Jeff's Ultimate Summer Playlist.

5) Gig of the week.

Blitz DJ's at The Lamplighter.

 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Letters I Wrote.

HAPPY MOTHER TRUCKING FRIDAY!

HERE IS FRIDAY 17TH AUGUST TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME.

LET'S GET INTO IT...

1) Track of the week.

I first heard Hundred Waters at an Adam Buxton event, he played their track 'Innocent', but this is a different flavour, still good though.

2) Video of the week.

I heard this on 6Music last weekend, destined for great things this guy, you can hear why.

3) Quote of the week.

“If you want to create satisfaction, the two elements are:

- Make useful promises

- Keep them.”

Seth Godin.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

SEE BELOW.

5) Gig of the week.

Hometown Projects Launch Party.

Hometown Projects is the great idea of Alex Potton (who is also on this week's podcast, see link below). If you love Northampton, you will want to be involved. If you don't love Northampton it's probably because you don't know enough about the cool shit that happens here, this is your chance to find out. See you there.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

How To Be Happy.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 10TH AUGUST TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

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1) Track of the week.

CLOUDKICKER - Push it way up! (Live with INTRONAUT). Pre-Order now! http://smarturl.it/lwiCMDISTRO Taken from the album "Live With Intronaut". Century Media Records 2014.

2) Video of the week.

AXES - Fleetwood Math (Live at Arctangent 2015) Shot & Edited by Philippa Bloomfield philippabloomfield.tumblr.com www.weareaxes.com www.arctangent.co.uk www.bsmrocks.com

3) Quote of the week.

“How you do anything, is how you do everything.”

Anon.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

Richard Branson - How To Be Happy

5) Gig of the week.

DJ OP1 at The Pomfret Arms.
A friend of the studio and one of my favourite DJ's, DJ OP1 is playing at The Pomfret arms, awesome music and good beer too!

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

God Gave Rock and Roll To You.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 3RD AUGUST TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

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1) Track of the week.

Charlie Wilson's official music video for 'There Goes My Baby'. Click to listen to Charlie Wilson on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/CharWSpot?IQid=TGMB As featured on Uncle Charlie.

I only found out about Charlies Wilson this wee, and it seems he has quite the body of work. Not y usual bag but i'm getting into it.

2) Video of the week.

Revenge 1992( Eric Carr )

Obviously.

3) Quote of the week.

“Be excellent to each other... and... PARTY ON, DUDES!”

Abraham Lincoln.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

5) Gig of the week.

TONIGHT!

Future Love, CITRUS and Ex-Pets at The Garibaldi, 3rd August.

Three local heavyweights, get involved.

 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Why should you listen to Vivaldi's Four Seasons.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 27TH JULY'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

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1) Track of the week.

"Welcome home,master & princess" BAND-MAID is all girl rock band from japan. 2018年2月14日にリリースする2nd Full Album 「WORLD DOMINATION」のリード曲「DOMINATION」の MVを公開！ バンド結成当時からの目標である"世界征服"への決意を改めて提示した作品。 Creative Director：尾上永晃（DENTSU INC.） Creative Planner ：秋田勇人（DENTSU INC.） Art Director ：河野智 （DENTSU INC.） Business Producer :廣田元章（DENTSU INC.） Executive Producer:久野サトシ（CLIVER INC.） Producer :松岡良樹（ellroy INC.） 演出 ：MAD ONION Teye 撮影 ：吉田貴彦（IMAGICA INC.） 照明 ： 田中心樹（タッチ・アンド・ゴー Co., Ltd．） 美術・装飾 ：岩上優奈（Revlon INC.） Hair Make : 山本奈苗 編集 ：立松夏菜（ellroy INC.）/佐名希望（ellroy INC.） Production Manager: 岩田健太郎（ellroy INC.）/細谷文乃（ellroy INC.） =====BAND-MAID INFORMATION===== ■BAND-MAID　2nd Full Album「WORLD DOMINATION」 2018年2月14日リリース ・初回生産限定盤A （CD+Blu-ray）：CRCP-40545/￥5,093+tax ・初回生産限定盤B（CD+DVD）：CRCP-40546/￥4,167+tax ・通常盤（CD）：CRCP-40547/￥2,685+tax 【収録内容】 ＜初回生産限定盤＞ -CD- 1.I can't live without you.

BAND-MAID - Domination.
A new one to me this week, but a great track and video too.

2) Video of the week.

Slipknot's music video for 'Wait And Bleed' from the album, Slipknot - available now on Roadrunner Records. Download it now on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/sk-slipknot Site: http://slipknot1.com iTunes: http://itunes.com/slipknot Facebook: http://facebook.com/slipknot Twitter: http://twitter.com/slipknot Instagram: http://instagram.com/slipknot Tumblr: http://slipknot.tumblr.com LYRICS I've felt the hate rise up in me... Kneel down and clear the stone of leaves...

Slipknot - Wait and Bleed.
Still a classic 19 years on.

3) Quote of the week.

“As soon as you try to make a temporary metric go up at the expense of the real goal, you’re on your way to mere busyness.”

Seth Godin on likes and friends.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

Light, bright, and cheerful, "The Four Seasons" by Antonio Vivaldi is some of the most familiar of all early 18th century music, featured in numerous films and television commercials. But what is its significance, and why does it sound that way? Betsy Schwarm uncovers the underlying narrative of this musical masterpiece.

5) Gig of the week.

Twinfest.
It's twinfest all weekend long, click the link and get involved, the towns most exciting and successful festival.

 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Make Humour The Heart Of Morale.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 13TH JULY'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

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1) Track of the week.

Music video by The Beastie Boys performing Body Movin'. (C) 2009 Capitol Records, LLC

2) Video of the week.

Bel Biv DeVoe - Poison. Some old skool to dance to.

3) Quote of the week.

“Cheerfulness in the face of adversity”

This is one of the Royal Marines Ethos', worth remembering.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

Steven Tyler is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, best known as the lead-singer of Aerosmith. He is also the subject of new documentary called "Steven Tyler: Out On a Limb" available to stream on demand.

5) Gig of the week.

Local legend Mr Skank at The Garibaldi.

 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

I believe In A Thing Called Love

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 6TH JULY'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

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1) Track of the week.

The Darkness  I Believe In A Thing Called Love.
Its an oldie but a goodie and they're still going strong 5 albums later.

2) Video of the week.

Billy Lockett performing Eye to Eye/Wicked Game in Canary Wharf, London Listen to Billy's most recent single here: https://lnk.to/FeelsSoGood See Billy Lockett at Shepherds' Bush Empire! Tickets available here: https://lnk.to//ShepherdsBushEmpire Subscribe to his channel to be the first to see any new videos.

3) Quote of the week.

“I believe in a thing called love.”

- Justin Hawins.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

I havent read any articles this wee so nothing of note to share, what have you been reading?

5) Gig of the week.

Northampton Town Festival

Its this weekend, so come out in force and show everyone what Northampton is made of.

 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Three word maximum, or I'll get aggressive.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 28TH JUNE'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

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1) Track of the week.

CONJURER deliver a spot on performance in The K! Pit Love rock?

Friends of the studio Conjurer play a face-beating set for Kerrang!.

2) Video of the week.

I thought it would be fun to play some of the pianos around London. Unfortunately, London had other ideas. Listen to my new single, Feels So Good here: https://lnk.to/FeelsSoGood Subscribe to my channel to be the first to see any new videos.

3) Quote of the week.

“It’s true that you’re not good enough yet. None of us are. But if you commit to trying hard enough and long enough, you’ll get better.”

- Seth Godin.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

The loudmouth at the concert: Why can’t people stop talking and listen to the music?

I can't stand people talking at gigs. I go to gigs to watch the show and listen to the music, I understand the work that goes into a gig and talking through it is so rude. I enjoy spending time with my friends but if I want to talk I don't go to a gig to do it. However, If you see me at a gig feel free to say hello, please note I have a strict three-word rule, exceed that and I will get nasty.

5) Gig of the week.

SBD: The Big Dirty / Over The Influence / The Dead Melody

Friends of the studio The Big Dirty are on a rampage at the moment, with support from Over The Influence and The Dead Melody it's sure to be a banger, get involved.

 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

It’s true that you’re not good enough yet.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 22ND JUNE'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

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1) Track of the week.

Friends of the studio Kroker, have an album out. You should listen HERE, then buy.

2) Video of the week.

World Champion DJ K-SWIZZ (14 yrs old) - 2018 DMC Online World Final ✅ This is my 5th year entering the dmc online, I made my first dmc online world final at 10yrs old back in 2014. Im always trying to push turntablism to the next level with technicality & new creative ideas.

14 years old, 14 YEARS OLD. Incredible.

3) Quote of the week.

“It’s true that you’re not good enough yet. None of us are. But if you commit to trying hard enough and long enough, you’ll get better.”

- Seth Godin.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

Don Broco's Rob Damiani on crappy photos.

p.s.I'm with Rob on this one.

5) Gig of the week.

Good dudes Sarpa Salpa have an EP launch tonight, you should go.

 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh.

Know your enemy.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 15TH JUNE'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

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1) Track of the week.

2 september 2008 Details: The Metro Theatre, Sydney, Australia Sep 2 2008 Setlist: 1. Of Dust and Nations 2. Firebreather 3. The Messenger 4. All That's Left 5. Silhouette 6. Daedalus 7. Stare at the Sun 8. The Whaler 9. For Miles 10. Cold Cash and Colder Hearts 11.

Full live set from Thrice.

2) Video of the week.

Turn Away is the latest single from Charlotte Carpenter. Stream/Download from this link: https://linktr.ee/ccarpentermusic Directed byAlex Ruhl ------------------ www.facebook.com/ccarpentermusic www.twitter.com/ccarpentermusic www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic www.charlottecarpentermusic.com

More fire from friend of the studio, Charlotte Carpenter.

3) Quote of the week.

“Know your enemy!”

- Zach de la Rocha.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

Know Your Enemy (Featuring Maynard) 1994-06-24 Glastonbury Festival: Glastonbury, England

Maynard James Keenan (Tool), with Rage Against The Machine, perfect! 

5) Gig of the week.

It's Northampton Music Festival this weekend, to be honest, I haven't seen much advertising for it so it's anyone guess as to what's going on. Always worth supporting local acts however, so head into town and you're sure to find something.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh.

All of which are American dreams.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 8TH JUNE'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

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1) Track of the week.

The following is previously unseen rehearsal footage of Prince & The Revolution from the summer of 1984. It was in this very room at Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse in Eden Prairie, Minnesota that Prince created and committed to tape one of his most beloved and iconic compositions, which six years later would become a worldwide hit for Sinead O'Connor.

It would have been Princes 60th birthday yesterday, seems right to share a tint portion of his awesomeness.

2) Video of the week.

An appropriate reaction for such a seminal album, it did remind me to go through RATM's albums though.

3) Quote of the week.

“Take the power back.”

- Zach de la Rocha.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

This is another rare piece of footage. This is a Rik singing 'Evil' in the big top in Nether Wallop at a big charity gig. It is with Jools Holland's Big Band featuring Bill Wyman, Jools on piano and a bizarre appearence from John Otway on guitar.

5) Gig of the week.

Broken Shackle at The Garibaldi, Northampton.

"So many vinyls of jazz afro funk post punk disco delight. Propagating the tropical big beat and bongo manifesto."

 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh.

Beers + Bands!

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 1ST JUNE'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

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1) Track of the week.

OutKast's official music video for 'Player's Ball'. Click to listen to OutKast on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/OutKastSpotify?IQid=OutKPB As featured on Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik.

OutKast - Player's Ball

2) Video of the week.

Official music video for 'Kickstart My Heart' by Mötley Crüe from the album 'Dr. Feelgood.' Stream or Buy 'Dr. Feelgood' - http://smarturl.it/mc_drfeelgood Follow Mötley Crüe Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2wtOIOf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motleycrue/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MotleyCrue/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MotleyCrue Website: https://www.motley.com/ (P) 1989 The copyright in this audiovisual recording is owned by Masters 2000 Inc.

Motley Crue - Kickstart My Heart

3) Quote of the week.

“Jealousy is love and hate at the same time.”

- Aubrey Drake Graham.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

Some crisp metal drumming by Dan Wilding of Carcass. Song: "The Master Butcher's Apron".

How did he not find the baggy with his hand in my shoe?

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 18TH MAY'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

Uploaded by Dennis Wilder on 2015-06-08.

One of my favourite summery albums, it reminds me of the time I did the London to Brighton in my classic mini 15 years ago.

2) Video of the week.

The Streets - "A Grand Don't Come for Free" (2004) - Blinded By Lights LYRIC: Thats the one, Oy How did he not find the baggy, with his hand in my shoe? Way too close for me, ah well at least they allowed me through.

3) Quote of the week.

“a Toyota is a better car than a Bentley. More efficient, more reliable.”

- Seth Godin.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

Jamie Lenman - Devolver, Track by Track Commentary

A fascintaing idea, an artist talking about their album as it happens.

5) Gig of the week.

Billy Lockett - Royal & Derngate

Local lad Billy Lockett is back headlining the Derngate. I had Billy on the podcast a couple of years ago (you can listen to that here) and it's great to see the amazing places his music is taking him, but it's no surprise. There are only a handful of tickets available, see you there.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Dubstep psychopath glitchy man makes Jazz, nice.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 11TH MAY'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

The Streets perform ‘Turn The Page’, on Sounds Like Friday Night on BBC One.

One of my favourite tracks by The Streets, reminds me of hazy days at college.

2) Video of the week.

"This is America" by Childish Gambino. Director: Hiro Murai Producer: Doomsday with Ibra Ake and Fam Rothstein of Wolf + Rothstein.

Some people think it's rubbish, some think it's groundbreaking, I think it's art.

3) Quote of the week.

“All art is quite useless.”

- Oscar Wilde.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

Borgore - Adventures in Time. Dubstep psychopath glitchy man makes Jazz, nice.

5) Gig of the week.

Lunaxis at The Lab - Friends of the studio Lunaxis perform a FREE gig at The Lab on Friday 11th May, get involved!

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Amateurs and professionals.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 4TH MAY'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

Jimothy Lacoste - Getting Busy.

2) Video of the week.

A Tribe Called Quest - Live in Brooklyn.

3) Quote of the week.

“An amateur will often stitch up a professional.”

- DB.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

5) Gig of the week.

I am out of the loop this week. What is going on in this town, this weekend?

 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

In The Time Of Chimpanzees I Was A Monkey.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 27TH APRIL'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

Summer Hip Hop Mix.

Shout to Casio Wax for making this mix and DJ OP1 for sharing.

2) Video of the week.

Music video by Beck performing Loser. (C) 1993 Geffen Records

Beck - Loser.

3) Quote of the week.

"Yes, be original, but no, it's not helpful to be so original that we have no idea what you're doing."

- Seth Godin.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

Top 100 Hip-Hop History.

38 hours of Hip-Hop history.

5) Gig of the week.

We've got a powerful doubleheader at the Roadmender this weekend. Saturday sees Sarpa Salps, Century City and Naked Next Door perform and Sunday has Ginger Snaps and Fox Chapel. Powerful line-ups, see you there.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh