Thursday, 26 March 2009
All ready for the all new song set?
Well, we're not!!! I feel like we are going to be playing a bit of bingo at this event, maybe we should give out cards and see who makes what mistake. For a change, James seems the least likely to make errors while playing - will have to get him really drunk!
Friday, 20 March 2009
q from interview, the longest answer, more will follow
Is there a wider message to your music?
This aspect of my music comes and goes in phases. I do include politics in the songs I write - it is a subject that evokes emotion, and therefore is valid for artistic purposes - but try and do it from an angle that won't be so off putting to those who won't get into the political music per se. I myself get bored of political music easily, so try not to create it in too cliched a manner.
For example, one song on climate change is called 'Scuba Gear For Kittens', our song on house prices is called 'Rent Boy' and we reworked 'Its My Party' to be about how the Labour Party had changed its colours, to very well appreciated comic effect which seemed to hide the bile behind it well!
This aspect of my music comes and goes in phases. I do include politics in the songs I write - it is a subject that evokes emotion, and therefore is valid for artistic purposes - but try and do it from an angle that won't be so off putting to those who won't get into the political music per se. I myself get bored of political music easily, so try not to create it in too cliched a manner.
For example, one song on climate change is called 'Scuba Gear For Kittens', our song on house prices is called 'Rent Boy' and we reworked 'Its My Party' to be about how the Labour Party had changed its colours, to very well appreciated comic effect which seemed to hide the bile behind it well!
Sunday, 8 March 2009
209radio broadcast link
We have a link for the show with Rishi on it playing some live music and discussing new material, upcoming gigs and the move to London up at the 209 radio website. For one week only, with photos to come soon!
Sunday, 1 March 2009
Sunday, 22 February 2009
Twitter thing set up
So, we've finally followed the Twitter vibe, though it comes classed as yet another thing to update. Its also another thing where we've had to go with the karmadildo thing instead of our band name, which makes me feel even less enthusiastic about using it. Follow us if you haven't been put off by the immense negativity that I've been feeding you all!.
209radio interview date set
Just to pop up and say I will be doing a short solo set on 209radio on Friday March 6th, sometime around 11! Perfect way to preview the gig the following Tuesday!
Monday, 2 February 2009
snowy the dog
Hope you are all enjoying the snow - much milder than what was in Chicago this time last year I have to say!
I've found an online version of an open mic I did on tour in the US this time last year. This venue was great, and it would have been nice to organise a proper gig there. My discovery that night was of Emily Kaitz, due to someone covering her song, 'When I'm Dead, Dress Me In Drag'.
http://theutah.org/artist/rishistar
There are also updates on the gig pages...check them out
I've found an online version of an open mic I did on tour in the US this time last year. This venue was great, and it would have been nice to organise a proper gig there. My discovery that night was of Emily Kaitz, due to someone covering her song, 'When I'm Dead, Dress Me In Drag'.
http://theutah.org/artist/rishistar
There are also updates on the gig pages...check them out
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