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Issue 2 *online* NOW!!

It's here! The latest issue of Love Music Magazine has arrived. Please check it out by clicking on the front page below:

 

 

 

We have features from

 

Gabby Young & Other Animals

Patch & The Giant

Emma Walker

Little Collin

Seattle Yacht Club

DJ Anne Frankenstein

Seven Impale

Karim Kamar

Syrene

Miami House Party

Sparda MC

 

 

Love In - Featuring lots of comedians

Suzy Bennett @FunnySuzyB

Ginger and Black @GingerandBlack

Julian Deane @Julian_Deane

Deisree Burch   @destheray

Carly Smallman @CarlySmallman

Carl Donnelly @CarlDonnelly

Jim Smallman  @JimSmallman

Rudi Lickwood @RudiLickwood

Lucy Porter @Loonabimberton

Dana Alexander @Comediandana

Craig Campbell @MooseFucker

Ben Norris @Benny_Norris

Eddy Brimson  @EddyBrimson

Bec Hill @bechillcomedian



And reviews from

 

Ryan Inglis

Silent Party

Sisteray

Vinnie & The Stars

 

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Arrows of Love, Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen - London, 16 May 2013

By Mark Wincott

Let’s start from the beginning people!!

Firstly, if you have never been to a gig at the Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen, let me tell you what it is like.

Once you enter the quaint Hoxton Square, you see a few bars a picturesque Church. You then come upon the Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen, which is also a music venue. A lively bar area is first noticed, music blaring out, a mix of people standing around. You have old and young people from different eras in their record collection. Passing through the bar area you come to these two, massive-sized barn looking doors. Once through, you’re in the venue itself, all black walls; black ceiling, the bar, which sells Jamaican Ginger beer. That is always a winner for me.

The stage, at the front, and for me a great view. The smell of stale beer is always good. Looking around this small venue, which holds possibly 200, I see purple haired people, people in leather, some in tight jeans, some wearing skater gear and in fact a skateboard, this gig, and this band are for people who just want to rock out, get those cobwebs blown, and have some ear sex.

Throne, one of the support acts, was on, once I arrived. I sadly missed Nymph, due to me being very unmanageable with my time keeping. Throne, of what I heard, I did enjoy, a good chunk of metal, a three piece that just got on with it. They had a good beat with some impressive throat singing and tight playing. I would definitely want to see more of these guys. Impressive lead vocalist, bassist just did what was needed and the drummer who just gave as good as she got. Their timing was great from what I did hear.

At 10pm Arrows of Love enter the stage, and BANG straight into it. No messing around, and no delicate tune to ease the new followers in, just heavy in your face, dirty and filthy noise which is what I love and the people, especially the band themselves want, and enjoy.

Screaming lead vocals by Nima Teranchi, and guitar, who reminded me a bit of Jello Biafra, ex Dead Kennedy’s, with his on stage persona. Bassist, Nuha Ruby Ra, wearing a wedding head dress and a tartan skirt. Then, Lyndsey Critchley, the guitarist and vocalist who, after a couple of tracks strips off her shirt to begin playing in just her bra, while also managing to play the guitar, while having sound problems with the venue. This didn’t deter these guys. They were here to show what they can do and enjoy the moment of playing in front of a crowd. This has been done many times, and frequently, around London, as headline, and also support acts, for such bands as the formidable Skunk Anansie.

They shared a bottle of red wine around the stage while the drummer, Mike Frank, threw some water into the crowd. I found Mike Frank’s drumming impressive, with his style, he has talent. This guy looks like a Chris Cornell early 90’s or if you like, a Geezer Butler from back in the day.  He was effortless. The sound the beat was impeccable. Finally, you have their guitarist, who at times looked like he was making love to his guitar. The sounds coming from it, for me, helped push this band to another level, which is astonishing, as apparently, Rufus Miller has only been playing with them for a couple of weeks. If that is what they all can do together now, then these guys are going to be getting better, and bigger, so keep your eye out for Arrows of Love.

The sound problems didn’t seem to affect Arrows of Love, as they professionally just carried on, and smashed their way through it all, with Nima jumping into the crowd, to start his very own mosh pit, and later on, crowd surfing, which is always good to see.  With their recent single The Knife, which is out now, being their last-but-one song of the night, maybe for me, it could have been the last song of the night, as it was really fitting to finish, on this tune.

The 5 piece then just finished while the guitar effects were still drowning out the venue and they walked out of the venue in to the cold night air. This then gave us all time to start to filter out through the buzzing Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen in to the night, cold air, of Hoxton Square, to feel, that I have watched some extreme dirty organised chaos.

I am always impressed when a band has to fight sound issues, and still put on a good show. These guys will leave you like you have not just been out, and home, and making that ‘walk of shame’, but will you give you with that ‘stride of pride’, but with a dirty feeling at the same time.

Their album will be out soon and this is called Fuck Everything. Get on it people, see them live, see the future of a fledgling rock, and dirty roll band, and support their cause.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgUnp_XigJM

https://en-gb.facebook.com/ArrowsOfLoveMusic

http://www.arrowsoflove.co.uk/

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Band Members

Rufus Miller
Mike Frank

Lyndsey Critchley

Nuha Ruby Ra

Nima Teranchi


 

Soul Rebels, The Wardrobe - Leeds, Friday 17 May 2013

By Mel McClellan

Having never been to The Wardrobe before, I thought I would arrive early to soak in the atmosphere before the gig started. Although, early is an understatement, it turned out that nearly two hours early was a little optimistic.

However, this turned out to be a good thing as I was able to see a couple of sound checks beforehand, so it was like an intimate performance.

 There was many staff members/managers rushing about trying to make sure things were ready on time and preparing for what, I felt, was going to be a great night.

 Eventually, at around 9.15pm, people started arriving. They bought their drinks at the bar and took their places by the stage and its surrounding areas. I am no good at estimation, but would say there was between 200-250 of us there.

 The first act to grace the stage was Homecut, a Beat Boxer from the UK. To be honest, I have never really been a fan of beat boxing. I have seen it before on TV talent shows, but not really thought much about it. I heard Homecut’s sound check before and was impressed then. But, with the atmosphere and 200 people in the room, it made his performance even better. Covering songs from the likes of Justin Timberlake’s ‘Sexy Back’ to Michael Jackson’s ‘Billie Jean’ made sure that everyone’s music tastes were taken into consideration. As well as his amazing talent, I spoke to him briefly after the show and he seemed such a nice man too. He told me that he had an amazing night, and thanked me for the support he had received.

The next act to perform was the one I was looking forward to seeing the most. This was Fayth Hope, a new up and coming Soul singer from the US. In fact ironically, Birmingham, Alabama. Fayth has an amazing voice and made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. She entertained the audience, not only with her singing, but her interaction. She also made sure she sang Happy Birthday to Lubi Jovanovic, who organised the event. Fayth’s performance of James Brown’s ‘It’s a Man’s World’ was absolutely amazing and just wowed the audience. Everyone I spoke to afterwards said how amazing that song was. Apparently, Lubi told me that this was Fayth’s first ever performance in the UK, so what a place to start, right here in Leeds! You can see an interview with Fayth in Love Music Magazine.

 The final performance was Wara, a great Afro-beat, soul, funk and Latin band from London. They kind of reminded me of the ‘Vengaboys’ to be honest, but in a good way! At least their energetic, and catchy tunes filled the dance floor and started a huge party, so their mission was a successful one. They definitely were worth watching and I would see them and the others again knowing that I would have a great time.

During the evening, I wondered around and spoke to several people about their expectations, and what they thought about it. Although most of the people I spoke to

were really positive about the night. There was a group of women who said it was not what they expected. Although they were enjoying it, they thought it would be a little more vibrant and exciting. But, unfortunately for them, it was too soothing and laid back. However, another group of people I spoke with loved it and said they were really pleased to have been there.

All in all, I thought it was a great night and a pleasure to have had the opportunity to attend. Lubi should be proud of himself for organising such a great event. Pat on the back from me!

Daft Punk!

I'm actually excited but, in about ten minutes, Daft Punk are making a comeback from the noughties. They are releasing "Get Lucky" a super infused mix of the talents of  Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter. With this super-funk-ili-cious track, they have not only enlisted the help of the very beautiful and talented Pharrell Williams but also one of the main riff players of this world, the very Chic, Nile Rodgers.

I am actually quite excited to hear the album and having seen already what they are capable of, lets hope there are many more hits for these two robots.

Check the video here. You probably saw it appear all over the Twitter feed yesterday.

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