Saturday, December 08, 2001
Friday, December 07, 2001
Thursday, December 06, 2001
Wednesday, December 05, 2001
Cheating a bit today - the new content isn't original, it was first included on FallNet. More devastatingly original content tomorrow!
I found this interview by Odran Smith (one of our old gang) tucked away in the archives of the official Fall website. The Frank Chickens may be long gone but Kazuko from the band is still active and recently collaborated with the Fall.
Interview with Kazuko Hohki of the Frank Chickens by Odran Smith, April 2001
Odran Smith: Was it Grant Showbiz's idea to bring yourself and The Fall
together and collaborate?
Kazuko Hohki: Yes!
OS: Have you listened to any of The Fall's back catalogue? If the answer is
yes... what are your favourite songs?
KH: Yes but can't remember the names - a song about an old woman appeals to
me lately.
OS: Did you meet Mark E Smith during the recording of the Unutterable?
KH: No, I've met him several times though.
OS: Are The Fall popular in Japan?
KH: Among special people, yes.
OS: Do you know what 'Cyber Insekt' is about?
KH: No!
OS: What is Kazumi Taguchi [Kazuko's partner in the Frank Chickens] doing
nowadays?
KH: She's been a manageress of a hair salon in Mayfair, and now works for a
Japanese car factory as a translator.
OS: What do you miss most about Japan? And what would you miss most if you
returned to Japan?
KH: I used to miss my parents a lot but, now they are dead, they are
permanently with me. I'd miss British people (my friends), the feeling of
being a foreigner which liberates me, the multi-culturalness of London, my
house, space...
OS: Were you surprised that Ninja Tune decided to remix 'We Are Ninja'
(2000) after all this time?
KH: About time! They are good people.
OS: What did you think of Shonen Knife?
KH: Great to have Japanese women doing things not expected of them. More
please!
OS: Were you shocked at the positive critical opinion about the Unutterable
and, in particular, 'Cyber Insekt'?
KH: I don't follow music media, so am ignorant.
Kazuko's web site
I found this interview by Odran Smith (one of our old gang) tucked away in the archives of the official Fall website. The Frank Chickens may be long gone but Kazuko from the band is still active and recently collaborated with the Fall.
Interview with Kazuko Hohki of the Frank Chickens by Odran Smith, April 2001
Odran Smith: Was it Grant Showbiz's idea to bring yourself and The Fall
together and collaborate?
Kazuko Hohki: Yes!
OS: Have you listened to any of The Fall's back catalogue? If the answer is
yes... what are your favourite songs?
KH: Yes but can't remember the names - a song about an old woman appeals to
me lately.
OS: Did you meet Mark E Smith during the recording of the Unutterable?
KH: No, I've met him several times though.
OS: Are The Fall popular in Japan?
KH: Among special people, yes.
OS: Do you know what 'Cyber Insekt' is about?
KH: No!
OS: What is Kazumi Taguchi [Kazuko's partner in the Frank Chickens] doing
nowadays?
KH: She's been a manageress of a hair salon in Mayfair, and now works for a
Japanese car factory as a translator.
OS: What do you miss most about Japan? And what would you miss most if you
returned to Japan?
KH: I used to miss my parents a lot but, now they are dead, they are
permanently with me. I'd miss British people (my friends), the feeling of
being a foreigner which liberates me, the multi-culturalness of London, my
house, space...
OS: Were you surprised that Ninja Tune decided to remix 'We Are Ninja'
(2000) after all this time?
KH: About time! They are good people.
OS: What did you think of Shonen Knife?
KH: Great to have Japanese women doing things not expected of them. More
please!
OS: Were you shocked at the positive critical opinion about the Unutterable
and, in particular, 'Cyber Insekt'?
KH: I don't follow music media, so am ignorant.
Kazuko's web site
Tuesday, December 04, 2001
Today's offering is a live review of Bridge and Tunnel, Wolf Colonel and The Robocop Kraus at the Notting Hill Arts Club.
Regarding the updates on the Sonic Boom story, I have been unable to find out anything more. The only web-based stuff I could find was this thread on the I Love Everything forum
Regarding the updates on the Sonic Boom story, I have been unable to find out anything more. The only web-based stuff I could find was this thread on the I Love Everything forum
BREAKING NEWS!
I've heard from a reliable source that Sonic Boom (of Spectrum/ Spacemen3 fame) has been arrested for drug possession in North Carolina. He was near the end of Spectrum's tour of the US. If the story is true, he is facing either a spell in jail or, if he's lucky, a refusal of his visa. If I can find a website with the story on it I will post it here later.
I've heard from a reliable source that Sonic Boom (of Spectrum/ Spacemen3 fame) has been arrested for drug possession in North Carolina. He was near the end of Spectrum's tour of the US. If the story is true, he is facing either a spell in jail or, if he's lucky, a refusal of his visa. If I can find a website with the story on it I will post it here later.
Monday, December 03, 2001
Newly added today - an interview with Huw from the Pooh Sticks. This dates from 1995 and was published in issue 10 of our former zine Weedbus. I'm not going to adding much old stuff through December but Pooh Sticks stuff on the web is a little bit scarce, so there you go.
Sunday, December 02, 2001
In today's instalment:
A live review of Ladytron and Olympic Lifts at the Scala.
I've completely forgotten about the new releases!
Here goes - three new ones and three compilations -
Minotaur Shock Chiff chaffs and willow warblers
folktronica, would you believe! melodic folk tinged electronica a bit like a poppier Boards of Canada
Meanwhile Back in Communist Russia Indian Ink
hotly tipped, supporting Smog on the 11th at Union Chapel
Silver Jews Bright Flight
fourth album from David Berman's Silver Jews - with Lambchop as his backing band
Deus No More Loud Music
a collection of their various singles - unable to confirm if they've called it a day although their official site hasn't been updated since Jan, 2001, so...
John Cale Dream Interpretation: Inside the Dream Syndicate vol 2 and Stainless Gamelan: Inside the Dream Syndicate vol 3
another two installments in the series collecting John Cale's work from the 60's. Vol 2 features material from Cale and Tony Conrad and a track from 1965 featuring Angus Maclise, and the third features him with Sterling Morrison, Angus Maclise and Terry Jennings
A live review of Ladytron and Olympic Lifts at the Scala.
I've completely forgotten about the new releases!
Here goes - three new ones and three compilations -
Minotaur Shock Chiff chaffs and willow warblers
folktronica, would you believe! melodic folk tinged electronica a bit like a poppier Boards of Canada
Meanwhile Back in Communist Russia Indian Ink
hotly tipped, supporting Smog on the 11th at Union Chapel
Silver Jews Bright Flight
fourth album from David Berman's Silver Jews - with Lambchop as his backing band
Deus No More Loud Music
a collection of their various singles - unable to confirm if they've called it a day although their official site hasn't been updated since Jan, 2001, so...
John Cale Dream Interpretation: Inside the Dream Syndicate vol 2 and Stainless Gamelan: Inside the Dream Syndicate vol 3
another two installments in the series collecting John Cale's work from the 60's. Vol 2 features material from Cale and Tony Conrad and a track from 1965 featuring Angus Maclise, and the third features him with Sterling Morrison, Angus Maclise and Terry Jennings
Saturday, December 01, 2001
As part of a major production drive in the run up to our first issue in the new year, I've decided to add something new to this site every day. This mad idea came about because I was thinking earlier of having a sort of advent calendar on this site just to brighten it up a little, maybe just the odd photo each day, then I thought "why not just add something each day throughout December". It's not as daft as it sounds as we have a bit of a backlog.
We'll see what develops, but meanwhile here's today's contribution - a review of Smog and Kidd Dynamo.
Recommended Christmas related listening: - Captain Beefheart 'There Ain't no Santa Claus on the Evening Stage' (from 'Clear Spot')
We'll see what develops, but meanwhile here's today's contribution - a review of Smog and Kidd Dynamo.
Recommended Christmas related listening: - Captain Beefheart 'There Ain't no Santa Claus on the Evening Stage' (from 'Clear Spot')
Main news is that the World Cup Draw has taken place. I'm already looking forward to it.
Having got carried away with the new material last week, I have been ignoring my website responsiblities since. I am also skint so I've been trying not to think too much about going to gigs all the time - notably missed Jeffrey Lewis + Jacob Golden on the same bill this week, as well as a gig by the Amazing Pilots, though I didn't know about it til too late! However, I am tempted by:
Jetplane Landing headlining at the Monarch on Monday 3rd (£5)
Of Arrowe Hill, psychedelic types on first at Camden Dublin Castle's Club Fandango on Tuesday 4th. (£5)
Website matters yet to be sorted include three new live reviews (Smog, Ladytron, Bridge and Tunnel) and an updated A-Z, but I'm kind of dealing with that asap. New releases will be added here very soon.
Having got carried away with the new material last week, I have been ignoring my website responsiblities since. I am also skint so I've been trying not to think too much about going to gigs all the time - notably missed Jeffrey Lewis + Jacob Golden on the same bill this week, as well as a gig by the Amazing Pilots, though I didn't know about it til too late! However, I am tempted by:
Jetplane Landing headlining at the Monarch on Monday 3rd (£5)
Of Arrowe Hill, psychedelic types on first at Camden Dublin Castle's Club Fandango on Tuesday 4th. (£5)
Website matters yet to be sorted include three new live reviews (Smog, Ladytron, Bridge and Tunnel) and an updated A-Z, but I'm kind of dealing with that asap. New releases will be added here very soon.
Thursday, November 22, 2001
NEW STUFF!!
I know it's hard to believe, but I have managed to upload some NEW interviews.
BIlly Mahonie and Calexico are online now. The Billy Mahonie interview will also appear in our debut print issue early next year.
I know it's hard to believe, but I have managed to upload some NEW interviews.
BIlly Mahonie and Calexico are online now. The Billy Mahonie interview will also appear in our debut print issue early next year.
Monday, November 19, 2001
New releases are on the wane as we near the end of the year.
A couple of good new ones from Domino
Jim O'Rourke Insignificance
Papa M Whatever, Mortal
it's also worth mentioning Without Ghosts by Bridge and Tunnel who I saw play an excellent show on Saturday. Interesting to see the Sunday Times call it the "best instrumental album of the year" when there are quite a lot of vocals on it. Whatever, it's good stuff, and the live review will be added in a full update tomorrow.
A couple of good new ones from Domino
Jim O'Rourke Insignificance
Papa M Whatever, Mortal
it's also worth mentioning Without Ghosts by Bridge and Tunnel who I saw play an excellent show on Saturday. Interesting to see the Sunday Times call it the "best instrumental album of the year" when there are quite a lot of vocals on it. Whatever, it's good stuff, and the live review will be added in a full update tomorrow.
Sad news that Michael Karoli, the ex-Can guitarist has died. The official confirmation is on Holger Czukay's website and there is also an obituary on Pitchfork.
Friday, November 16, 2001
Thursday, November 15, 2001
Yeah well, went to Ladytron + Olympic Lifts last night, pretty good all round. A 'proper' review' of that and Smog from last weekend will be up very soon. I met A LOT of people and was all talked out by the end of the night. It was completely sold out, and the bar was very crowded and was £3.20 a pint, so that meant I wasn't too drunk ;) Glad the OL slipmats arrived in time, I wonder if they sold any? Playing Sheffield tonight.
One gig in London tonight is the fantastic Jacob Golden who is playing the Barfly acoustic night at the Enterprise in Chalk Farm, admission is only £3.
One gig in London tonight is the fantastic Jacob Golden who is playing the Barfly acoustic night at the Enterprise in Chalk Farm, admission is only £3.
Wednesday, November 14, 2001
Don't forget that Ladytron, Olympic Lifts and DJ Andrew Weatherall are playing the Scala, Pentonville Road Kings Cross (beside Thameslink station) tonight. Tickets are still available at £9. The ad in last week's Time Out stated that Mina and Le Hammond Inferno were also on the bill, though I've no confirmation of that.
The White Stripes set for Jo Wylie's new show will be on Channel 4 at 11.35pm tonight. I was supposed to go to the recording but was otherwise engaged, so it'll be interesting to see what I've missed. White Stripes did three songs for tv, and two more for the crowd apparently.
The White Stripes set for Jo Wylie's new show will be on Channel 4 at 11.35pm tonight. I was supposed to go to the recording but was otherwise engaged, so it'll be interesting to see what I've missed. White Stripes did three songs for tv, and two more for the crowd apparently.
Tuesday, November 13, 2001
Tuesday night and I haven't even done the new releases yet! Here goes...
The Fall Are you are Missing Winner
I haven't heard it myself and I've been giving recent gigs a wide berth, but
I'm told that this is up there with 'The Unutterable' - still on form
apparently.
bis Return to Central
Now on Artful records, leaning even further towards electronic music.
Chris T-T The 253
12 track album from Chris T-T on snowstorm, dedicated to the bus route from Euston to Aldgate (which goes past my old flat). Great reviews everywhere and has played recently with Elbow and Turin Brakes.
Brian Eno Compact Forest Proposal
5 studies for "010101" San Francisco Museum of Modern Art 2001. 10 active cd players were used in this installation, each playing a specially cut cd featuring a single layer of the total music. The cds had a different number of tracks, some silent, and each player was set to play in random order. The final music is an ever changing combination. This cd
represents possible conditions of the installation piece (obviously it doesn't have the same effect as the installation)
Radiohead I Might be Wrong - Live
Well, I might be wrong but I reckon this 8 track live album was recorded at this gig in Oxford. In which case I'll not buy it as I have the whole gig on minidisc! It's good though. It features tracks from Kid A and Amnesiac plus a new track 'True Love Waits"
The Fall Are you are Missing Winner
I haven't heard it myself and I've been giving recent gigs a wide berth, but
I'm told that this is up there with 'The Unutterable' - still on form
apparently.
bis Return to Central
Now on Artful records, leaning even further towards electronic music.
Chris T-T The 253
12 track album from Chris T-T on snowstorm, dedicated to the bus route from Euston to Aldgate (which goes past my old flat). Great reviews everywhere and has played recently with Elbow and Turin Brakes.
Brian Eno Compact Forest Proposal
5 studies for "010101" San Francisco Museum of Modern Art 2001. 10 active cd players were used in this installation, each playing a specially cut cd featuring a single layer of the total music. The cds had a different number of tracks, some silent, and each player was set to play in random order. The final music is an ever changing combination. This cd
represents possible conditions of the installation piece (obviously it doesn't have the same effect as the installation)
Radiohead I Might be Wrong - Live
Well, I might be wrong but I reckon this 8 track live album was recorded at this gig in Oxford. In which case I'll not buy it as I have the whole gig on minidisc! It's good though. It features tracks from Kid A and Amnesiac plus a new track 'True Love Waits"
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