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Last Updated: 11/24/2009

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City: Stoke-0n-Trent
State: Midlands
Country: UK
Signup Date: 8/10/2006

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[19 Sep 2009 | Saturday] 

Category: Music
Having on the right type of footwear can be very important and on this weeks SUBSONIK podcast Dave finds the harsh reality of being on a rambling holiday ill-equipped, and finding out why hikers aren't fans of Faith No More....

Plenty of musical debate on this weeks show too, where Matt and Dave discussed the merits of trad metal (Mustaine meets Aker Bilke), why stupid fringes usually mean rubbish bands and why is Jo Whiley? (No, the end of this sentence isn't missing - just WHY IS Jo Whiley???)

PLus we had the usual smorgasboard for you to feast on the rich pickings of talented musicians and bands from the Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, and Cheshire carressing your eardrums with the finest new choons - including brand spanking new stuff from Heart of the Sun, Mauskramp, DJ Fresh and Kill the Young....

Download this weeks podcast by clicking here

TRACKLISTING

Bonfires - Another Day - www.myspace.com/bonfiresuk

Ox Scapula - The Man - www.myspace.com/oxscapula

Advantage - Something to Say - www.myspace.com/advantagemusicuk

DJ Fresh (feat Dok Tizzle) - Photos on the Wall - www.myspace.com/atomicforce

Fight for Desire - To Embrace the Fallen - www.myspace.com/fightfordesire

Kill the Young - You Gotta Promise Me - www.myspace.com/killtheyoung

Hollywood Tease - Let Go - www.myspace.com/hollywoodteaseuk

Mauskramp - All at Once - www.myspace.com/mauskramp

MS Thomason - The Pines - www.myspace.com/msthomason

Heart of the Sun - Heart of the Sun - www.myspace.com/officialheartofthesun

All About Eden - No Dancing on the Tables - www.myspace.com/allabouteden

Hands of Hate - Wake Up - www.myspace.com/handsofhate
[02 Sep 2009 | Wednesday] 

Current mood:  bouncy
Category: Writing and Poetry

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Inspire Festival - @ Stoke Plaza, Hanley 28th August 2009

Review and Photo by Steve Harvey

On a day when the weather could not quite make up its mind, I likewise, was finding it difficult to muster up the energy and enthusiasm to get myself off the settee, and walk down to the skate park. The aftermath of hurricane Bill was upon us, and it was desperate to call a halt to the fun planned for the day. However I did manage to get out of my cosy chair, and I was mighty glad I did. The future of Stoke scene is alive and kicking in these young bands with bags of confidence and enthusiasm to perform.

The first band on the stage was a five-piece rock band called The Only Alternatives. They had drawn the short straw, and had the unenviable task of performing first. This with the heavens suddenly opening up seemed like a recipe for disaster. This was never going to ruin the day for the young lads, who to their credit, continued as normal. The crowds were soon shuffling their way out of the safety of the many large tents, and down to the front of the stage, to hear them perform. Heavy bass lines were the order of the day, and although the band is obviously young in age and experience, it did not deter the front man in giving it his best shot. What the lyrics lacked in maturity, they certainly made up for with pure enthusiasm. I am sure the band will continue to grow and improve, and on the back of this chance of playing a festival and good sizeable crowd, they will tighten up the overall sound they deliver to their audience in the future I feel.

Jo EE T was the next act on the stage. His experience of playing the local scene shone like the sun that had momentarily emerged from the clouds, and he soon had the audience dancing and clapping along. Live electronics is possibly one of the hardest genres to fill a stage with, but Jo EE T has the charm and charisma to conquer the hardest of crowds on the live scene, and today’s performance was flawless in its overall delivery. The set included a cover version of 'Computer Love' alongside some of his older and more familiar back catalogue of house and acid tracks.

Third on stage was Ryan Whitmore, with an acoustic set that matched up to any artist that I have seen locally. Although the crowd was not as enthusiastic as they had been to with previous acts, it did not make a scrap of difference to his set, and he did win them over in the end. Some well-written lyrics that seemed well beyond his years were delivered with outstanding confidence to his acoustic guitar.


Last, but not least, was Grass Stain. A classic three piece punk band, that were trying there very hardest to play the part of rock star, as best they could, given the information they had received from watching Nirvana videos on MTV. Perhaps this is a little harsh, but there were a lot of Nirvana based riffs in their songs. This small criticism of their music became even more evident the longer they played their set.

Being that I am, a huge Nirvana fan, this would have most definitely, clouded my judgement of a band with a lot of potential for the future. This said, they were very confident in what they did, and they did bring along a sizeable and appreciative audience with them. The lead singer looked and sounded the part, and the lyrics were catchy and grungy. I am sure with time to mature; they will blossom into something very special. They were most definitely the better of the two rock bands on the day, but this was mainly down to the fact they played confidently and in tune throughout. The lead singer, I felt, was sometimes singing out of his range slightly, and this led to some momentary off key moments, but overall, he delivered the goods.

The winner was later announced as Ryan Whitmore, with various reactions from the large crowd. On the whole, I thought it was a good decision by the judges, given the differences in styles and performances, and difficulty in judging them fairly and without bias to a certain style or genre. It was not one I completely agreed with, but I am biased towards electronic music for obvious reasons.

Ryan’s prize is a complete deal, that would make any up and coming musician extremely happy. This included shooting a video, a four-track EP release on both digital download and CD. A professional photo shoot and to top it all, being signed to a brand new record label.

It was a fantastic day for the local music scene, and most of all the young people of Stoke-on-Trent.

Source Stoke Sounds
[12 Aug 2009 | Wednesday] 

Current mood:  apathetic
Category: Writing and Poetry
After hearing rumours that this gig was too be a sell out, i was eagerly anticipating seeing these three very different acts. First to enter the stage was local DJ/producer Jo ee T. Unfortunately the dancefloor seemed bare upon his arrival which seemed to have no effect on his upbeat performance. Equipped with only a laptop and synthesiser, Jo ee T played a set combining a mixture of dance, house and live electronics. Although not a normal ‘Sugarmill act’ Jo soon drew the crowd further to the front which even lead to a small section dancing. DJ fresh then accompanied him on stage for the final two songs. He played a quality performance and with a loyal fan base, easily has the talent to go on and sell out future gigs. Overall, Jo ee T played an upbeat and energetic set which resulted in a positive reception from the crowd. A really enjoyable performance.

Reviewd by Liam Kelly

[10 Aug 2009 | Monday] 


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[07 Aug 2009 | Friday] 



The very best in stoke Hip Hop

[24 Jul 2009 | Friday] 


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Going to give this site a go for a while. See what happens.

[06 Jul 2009 | Monday] 


Thanks to Maffi from Culturing Stuff for this video

[06 Jul 2009 | Monday] 


Big thanks to Maffi from Cultiring Stuff for this video footage of Fresh and Jo EE T at Burslem Festival.

[20 Jun 2009 | Saturday] 

Category: Music
Andy Robbins and Rob Adcock

SUBCulture - Latest Show

Check out the latest edition of BBC Radio Stoke's 'SUBCulture' - with Rob Adcock - part of the 'BBC Introducing' family of radio shows. You can listen again to the show for seven days after broadcast
Rob Adcock is the face, voice and presenter of SUBCulture, the unsigned and new music show for the whole of Staffordshire & South Cheshire.
He's joined by Scott Jenkinson for the lowdown on the local music scene; and nationally-known music journalist Jen Thomas picks the best of the national new releases.

Current Show 

Hello Subculture fans.
Both myself (Scott) and Rob agreed that tonight's show was one of our favourites so far, so I hope that you guys all enjoyed listening to it as much as we enjoyed presenting it. Remember you can hear it all again for the next seven days on iplayer.
Firstly some bad news. Tonight is our second week in a row with out our National music expert and eye candy of the team, Jen Thomas. Last week Jen was at Download Festival on both business and pleasure. This week she was in Paris with her boyfriend for just pleasure…
The good news is that the show was jam packed full of great local and national music, as well as myself and Rob keeping you entertained with chat and that. We discuss BBC Radio Ones visit to Stoke-On-Trent as well as the mystery of Rob Adcock's look-a-like impersonator. Not to forget regular references to social networking sites and of course Ipstones Edge.
Tonight local singer / songwriter Andy Robbins joined us on the show to chat about his music and play us 'Come Down' live in the studio.
The track is taken from his new album, 'Two Horses' which is available to purchase on local indie label 'We Like Danger'. He also played us his very own acoustic rendition of Madonna's hit single 'Ray Of Light' as you've never heard it before. Folking amazing.
Rob Adcock and Jack Penate
Rob meets Jack Penate
Rob spoke to Jack Penate ahead of his gig at The Sugarmill last Saturday and we played a game of "Spanish band or slight of hand?" to celebrate Jack's Spanish heritage.
Next week Rob and Lee are away, so the show is pre recorded. It's made up off all the classic covers we've recorded over the past twenty weeks. So make sure you tune in for that.  
Finally make sure you head down to the Sugarmill this Sunday for the 'Sunday For Sam' gig. It's £5 for a ticket and all the money made is being donated to the Donna Louise Trust. The gig will consist of sets from top local talent such as, Friends Of Ken and The Control. For the full band listing check out The Sugarmill's website.
Until next time, keep in contact on the Facebook group, on twitter or on myspace.
We love to social network.
Thanks for listening.
Scott.

TRACKLISTING

The Vanguards - Regress
Andy Robbins - Come Down
Jack Penate - Be the One
The Rittz - Patriots Paradise
Mistaken for Strangers - One Step Closer 
Friends Of Ken - Bitter Suite
The Rumble Strips - Not The Only Person
Scotts Choice - The Midnight Lycan Party - Feeding Frenzy
The Llight - Keep Walkin'
Madina Lake - Let's Get Outta Here
The Ambush - Blackspot
Green Day - 21 Guns
Andy Gower - This Town
In Session - Andy Robbins - Come Down
The Riots - Nations Pride
DJ Fresh and Jo-EE-T - I am the Law
Jack Penate - So Near
Bonfires - Drop The Weapon
In Session Classic Cover - Andy Robbins - Ray of Light (orig. Madonna)

BBC RADIO STOKE
[06 Jun 2009 | Saturday] 


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