Status: Single
City: The Shire
State: Scotland
Country: UK
Signup Date: 4/14/2005
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
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Current mood:  thirsty
Category: Friends
Yo yO YO.
As always, for those of you who read these things:
We just got back from our wee jaunt around the country, which to be fair...was AWESOME. We certainly learned a lot since our last wee tour and all in all, it was sooo smooth. No misdemeanors to speak of in terms of getting to and from places, finding places to sleep, and picking up a few essentials along the way. (Not that there were any the last time round) It just felt good knowing that we'd done it all, working together as a well oiled machine. It was ace. Thanks to Cal, Aaron & Kev for putting' a shift in. Much, much appreciated.
The shows just seemed to get better as the week went on too, so we would like to thank all y'all for making it down, and buying the EP. We vibed it as much as you did. T'wiz banter like. Darren had written (in real time, might I add) a much more, in depth version of tour happenings, so please don't shout at this poor, poor excuse for a blog. I will post up the link when it is ready to unveiled to the world.
We couldn't have gotten the reception we did without the help of all you grrrreat folks who have punted us on their radio shows, podcasts, and blogs. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your support. We will hit you guys up with brand new material by the end of the year, so keep yer eyes and ears peeled, and y'know...if ye feel like giving the EP another spin, please please do!
We have one show left to end our fairly productive year, so if you are in the 'Shire area, head down to Snafu | Dirty Hearts Club | 22nd October | Email or facebook or whatever for free guestlist | x
Keep in touch
I|R|L xx
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Thursday, September 24, 2009
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Current mood:Ace
Category: Music
Hiya. Again, and as always, for those who give a shit, we love you. Thanks for your support. We were on the ol' BBC wireless last night. Or is it digital? Eyedaken. Onywhy, yes. Vic Galloway featured us on his BBC Introducing Show last night, I only found out today through a friend. Pretty, pretty, pretty good. If you want a repeat listen, then click here:Amazin. Thanks. 1 week till tour now, and it's fair to say...we are pretty psyched. We're playing our first European dates, in France and Holland no less. So.. If you are in GLENROTHES | GLASGOW | EDINBURGH | LONDON | LILLE or ROTTERDAM, then fire down for a beeeeeeer. We would love to see you. Laters I|R|L xxxxxx
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Friday, September 04, 2009
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Current mood:SCOTSMAN
Yes yes. As always, for those who have supported us along the way: We've been featured in The Scotsman's UNDER THE RADAR as band of the day. Wayhey. For the full interview, go here:Words by our good friend and all round funny cunt Andrew Learmonth. Check out his page for future gigs here:Andrew, thanks so much for your support. Photo by our good friend Martin Senyszak. Check out his stellar work here:Awwwwwyeah. We hope to see you whilst on our October travels. Thanks to all the promoters and friends who have made this tour possible. You know who you are. Let's collaborate. I|R|L xxxxx
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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Current mood:Leonardo Da Vinci
Category: Music
Woweeewawa. As always, for those who read these things: We have been busy the past few months since the release of the EP, and you will be glad to know, that we are starting to gain some momentum. First of all, a big thanks to everyone who bought the EP, there are a few copies left so snap em' up folks. Thanks to Ally and his team at Glasgow PodcART for the support they have given us, what with the podcast features and both the release and live reviews. Much appreciated man. We need more folk like these guys to build a dialogue with more bands in our situation, it certainly makes a fucking difference. We'd like to thank everyone who has offered to put us on on our forthcoming ventures into foreign lands. More on that in a bit. The next coming months will be busy few too. We'll be heading back into the studio to record with our friends Craig and Sam (Union of Knives | 45-a-side Records) with the mindset of another EP release or single, who the fuck knows. Keep yer eyes an ears peeled, for we might have some special releases too. EEEEeeeeta funcy. Moreover, we will be going on tour again in October. What started with us trying (emphasis on trying) to procure shows around our bonny Scotland, has led to our first continental shows, where we will be playing in Lille, France and Rotterdam, Netherlands. What a fucking beauty. Thanks to Matt and Ronald for hooking a brother up. To boot, we will also be promoting the EP buy (ahhhh, see what I did there) playing an acoustic instore at Hollands leading independant record shop Velvet Records. Mad shit. Aces eh. If you can make any of the shows, then it would be great to see you all. Till next time. I|R|L x P.S. Keep an eye out this week for our feature in The Scotsman's Under The Radar.
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
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Current mood:A big Fucking Yaas
Category: Music
We just thought we'd post this cos' it's the first review we've had since we released the EP way back in May. The wonderful Ally Burton from Glasgow PodcART has said some really kind words about it. Have a spy:Indian Red Lopez’s ‘Castles Incomplete’ EP is one
that I have been dipping in and out of for about six weeks now. When it
landed through my letterbox, and I opened it, I was instantly intrigued
by the sweet little gate fold digi-pack that it presents itself in, as
it is completely delicious to the eye. It was even accompanied by an
actual band biography complete with graphics, photographs and a list of
upcoming shows.
IRL are certainly switched on and doing things right so far. The
fantastic art work of this release was designed by Michael Chang, who
also takes up guitar and vocal duties, amongst other electronica type
responsibilities in the band. A talented fella it must be said. I was
almost scared to put it on and listen in case the beauty of this little
package on the eyes was in no way mirrored by it’s audio effect on my
ears.
My worries were however completely unfounded. Opener ‘Ropes’
begins with an instantly attention grabbing electro-beat, barrage of
synth bleeps n’ blips. As the vocal kicks in with a genuinely emotive
sincerity from word one, I knew I was listening to a musical offering
that truly lives up to it’s handsome packaging. A pulsing electronica
heart beat leads us in to a world of layers and waves with a catchocity
that builds and builds, as we progress in to the body of the song
proper. Reverb, harmonies, addictive melodic guitar and a thunderous
rhythm section sees this five piece take exactly two minutes and forty
four seconds to have me genuinely excited in gusts of appreciation for
their collaborative offerings.
 IRL By Martin Senyszak
Hailing from the Bonny City of Aberdeen, the rest of IRL are
Scott Maskame (Drums n’ related beatification), Danny Forsyth (Guitars
n’ Synthy bits), David Cherry (Guitars n’ Vocals) and Darren Forsyth
(Bass n’ Vocals). These five chaps manage to combine to produce a
stunning combination of pop appeal with utterly credible alternative
nuances that differentiate them from the masses, without ostracising
the ‘majority’ listener. That, quite simply is a mammoth
accomplishment. There are points when I can hear suggestions and
inclinations towards Radiohead. I am almost convinced that Thom Yorke
would be delighted to have produced any, and all of the four tracks on
this EP. It is no wonder that such other gems of the Scottish Music
Network as ‘OnTheFly’ (Also an affiliate of the wonderful Fence Collective & King Kreosote Drummer) are having their attention zoned in on IRL. Infact, ‘Castles Incomplete’ features a remix by said gentleman as it’s closing track. It made me dance in my chair.
Something that is very dear to IRL is engaging with
their audience. They go that extra mile in order to do so, with onstage
visuals and various elements of eye candy treats and trickery in order
to create a complete display of audio and visual art for their
audience. I love it when a band bother their arse to set their show
apart.
Second track ‘The New Black’ begins with a complete
shift in direction and haunting, almost ethereal visions are conjured
in the imagination with haunting layers of echo-heavy synth and keys.
Once more we are then developed along a stepped path of progression to
full on popesque emblazoned landscapes as the hypnotic vocal and main
hook gradually kick in. Alterno-pop. That’s what this is. It is such a
devine potion. My initial appreciation has now, by three minutes and
forty eight seconds of track two, developed in to full on wonderment to
be honest. This is a special release. ‘The New Black’ is
a roller coaster ride of intense up and down musical wizardry. The
combination of traditional instrumentation and electro additions is
flawlessly linked throughout this entire EP. So many bands half
heartledly throw in a bit of synth, or perhaps a drum machine intro, but IRL
manage to intertwine the two disciplines in a way that is often
inseparable. At a time when I am involved in tinkering with such
potential additions to my own musical endeavours with Servant (www.myspace.com/servant noise) I find myself inspired to the hilt, and also very aware that Indian Red Lopez are very much setting the standard for this fine art of musical blending.
The final original track on this EP is titeld ’An Iron Fist’
and by this point that is exactly what I feel like I have had my teeth
smashed out by. This track almost positioned here with great insight
and awareness from the band that this may be the case, as it has a
gentle approach at the beginning. There are little drawls in the vocal
and accompanying harmonies that are almost of a folky disposition. As
the vocal chants “Come on, come, come on….”, it almost feels like
Michael Chang and IRL are willing us as the listener
to stay with them, and hold out on sensory blow out until the end. I
can only describe this track as feeling like a bit of a re-charge for
my battery. It’s like some sort of light just engulfed me and sorted me
out in time for more. Visions of Utopia are what IRL hope to induce. I feel that this EP is a musical Utopia. I feel some way transported to some ideal place. ‘Castles Incomplete’
is a visionary system of ideas that I simply love. Whilst writing this,
I have listened to it on repeat about seven times. I am convinced that
all reasonable people, in possession of all his/her intellectual
faculties, will love this EP as much as I do. It makes me think even
more why ridiculously bland super groups like Killers, Coldplay and Snow Patrol
get away with churning out the music that they do. Listen to Indian Red
Lopez - ‘Castles Incomplete’. You will know what I mean. It blows that
shit out of the water on so many levels it is scary.
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Friday, July 10, 2009
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Current mood:  accomplished
Category: Music
Like at yon buses these blogs eh!?
We have been busy organising a wee live music event with Wizard Festival and various other local radio stations and such back home....it's basically a 3 day bender accompanied by cracking live music in the form of local acts who are performing at this years Wizard Festival, alongside brand spanking new acts from the north east (follow the IRL compass and you will find......) Wizard Festival itself, takes place in New Deer, Aberdeenshire on the 28th | 29th August. You can purchase yer tickets here...( http://www.wizardfestival.com/tickets.html )
DETAILS OF THE SHOWCASE BELOW ______________________________________________________________________________
Peterhead Scottish Week and Wizard Festival are delighted to announce the forthcoming Summer Showcase Weekend:
Thursday July 23rd
Battle of the Bands!
Downstairs @ Mambos, 7pm, Free
Featuring some of the best young local talent, 6 acts will be battling it out for a Grand Prize which includes over £300 worth of recording time at Floortom Studios, and the winners will also be given the chance to impress the Wizard Festival organisers by strutting their stuff at the Wizard Summer Showcase in Mambo's on Saturday July 25th.
Friday July 24th
Wizard Summer Showcase
Upstairs @ Mambos, 8pm, £3
3 fantastic local bands, who will all be appearing at this summers Wizard Festival!
Velvet Audio Stanley 3rd Act TBC
Saturday July 25th
Acoustic Summer Showcase
Lido Marquee, 1pm, Free Entry
Kick back and relax at the Lido Marquee with a beer, burger and some cracking acoustic tunes. Featuring more Wizard acts and a host of local artists:
The Little Kicks (acoustic set) Grant Davidson Lynne Taylor Chris Forman
Kyle Jernslett
Lido Marquee, 4pm
The Unknown will be rounding off the afternoon's events will their usual upbeat mix of old favourites and modern classics.
Upstairs @ Mambos, 8pm, £3
The weekend programme will be rounded off with another great line up!
Indian Red Lopez Cast of the Capital Battle of the Bands Winners
Throughout the weekend there will be heaps of chances to win Tickets to this years Wizard Festival at New Deer!
Spread the actual word!
xxx
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Thursday, July 09, 2009
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Current mood:Gallus
We recently did a wee interview with a cheeky wee music website... If you want to read what we said go read it It's here > http://extremelisteningmode.com/ Hope you like. Lopez x PS. If ye voted in Green Man, cheers! 21st eh? Pffft!!
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Saturday, June 06, 2009
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Current mood:electo-fying
Category: Music
Hiya.
As per usual, for those who read these:
We don't usually put ourselves up for these things, because, well....we never get in. (sighs)
Ach well.
However, with your help, we could pull it off this time. Please please please, if you follow the link below:
http://www.thegreenmanfestival.co.uk/greenpoll/?q=user/10671/view
then you can vote for us to open up Green Man Festival. It only take a few minutes, but every vote would be much appreciated. You can vote every day if you want too. We are all pretty much spoilt for choice this year with heeeeeaps of good acts performing. No, seriously, check it oot. Heaps.
Jarvis Cocker | Andrew Bird | Animal Collective | British Sea Power | Bon Iver | Fourtet | Errors | The Fence Collective!! | The Aliens | Gang Gang Dance! | Beach House...fuck I could go on.
I sounds amazing, and the winner of this thing gets to open the main stage I think. Mad.
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P.S We are playing King Tuts Wah Wah Hut on the 25th June with our friends Union of Knives. It would be great to see you there. Tickets are available from here:
http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/170042BD46D5B4D7?artistid=947100&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60
We seriously hope you can make it. It'll be bangin' Promise
Love and Lopez x
 | Currently listening: Operated On By Union Of Knives Release date: 2006-12-04 |
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
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Current mood:sitting in silence
Category: Parties and Nightlife
Cooooooooooeeeeeeeeeee!
As always, For those who care:
We've had shoooogle around the dates on our travels a wee a bit to accommodate new dates being added, so....
Edinburgh 14th May @ Sneaky Pete's has now been rescheduled to: Edinburgh 10th May @ Bannerman's and a firm thumbs up to: Manchester 14th May @ Roadhouse
Realllly sorry for those of you in Edinburgh (if any) had set aside the Thursday...we hope you can make it to Bannerman's. Those in Manchester, come on down. We are fucking looking forward to it, as it'll be our first time. Yuus:)
Also, here are links for ticket sales for some of the dates:
Aberdeen Moshulu: http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_scotland&query=detail&event=311523
Glasgow Classic Grand: http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_scotland&query=detail&event=317916
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And remember: you can still pre-order our EP here: | http://indianredlopez.bigcartel.com |
and order as usual via yer paypal. We'll track your order and have it ready to ship out to you on release day | May 2nd 2009 |
Cool beans I.R.L x
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Monday, April 06, 2009
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Current mood:A big Fucking Yaas
Category: Music
Yaas!
As always, for those who care: Our cd's came the other day! :D There is a limited run of 500 cd's and you if wish to get yer hands on one, then it is available to pre-order now. Just simply mail go to:
| http://indianredlopez.bigcartel.com |
and order as usual. We will track your order and have it ready to ship out on release day | May 2nd |
Alternatively, if your in the Aberdeen area, then there are limited pre-release copies for sale in OneUp Records. Cheers to Fred, Wirey and the rest at OneUp for hooking us up. We will be releasing the EP through the outlets above on May 2nd, and will be performing a saweeeeet ass instore at OneUp to coincide with the release.
Or. You can just come and visit us when we're zipping about the country | Abdereen | Dundee | Glasgow | Edinburgh | London | and buy one off us in person!
What a bloody bonus.
My heed's fried, so I'll be back to post mare details up fan a' mind'.
Thanks abdy!
Mike I.R.L x
 | Currently listening: Noble Beast By Andrew Bird Release date: 2009-02-02 |
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