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Last Updated: 12/4/2009

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City: Freedom for Tooting!
State: London and South East
Country: UK
Signup Date: 4/3/2006

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December 4, 2009 - Friday 12:50

Download my 2009 Mix
Category: Music

Mixtape 2009 by Sheq

Tracklist

Wevie Stonder - Glidstep

Bibio - dwrcan (Eskimo Remix – 45rpm)

Blakroc - Dollaz & Sense

MF Doom – Gazzillion Ear

Eyedea and Abilities – Burn Fetish

Them Crooked Vultures – New Fang

Brother Ali – Tight Rope

Raekwon - Black Mozart

Belbury Poly – Remember Tomorrow

Robot Koch – Death Star Droid

Anti Pop Consortium – Capricorn One

Three Trapped Tigers – 7

Pablo - Sky Is High (Instrumental)

Madness - Dust Devil

Jay-Z – Already Home

Joker - Stash

King Midas Sound – Meltdown

King Cannibal – Flower Of Flesh And Blood

Ges-E and Sukh Knight – Vengeance

Sukh Knight – Knightlife

Darkstar - Videotape

Pablo - Act Of Persuasion

Bibio - Cry! Baby!

Thavius Beck – Go

Grizzly Bear – Two Weeks

Tinariwen - Tahult In

P.O.S. - Purexed

Mayer Hawthorne – Just Aint Gonna Work Out

Ancient Astronauts - I Came Running

Hudson Mohawke - Rising 5

Currently listening:
Blakroc
By Blakroc
Release date: 2009-12-07

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October 16, 2009 - Friday 12:35

Goodbye

WHR have called it a day. Nothing malicious or trivial, just too much hard work for very little return.

Thanks for your support, we're still wearing it.

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July 13, 2009 - Monday 12:32

Cornbury - what happened
Current mood:

sleepy
Category: Music

Had an excellent weekend, there's a bit of footage on the main page and if you want to read a bit more, then head over to my blog and get the low down.

Currently listening:
More Than Alot
By Chase and Status
Release date: 2008-10-13

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July 8, 2009 - Wednesday 12:18

Cornbury Festival this weekend!
Current mood:

excited
Category: Music

Yes, I'm sure all of you have your tickets for what will our show of the year...but just in case you don't - you can go here and buy them.

We're on the Riverside Stage at 1pm on Saturday, leaving us with plenty of drinking time to soak up the other acts. See you there, bring your wellies.

Currently listening:
Your Mom's Favorite DJ
By Kid Koala
Release date: 2006-09-18

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June 26, 2009 - Friday 13:01

Michael Jackson
Current mood:

sad
Category: Dreams and the Supernatural

I wrote a piece on this already today, but it does relate back to one I wrote a few months ago too.

Sad day.

Currently listening:
Thriller
By Michael Jackson
Release date: 2003-12-01

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June 8, 2009 - Monday 16:35

Fuck the BNP
Current mood:

angry
Category: News and Politics

Have 'Spit it out' for free.

Currently listening:
Ambivalence Avenue
By Bibio
Release date: 2009-06-22

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April 25, 2009 - Saturday 08:54

From the sonic minefield
Current mood:

awake
Category: Web, HTML, Tech

Taken from James Balf's ace music blog

On the 4th May Warning! Heat Ray! Drop a free three track EP right out of Tooting and into your ear holes. The five piece make a kind of post-punk-rock-indie-pop-electronic sound with epic vocals and they even go a little dubbed out in places too. They have been getting recognition from people like Mr Scruff and Rob Da Bank for their single Spit It Out, which was a moving atmospheric electronica infused number with speech samples and melancholic vocals.

The 3 Track EP takes Warning! Heat Ray! Into a more rock influenced territory. ‘Beat Goes On’ opens things up with a tight bass, subtle electronics that flash, bubble and build the tension before the big beats come in and they rock out like a more spacious indie version of Queens of the Stone Age or something, it’s a tight little number and kicks things off in style.

Track two of three ‘My Quite Riot’ screeches as feedback loops and funky drums are played under a subtle and dark electronic orchestra and the vocals kick in to make this one a bit of an epic that wouldn’t feel to out of place in a dark side Bond movie set sometime in the 80’s, but in a good way this is a definite highlight especially when they get rocking out.

The final track is the dubwise ‘Permanent Machine’ with chugging harpsichord style riffs and dubbed out riddims. Guitars, electronics and effects really bring out the smoky vibes of the track; it’s a wicked juxtaposition of rock and dub that manages to stay far away from the ska clichés by keeping it well post-punk-electronic-rock. Plus the strong vocals really add an extra dimension.

Warning! Heat Ray! Have created a strong EP full of ideas and songs that both engage and make for an enjoyable listen.

Currently listening:
Two Suns [Digi-Pack]
By Bat For Lashes
Release date: 2009-04-06

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April 8, 2009 - Wednesday 08:50

Perry Vale
Current mood:

accomplished
Category: Music

After a 12 hour Tuesday, mostly spent with the very brilliant Pat Collier at Perry Vale (see top friends), we now have a representative sound of Warning! Heat Ray! as we are now.

We're all very pleased with how the tracks sound, and they will be up here for you listening pleasure within the next few days. We suspect you'll be surprised.

Final tracklisting is:

The beat goes on
Permanent Machine
My quiet riot

Clocking in at 11mins.

Next steps are to get some CDs burned and the PR ready. And we might get to eat some Easter eggs too.

Word!

Currently listening:
Fun Dmc: Parental Advsiory
By People Under the Stairs
Release date: 2008-09-29

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April 6, 2009 - Monday 10:35

Shattered
Current mood:

rushed
Category: Life

Economic meltdown. Nice. We're working pretty much flat out at the moment, and it aint half taking its toll. Tonight, we've another four hour rehearsal so we're ready for tomorrow's marathon nine hour recording session. Come Friday, we're off back to Metropolis to see Noel and get tomorrow's product mastered.

In terms of what it'll be: well we're unsure. We think, it's going to be:

My Quiet Riot
Beat goes on
Permanent Machine

Yes, there is a new song in there - one that no-one's heard before. Well, no-one but us. Tis pretty good too (but, yeah, we would say that).

All three (or however many) will go up for free download as a 128k MP3, or you can pay a little extra for higher quality (you can decide how much, too). So, we're trying out a few new things. We've had to turn down a few gigs, sadly, as the summer season approaches - but we are hoping to adjust as soon as festival season is out of the way.

Speaking of which, you can buy Cornbury tickets now, but there is also the possibility of us appearing at one (or maybe two) more festivals. Unconfirmed as yet, but we'll let you know as soon as we do.

x

Currently watching:
The Wire: Complete HBO Season 5 [DVD]
Release date: 2008-09-22

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March 18, 2009 - Wednesday 10:30

Recording
Current mood:

pirate
Category: Music

Yes, I didn't expect to write that word for some time. After spending most of last year facing a computer screen, looking at blocks of audio - recording was the last thing on my mind for 2009. Nevertheless, the band have a new take on the 2008 material. We also have a slew of new material.

So, within the first two weeks of April, Warning! Heat Ray! are going to be heading into Perry Vale Studios to record as live, with minimal overdubs. For those of you who've seen us live, you'll know that it's a different sound to the bedroom recordings.

So, it makes sense to get some recordings that are more reoresentative of how we sound - now. They'll be up here as soon as they're ready and available for download.

A x

Currently listening:
Easy Star's Lonely Hearts Dub Band
By Easy Star All-Stars
Release date: 2009-04-14

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March 16, 2009 - Monday 14:35

Photos from 'Feeling Gloomy'
Current mood:

accomplished
Category: Parties and Nightlife

You can check some out here.

Currently watching:
The Wire: Complete HBO Season 2 [DVD]
Release date: 2005-10-10

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March 14, 2009 - Saturday 12:23

Time Out - Critics' Choice
Current mood:

excited
Category: Blogging

Terribly excited about tonight's gig at the O2 Islington Academy, and Time Out have marked it as their Critics' Choice (FTW!)

We had a fun afternoon yesterday at TopMan, on Oxford Street with exquisitely dressed designers Marcus and Brett helping us out with some serious fashion advice.

Massive thanks to them and TM for kitting us out with some wicked gear. Pictures to follow.

In other news, some of the Cornbury Festival lineup has been announced. Riverside stage tbc - but that should be where we'll be, unless the Sugababes drop out...

Currently listening:
Easy Star's Lonely Hearts Dub Band
By Easy Star All-Stars
Release date: 2009-04-14

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February 27, 2009 - Friday 11:29

Update
Current mood:

luminous
Category: Life

So, we're tearing through 2009 pretty quickly - March is only two days away. Being prefectly honest, it's been a tough couple of months interspersed with some joyous moments! I've started to keep my own blog here, so I can use this area more for stuff solely about the band.

So, yes - the gig in Feb went really well. And now we're headlining the Islington Academy 2 on March 14th. Considine's band pulled out - clearly they simply couldn't take the pressure...

We're all set to record a live EP soon - we're working towards it. We'll be working with a good producer and, if it turns out like we hope it will, it'll be released for public consumation.

More gig dates are in the offing and we're just firming dates up across London. There is the possibility of more festival dates too - so watch out for them.

OK - enough for now. Time to get back to 'The Wire'.

W!HR! x

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January 29, 2009 - Thursday 20:17

John. Rest in peace.
Current mood:

sad

John Martyn passed away today. I'll never forget the first time I heard 'May you never'. I was 18 and round at Rob's dad's place. He had a small stereo underneath the TV on a shelf in the front room, and we used to gather there when bunking off college to smoke fags and play Street Fighter. I remember the house had wood floors, which was great when we were skinning up - we could see where and what we had dropped.

We were pretty high off our latest score from Bearwood, and Rob was laid back on the colourful futon. The smoke was thick in the air and it stuck to my sweaty face. I suspect we were both in our para-boots with our leather jackets folded up on the table or just dumped, crumpled on the floor. Both of us were undoubtedly sporting heavy metal band t-shirts and plaid shirts.

Rob always liked to heighten the mood at times like this, trying to introduce his co-stoner to something new. I was drinking my tea; I think it was autumn or winter outside and the windows were all steamed up. He suddenly got up from the futon and went over to the stereo rummaging through some CDs on the floor. He played me John Martyn's 'May you never'. It was a moment of connection - it was beautiful. I've never forgotten the song - nor the influence he exerted on guitarists the world over. Sadly, his inspiration, Davy Graham, died late last year. And now John has gone to join him and Nick Drake for one hell of a folk jam.

That'll be a priceless show.

Here's Will Hodkinson's obituary to the man.

Currently listening:
Solid Air
By John Martyn
Release date: 2000-10-23

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January 27, 2009 - Tuesday 16:37

Spit it out at #14 of the top 100 tracks of 2008.
Current mood:

grateful
Category: Music

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Currently reading:
King Lear (Penguin Popular Classics)
By William Shakespeare