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I would rather be wrong Than live in the shadows of your song -- Ready To Start / Arcade Fire

Monday, 28 April 2014

Part II of Interview with The Majority Says

Hey All,

I hope you had a nice weekend.
I wanted you all to hear this song that I
recently discovered (although it is
from a few years back):

"Wake Up" by Arcade Fire
From the album 'Funeral'
It's this really beautiful song that reminds me
of camping in the summertime (idk why!), it was 
also used on the trailer for Where The Wild
Things Are which might help you to understand the
style of the song if you haven't heard it before.
It starts off as this strong rock sound but with soft, angelic melodies. And just when you think it's
going to do one thing it changes into a joyful, 
upbeat rhythm.
It's totally crazy but amazing!!



Next, is Part II of my interview with Swedish 
band The Majority Says! 

6. In 5 words describe your music.
 I’ll write six words here, since we’re 6 ;) (Whoops!)
Youthful, Playful, Mixed, Melancholy, Ploj, Epic.

7. What is the weirdest thing that has happened whilst performing or before/after a gig? 
Emil locked himself in the tour bus once by accident, we looked for him everywhere and he had 
no cell phone so we could not call him, he showed up just a minute before we should enter 
the stage, that was kinda weird actually. 

8. Have any of you got any strange hobbies or habits?I think we’re all kinda normal, myself (Axel), I’m into computers and programming and such, 
don’t know if that’s so strange though. We all try to do things we like, you know, it may 
vary from day to day.

9. Cinnamon Rolls or Princess Cake? 
Princess cake ofc.

10. Lastly, what are your plans for the future? Are you playing any gigs in Europe soon? 
 We’re releasing a new album in June, we hope to play the songs off it as much as possible of course. 
We’re going to Europe this summer to play, we’ll be doing shows from late May to November (both in 
Sweden and Europe), we hope to meet as many new people as possible and have as 
much fun as possible!

If you would like to see a sneak-peek of their album
material, follow this link to hear some of their new
song "Calling Your Name" 
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCavTgNsp7U

This weekend, I'm going to Brixham with my
two friends so I won't be able to post but
I'll try and schedule one in for you ;)

Song recommendations, reviews and interviews
coming soon! 

Love,
Poppy x



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Saturday, 26 April 2014

Part I of Interview with The Majority Says

Hi All,

Here is Part I of my interview with The
Majority Says. You may not have heard of them before
but you might recognise them from the Lidl christmas
ad jingle "All these little things"
(http://youtu.be/APe7pHiWhnI)

1.Could you please introduce yourselves and your instrument? 
 We’re the Majority Says, I'm Axel, I play the bass, Timo plays the keys, Jonathan and Emil plays
 the guitar and Mathias the Drums. As you may know, Hanna does the lead vocals, all of the 
guys try to sing as much as we can as well, making nice 
harmonies and such, you know.

2. Where do you call "Home"? 
For now I think we all call Sweden home, something tells me we always will, we love getting back to 
Sweden, but we also like being on tour of course, Germany is a favorite.

3. What inspired you to name yourself "The Majority Says"?
Actually we just wanted to have a cool name, no real story behind it. We wanted a name that s
tarted with ”the”. Later we’ve found out if you puzzle a bit with the first letter in our first names 
you’ll get ”THE MAJ” Which is kinda cool.

4. How long have you been a band/known each  other?
Together, in this setup we’ve been playing for about 3 years, but some of us have known each 
other since we where kids, Jonathan and Emil have been playing together since 
they where about 12 years old.

5. Where do you find inspiration for your songs? (My favourite is Run Alone)
We find inspiration in many things, many of the songs of our upcoming album are about being 
from a smaller city, relations, being young and such things. We get inspired by
art, music, films & nature.

If you would like to hear some of Majority Says'
sound, I have uploaded a video of their song
"Run Alone"


Her soft voice, their harmonic, male voices and the
sounds of electro-pop form a wonderfully catchy and
uplifting song. A delightfully perky piece, go on- 
give it a go...

Love,
Poppy x

Ps. Part II will be available soon

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Thursday, 24 April 2014

Urban Perk #1

Hey Everyone,

I've been away in Istanbul (hence the lack of 
content) but I'm back now!

Since the weekend is on it's way I'm going to show
you some inspiration on where you could go 
this weekend. This is my first Urban Perk
post of many to come (I hope), these locations 
are chosen based on factors such as People, 
Entertainment, Price and Fun/Interesting-ness.

The locations are aimed at Teens who want to 
explore further than the nearest shopping
center.

Warning: Be prepared to discover new territory, home to 
the world's wildest.

Urban Perk #1: Southbank Real Food Market
Entertainment: Food, an occasional vintage fair, 
entertainers on the river
People: Friendly ~ Price: £

The Southbank Real Food Market takes place every
weekend (Fri-Sun) and offers a gorgeous variety
of food, from Chorizo to Chapatis even the pickiest
of eaters will find something to their liking. 

And not only that but after buying your food you
can walk down to the Thames and watch the Skateborders 
backside and bail at the skate park or laugh with
the  entertainers on the riverside. 

My favourite part of visiting the Southbank is
watching the oh-so-cool skateborders try out 
new tricks. And if the weather's good, the 
River Thames sparkles magnificently whilst boats
and tourists cross by boat and bridge. 

Here are some photos I took on my visit a few
weeks ago:
Southbank Skate Park

Amazing Brownies!


Fresh Juices 

Creperie Lui

Hotdog!

Be sure to check out the hotdogs and brownies,
they're seriously good!

Love,
Poppy 

Ps. A new interview will be posted on 
Saturday :D


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Tuesday, 15 April 2014

Part II of Interview with Tenterhook

Good Morning (just) Everyone,


How was your weekend? Good,
I hope? 

Today I have Part II of my interview with
Tenterhook! In case you missed the first half,
click here to read it now.

6. In 4 words describe your music.
Ambient folk pop rock


7. What is the weirdest thing that has ever happened whilst performing or before/after a gig?

I am yet to play a show so hoping to see some odd things on the road later this year.


8. Have you got strange hobbies/habits?

I talk to myself a lot. People think I am very strange when walking down the street but I just seem to do it naturally without much conscious thought.


9. Brick Lane or Portobello?

I was brought up on portobello and love it there. Many on my songs were written when I busked there in my old band when I was 16.


10. Lastly, what are your hopes for the future? Are you playing any gigs soon?!
I am putting out an EP at the beginning of summer and going to do a small UK tour in support of that release. However at the moment I am concentrating on my first show which is on the 23rd of April at the Servant Jazz Quarters in Dalston.

Tenterhook's first show is now SOLD OUT!
Good Luck to him and I hope he enjoys it.
If you would like to listen to some of Tenterhook's 
songs, head over to SoundCloud where you can listen
to 'Stereo'. 

Have a nice day,
Poppy x

Ps. My next interview will be with a Swedish band who
sung a jingle for a recent Christmas advert,
any ideas who? 



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Saturday, 12 April 2014

Part I of Interview with Tenterhook

Hey Everyone! 

Today, I have Part I of my
interview with Tenterhook. A 19 year
old singer/songwriter called Archie
 from Portobello in
London. 


~~ Click here to listen to his  ~~
beautiful song "Stereo" 

1. Could you please introduce yourself
and your instrument?
I am Archie, I am 19 and I play guitar and piano

2. Where do you call "home"?
London


3. How did you come to chose the name Tenterhook?
I thought the name had a ring to it. I have been using
 various musical aliases and tenterhook was the name
 I felt most creative with.



4. How long have you been in the music business?
As I am only 19 probably only 6 months or so. I have always been
 in bands and written with friends however nothing serious and on
 the whole what I was doing was pretty poor.



5. Where do you find inspiration for your songs,
especially Stereo?

As all of the best songwriters know; in order to write a great song you
 need to write about something close to your heart. My main aim is to 
capture the emotion I am feeling at points in my life both lyrically and melodically. 
The story and meaning behind stereo is something I am not proud of and 
as of yet no one has grasped the true meaning behind the song and 
in some sense I would like to keep it that way.

19 year old Archie Faulks

Not only does he write beautiful songs but 
he also featured on XFM's Great X-Pectations
page, So make sure to watch out for him in the
near future! 

If you're interested in seeing Tenterhook live,
he will be playing The Great Escape Festival
on the 8th May 2014 (tickets can be found
here)

Part II of this interview will be available within
the next few days,so be sure to 
check-in again soon.


Lots of Love, 
Poppy x




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Tuesday, 8 April 2014

If I Could Pick Any Song...

It would be...

Fever 
by
The Black Keys
Electro-pop/rock beats bop their way tunefully through
this catchy, foot tapping, head nodding experience.
Dan Auerbach weaves high notes in and out of the glorious 
effects, his passionate voice is enhanced by Patrick Carney's voice effects creating a brilliant contrast to the sharp tune.
One of The Black Keys' best so far!


And if you're feeling adventurous why not try
Lonely Boy or Gold On The Ceiling
by The Black Keys too?

Patrick Carney (Left) and Dan Auerbach (Right)
One last thing, I will be posting a few more
interviews soon and I will also have one of my first
official places-to-see posts!
I can't wait to show them to you.

Have a lovely evening,
Poppy x





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Friday, 4 April 2014

Part II of Interview With "Great Caesar" x

Hello Again!
I'm hoping your week hasn't been too bad? Well, it's
the weekend now anyway so you can just sit back and relax :)

So today as a Friday treat, I have Part II of my 
interview with Great Caesar (in case you missed Part I, 
you can find it here)

Enjoy :D

Interview with Great Caesar Part II

6. In 6 words (one for each of you) describe your music.
Earnest
Vulnerable
Sophisticated
Elegant
Anthemic
Theatrical


7. What is the weirdest thing that has ever happened whilst on stage or before/after a gig? 
One of the most memorable experiences we have was playing a show in an old tavern in Williamstown, MA. Actually, we were playing "Twist and Shout" as made famous by the Beatles, and we tripped a fuse and the power went out, leaving only drums and the horn section audible. But we led the crowd in a sing-along as someone frantically tried to get the power back on.  At the end of the "Ahhhhh, Ahhhh, Ahhhh" section, which builds and builds in intensity, the power suddenly came back on and we came crashing back into the chorus with the full power of the band. I'll never forget that moment as long as I live.



8. Have any of you got strange hobbies/habits? 
Generally we often walk around the apartment singing our own songs, but with all the lyrics replaced with really stupid and/or dirty words. I hope there is never somebody recording us in our off-time as it gets weird, fast.



9. Chips or chocolate?
Depends if we are talking about the American or UK version of "chips."  Actually, either way, 
it's definitely chocolate.




10. And finally, what are your hopes for Great Caesar's future? Can we bet on seeing you in Europe any time soon?
We have big plans for sure. We're working on a full-length album this summer, with extensive touring in the fall. I really hope we can make it over the pond, as we hear you guys are pretty keen on live music :). John and Tom both spent a lot of time over there during college, so I think they're hungering to go back. Or maybe just hungering for some fish&chips. We just gotta get the BBC hip to our music first!


I am very grateful to the band for giving me the 
chance to interview them - thanks again! 

This weekend, I am planning on going to the Norwood Feast
as part of my new places-to-see blog topic,
can't wait!

Have a nice evening,
Poppy x

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Thursday, 3 April 2014

Top Summer Festivals (UK) 2014

Hey Everyone,

So I thought that since summer is coming up soon
you might be looking at some music 
festivals to go to...

Therefore, I have put together a small collection
 of the top UK festivals to see this summer
(although I am basing this on the blog's music
taste)!

Field Day
Date: 7th-8th June 2014
Location: Victoria Park, London
It may be over 18s only, which is probably
quite a bonus for you adults, but this festival
has a brilliant line-up! The Pixies, Drenge,
Metronomy and Temples are all to bless the
stage and in previous years Beirut and The Vaccines
have headlined too! So, if you enjoy the rock/indie 
music scene then this one is for you.


Bestival
Date: 4th-7th September 2014
Location: Robin Hill, Isle of Wight
Bestival; a festival of music, food and the arts.
Every year this festival comes back with a stronger 
line-up than ever before. Foals, Paloma Faith,
Chvrches and Laura Mvula are set to perform as well
as Public Service Broadcasting (for the more
alternative/electronic musician inside you).
This perky festival is a celebration of all things
fresh and "out-there".



Latitude
Date: 17th-20th July 2014
Location: Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk
Having been to this festival a few times I can honestly
say that it is wonderful! Music, Poetry, Film and Comedy
create a lively, atmospheric vibe. People of all ages
flock to Suffolk annually for entertainment, amazing food 
and beautiful scenery. Named 2nd best festival of 2013,
Latitude gets all the best acts; this year Damon Albarn,
Crystal Fighters, Bombay Bicycle Club and George Ezra
have been announced! 


T in the Park
Date: 11th-13th July 2014
Location: Kinross-Shire, Scotland
Yes, it may be in Scotland but don't let this killer
festival put you off. The fantastic line-up includes:
The Pixies, Imagine dragons, Haim, The Arctic Monkeys,
Bastille and dozens more!! If you want a festival
with a broad music scene then this is perfect! 
A smaller-than-average no-nonsense festival
for the music lover in you, get the tickets
soon or they'll go!

The Garden Party
Date: 24th-27th July 2014
Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
The Garden Party is a lovely festival with the
best new artists including MO, Wolf Alice,
Big Deal and Foxes. Set in a dreamy indie/hipster
forest setting this festival is artistic and 
magical. A must-see!


I'm hoping this may come into some use for
you festival-scavengers! 
Of course I am aware that I didn't include
Glastonbury or the Isle of Wight festival
but I wanted to give some smaller festivals a 
chance.


Have a magical Friday :D

Poppy Valentine x 






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Tuesday, 1 April 2014

Part I of Interview with "Great Caesar" x

Hi Everyone,

I really am sorry that I have neglected my
blog so much, no excuses!

I just wanted to say a quick well done to Naomi 
the winner of the Barry M nail varnish giveaway!!
I will be doing another giveaway in a few weeks,
so keep a look out.


Today I have for you Part I
of an interview with Great Caesar! A
bit of background info about them for those of you who
have not come across them before: Great Caesar are
a six piece chamber-rock band who currently reside in New
York. Their most recent single is "Don't Ask
Me Why" which can be found here!

Great Caesar Interview Part I

1. Could you please introduce yourselves and your instrument? 
(I say this because its so difficult to track down any info on Great Caesar :D)
John-Michael Parker (vocals, guitar) 
Adam Glaser (bass)
Tom Sikes (trumpet)
Mike Farrell (guitar)
Stephen Chen (saxophones)


2. Where do you call "home"? 


New York City! We've lived here for about 3 years now and love it, despite how dirty and hectic 

it is all the time.




3. How did you think up the name "Great Caesar"? Is there a reason why you chose it? 

It's a line from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar;" Decius says it just before Caesar is murdered by the conspirators.  We've all found something meaningful in that play since reading it in high school, 

and that line has stuck with us over the years. It's pretty unique too, if a little hard to spell.



4. How long have you been a band/known each other? 
Actually, we've played music together since we were teenagers, as most of us are from the same 
hometown in Connecticut. 



5. Where do you find inspiration for your incredible songs - especially "Don't ask me Why"?!

As we continue to grow up and try to make sense of our lives and relationships, those feelings - and reflecting on how those feelings change over time - are a big part of what we write about. With Don't Ask Me Why we wanted to write about having big dreams and taking the leap of faith to realize them. We found inspiration in the film "Moonrise Kingdom," music by Beirut and Arcade Fire, and famous figures like JFK and MLK. And actually, we found a lot of inspiration from the high-school students John-Michael worked with as a mentor who had big dreams of their own. Inspiration is everywhere!

Great Caesar 

I will post the second half for you 
on Friday! 

See you then
Poppy x

Ps. Urban Perks from this point onward will be a
music and places-to-see in London kinda blog. Thanks for the
support :)








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