Hello, blogging denizens of the world!
Its been a while. My last blog was....20 freaking months ago. Jeez...
So, whats happened since?
Well, I graduated. So now theres a fancy little BSc (Hons) after my name, should I choose to look like a fancy pants. Unfortunately, I haven't had the chance yet. Having said that, part of my reasoning for going to university was to get letters after my name...and to graduate, which is more or less essential to the first task. So, 2 life goals ticked off the check list there!
So, im no longer at the O-Bar, which I miss terribly. Im now back in Kent!
After a short and rather unfulfilling stint at a local pub, which ended strangely and well...ridiculously to say the least.
But then, there was a light! After a local cider fueled weekend in Cornwall, I started working at Sound & Image, my local Guitar and Record shop! Which was excellent, as I listened to fantastic music all day, got to play fancy guitars, and made the most of it!
But that was...2 months ago nearly. Im still there on a Saturday, but now, Monday to Friday, I work in the mad and frantic world of London, for a record label.
Sunday Best Recordings LTD is my base now, Radio 1 DJ and Camp Bestival/Bestival curator extraordinaire Rob Da Bank's label. Dealing with acts such as Dan Le Sac vs Scroobious Pip, Beardyman, Kitty, Daisy & Lewis and many more.
Commuting. Sucks. So tiring. A warning to all.
But, im learning. Its tough, but im getting there. And I got to go to Bestival, meet people, and got paid to be there! And, I work on Denmark Street. GUITARS EVERYWHERE! That I can't afford :( Wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhfuckitillcope.
So, thats me.
Other than that, i've put some covers onto YouTube!
http://www.youtube.com/user/ThePaisleymusic
Have a look, tell me what you think!
Other than that, not a lot.
Some music for your ears though. No links though, so google IS your friend!
Scroobious Pips latest album, Distraction Pieces is a masterpiece. That is all. Listen. I mean listen. Hes a poet and spoken word artist. But dont think of it as poetry. Its got a hard music vibe to it.
Foo Fighters latest offering Wasting Light is awesome. Im a FF fanboy, and finally got the chance to see them live this year. So I might just be a little bias...
You Me At Six's 'Sinners Never Sleep' is also awesome, as is Mastodons 'The Hunter' is also a great offering, less prog but more still punchy.
So thats it. Hopefully ill be keeping this updated more now. And I need to get a few more covers up onto the YouTube Channel and some originals too!
Much love, happiness, hugs and naughty things.
PaisleyMusic x
Saturday, 8 October 2011
Monday, 22 February 2010
And now for something completely different
Hello again all.
Im in the mood to blog, so this is probably going to contain a lot of nonsense as I haven't planned any music to show you guys! Maybe i'll write about what i've been up to instead.
Valentines day is a day I love, purely because I always get cards and presents. Arrogant you might say. My birthday, I would reply! I am now officially 'Over the hill', or just plain old, as a friend of mine keeps calling me at the moment. I prefer to just say 21. Its easier.
One of the best things I did over my birthday weekend this year was to go for a Cut Throat Shave, a la Sweeny Todd, but minus the death, being made into a pie, and Alan Rickman singing. If you are male, and grow facial hair (Hence the previous male comment. If your female, be worried.), I highly recommend it. My father, brother, and I travelled up to London to St James Road (Near Piccadilly, which is where you'll find many of the high fashion shops, i.e. Tiffanys, Prada, and also Alexander McQueen, which had a very fitting black window display with nothing but a bouquet of white roses in each window, god rest him.) and went to a barbers called Truefitt & Hill. I will mention, that at £40 odd, it was the most expensive shave of my life. However, its like being 13 again. My Dad, a 50 year old, was amazed. You get the works there. Hot towel, face massage, advice, everything. Thoroughly enjoyable, and well worth it.
Im in the mood to blog, so this is probably going to contain a lot of nonsense as I haven't planned any music to show you guys! Maybe i'll write about what i've been up to instead.
Valentines day is a day I love, purely because I always get cards and presents. Arrogant you might say. My birthday, I would reply! I am now officially 'Over the hill', or just plain old, as a friend of mine keeps calling me at the moment. I prefer to just say 21. Its easier.
One of the best things I did over my birthday weekend this year was to go for a Cut Throat Shave, a la Sweeny Todd, but minus the death, being made into a pie, and Alan Rickman singing. If you are male, and grow facial hair (Hence the previous male comment. If your female, be worried.), I highly recommend it. My father, brother, and I travelled up to London to St James Road (Near Piccadilly, which is where you'll find many of the high fashion shops, i.e. Tiffanys, Prada, and also Alexander McQueen, which had a very fitting black window display with nothing but a bouquet of white roses in each window, god rest him.) and went to a barbers called Truefitt & Hill. I will mention, that at £40 odd, it was the most expensive shave of my life. However, its like being 13 again. My Dad, a 50 year old, was amazed. You get the works there. Hot towel, face massage, advice, everything. Thoroughly enjoyable, and well worth it.
My old man and I, looking very youthful!
Its the simple things in life that do it though. Going home and seeing my Parents and family, having my cat attack me as per usual, because it chooses to sleep in my bed when i'm not home, and gets the hump when I try to claim it back!
Le Mog, looking blurry on a sleeping bag!
Im still doing the radio, for those of you interested. Its all changed a bit though since the start of the year. No longer will I be on the airwaves for 3 hours. Just 2 now, which is much nicer really. Means I don't have to rush to work for 8 if thats when I start. So tune in from 4-6 on a Friday to hear my lovely voice, or any other week day, if you can bear to be without my tones!
Well, I think that will do for now. Should have another written by the end of the week with lots of music for you guys to listen to.
Paisleymusic
Thursday, 18 February 2010
Im back again!
Sorry about the delay! Things have been a wee bit hectic over the last few months, but im back to shower you with more music and ramblings!
First things first, some music! These guys are called the "Diablo Swing Orchestra", and their a Swing/Rock/Gothic band from Sweden, and have a very unique sound. Think Danny Elfman with a rock band behind him! This track is off their latest album "Singalong Songs for the Damned & Delirious" and its really worth a listen. The track is called "A Tap Dancers Dilemma", and its the first track off the album. No idea when or even if they have any dates in the UK, but as soon as I find out, I will share the wealth!
Now, what else have I got to talk about?!
Ooh, thats right. Alas, I am no longer going to Glastonbury, for whatever reason. But, like a knight in shining armour, my friend Iain has offered me one of his Isle of Wight tickets! The line up is immense so far, with the likes of Jay-Z, The Strokes, Blondie, Biffy Clyro, Calvin Harris, Ocean Colour Scene to name but a few! So im quite the excited little bunny about that!
Also, in March, im off to see Dan le Sac vs Scroobious Pip in Nottingham! Those of you who have read my previous blogs would have seen that I put up a Dan le Sac remix of War Pigs by Black Sabbath, and together with Pips poignant and socially scathing lyrics, it makes for an amazing sound. I cant wait!
Anywho, im gonna go make some weird sound effects now for some uni work!
Ciao x
First things first, some music! These guys are called the "Diablo Swing Orchestra", and their a Swing/Rock/Gothic band from Sweden, and have a very unique sound. Think Danny Elfman with a rock band behind him! This track is off their latest album "Singalong Songs for the Damned & Delirious" and its really worth a listen. The track is called "A Tap Dancers Dilemma", and its the first track off the album. No idea when or even if they have any dates in the UK, but as soon as I find out, I will share the wealth!
Now, what else have I got to talk about?!
Ooh, thats right. Alas, I am no longer going to Glastonbury, for whatever reason. But, like a knight in shining armour, my friend Iain has offered me one of his Isle of Wight tickets! The line up is immense so far, with the likes of Jay-Z, The Strokes, Blondie, Biffy Clyro, Calvin Harris, Ocean Colour Scene to name but a few! So im quite the excited little bunny about that!
Also, in March, im off to see Dan le Sac vs Scroobious Pip in Nottingham! Those of you who have read my previous blogs would have seen that I put up a Dan le Sac remix of War Pigs by Black Sabbath, and together with Pips poignant and socially scathing lyrics, it makes for an amazing sound. I cant wait!
Anywho, im gonna go make some weird sound effects now for some uni work!
Ciao x
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