So, I seem to make a habit of posting promises that I don't keep, maybe I should stop posting promises of the return...well this is the last promise...I will revive Forward Motion this month. I guess I'm hoping a trip to Sonar, and a holiday in Barcelona will we awaken my creative juices, and also keep me away from watches enough for my mind to focus on something else.
I have just about finished a training pack on watches for work, maybe I should put together a watch documentary...a history of the swiss watch industry, perhaps.
Anyway moving on, you should expect a full lowdown on Sonar within two weeks, and perhaps some snippets while I'm out there.
In the meantime it's good to see Faggatronix getting some well deserved attention.
Also while I'm away all you Newcastle dubstep peeps should get out there and support Heavyweight at the Other Rooms, featuring Jack Sparrow on Saturday 16th.
Whilst I'm in the fair city of Barcelona I may well pop into see these guys, Ward 10, at the Suite Club on Thursday 14th.
If anyone has any Sonar week suggestions hit me up.
In the meantime who thought hair related puns could be so much fun?
8 Jun 2007
29 Apr 2007
So what has happened?
What on earth has happened?
So Forward Motion is still off air. Don't panic though, new audio is available here, and notice that a new Matt France who has a penchant for grime has appeared on my friends list, what are the chances.
I have a few new documentary projects in the research stage, and not just documentaries but soundscapes and other small scale productions.
Also coming soon will be some reviews, I've decided I might as well type something of interest to those cruising the net. Upcoming this week will be reviews of High Priest's new effort, and also the DJ /Rupture and Filastine shotgun wedding mix CD.
In the meantime if you want some soundscapes go visit Northumbrian Sounds, courtesy of Lucy Pritchard.
I have heard good news that some good friends of mine will be on air in Newcastle on NE1 FM. I'm looking forward to that station coming on air. For those in the Newcastle area that don't know, NE1 FM is a community radio station that will soon be taking to the airwaves in Newcastle. You can find out more about community radio here at wikipedia and here on the maze that is the Ofcom website, don't worry I've found the useful page for you. Also can find a good article by Gregory Whitehead here
On the North East dubstep front Heavyweight now have their own myspace which can be found here.
I am also now contributing to my good friend, and Sonar companion, Sarah Chapman's new blog adventure Curl Up and Dye
So Forward Motion is still off air. Don't panic though, new audio is available here, and notice that a new Matt France who has a penchant for grime has appeared on my friends list, what are the chances.
I have a few new documentary projects in the research stage, and not just documentaries but soundscapes and other small scale productions.
Also coming soon will be some reviews, I've decided I might as well type something of interest to those cruising the net. Upcoming this week will be reviews of High Priest's new effort, and also the DJ /Rupture and Filastine shotgun wedding mix CD.
In the meantime if you want some soundscapes go visit Northumbrian Sounds, courtesy of Lucy Pritchard.
I have heard good news that some good friends of mine will be on air in Newcastle on NE1 FM. I'm looking forward to that station coming on air. For those in the Newcastle area that don't know, NE1 FM is a community radio station that will soon be taking to the airwaves in Newcastle. You can find out more about community radio here at wikipedia and here on the maze that is the Ofcom website, don't worry I've found the useful page for you. Also can find a good article by Gregory Whitehead here
On the North East dubstep front Heavyweight now have their own myspace which can be found here.
I am also now contributing to my good friend, and Sonar companion, Sarah Chapman's new blog adventure Curl Up and Dye
27 Mar 2007
Benga, Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid, and some other bits
So last night saw myself and a motley crew of associates heading down to the Cluny for what could only be described as a mixed bag of a line up, it made sense to me, unlike the time of the last metro.
The Cluny I have to say is not the best venue for dubstep, neither is the soundsystem. Those facts did not prevent Benga playing a storming set, despite jumping records due to over enthusiastic skanking and unsuitable turntable set ups, but enough of the negatives because they didn't ruin a great set. Once again I got the great feeling that dubstep could really take a grip on Newcastle, which is good news for the Heavyweight guys, athough the dancefloor started to fill slowly, by the end it was packed up front, which is a great sign. Benga's set just went to prove that well he is one of the top dogs in the ever growing sound that is dubstep.
Sadly I only witnessed about 15 minutes of Hebden and Reid's set, due to the run to the metro, but from what I heard it was a great one. Steve Reid's drumming just seemed remarkable, I won't pretend to be a jazz afficiando, so I'll just goddamn that man can play.
So just to confirm, Benga tore apart the Cluny and reaffirmed my love of dubstep once again.
On a business tip, I'm thinking of investing in a few bits and pieces to try and get Forward Motion on the go again. A new microphone and a portable digital recorder top my list, and I may also invest in a website too, after promising this far too often I wouldn't hold too tight especially as the major sticking point is a website name at the moment, so any suggestions?
The Cluny I have to say is not the best venue for dubstep, neither is the soundsystem. Those facts did not prevent Benga playing a storming set, despite jumping records due to over enthusiastic skanking and unsuitable turntable set ups, but enough of the negatives because they didn't ruin a great set. Once again I got the great feeling that dubstep could really take a grip on Newcastle, which is good news for the Heavyweight guys, athough the dancefloor started to fill slowly, by the end it was packed up front, which is a great sign. Benga's set just went to prove that well he is one of the top dogs in the ever growing sound that is dubstep.
Sadly I only witnessed about 15 minutes of Hebden and Reid's set, due to the run to the metro, but from what I heard it was a great one. Steve Reid's drumming just seemed remarkable, I won't pretend to be a jazz afficiando, so I'll just goddamn that man can play.
So just to confirm, Benga tore apart the Cluny and reaffirmed my love of dubstep once again.
On a business tip, I'm thinking of investing in a few bits and pieces to try and get Forward Motion on the go again. A new microphone and a portable digital recorder top my list, and I may also invest in a website too, after promising this far too often I wouldn't hold too tight especially as the major sticking point is a website name at the moment, so any suggestions?
23 Mar 2007
Some Newcastle Events Upcoming
Two nights well worth going to are coming up in the next month or so, first up is Keiran Hebden and Steve Reid, with Benga and Dave Guy in support at the Cluny on Monday (26th) which is courtesy of the guys at No-Fi.
The second of these big nights in my diary comes with Heavyweight @ Stereo, Thurs 12th April , courtesy of Dynamix should be a great night with plenty of sub bass. The DJ's for the night are Jack Sparrow, Forensix(mcr), Bigones, and of course Dynamix. With the soundsystem courtesy of Pangaea Soundsystem. This one is free, so there is little to no excuse for not going! In the meantime big up to Dynamix for continuing to put on Dubstep nights on in Newcastle.
Two posts in one day, what next....the saga continues, I'm thinking community radio next, maybe?
The second of these big nights in my diary comes with Heavyweight @ Stereo, Thurs 12th April , courtesy of Dynamix should be a great night with plenty of sub bass. The DJ's for the night are Jack Sparrow, Forensix(mcr), Bigones, and of course Dynamix. With the soundsystem courtesy of Pangaea Soundsystem. This one is free, so there is little to no excuse for not going! In the meantime big up to Dynamix for continuing to put on Dubstep nights on in Newcastle.
Two posts in one day, what next....the saga continues, I'm thinking community radio next, maybe?
Where Now?
It's been a long time...and well what the hell have I been up to?
I've been applying for several jobs, and well just generally trying to get a foot in the door somewhere.
In the meantime while I try and figure out what is going to happen with Forward Motion this year I think it would be a good idea if I put out there my not so recently completed documentary on dubstep.
I should all being well be in Barcelona this summer for Sonar, I think I'll need it as I feel slightly less connected to music at the moment as I'm used to. I think it's no longer having my own place and being back at my parents and the limited internet access that brings.
And if anyone wants some help with an audio project they have lined up, give me a shout I'm more than willing to try something new in the audio sphere.
Oh and in the meantime go check out Lower End Spasm also known as Dot Alt....including a Wiley interview, what you waiting for.
I've been applying for several jobs, and well just generally trying to get a foot in the door somewhere.
In the meantime while I try and figure out what is going to happen with Forward Motion this year I think it would be a good idea if I put out there my not so recently completed documentary on dubstep.
I should all being well be in Barcelona this summer for Sonar, I think I'll need it as I feel slightly less connected to music at the moment as I'm used to. I think it's no longer having my own place and being back at my parents and the limited internet access that brings.
And if anyone wants some help with an audio project they have lined up, give me a shout I'm more than willing to try something new in the audio sphere.
Oh and in the meantime go check out Lower End Spasm also known as Dot Alt....including a Wiley interview, what you waiting for.
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