@TheBrandedSwordsman There's no official word on that. Looks like they will be allowing some limited capacity outdoor events this summer but smaller venues probably won't open a while longer. Us being in 2 different countries doesn't make it any easier so it will be a while still.
As for CoB, I listened to them a lot when I was younger, then I lost interest with some of the newer albums. The first time I saw them (2011) was extremely disappointing. Alexi Laiho (lead singer/guitarist, died in December) always had a big alcohol problem so that was most likely it, they all seemed extremely hungover that day. Saw them again in 2019 and it was a solid show.
@Voltan I'm glad 2019 was a solid show, at least, great shame about Alexi Laiho, I think Warrel Dane from Nevermore died due to similar circumstances. Were you a fan of Nevermore? What have you been listening to recently? @Jimmer-jammer@nessisonett@Thrillho@Th3solution what have you guys been spinning recently?
"Man is the pie that bakes and eats himself, and the recipe is separation." - Alasdair Gray
@TheBrandedSwordsman Today I’ve been spinning one of my ultimate guilty pleasures: Love Death Immortality by The Glitch Mob. Electronic music at some of its best in my opinion. Carry The Sun is one of those songs that just lifts my spirits and puts a little more spring in my step every time I hear it.
“Reason is the natural order of truth; but imagination is the organ of meaning.” C.S. Lewis
@TheBrandedSwordsman I've seen Warrel with Sanctuary (great show) and I'm a big fan of This Godless Endeavor. Other albums are a little hard to get into but there's always something intriguing about them.
@TheBrandedSwordsman I listened to The Offspring’s Ixnay on the Hombre which was strangely good. Considering my only real knowledge of them was from their big hits, it was a surprise that I enjoyed it that much.
@nessisonett Yeah early Offspring is meant to be amazing, the early demos I mean, as well as obviously really hard to get hold of - you can only download them really. I was thinking of getting Herbie Hancock's Man-Child album, after hearing a funky cut from it on Jazz FM, is the whole thing decent funk, do you know?
"Man is the pie that bakes and eats himself, and the recipe is separation." - Alasdair Gray
@Jimmer-jammer Have you heard of Foodman? His EP Dokutsu, or at least some songs from that are on Youtube, you should check that out if you like electronic music, tell me what you reckon?
"Man is the pie that bakes and eats himself, and the recipe is separation." - Alasdair Gray
@Voltan Yeah, Dreaming Neon Black is the fans' favourite by them , but personally I prefer the poppier and more accessible Dead Heart In A Dead World, or at least I did, back when i still listened to heavy music. Do you like any Herbie Hancock? I was just telling ness I was listening to him recently.
"Man is the pie that bakes and eats himself, and the recipe is separation." - Alasdair Gray
@TheBrandedSwordsman I've been struggling with new stuff recently but I've been listening to AK/DK a lot recently. Terrible band name but I really like their latest album (the only one I have) and it's a good one for running to;
I did pick up the latest Red City Radio (a punk rock band) album this week and the debut album from a band called Squid who I've heard lots of good things about but haven't had chance to listen to the album yet.
For more ambient stuff, Emily A Sprague's album has been a good one to work to and I bought an EP by Lucinda Chua after hearing this track on 6music the other day;
@Thrillho I was listening to quite a bit of Squid myself as they've played them a lot on 6music recently, my favourite is the song from the EP which talks about "racing crazy horses, round my mind" - great lyric. The album sounds great by all accounts and from what I've heard. Who's your favourite presenter on 6?
"Man is the pie that bakes and eats himself, and the recipe is separation." - Alasdair Gray
@TheBrandedSwordsman I’ll check it out! I definitely have a soft spot for electronic music.
@Voltan They have a distinctive style within their genre. Plus I’m a complete sucker for three chord progressions and pushes, both of which they utilize plenty.
“Reason is the natural order of truth; but imagination is the organ of meaning.” C.S. Lewis
@TheBrandedSwordsman I don't mind most of the 6music DJs of the ones I've heard other than Shaun Keaveny (the same segments every time I just find frustrating) and Cerys Matthews show (as it just doesn't appeal to me at all).
The only ones I tend to catch up with are Huey Morgan and Craig Charles as they both play a lot of stuff I like but that I don't tend to listen to much otherwise. Tom Ravencroft I really like and Mary Anne Hobbs has some great sessions which I have luckily caught.
@TheBrandedSwordsman very cool! There’s something almost tactile to the sounds in these songs. I envisioned studious little robots going to work inside of a giant computer, retrieving soldering iron arm attachments from their tool kits, repairing and adding to the skyscrapers of silicon towering around them.
“Reason is the natural order of truth; but imagination is the organ of meaning.” C.S. Lewis
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