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I’ve become increasingly obsessed with Shearwater since I first saw them play at the Sanctuary Cella in Hove, on the same night as one of Fatboy Slim’s big beach jobs.
There were thousands on the beach for Norman, and just 16 of us in that damp basement, where Jonathan Meiburg and Kim Burke played as [...]

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I don’t think I’m putting it too strongly when I say that I fucking loves music. I listen to it all the time – mostly for pure enjoyment, but sometimes it goes beyond that.
I’m not sure what it is, but it’s a joy. Like smells, old songs can evoke the strongest memories. I can tell [...]

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Holy fucking crap.
I expect these words to be uttered by a legion of shell-shocked My Bloody Valentine fans today, as they nip out at lunch, pick up Kevin Shields‘ new album The Death of Patience, and lay back for a bit of easy listening.
I’ve just listened to the five minutes of No Good Deed Goes [...]

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Seeing as we’re posting music videos, this is my friend Luke Ritchie. He’s playing at the Joogleberry on Friday night (16th May). Free entry, doors at 6pm.

He’s a bit good. I think you should all come to see him with me.

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