Indietracks Festival / all things C86 and indiepop!

[CorgiRegisteredFriend]

1990 at the Royal Court in Liverpool for me. I may have been me and my now wife's first proper date. I know how to treat a lady.

They played at The Haunt a few months ago. Did you go? I gave it a miss.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

They played at The Haunt a few months ago. Did you go? I gave it a miss.

No, I find that seeing bands 20+ years later can only spoil the memories.

 

[CorgiRegisteredFriend]

No, I find that seeing bands 20+ years later can only spoil the memories.

In some cases I agree. The Wedding Present as good live now as they were when they started. Different line up though.
Incidently- been listening to The June Brides a lot recently and did not fully realise they had only five vinyl releases one of which was the mini album. Still got Disneyland up there as my favourite but We Belong sneaking into second and I Fall in third. I seem to remember Phil Wilson going solo once they split.

 

[Flex Your Head]

Were bis good tonight?

I was never a massive fan, but they certainly seemed to play the hits with a lot of enthusiasm and energy. Some of my mates there are massive Bis fans and described the set as "absolutely awesome". Bis also hung around afterwards and signed records and chatted and were generally all-round good eggs. Manda Rin is about 6 months pregnant and seemed to be reminding herself that jumping up and down flinging herself around the stage probably wasn't sensible.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

In some cases I agree. The Wedding Present as good live now as they were when they started. Different line up though.
Incidently- been listening to The June Brides a lot recently and did not fully realise they had only five vinyl releases one of which was the mini album. Still got Disneyland up there as my favourite but We Belong sneaking into second and I Fall in third. I seem to remember Phil Wilson going solo once they split.

TWP didn't go away though, so that's not the same.

I've had the Every Conversation CD on in the car today, funnily enough. It does include the Phil Wilson stuff.

The real gem is Sunday to Saturday. Fabulous.

 

[Flex Your Head]

No, I find that seeing bands 20+ years later can only spoil the memories.

Wholeheartedly agree. I generally find myself wondering what the moitivation behind the band reforming is / was, and then curse them for mucking about with cherished memories. It's worse with a band I used to love, not so bothered when it's a band I used to feel a tad 'meh' about.

 

[Staly]

I seem to remember Phil Wilson going solo once they split.

He still makes solo records. He went country early on but his latest stuff's quite June Bridesy: http://www.amazon.co.uk/God-Bless-Kennedy-Phil-Wilson/dp/B0045K0LG4/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1375173093&sr=1-1&keywords=phil+wilson

 

[CorgiRegisteredFriend]

He still makes solo records. He went country early on but his latest stuff's quite June Bridesy: http://www.amazon.co.uk/God-Bless-Kennedy-Phil-Wilson/dp/B0045K0LG4/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1375173093&sr=1-1&keywords=phil+wilson

Thanks. Useful review there too. Seem to remember now that he took a country direction. I never listened to any of his output though.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

He still makes solo records. He went country early on but his latest stuff's quite June Bridesy: http://www.amazon.co.uk/God-Bless-Kennedy-Phil-Wilson/dp/B0045K0LG4/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1375173093&sr=1-1&keywords=phil+wilson

Thanks. Useful review there too. Seem to remember now that he took a country direction. I never listened to any of his output though.

Cheers Staly. I've just ordered it (for £5.03, can't go far wrong). I think its shipping from the states, so expect a first-hand review in about two weeks!

 

[Staly]

He did an ep a couple of years back of covers of industrial standards - Throbbing Gristle, Kraftwerk etc which is very good. You can still find copies online: http://www.pebblerecords.co.uk/phil-wilson-industrial-strength-slumberland-dbl-7.html

 

[Stato]

I read the Guardian's piece on Stella Creasy, MP, after enjoyng her annihilation of Toby Young on Newsnight this week (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE8W6pTGRj4 ).

I came across this paragraph: "But Creasy also has hinterland outside politics, most notably a love of indie music, particularly the Leeds band the Wedding Present, for whose latest album she wrote sleeve notes about "the burning confusion of rejection" and "the way in which heartache eats you up inside".

I'm even more impressed with her now.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Vote Stella.

 

[CorgiRegisteredFriend]

I read the Guardian's piece on Stella Creasy, MP, after enjoyng her annihilation of Toby Young on Newsnight this week (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE8W6pTGRj4 ).

I came across this paragraph: "But Creasy also has hinterland outside politics, most notably a love of indie music, particularly the Leeds band the Wedding Present, for whose latest album she wrote sleeve notes about "the burning confusion of rejection" and "the way in which heartache eats you up inside".

I'm even more impressed with her now.

Hopefully she will turn up at Edge Of The Sea. Great clip- loved watching Toby Young squirm at the very end. He is a ****.

 

[Flex Your Head]

Two games, two losses. Let’s distract ourselves with music again.

Indietracks was bloody awesome. Again. As always.

Highlights for me were Tunabunny kicking up a racket; Frozy (partially straight outta Seaford) playing a beautiful, playful set in the church, directly followed by Fireworks playing a blistering, C86-drenched set. Lardpony were the best I’d ever seen them, The McTells were an absolute revelation, which is a shame as that was their last ever set, and Helen Love brought the whole weekend to a joyous end with infectious outbreaks of frenzied pogoing, wild jumping, massed air-punching, stage invasions, glitter cannons and mile-wide grins and beams.
Cars Can Be Blue were fantastically foul-mouthed, frantic and funny, whilst Fever Dream are going to become big hits with their taut, shoe-gazy darkness. I saw them again on Sunday in a much smaller setting (along with CCBB and Frozy) and they were just mesmerising. I think a lot of the people on the Live Music thread would love ‘em.
Biggest surprise to me was The Brilliant Corners who I always kinda liked, but sounded absolutely fantastic, super-tight, tough and swaggering. One of the best sets of the weekend.

There are some great reviews here:

http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4146676-indietracks-2013--the-dis-review

http://eeveelife.eevee.co.uk/chords-and-cords-the-pop-paradise-of-indietracks

http://www.counterfeitmag.co.uk/festivals/indietracks-festival-2013/

http://www.musicomh.com/reviews/live/festival-review-indietracks-midland-railway-derbyshire

Right, I promised @hans kraay fan club a mix CD; I can see it expanding to be a double CD set. I’ll stick the track listing up soon (once I actually have it) and if anyone else wants a copy, let me know.

Now then, Derby, my manager's team. Must-win game!

 

[tinycowboy]

if anyone else wants a copy, let me know.

Might have to PM you on that one.

I should make some C86 badges for hardcore contributors to this thread - we could then doff our caps to each other on Saturday. Alternatively, I'll look out for middle-aged men wearing Wolfhounds and June Brides t-shirts (or HKFC's Black HoL one, of course).

 

[BlockDpete]

Two games, two losses. Let’s distract ourselves with music again.

Indietracks was bloody awesome. Again. As always.

Highlights for me were Tunabunny kicking up a racket; Frozy (partially straight outta Seaford) playing a beautiful, playful set in the church, directly followed by Fireworks playing a blistering, C86-drenched set. Lardpony were the best I’d ever seen them, The McTells were an absolute revelation, which is a shame as that was their last ever set, and Helen Love brought the whole weekend to a joyous end with infectious outbreaks of frenzied pogoing, wild jumping, massed air-punching, stage invasions, glitter cannons and mile-wide grins and beams.
Cars Can Be Blue were fantastically foul-mouthed, frantic and funny, whilst Fever Dream are going to become big hits with their taut, shoe-gazy darkness. I saw them again on Sunday in a much smaller setting (along with CCBB and Frozy) and they were just mesmerising. I think a lot of the people on the Live Music thread would love ‘em.
Biggest surprise to me was The Brilliant Corners who I always kinda liked, but sounded absolutely fantastic, super-tight, tough and swaggering. One of the best sets of the weekend.

There are some great reviews here:

http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4146676-indietracks-2013--the-dis-review

http://eeveelife.eevee.co.uk/chords-and-cords-the-pop-paradise-of-indietracks

http://www.counterfeitmag.co.uk/festivals/indietracks-festival-2013/

http://www.musicomh.com/reviews/live/festival-review-indietracks-midland-railway-derbyshire

Right, I promised @hans kraay fan club a mix CD; I can see it expanding to be a double CD set. I’ll stick the track listing up soon (once I actually have it) and if anyone else wants a copy, let me know.

Now then, Derby, my manager's team. Must-win game!

Great to meet you on Saturday lunch time

Had a great weekend, and the bands you mention bring back great memories.

Downloaded the compilation MP3 last week, so getting to know the bands a bit more now.

I'm sure I'll be heading up to Swanwick next year

 

[tinycowboy]

Anyone care to discuss REM? Specifically, early REM. Happy to discuss why late period REM were cack and also speculate about whether Murmur is better than Chronic Town. Don't fancy a chat about the mandolin on Losing My Religion (apols to Albumen if he DOES want to talk mandolin)....

 

[Flex Your Head]

Anyone care to discuss REM? Specifically, early REM. Happy to discuss why late period REM were cack and also speculate about whether Murmur is better than Chronic Town. Don't fancy a chat about the mandolin on Losing My Religion (apols to Albumen if he DOES want to talk mandolin)....

I was never a big REM fan, although there's no doubting they have released some absolute corkers over the years.
I do remember a mate trying to get me along to this though, but I couldn't be arsed as Peacehaven to Worthing and back was a right pain: http://www.remchronicle.com/1984-04-29-carioca-club-worthing/
I think the number of attendees was just under 50. Someone told me that it was REM's first ever UK gig, but that could just be a myth.

I like that they used to play lots of little club gigs when they were huge under pseudonyms. Bingo Handjob sticks with me for some reason.

 

[tinycowboy]

Bingo Handjob sticks with me for some reason.

Yeah, I remember that name too. I never saw REM live, but, for a time, they were probably my favourite band. I'm wondering whether their music got less interesting or whether my inner indie-snob made me dislike them when they got popular. Never stopped me when "Kennedy" crashed into the charts at number 32...

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Anyone care to discuss REM? Specifically, early REM. Happy to discuss why late period REM were cack and also speculate about whether Murmur is better than Chronic Town. Don't fancy a chat about the mandolin on Losing My Religion (apols to Albumen if he DOES want to talk mandolin)....

Exactly the same as you. Loved the early stuff. Driver 8, Toys in the Attic, all of Murmur, most of Green. Saw them live at Milton Keynes Bowl, on their Monster tour, about the time I started to lose interest. Blur were the main support, with Tanya Donnelly's Belly playing earlier to a few hundred people.

REM were comfortably the third best band on the night.