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Well straddle my filthy chops and call me Sandra. Your favourite (or hopefully soon-to-be favourite) student mag is back and we’re feeling sexier than ever! For those of you that don’t know it, every page of Wireless Magazine is written and designed by students all over the UK - make sure you get in on the action too (just go to www.wirelessmag.co.uk/write). This issue is a bloody humdinger, featuring exclusive interviews with the fat thumbed comedy genius Russell Howard, the far-tooclever director Rian Johnson, the terrifyingly hard Ben Drew (Plan B to you and me), the laptop genius Dan Le Sac, super catchy Fun. and Uni tips from the rather lovely Fresh Meat actress Charlotte Ritchie. Oh and you’ll get to learn what ketchup sex is too. Hot diggity. Enjoy... x
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Freshers Edition 2012
In this issue.... Page 08: New bands you need to see
Page 14: 8 People You’ll Meet In Halls
Page 16: Russell Howard
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words: Ben Gibson
Page 24: Rian Johnson
Page 36: Ben Drew
Page 32: Fresh Meat’s Charlotte Ritchie
Page 30: Fun.
Page 42: Dan Le Sac
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tunities to get down to your nearest Now you’re at Uni, there will be countless oppor town. Here is our pick of the best new venue to check out some of the bands coming to down at the front, man...”. bands, so you can say “yeah, I saw em first, I was Alessi Laurent-Marke is a writer of sweet, simple and honest songs reminiscent of Belle And Sebastian or The White Stripe's old acoustic stuff. What's more, according to Wikipedia her dad was one of the producers behind Shooting Stars and Snuff Box so you at least owe it to him to go to all her gigs.
Alessi’s Ark
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Daughter
www.alessisark.com
Former members of Joe Lean & The Jing Jang Jong got back together, bought some paisley shirts and started making 60's psych inspired shoegaze stuff. It's all extremely good, and they rather aptly supported the Horrors earlier this year. This lot will probably get pretty big, so make sure you head out to see them when you get a chance! www.toy-band.com
This hotly tipped trio produce a beautiful minimalist sound with hugely affecting vocals courtesy of their singer Elena Tonra. They've been in Abbey Road Studios working on their forthcoming debut, and going off what little has been released so far it's going to be something special.
Savages It's unavoidable that Savages will get a lot of comparisons to Joy Division because of their trebley post punk bass, tight drum patterns and the lead singer's Ian Curtis-esque haircut. Another thing they have in common with JD is their tight, superhumanly energetic live shows, which is even more impressive when you consider that they've hardly been together for a year. Their single Husbands is well worth a listen... www.savagesband.com
www.facebook.com/ohdaughter
Before Aluna Francis and George Reid decided to combine names and musical forces they were involved in high maintenance electro and math rock outfits respectfully. Their joint venture consists of much simpler melodic pop tunes sung over some super smart R'n'B production work. The pair have embraced the modern American mainstream in all its glory and set it back down in an interesting www.alunageorge.com direction.
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Alessi’s Citizens! Ark
Theme Park
Stubborn Heart
Palma Violets
Awesome electro-pop love songs with a real icey, dark edge. Citizens! have all the restraint and stylistic prowess of the best 80s post-punk groups and if nothing else, danceability. They have a handful of UK dates in September, before buggering off on tour around the world so we wholeheartedly recommend catching them when you get the chance. www.citizenscitizens.com
Storybooks
Theme Park's rare style of melodic funk-rock is quickly earning them a lot of attention. The popular comparison is to Talking Heads, which is completely fair on tracks like 'Milk' with its scratchy guitar and simple keyboard melodies. They’re on tour at the moment, make sure you catch them on the dates that aren’t sold out!
Storybooks are a six piece band who play indie rock with an old fashioned sincerity rarely seen these days. Lead singer Kristofer Harris has an excellent melancholy tinged voice which works a treat on their quieter numbers.
www.themeparkband.com
Electro duo Stubborn Heart have taken on the near herculean task of bringing an emotional edge to the macho world of dubstep, with their self proclaimed “electronic soul from the heart". The results sound blippy and emotion wrenching, a bit like Thom Yorke's solo stuff. Or if you imagine Hurts having a sexy tango with Skrillex. www.stubbornheart.com
The music of Rough Trade's Palma Violets has been scarce throughout the year but luckily they've been touring relentlessly so you're bound to see one of their chaotic live shows before you hear a record. They often play in their PJs and few months back they were also arrested in Liverpool for breaking into a helter skelter. If they can stay out of jail long enough to record their debut then it will definitely be worth listening to.
The Adamski Kid Winner of Sideline Magazine's 'Face The Beat' Competition, this is a manic amalgamation of influences which results in some startling and catchy tracks. facebook.com/theadamskikid
www.facebook.com/palmaviolets
With huge vibes of that grungey West coast lo-fi sound, Splashh could well be Britain's answer to Wavves. Come to think of it even their names are quite similar, which is kind of fitting given that both bands eschew originality in favour of being really loud, getting wasted and just being awesome in general.
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www.storybooksband.com
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Dead Social Club 6-piece electronictinged indie group comparable to the Rakes / Depeche Mode. Keep an eye on ‘em! deadsocialclub.com
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...York (and a bit)
Mon 17th September
Mon 24th September
Apparently no events!
The Duchess: Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun & Beacon Street & Halloe Away & Jonny Gill
Tue 18th September Stereo: Sissy & The Blisters & La Petite Mort & The Valmores Fibbers: The Underground Heroes & Black Lit City & Spitfire Empire & The Article & This Resistance
Wed 19th September
Tue 25th September Fibbers: The Coal Porters Stereo: Cave Painting
Stone Roses Monkey Mondays Grand Opera Soul Sister
Bar: House:
Tues 2nd October Stereo: Never Mind the Music Quiz
Wed 3rd October Wed 26th September
Apparently no events!
Stereo: Malefice & Silent Screams & Carcer City
Thurs 20th September
Thurs 27th September
Stereo: Wussy & American Werewolf Academy The Duchess: DJ Pheonix and DJ Oreo Black Swan Inn: Dana & Susan Robinson
Grand Opera House: The Upbeat Beatles Stereo: Wet Nuns & Drenge & And The Hangnails & Fawn Spots The Duchess: Jesca Hoop & According To Eve
Fri 21st September
Fri 28th September
The Roman Bath: Vintage Rock Band Fibbers: Anneke Van Giersbergen The Duchess: Warhorns Festival
Stereo: Hey Sholay The Duchess: The Pink Floyd Dimensions Fibbers: The Dead Famous EVERYWHERE: Hug a Vegetarian Day :)
Sat 22nd September
Sat 29th September
The Duchess: Lollypop The Duchess: Warhorns Festival York Barbican: All Souls Orchestra
Grand Opera House: How Sweet Is It Fibbers: Bentley Park & Lost Hippy Time Traveller The Duchess: Lollypop
Sun 23rd September
Sun 30th September
The Duchess: Memorium & Chasing Dark & Rocketsmith & Out On The Tiles
Mon 1st October
Stereo: Jaill The Duchess: Festival
York
Blues
The Duchess: Smoke Fairies Stereo: Red XIII + He Who Dares Puss In Boots: Open Mic Night
Thurs 4th October The Duchess: I Know Kung-Fu Black Swan Inn: Nancy Kerr & James Fagan Barbican Hall: Dara O’Briain
Fri 5th October The Duchess: Big Boy Bloater The Duchess: Blackout Rock Night Fibbers: Turbowolf
Dara O’Briain: 4th Oct @Barbican
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Aimie J Ryan The Duchess: Nine Black Alps + Castrovalva + Fawn Spots Newton Faulkner:
Mon 15th October Stereo: KiD BRiTiSH
Fri 12th October
Tue 16th October
Fibbers: Chantelle McGregor Barbican Hall: Newton Faulkner The Duchess: Decapitated + Xerath + Bloodshot Dawn
Stereo: Jettblack The Duchess: Touchstone & The Reasoning The Basement @ City Screen Picturehouse: Rozi Plain
12th Oct @ Barbican Hall
Sat 6th October House Concerts York: Richard Walters & Adam Barnes The Duchess: Lollypop Barbican Hall: Ryedale Festival Joseph Rowntree Theatre: Steve Cassidy Band
Sun 7th October Stereo: Gasoline Thrill + Eat Defeat + Dynamite Dynamite The Basement – City Screen: Josie Long
Sat 13th October The Duchess: Twisted Wheel Fibbers: ReGenesis Barbican Hall: Joan Armatrading
Wed 17th October Stereo: O Children The Duchess: Tim Burgess Grand Opera House: Jack Dee
Sun 14th October Fibbers: And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead The Duchess: Palma Violets
O Children: 17th Oct @ Stereo
Mon 8th October Fibbers: Walter Trout The Duchess: Eliza Gilkyson Barbican Hall: Ray Davies
Tue 9th October The Victoria Mullholland
Vaults:
Wed 10th October Stereo: Two Wounded Birds Fibbers: Funeral Suites The Duchess: Frank Vignola
Thurs 11th October
O Children – 17th October @ Stereo – O Children’s latest material has taken a turn towards soul and shoegaze since the scuzzy punk of their conception but the tunes are still there. A very exciting band to see live. Palma Violets – 14th October @ The Duchess – There has been few releases from Rough Trade s favourite new band but their lives shows are deliciously chaotic. Ray Davies – 8th October @ Barbican Hall – He’s a legendary songwriter but this show pales in comparison to what the Kinks once were. Newton Faulkner – 7th October @ Barbican Hall - Like many STDs, Newton Faulkner may seem to have disappeared but he never really goes away .
Barbican Hall: Magic Of Motown Fibbers: Rachel Sermanni &
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The Proclaimers: 22n d Oct @Grand Opera House
Mon 22nd October
Sat 27th October
The Basement @ City Screen Picturehouse: The Slow Show + Arthur Rigby & The Baskervilles Grand Opera House: The Proclaimers The Duchess: Submotion Orchestra + The Marzec Group
The Duchess: Benjamin Francis Leftwich + Marika Hackman Fibbers: Lee 'Scratch' Perry York Racecourse: Halloween Night – Gaga and Ghouls – Jeni Jaye as Lady Gaga
Sun 28th October Tues 23rd October
Thurs 18th October Fibbers: Wilko Johnson & Virgil And The Accelerators Black Swan Inn: Carrivick Sisters The Basement @ City Screen Picturehouse: Jazz Morley
Fri 19th October
Grand Opera House: The Illegal Eagles Stereo: Random Hand Fibbers: Brother & Bones + Pony and Trap The Duchess: Joanne Shaw Taylor + Tristan Mackay
Wed 24th October
The Duchess: Dan Le Sac Fibbers: Joshua James Grand Opera House: The Nutcracker, Vienna Ballet Festival
Mon 29th October Fibbers: Space The Duchess: Hadouken!
Tues 30th October
Golden Lion: Skin The Lizard The Duchess: Shot Down Stay Down Fibbers: The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown
Stereo: Bo Ningen Fibbers: Wolfsbane + Screen Arena + Kingzilla + And The Horse You Rode In On The Basement – City Screen: Antonio Lulic
Golden Fleece Pub: Gothic Molly's Halloween Ghost Pub Tour Grand Opera House: Grease
Sat 20th October
Thurs 25th October
Wed 31st October
Fibbers: Ruts DMC The Duchess: Hazel O’Connor York Racecourse: Black Eyed Peas Tribute Night: Black Eyed Teaz
Fibbers: Hawklords The Duchess: Ben Montague + Fibbers: Space The Duchess: Hadouken! Andy Doonan Barbican Hall: The Rock Tour – David Essex
York Minster: Illuminating York Minster York Mansion: Candelit Tours and Spooky Stories
Sun 21st October The Duchess: Larry Miller The Many Boyfriends + Anguish Sandwich Fibbers: Clement Marfo and The Frontline Black Swan Inn: Tom Paley + Phil Cerny
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Fri 26th October Stereo: Sucioperro Fibbers: Dry The River + Arcane Roots + Last Winter Dance Party Barbican Hall: Good Feelin' Tour – Paul Carrack
Space: 25t Oct & 30th Oct @ Fibhber s
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