charlie dupre – and so she thinks

Sunday Music Mix #16 – Twenty Something London

admin — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:36:12 +0000

Your soundtrack to Sunday, open your ears for an open mind

Sunday Music Mix #16 is here! This week’s mix is curated by Francesca of And So She Thinks, a blog of fresh music and words from around the world. And So She Thinks is an addictive mish-mash of stories on travel, London, tunes and literature and this Sunday’s mix is reflective of Francesca’s varied and discerning taste. Happy listening!
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(To view all the songs first hit ‘play’ then the ‘playlist’ button – first icon of five on the bottom right)
1. Tall Ships – “Vessels”
Definitely one of my favourite discoveries of 2012, and one I’m excited about seeing how they evolve in 2013. Every song sounds like standing on the edge of a cliff looking out over the epic vista of your life – and being scared and excited at the same time.
2. The Sunset Strip Club – “Einstein’s Theory”
Easy, guilty please, this bounds along with great guitar riffs and a banging bass line.
3. Vuvuvultures – “Stay Still”
Stupidly brilliant name, this is a great piece of rock music seasoned with electro disco. More complex than previous efforts, but then the less striking. And that riff 3 minutes in is almost Muse-esque!
4. Post War Years – “All Eyes”
This band are definitely up there with wine, chocolate, and sex. Amazing.
5. Charlie Dupre – “2012 Male”
Bit of impressive vocal wizardry from Charlie Dupre.
6. Mile Me Deaf – “Troubles Caught”
Superbly catchy seismic tunes
7. Fine Times – “Hey Judas”
Epic and grand, yearning and soaring, littered with peaks and valleys – and somehow it all comes from only two people.
8. Klak Tik – “Reborn”
Saw this trio supporting Slow Club, and I can totally see the link. Completely delightful, unapologetically simple pop songs. Timeless.
9. Thom Price-Stephens – “Peter Pan Shoes”
I’m a sucker for warm vocals and disarming honesty. Relationships in their gritty reality – uttered and unuttered words.
10. Secret Rivals – “Once More With Heart”
Ramshackle, chaotic, honest, soulful, and real. Gravelly emotions and gritty excitement, oscillating melodies, full of perpetuating energy.
Originally on Twenty Something London

Music & Words – History & Herstory

admin — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:41:44 +0000

History – Herstory: two sides
Exploring both sides of the story through music and words, Booked and It’s All Happening are celebrating Women’s History Month, by listening to what both the guys and girls have to say. Booked plays host to spoken words events that explore the world through words, collaborating with the people who brought you It’s All Happening, a music zine that run gigs to share the good music they have heard. Expect the usual top quality poetry, music, spoken word and singing, all within a quirky and intimate setting in the creative hub of London town.
The event is on Sunday 17^th March from 6.30pm at The Book Club, Leonard Street, EC2 and tickets are only £5 in advance! Buy here http://www.wegottickets.com/event/210302 The first was a sell out, so buy early!
Featuring dynamic spoken word from the man described as a verbal wizard – Charlie Dupre, soothing and searing vocal harmonies courtesy of Eliza Shaddad, and delightful acoustic folk delivered through the blonde beard of TorbenTietz. Julie Mayhew will be reading a short extract from her darkly funny novel Red Ink; the evening also features short stories from the cynical/romantic collection Lover’s Lies, read by Bobbie Darbyshire. Camila Fiori is introducing some of her unique poetry, as is the direct and engaging ‘cultural terrorist’ Megan Beech, all of which will be wonderfully woven together under the guidance of our compere, Dan Simpson.
Investigate the facebook event here… https://www.facebook.com/events/148919681930765/?ref=ts&fref=ts

Music and words from Music & Words

admin — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:21:36 +0000

Here is a taster of some of the artists we have performing at The Book Club on Sunday 17th March for Booked and It’s All Happening’s Music & Words event, History – Herstory: two sides.
Get your tickets now!

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