October 2008 Archives


Been a coupla weeks since we last rounded-up the latest sounds, so here's an extra sack full, including probably the finest 'indie' band Britain's produced in 08. Not been hard, mind...


Like a scene from Narnia, Getintothis' Matt Eland enters The Kazimier's wardrobe, and finds a real box of delights...


More than 70 events, 26 venues, over 300 live acts showcased between October 30 & November 6. Read on for the full rundown.


You know you're in for something special when a timpani gets rolled out...


Three days straight of full-on gig carnage. I'm getting too old for this...


How did it come to this?

Los Jap Spazz Dancing! Ya?

By Peter Guy on Oct 16, 08 02:44 AM in On it


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Does anyone have a tissue?


Ever wondered why there's been so many rad bands playing Liverpool over the last 18 months? Promoters Samizdat are the answer. Getintothis talks to Samizdat chief Andrew Ellis prior to their Los Campesinos!/No Age/New Times Viking tripple-header, on emerging talent, knife crime and why they had to escape the Death House.

Holiday fun with Grails

By Peter Guy on Oct 13, 08 06:55 PM in On it


Doomsdayer's Commercial from The Fact Facer on Vimeo.
Fast on the back of the quite brilliant, Take Refuge In Clean Living, Grails are releasing Doomsdayer's Holiday this week. To promote it they've come up with this nifty video. Enjoy.

Singles Club #22

By Peter Guy on Oct 12, 08 10:00 PM in Singles Club


This week's Singles Club comes to you via bands with shit names cue Sneaky Sound System, Flobots, Hot Melts and the not just shit in name, Daniel Powter. Getintothis' not-so-shitly-named Greg O'Keeffe reports.


Liverpool post-grad and musician, Chris Selman delved into his older sibling's record collection and discovered an Oasis classic which would change his life forever.


At just shy of £60, you'd say this one is for the diehards only...

Oasis Week: Was There Then

By Peter Guy on Oct 10, 08 09:00 AM in Pop Life


Be Here Now is regarded by many as a joke, none more so than the critics who at the time were dishing out five star reviews. Luke Traynor champions the much-maligned third chapter in Oasis' discography.


Dan Nolan, bass player of Liverpool band, The Idles, recounts how Oasis shaped his life.

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With a collection to rival a small record shop and a gig diary fit for any addled groupie, music is Peter Guy's religion. Working alongside the key players across Merseyside and the national music scene, Peter has edited the official Liverpool Sound City magazine The Liberator, been a media partner with Liverpool Music Week and covered festivals and industry showcases home and abroad. Getintothis is his irreverent insider's guide to Liverpool's music landscape and beyond.

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