March 2011 Archives

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Jacob Chabeaux captures the action from Rhys Chatham at the Bluecoat.

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Q) How many guitarists does it take to bring a tear to the eye? A) 18. Rhys Chatham and his Liverpool guitar orchestra bring New York noise to the Bluecoat.

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An experimental, yet frustrating, mixed bag is served up at Leaf on Bold Street, but Jon Davies finds headliners Mouse on the Keys suitably engaging.

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Into darkness? Here's a double dose you should be getting involved in.

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The underdogs complete their transformation into the Band of the People. But at what cost?

TRASH GUN NINJA DIE HUMPERS!

By Peter Guy on Mar 22, 11 08:09 PM in On it

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Just when we thought it was just another fockin Tuesday, two of Getintothis' former lovers have unveiled a collaborative VBS.TV exclusive. South African ding-dongers Die Antwoord and Trash Humping camera guru Harmony Korine have been gettin busy in this 15 minute tear-up called Umshini Wam for Vice Magazine's TV Channel. Saddle up kids, it's Glock O'Clock.

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BOOM! Scottish krautouts and seaside singalongs sends the Bluecoat into a sonic supernova. BOOM!

Singles Club #49

By Peter Guy on Mar 21, 11 03:14 PM in Singles Club

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So last week, I went on holiday. It was marvellous; great white hunting in Shark Alley, Gansbaai, South Africa before calming down on the sands of Bondi Beach. What fun we had. Suffice to say, there wasn't much time for Getintothis jibber jabber... Anyways, back in the groove now and kicking off with Alistair Houghton's slightly out of date, but nevertheless BRILLIANT Singles Column. He really is brilliant.

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At times entrancing, but often meandering, Getintothis' Jamie Bowman is left frustratingly disappointed by Jim Beam's exploits into MoR.

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Concise, expansive, beautiful and devastating. Matt Eland finds Mogwai, as ever, in breathtaking form.

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One for the hipsters, one for the lamestreamers, one band kicks off and one kicks the bucket. Getintothis emerges fuzzy of mind and body after a busy ol' weekend in The Pool

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BONG BONG! Two of Getintothis' favourite bands have dropped uber-rad new tracks today. And it's not even our birthday. BONG BONG!

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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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