July 2011 Archives

Back in the saddle with Horse

By Peter Guy on Jul 31, 11 06:13 PM in Banter

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Getintothis' doesn't dish out hero status accolades willy-nilly. So it's hardly a surprise that seven months on from receiving his Getintothis 2010 Hero Award, Gary McGarvey, has built on his outstanding reputation. We caught up with Liverpool's superman of music-related artwork and found out how he's conquering the world.

Singles Club #54

By Peter Guy on Jul 29, 11 11:05 AM in Singles Club

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A bumper week for tunes - especially from Ninja Tune - finds womp-womp maestro Daedelus claiming the big tune crown. Getintothis' Sean Bradbury had to soak his ears in an ice-cold bucket after listening to this lot.

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A new Liverpool music night is launched and despite old paths being trodden, there's much to appreciate down at MelloMello. Getintothis plays spot the influences.

Amy Winehouse 1983-2011

By Peter Guy on Jul 23, 11 04:35 PM in On it

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A Getintothis tribute to the British singer who has died aged 27.

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Life is swell at Liverpool Sound City. So swell they've moved home. Getintothis was invited for a snoop around. Plus drinks and nibbles.

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Getintothis presents Outfit's first official single, Two Islands. Ready for the six sharpest minutes of the summer?

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After a week of speculation the Mercury Prize 12 nominations are delivered.

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Everyone's favourite UK album gong, The Mercury Prize, toss out their nominations next Tuesday, here's Getintothis' predictions as to who'll be included.

Singles Club #53

By Peter Guy on Jul 12, 11 11:09 AM in Singles Club

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So, last week we had St Anselmians teenager, Patrick Greaves, in on work experience. We gave him loads of singles - hot girl pop, dubstep, gnarly rock, glitchy electro - and what does he choose for single of the week? An Indian flower-power, fiddle-assisted bopper. Go Paddy!

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San Fran's Vetiver provide the perfect accompaniment for a hot, sultry June evening. Getintothis' Jamie Bowman finds much to quench his thirst.

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Getintothis gives the low down on Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.

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Getintothis' Jon Davies gets seriously distressed by denim and disc jockey dude D/R/U/G/S.

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The traditional summer downtime is beginning to kick in but there's a feast of Liverpool gigs to look forward to in the coming months. Getintothis presents a handy run through of the main highlights announced so far.

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BONG BONG! Getintothis picks our desert island discs for Dave Monks' The Pool - you'll never guess who one of the picks were...

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Tunes, fun and plenty of sun at Chester Racecourse.

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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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