Results tagged “Dubai Sound City” from Getintothis: Liverpool's guide to music reviews, gigs, discussion and opinion.

My last retreat to the noughties collating the broken bits and bobs including best gigs, tracks, event, hero, venue, films, label and whatever else comes to mind before we charge full steam ahead into the TWENTY TENS.

Post War Years steal the show while Gruff and co keep the cosmic trigger happy as the lights are turned off on the inaugural Dubai Sound City.

TFI Dubai Sound City. And not Korova.

Hear me snore...

We were a long way from Liverpool. But felt right at home.

You like shopping lists, The Mondays and awfully written reviews. Welcome.

Swingers only.

Dubai Sound City tastes a slice of Moderate Rock.

Uh-oh-oh, uh-oh-oh!

Altogether now.

It's just rock and roll...

Home boys Bicycle Thieves do good - no, really good - as Dubai Sound City sheik's into action.

Here's some bits and bobs from early doors on Day One at Dubai Sound City.

Late night garden parties at the Embassy, visit to the fish market and early morning addresses - Dubai Sound City is a go!

The only time I've been to Dubai was en route to Perth - and that was for a connecting flight - even the airport was like an deluxe kingdom!
Later this afternoon, I'm jetting off to cover Dubai Sound City - the hottest winter festival on the planet - quite literally if the 10-day forecast of 93 degrees is to be believed.
Sunstroke permitting, I'll be reporting online for the Post & Echo from Dubai on all the sights, sounds and happenings as they unfold.
Highs are sure to arrive in the shape of Getintothis favourites Wave Machines, Post War Years and De La Soul, plus there's fantastic big hitters in the shape of the Super Furries, the Bunnymen, Doves and Ladytron.
Hopefully you'll follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/Getintothis) where I'll be bringing up to the minute news and reviews with one of the finest photographers the industry has to offer - Mark McNulty.
In the meantime, if you're back in Liverpool soak up the spectacular sounds of Liverpool Music Week (or should that be Music Month - there's SO much on!)
Check as many of the free shows as you can - Wild Beasts, Daniel Johnston, Chrome Hoof and Jay Reatard are not to be missed.
In a bit.
PGx

ps: this is what'll be on the jukebox while I'm on the plane!

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