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 Dan Funderburgh |
Cultural Stimuli in LONDON
Issue 193: persevering flavour
Almost two years to the day since the horrific attacks of 7/7, Britain again faces down the threat of indiscriminate mass killings. But just as then, us Londoners are determined to keep our lifeblood — culture — running at full tilt. The cycling spectacular that is the Tour de France reclaims the streets this weekend, a timely show of civic solidarity. For less sprawling fare, check the Made in Deptford neighbourhood showcase, the Hackney Empire's widescreen Spice Festival, a lung-busting mass sing-along at the Southbank Centre and that annual pilgrimage for petrolheads and bargain-hunters, Brick Lane's Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair. It's all two fat fingers to those who would keep us from cavorting however and whenever, so be safe, have fun, and spread it.
- Kieran Wyatt, Managing Editor
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Flavorpill LONDON is an email magazine covering a hand-picked selection of music, art and cultural events — delivered each Tuesday afternoon.
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Bargain Hunters
It's a car boot sale with a difference on Brick Lane this Sunday as various art and fashion celebs — Vivienne Westwood, Tracey Emin and Sir Peter Blake among them — flog a stack of one-off gems.
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Gavin Turk: Me as Him
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Tue 3 July - Sat 8 Sep (10am-6pm) |
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Riflemaker Gallery (79 Beak Street, W1, 020.7439.0000) Tube: Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus, Tottenham Court Road map |
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Andy Warhol and Gavin Turk have a lot in common. Both artists are, after all, immediately recognised for transforming everyday objects into works of art — such as Warhol's iconic Campbell's soup paintings and Turk's bronze bin bags. Similarly, Warhol and Turk both examine the concept and boundaries of "original art": Warhol was known to enlist "collaborators" to carry out his instructions, while Turk has exhibited several works conceived by other artists, replacing the subject with his own image. In this exhibition, Turk appears as Warhol in his "Fright Wig" paintings, taking on the master of self-promotion at his own game while raising further questions about the nature of authorship. (LCD)
NB: Check the Riflemaker website for events associated with this exhibition.
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| MUSIC: Indie Funk |
Republic of Loose
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Tue 3 July (8pm) |
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Hoxton Bar & Kitchen (2-4 Hoxton Square, N1, 020.7613.0709) Tube: Old Street map |
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At their last London gig, Republic of Loose lead singer Mick Pyro staggered onstage and dribbled his way through the band's first song — yet somehow sounded even better than he does on their albums. The Irish group — whose last album, Aaagh!, reached number two in the Irish charts — blend indie with blues and funk with rock in a stew of '70s-influenced, beat-heavy grooves. Psychedelic garage rockers High Priests and Brighton-based acoustic folkie Ben Griffith open up this energetic and eclectic show. (HH)
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PERFORMANCE
A Poem In Between People presents PoeJazzi
Tue 3 July (8pm) Volupté (9 Norwich Street, EC4, 020.7831.1622) Tube: Chancery Lane map £10 advance (RSVP essential)
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Many clips of imaginary bullets will be fired into the air tonight as the PoeJazzi crowd celebrate each rhyme and rhythm of their latest roundup of intelligent spoken word — including the intimate observations of the massively talented Catherine Martindale, aka Poeticat. (JR)
 
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MULTIMEDIA: Party
Rational Rec
Tue 3 July (8-11pm) Bethnal Green Working Men's Club (44-46 Pollard Row, E2, 020.7739.7170) Tube: Bethnal Green map £5
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Audio-visual social club Rational Rec join forces with the London Musician's Collective — the group behind Resonance FM — for drinks and entertainment from double-bass virtuoso John Edwards and French single-byte music maestro Jean-Philippe Gross. (JR)
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| LECTURE: Tour |
Alex Lifschutz: Inhabiting the South Bank
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Wed 4 July (1pm) |
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Hayward Gallery (Belvedere Road, SE1, 020.7960.5226) Tube: Waterloo map |
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For those interested in getting more than an overpriced sandwich and fruitless window-shopping out of their lunch break, architect Alex Lifschutz leads a tour through the installations currently residing on the terrace of the Hayward Gallery. Taking in both the Thames and London's skyline, Inhabiting the South Bank explores the nature of the relationship between urban environments and those existing within them. The 31 body casts peppered across the city's rooftops and public walkways — forming sculptor Antony Gormley's Event Horizon project — feature heavily as a focal point for the tour's theme, as well as providing a fascinating sight worthy of close-up scrutiny. (NL)
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Tour du Monde
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Thur 5 - Sat 28 July (Mon-Fri: 10am-5:30pm / Sat: 12-6pm) |
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Getty Images Gallery (46 Eastcastle Street, W1, 020.7291.5380) Tube: Oxford Circus map |
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Tying in with the Tour de France's London arrival this weekend, the Getty Images Gallery hosts an exhibition of photography looking at the bicycle and its status around the world. Alternately portrayed as a form of transport, an object of desire and, of course, a piece of sporting equipment, the show also features classic pieces of Oakley eyewear — including frames worn by Andy Hampsten and Steve Bauer. And for the pièce de résistance, visitors can view the actual yellow jersey worn by Lance Armstrong in 1999 during the first of his seven consecutive Tour victories. (HH)
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| SPOKEN WORD |
Book Slam
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Thur 5 July (6:30pm-late) |
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Neighbourhood (12 Acklam Road, W10, 020.7524.7979) Tube: Ladbroke Grove map |
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Founded and hosted by Whitbread Prize-winner Patrick Neate, Book Slam was envisioned as a spoken-word event that wouldn't "make sane people want to stab themselves with rusty cutlery". The resulting literary nightclub covers the storytelling spectrum with guest authors, poets, musicians and DJs. Tonight, Scottish literary heavyweight Irvine Welsh reads extracts from his new collection of short stories, If You Liked School, You'll Love Work — featuring the usual amount of cussing, of course. Mercury-shortlisted London hip-hop maestro Ty provides the soundtrack, along with a further mesh of poetry, rap and song. (JY)
 How often does Patrick Neate get his hair cut? Two randomly drawn correct responses each receive a pair of tickets to the slam. Entries close at 6pm on Tue 3 July.
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| LECTURE |
Raging Bulls
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Thur 5 July (7pm) |
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The Jewish Museum (129-131 Albert Street, NW1, 020.7284.1997) Tube: Camden Town map |
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Writer and lecturer on all things relating to film and literature, Sylvia Paskin presents an illustrated discussion of the sweat, blood and tears of boxing on the big screen. Delving into the characterisation of the "fighter" — at once both barbaric and poetic — Paskin questions the occupation's long-held appeal for filmmakers, while paying particular attention to Scorsese's 1980 classic Raging Bull. Hosted by Camden's Jewish Museum — which also houses an absorbing collection of religious artefacts and information well-worth a pre-lecture look-see — Paskin's lecture coincides with the opening of the museum's latest exhibition, Ghetto Warriors: Minority Boxers in Britain. (NL)
NB: Advance booking is recommended for this lecture.
Which boxer was so popular that his bouts eclipsed the storming of the Bastille in the London press? The first randomly drawn correct response receives a pair of tickets to the 7pm lecture. Entries close at 6pm on Tue 3 July.
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A One Night Stand with Neil Drabble
Thur 5 Jul (12-9pm) VINEspace (25a Vyner Street, E2, 020.8981.1233) Tube: Bethnal Green map
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The literally named One Night Stand series sees artists install a "temporal" work that is gone by the next morning. This month's piece, portrait photographer Neil Drabble's "My Arsenal", gets just a nine-hour run — catch it while you can. (KD)
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| ART: Auction |
Evolving Styles: Live Street Art Auction
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Fridays 6, 13, 20 & 27 July (6-9pm) |
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Cargo (83 Rivington Street, EC2, 020.7749.7840) Tube: Liverpool Street, Old Street map |
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If you read about Banksy's "Pie Face" painting going under the hammer for £192,000 last week and immediately began planning your career as the next Charles Saatchi — or if you just have an annoying gap on your wall — then the Evolving Styles auction is a good place to begin. With a selection of the world's best street artists on hand to create paintings as you watch — plus a barbecue and DJ to boot — Sotheby's and Christie's just can't compete with this kind of artistic affair. (RH)
NB: All the proceeds from this event are donated to a charity of each artist's choosing.
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| LECTURE |
Sarah Kent: The One and The Many
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Fri 6 July (6:30pm) |
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Hayward Gallery (Belvedere Road, SE1, 020.7960.5226) Tube: Waterloo map |
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Tonight, art critic Sarah Kent takes the lead in a discussion looking at the changes in British sculptor Antony Gormley's work over the years. From unrelenting steely geometry and isolation to recent works that invite audience participation — including a continuing fascination with the human form as subject — Gormley's output has undergone a striking shift. To observe this evolution for yourself and supplement the talk, head over to the Hayward and wander through Gormley's disorientating "Blind Light" and supremely eerie "Space Station" — or take part in Wednesday's free guided tour. (NL)
NB: This lecture is part of a series of events scheduled in conjunction with Anthony Gormley's Blind Light exhibition.
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| SPECTACLE |
Tour de France: Le Grand Depart
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Fri 6 - Sun 8 July (schedule) |
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Various London locations |
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Though bikes are already big in London, our cycle obsession is going to go over the top when the 200 riders of the Tour de France come to town. To get us warmed up for the imminent competition, an opening ceremony takes place tonight, followed by a prologue cycle in the centre of town on Saturday, while the People's Village comes to life in Hyde Park — replete with family events — for the whole weekend. Sunday, of course, brings the spectacle that the three million of us who plan to line the route out to Kent are most eagerly awaiting — and may be the largest display of Lycra the capital has ever seen. (NT)
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| CITY GEM |
Bank of England: Open Door
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Sat 7 July (10am-4pm) |
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Bank of England (Bartholomew Lane, EC2, 020.7601.5545) Tube: Bank, Liverpool Street map |
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The Bank of England is not just responsible for making our loan rates higher. The impregnable white fortress is also an iconic city monument with a fascinating history and an accompanying museum. As part of the City of London Festival, the bank throws open its doors to let the public learn a bit more about the background and workings of the place with 30-minute guided tours that include governor Mervyn King's office. And for the fiscal anoraks out there, don't miss the full-time exhibition covering the evolution of our beloved £20 note. (NT)
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Made in Deptford
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Sat 7 & Sun 8 July (schedule) |
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Deptford Town Centre (SE14) Tube: New Cross map |
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Property types are sticking Deptford on the up-and-coming list, and this hectic, eclectic weekend is all about proving them right. This year, the cockney knees-up vibe comes with a dash of Gallic flair — as the Tour de France hurtles down the High Street on Sunday — in addition to free live jazz, punk, theatre, poetry and comedy. Beyond the array of performances, you can also treat yourself to a themed walk — from gastronomic to historical — or simply peruse the renowned market for food and fashion bargains. (KD)
Which of Shakespeare's literary predecessors was killed and buried in Deptford? Two randomly drawn correct responses each receive an event t-shirt. Entries close at 6pm on Tue 3 July.
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| FESTIVAL |
Hackney Empire Spice Festival
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Sat 7 - Sat 22 July (schedule) |
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Various locations |
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From puppetry to poetry, the Spice Festival trumps all things east London with more than 70 arty events. The fortnight-long festival showcases local talent, with events such as Speakeasy (spoken word) and Signed Unsigned (new music), as well as special commissions including giant chess, an imaginary tea party and a poetry Olympics. Eco Spice on the Square caters to all your shopping and rumbling-tummy needs, allowing you to carry on with "Happy Birthday Barbara Windsor", skate on at the Roller Disco Party and box on with comedy theatre/gig Journeyman. (JY)
If poetry were really an Olympic sport, would it be a winter or a summer event? Our two favourite responses in 50 words or less each receive a pair of tickets to the POE festival on Sun 15 July (7:20pm). Entries close at 6pm on Tue 3 July.
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Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair
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Sun 8 July (12-6pm) |
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The Old Truman Brewery (Brick Lane, E1, 020.7377.2899) Tube: Liverpool Street map |
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After opening his new exhibition at Riflemaker on Tuesday, Gavin Turk fills up his schedule by also participating at the third Art Car Boot Fair. Turk is joined by fellow artists including Tracey Emin, Marcus Harvey and Bob and Roberta Smith, as well as fashionistas and arty celebs such as Vivienne Westwood and Rhys Ifans. The artists taking part are all selling original goodies, swapping swanky boutiques and auction houses for car boots. Pop-art icon Sir Peter Blake also has a pitch — a Vauxhall motor he's customised with writings about road trips, with authors ranging from the Beatles to Kerouac. Plus, enjoy barbecue, burlesque and beatbox as you buy. (LCD)
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| MUSIC: Festival |
Sing Southbank
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Sun 8 July (4pm) |
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Southbank Centre Square (Belvedere Road, SE1, 020.7960.4242) Tube: Waterloo map |
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Warm up those lungs and join in today's mass sing-along in the Southbank Centre Square. For the past ten days, Sing London has encouraged melodious tunes throughout the city with more than 100 events taking place in museums, shops, libraries — even buses. With thousands of vocalists set to hit the high notes, and covering everything from gospel to pop music, Sing Southbank marks the culmination of the project's success and commemorates the re-opening of the grand theatre. (NL)
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London Bubble Theatre Company: The Dong with a Luminous Nose
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Head down to the British Library's piazza to enjoy a whimsical journey across the Gramboolian plains over lunch. As part of their annual array of outdoorsy delights, the London Bubble Theatre Company have translated Edward Lear's nonsensical poem "The Dong with a Luminous Nose" into an equally nonsensical stage show. The company performs a selection of scenes, which feature live music, comedy and a fantastical world brimming with argumentative owls, singing baboons and two youngsters not quite ready for adulthood. Literally a world away from the drudgery of yet another working week, Dong is the ultimate Monday-itis cure. (NL)
NB: Tickets for the post-performance discussion are free, but must be booked in advance.
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Ken Done
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Now until Fri 27 July (Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm) |
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Rebecca Hossack Gallery (2a Conway Street, W1, 020.7436.4899) Tube: Goodge Street map |
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If you like your art bright — or just need an escape from grey cloudy skies — you'll love the colourful oil paintings of Australian artist Ken Done. His vibrant images are recognisable from many a greeting card, but in reality, the light and the movement in the works are quite powerful — embodying the kind of sunshine you only find Down Under. Done's subject matter focuses on his homeland, with Aussie icons such as the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Ayers Rock standing out as recurring motifs in his technicoloured canvases. (LCD)
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BP Portrait Award
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Now until Sun 16 Sep (Mon-Wed, Sat & Sun: 10am-6pm / Thur & Fri: 10am-9pm) |
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National Portrait Gallery (St Martin's Place, WC2, 020.7306.0055) Tube: Leicester Square, Charing Cross map |
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Though the BP Portrait Award has always been one of the better annual artistic events, the rise of photorealism has threatened to overwhelm the tradition of dexterous paintings. To freshen things up, the competition has now been opened to over-40s, and the gamble seems to have paid off. The vast and intense entry from 59-year-old Paul Emsley is a deserving winner, but there are also plenty of bright young things to keep your eye on. Prestige and posterity aside, however, any exhibition that features a work entitled "Katy Does It While Baking a Cake" is well worth a visit. (RH)
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EATING & DRINKING: StingRay Globe |
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when: Open daily: 11am-11pm
where: StingRay Globe (109 Columbia Road, E2, 020.7613.1141)
tube: Shoreditch
price: £4.95-6.95 mains
StringRay has pizza making down to a fine art, proving that there's more to pizza than boxed grease feasts delivered by pimply kids. Calling the décor of this former pub "simple" is being generous, but what it lacks in aesthetics is more than made up for with friendly bustle and wood-fired, Roman-style, thin-crust pizzas. They also dish up tasty antipasti and enormous portions of hearty pastas such as rigatoni amatriciana, along with a decent wine list and Nastro on tap. But it's the enormous, crispy pizzas and calzones — topped with homemade tomato sauce — that are the truly delicious drawcards. With such delectables served at prices that start at £5, you won't give a monkey's about the slightly dingy interior. Stop by after a trip to the local flower market, or head over to its sister restaurants in Highbury and Tufnell Park. (CA)
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CD/DVD REVIEW: The Knife, Silent Shout: Deluxe |
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Brille Records
Released 2 July
£9.99 (Amazon)
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The fact that Sweden's favourite brother and sister duo are re-releasing their breakthrough fourth album a year on is a good sign that its influence keeps increasing. The 13-track avant-dance masterpiece picked up six domestic Grammys for Olof Dreijer and Karin Dreijer Andersson, and this is yet another chance to discover and explore the band's distinctively dark-edged approach to post-Aphex Twin techno-pop. The additional two discs offer an audio-visual treat for every existing fan: a Dolby 5.1 video and audio recording of the duo's sensational stage show, which combines the visual impact of Daft Punk with the Nordic idiosyncrasies of Björk. The already classic status of "We Share Our Mother's Health" and "Marble House" is further underlined live, as the two masked performers drum and plead their parts through an orchestra of crazed synths and vocal transformers. With its '80s bass and hypnotic melody, however, it's the re-edit of "Heartbeats" (from their earlier Deep Cuts album) that dazzles with the most unremitting brilliance. (JR)
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STREAMS: Daytrotter |
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Daytrotter differentiates itself from other indie-oriented music sites by taking a hands-on approach: in addition to features and reviews, the publication also hosts live-recording series the Daytrotter Sessions. The project asks bands touring the Midwest to stop into the organization's Illinois studios to lay down four songs on analog tape; the resulting recordings are exclusive, intimate portraits of up-and-coming and established bands alike. Recent highlights include sets from the Lovely Sparrows, David Bazan, Sondre Lerche and the Spinto Band. Also be sure to check the archives for instalments from the Cold War Kids and Bonnie "Prince" Billy. (CJN)
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