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Posted on August 6, 2010 - by Kim Ford
Sam Russo – Hotel. Payphone. Carpark.
“Hotel. Payphone. Carpark” – a seven track journey of gritty, working class tales from the depths of Haverhill, brought to you by Sam Russo. Recorded on an old dictaphone, this collection of demos is packaged with the statement – “Rest assured in the fact that your money is now whiskey or diesel” – and provide…
Read the full story »Posted on June 7, 2010 - by Kim Ford
The Filaments: Resurrected (again)
When they disbanded in 2006, Chelmsford ’s The Filaments were widely hailed as one of the U.K’s premier punk acts. After a serious amount of last ever shows, they’ve “given up on giving up” and are back together for good, with talk of a new album in the pipeline. Distorted caught up with singer Jonny…
Read the full story »Posted on June 4, 2010 - by Kim Ford
Astpai + Three Summers Strong
Ryan’s Bar
Stoke Newington, UK
Sunday 30th May
I’ve attended several spoken word, comedy and acoustic shows at Ryan’s Bar in Stoke Newington, and really like the small jazz club vibe that resonates; with its low tables and chairs scattered across the room and the tiny stage that creates an up close and personal intimacy. The venue…
Posted on May 20, 2010 - by Kim Ford
The Filaments + Ten O Sevens + Only Joe + Jakal
The Square, Harlow
UK
Saturday 15th May
After a ridiculous number of “last ever gigs,” it appears that one last time was never going to be enough for these Essex boys. The bug has finally bitten – The Filaments are back on the UK circuit to inject some much needed life into a punk scene that some…





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