A few people have asked for my recommendations for this years festival so I’ll try and do a roundup of stuff I’m looking forward to and you can take from it what you will. As a caveat, every decent festival experience should contain elements of surprise, so y’know, take a few wrong turns here and then. MP3 blowout at the end of the post.
Friday
- Start the day with Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain who play all-ukelele covers of Ms Dynamite, The Clash, The Undertones, Kate Bush and Nirvana. A fitting start.
- Headliners LCD Soundsystem should provide a bit of euphoria when “All my Friends” drops but I have a niggling feeling the live show won’t be up to scratch. I hope I’m wrong. FYI: James Murphy is DJing in Antics tonight.
- My first time seeing Bjork WILL be fantastic, especially looking forward to the LFO “Freak” sample during “Hyperballad”.
- Think I’ll give Hot Chip a miss this time, and I’ll be avoiding the Manic Street Preachers like the plague. Confession: I used to be a massive Manics fan. Not one of those Richie obsessed freaks, or a quasi-socialist Marxist teenager with a Guns and Roses obsession but I used to really love them as a teenager. Shudder because no-one wants to go back there.
- I’ve heard great things about The Good, the Bad and the Queen’s live show but the album has not moved me at all. I have a lot of respect for Damon Albarn since he diversified his musical output (especially that Chinese Monkey Opera!)
- I can’t stay up Friday night but if I was I would go to see Dark Side of the Rainbow – Wizard of Oz synchronized to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon in the Cinema Tent.
Saturday
- Delighted to say that the reason I’m up early on Saturday is because I’ll be doing visuals for Super Extra Bonus Party in the Bodytonic Tent @ noon. You’ve no excuse not to come down to this as the Bodytonic tent is the first thing starting on Saturday, the only possible clash being your sleep and you shouldn’t need that yet!
- A host of Irish acts kicking off the stages. Check out: Channel One, Jimmy Cake and Delorentos( to see what all the fuss is about).
- Cannot stress enough how good Malajube’s Trompe d’Oeil album is. I hope live they live up to the album’s brilliance – Foggy Notions Stage 3pm.
- If we don’t get the sun this weekend, it’ll hardly be a shock but Marlena Shaw would go down great if the sun shone.
- Afternoon performaces to watch out for: !!! (Chk Chk Chk) 3:15pm – Electric Arena, Chequerboard – Body and Soul @ 5.30pm , 65 Days of Static @ 5.15pm – Trends Lab and most of all, MIA playing songs from Kala @ 5pm in the Electric Arena.
- Novelty act of the day: Easy Allstars Radiodread – Main Stage @ 4.45pm. Reggae versions of Radiohead’s OK Computer. Watch.
- Nice 5 in a row in the Bodytonic Tent from 4pm: Bonde do Role, Hexstatic, DJ Marky (good Drum and Bass DJ from Sao Paolo, used to be called DJ Marky Mark, people laughed, he shortened his name), the wonderful Jamie Lidell (who’s name is spelt wrong all over the place) and Simian Mobile Disco.
- Big big highlight for myself this year is the Beastie Boys. Two sets from them: Saturday – full show, Sunday – instrumental set. Plus a solo set from Mixmaster Mike who I missed two years ago, due to a time change will be wowing all with his skillz. Beastie Boys fan blog Mic to Mic has all the setlists and some recent live sets.
Sunday
- Start your day with a quick read of the special Electric Picnic edition of The Ticket which will contain “news, interviews, the first reviews of the previous day’s events, various views on what’s happening at the festival, updates and a certain quota of smart comments.” All delivered to your tent by a handsome fellah in a serene, calm, lush grass setting like that diriculous Ballygowan ad.
- Head on over to the Cinema tent to catch the screening of Daft Punk’s Electroma @ 10.45am.
- Pause and remember that you still haven’t been to the Comedy tent, Leviathan, listened to arty types Sweetness & Light (Mike Mills, Shynola!), had a barn dance at the Village Hall, got married in the Inflatable Church, or queued for aaaaages for the Silent Disco. Shrug your shoulders, resolve to go next year, then go to see Fight Like Apes in the Electric Arena.
- Or Halves.
- Or Warlords of Pez.
- The Aliens and Bat for Lashes both clash with the Beastie Boys instrumental show. 🙁
- A couple of acts to check out before the big finish: DJ Yoda – Bodytonic @ 5.30pm, Dan le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip , Foggy Notions @ 7.15pm, Sonic Youth – Main Stage @ 7pm.
- I’m REALLY looking forward to UNKLE’s first live show in Ireland. Check out the video from Benicassim. Electric Arena @ 7.30pm.
- The Go! Team, despite being guilty of noise-terrorism on the ears on record (so abrasive but I love them) are a great live act. Should be closing the Electric Arena on Sunday.
- If I get the chance I’ll also be squeezing in Fujiya and Miyagi, Skream (Check out the Klaxons remix below) and Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid but don’t count on it.. 🙂
- Whew!
MP3
[audio:https://nialler9.com/mp3/lfo_-_freak.mp3] [audio:https://nialler9.com/mp3/LCD_Soundsystem_-_Freak_Out.mp3]!!! – Must be the Moon (Emperor Machine Mix)
[audio:https://nialler9.com/mp3/!!!_-_Must_be_the_Moon_(Emperor_Machine_Mix).mp3] [audio:https://nialler9.com/mp3/Jamie_Lidell_-_multiply.mp3]MIA – Bamboo Banger – removed by request
Marlena Shaw – California Soul
[audio:https://nialler9.com/mp3/Marlena_Shaw_ -_California_Soul.mp3]The Kills – Love is a Deserter (Simian Mobile Disco remix)
[audio:https://nialler9.com/mp3/The_Kills_-_Love_is_a_Deserter_(Simian_Mobile_Disco_remix).mp3]Klaxons – Not Over Yet(Skream mix)
[audio:https://nialler9.com/mp3/Klaxons_-_Not_over_Yet(Skream_mix).mp3]Beastie Boys – Sure Shot (at Heineken Open’er Festival – July 1, 2007)
[audio:https://nialler9.com/mp3/Beastie_Boys_-_Sure_Shot(live_full_band).mp3]The Aliens – Robot_Man (Hot_Chip remix)
[audio:https://nialler9.com/mp3/The_Aliens_-_Robot_Man(Hot_Chip_remix).mp3]Kieran Hebden & Steve Reid – The Sun Never Sets (James Holden remix)
[audio:https://nialler9.com/mp3/Kieran_hebden_and_Steve_Reid_-_the_sun_never_sets_James_Holden_remix.mp3]
Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005 . He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Cara Magazine, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, founder of Lumo Club, club promoter, event curator and producer of gigs, listening parties & events in Dublin.
Didn’t know about LFO sample in Hyperballad, LFO were in her band when she played in the point a few years ago.
If you’ve anything left are LCD Shock DJs & Shit Robot will be finishing off the night at the O2 Stage.
Didn’t know about LFO sample in Hyperballad, LFO were in her band when she played in the point a few years ago.
If you’ve anything left are LCD Shock DJs & Shit Robot will be finishing off the night at the O2 Stage.
‘after’ LCD that should say!
‘after’ LCD that should say!
‘after’ LCD that should say!
aw man – the Good the Bad and the Queen album is amazing, I loved it from the first second.
They clash with Bjork, which is a pity as I heard her live act is amazing, but I think I have to go with The Good the Bad and the Queen…
aw man – the Good the Bad and the Queen album is amazing, I loved it from the first second.
They clash with Bjork, which is a pity as I heard her live act is amazing, but I think I have to go with The Good the Bad and the Queen…
Yeh it’s bloody great. Did you see the massive table synth they are using for the live show? Looks like an air hockey table ‘cept it’s a synth!
Whats the story with that O2 Stage & the Next Stage?
Any line-ups knocking about? 🙂
Yeh it’s bloody great. Did you see the massive table synth they are using for the live show? Looks like an air hockey table ‘cept it’s a synth!
Whats the story with that O2 Stage & the Next Stage?
Any line-ups knocking about? 🙂
Yeh it’s bloody great. Did you see the massive table synth they are using for the live show? Looks like an air hockey table ‘cept it’s a synth!
Whats the story with that O2 Stage & the Next Stage?
Any line-ups knocking about? 🙂
Hey…do you mind if I tag along with you for the weekend? Sounds like you’ve got it all sorted.
Hey…do you mind if I tag along with you for the weekend? Sounds like you’ve got it all sorted.
Hey…do you mind if I tag along with you for the weekend? Sounds like you’ve got it all sorted.
The Stooges, The Fall, Deerhoof, Horace Andy, Sonic Youth – Not even worth mentioning???
The Stooges, The Fall, Deerhoof, Horace Andy, Sonic Youth – Not even worth mentioning???
Have to be up early on Sunday for Super Extra Bonus Party on Sunday eh? Might see ya there
Have to be up early on Sunday for Super Extra Bonus Party on Sunday eh? Might see ya there
[quote post=”647″]Have to be up early on Sunday for Super Extra Bonus Party on Sunday eh? Might see ya there[/quote]
Dave tis Saturday!
Brian – Sonic Youth mentioned above. I’d love to see Deerhoof but they clash with my favourite band alas..
Also, can’t please everybody but If I was to mention all the acts I half like I’d have listed out 75% of the timetable!
[quote post=”647″]Have to be up early on Sunday for Super Extra Bonus Party on Sunday eh? Might see ya there[/quote]
Dave tis Saturday!
Brian – Sonic Youth mentioned above. I’d love to see Deerhoof but they clash with my favourite band alas..
Also, can’t please everybody but If I was to mention all the acts I half like I’d have listed out 75% of the timetable!
[quote post=”647″]Have to be up early on Sunday for Super Extra Bonus Party on Sunday eh? Might see ya there[/quote]
Dave tis Saturday!
Brian – Sonic Youth mentioned above. I’d love to see Deerhoof but they clash with my favourite band alas..
Also, can’t please everybody but If I was to mention all the acts I half like I’d have listed out 75% of the timetable!
oops missing gigs, it’s started already
oops missing gigs, it’s started already
oops missing gigs, it’s started already
Good/bad/queen do not have a great festival show. Saw them at Lowlands and left to seek out Kasabian. That’s a bad sign. I’m sure in a small smoky club or something they’d be better.
LCD Soundsystem’s live show will be a gigantic surprise, if you choose to go. They’re amazingly good, second best at Lowlands altogether after Arcade Fire.
Good/bad/queen do not have a great festival show. Saw them at Lowlands and left to seek out Kasabian. That’s a bad sign. I’m sure in a small smoky club or something they’d be better.
LCD Soundsystem’s live show will be a gigantic surprise, if you choose to go. They’re amazingly good, second best at Lowlands altogether after Arcade Fire.
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aw man – the Good the Bad and the Queen album is amazing, I loved it from the first second[/quote]
it was a slow burner but it grew on me. fuckin excellent i reckon.
[quote post=”647″]
aw man – the Good the Bad and the Queen album is amazing, I loved it from the first second[/quote]
it was a slow burner but it grew on me. fuckin excellent i reckon.
[quote post=”647″]
aw man – the Good the Bad and the Queen album is amazing, I loved it from the first second[/quote]
it was a slow burner but it grew on me. fuckin excellent i reckon.
Bloody annoyed that I won’t be able to see Warlords of Pez or Fight like Apes.
Grrr clashing timetables.
(Come see halves though, with guest trumpetry from Parx Jimmy cake, and cello loveliness. A nice relaxing way to get rid of your hangover…..)
Dave
halves
Bloody annoyed that I won’t be able to see Warlords of Pez or Fight like Apes.
Grrr clashing timetables.
(Come see halves though, with guest trumpetry from Parx Jimmy cake, and cello loveliness. A nice relaxing way to get rid of your hangover…..)
Dave
halves
Bloody annoyed that I won’t be able to see Warlords of Pez or Fight like Apes.
Grrr clashing timetables.
(Come see halves though, with guest trumpetry from Parx Jimmy cake, and cello loveliness. A nice relaxing way to get rid of your hangover…..)
Dave
halves
Good guide by the way!
If I can slot in Scott Matthews, Sons and Daughters, Rahzel and Serena Maneesh I’ll be very happy!
Good guide by the way!
If I can slot in Scott Matthews, Sons and Daughters, Rahzel and Serena Maneesh I’ll be very happy!
Good guide by the way!
If I can slot in Scott Matthews, Sons and Daughters, Rahzel and Serena Maneesh I’ll be very happy!
Shit!
I FORGOT RAHZEL! HE’S JAHMAZING!
Shit!
I FORGOT RAHZEL! HE’S JAHMAZING!
Shit!
I FORGOT RAHZEL! HE’S JAHMAZING!
i think paul hartnoll’s ‘the ideal condition’ will be well worth catching, a few of the tracks definitely have that wonderful euphoric widescreen oribtal feel to them
pity i’m missing the whole weekend 🙁
i think paul hartnoll’s ‘the ideal condition’ will be well worth catching, a few of the tracks definitely have that wonderful euphoric widescreen oribtal feel to them
pity i’m missing the whole weekend 🙁
i think paul hartnoll’s ‘the ideal condition’ will be well worth catching, a few of the tracks definitely have that wonderful euphoric widescreen oribtal feel to them
pity i’m missing the whole weekend 🙁
Would also recommend Electralane, an all female slightly- Stereolab-but-noisier Brighton four piece.
I don’t want to miss a minute of Bjork, but I feel I should check out Modest Mouse to see Johnny Marr weild a guitar in the flesh.
Halfset are playing the Body & Soul stage at 11.20pm on the Saturday so I’ll be missing Deerhoof (grr) and the Beasties (have seen them twice before).
Cannot WAIT for Bjork, Marlena Shaw, Bat For Lashes, Ratatat, MIA.
Skipping Hot Chip myself – they were my biggest disappointment last year.
Would also recommend Electralane, an all female slightly- Stereolab-but-noisier Brighton four piece.
I don’t want to miss a minute of Bjork, but I feel I should check out Modest Mouse to see Johnny Marr weild a guitar in the flesh.
Halfset are playing the Body & Soul stage at 11.20pm on the Saturday so I’ll be missing Deerhoof (grr) and the Beasties (have seen them twice before).
Cannot WAIT for Bjork, Marlena Shaw, Bat For Lashes, Ratatat, MIA.
Skipping Hot Chip myself – they were my biggest disappointment last year.
Would also recommend Electralane, an all female slightly- Stereolab-but-noisier Brighton four piece.
I don’t want to miss a minute of Bjork, but I feel I should check out Modest Mouse to see Johnny Marr weild a guitar in the flesh.
Halfset are playing the Body & Soul stage at 11.20pm on the Saturday so I’ll be missing Deerhoof (grr) and the Beasties (have seen them twice before).
Cannot WAIT for Bjork, Marlena Shaw, Bat For Lashes, Ratatat, MIA.
Skipping Hot Chip myself – they were my biggest disappointment last year.
i think you’ll like LCD live. they play with a lot of heart. and sound good too- al doyle joined them for their last show in nyc. speaking of.. hot chip disappointing? that Is disappointing. last time i saw them they brought the fire on multiple counts and definitely are about taking chances live. never a bad thing in my book tho it can result in some less-successful outings- which in turns makes the great ones greater… i think i lost my train of thought
i think you’ll like LCD live. they play with a lot of heart. and sound good too- al doyle joined them for their last show in nyc. speaking of.. hot chip disappointing? that Is disappointing. last time i saw them they brought the fire on multiple counts and definitely are about taking chances live. never a bad thing in my book tho it can result in some less-successful outings- which in turns makes the great ones greater… i think i lost my train of thought
i think you’ll like LCD live. they play with a lot of heart. and sound good too- al doyle joined them for their last show in nyc. speaking of.. hot chip disappointing? that Is disappointing. last time i saw them they brought the fire on multiple counts and definitely are about taking chances live. never a bad thing in my book tho it can result in some less-successful outings- which in turns makes the great ones greater… i think i lost my train of thought
oh and good bad queen;s live show is them playing the album. nothing extra other than seeing paul simmonnommon look cool smoking cigarettes. which he does a lot of. (both looking cool and smoking). anyway no improv or anything of the like going on there. a farily somber time. good music thp
oh and good bad queen;s live show is them playing the album. nothing extra other than seeing paul simmonnommon look cool smoking cigarettes. which he does a lot of. (both looking cool and smoking). anyway no improv or anything of the like going on there. a farily somber time. good music thp
oh and good bad queen;s live show is them playing the album. nothing extra other than seeing paul simmonnommon look cool smoking cigarettes. which he does a lot of. (both looking cool and smoking). anyway no improv or anything of the like going on there. a farily somber time. good music thp
oh and good bad queen;s live show is them playing the album. nothing extra other than seeing paul simmonnommon look cool smoking cigarettes. which he does a lot of. (both looking cool and smoking). anyway no improv or anything of the like going on there. a farily somber time. good music thp
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On behalf of the artist’s label, we do appreciate that – of course – you are fans of / are promoting MIA but, by the same token, you must also appreciate that, by posting a pirate copy of the album or tracks from the album pre-release / upon release (or linking to pirate copies), you are potentially causing considerable inconvenience and we are sure that you would not want to be personally responsible (or liable) for all of the resulting damage and disruption.
Thank you for respecting the artist’s and label’s wishes and, if you want good quality, non-pirated preview tracks, a selection from the new album is being made freely available to fans off the MIA’s MySpace page (check-out http://www.myspace.com/mia), which you are very welcome to host / post etc. Unfortunately, “Bamboo Banger” is not one of the designated, preview tracks and, as such, it would be greatly appreciated if you could remove this track ASAP / replace it with any or all of “Boyz”, “Bird Flu”, “XR2” or “Hot That”.
Whilst writing, we’d add that MIA and XL are not at all against free music BUT, at the end of the day, it should be (and is) the artist’s decision as to whether or not she effectively allows the unauthorised distribution of her album on-line before / upon its release – as it’s HER MUSIC !! Thank you, again, for respecting MIA’s wishes.
As you will appreciate, this e-mail – containing, as it does, a position that is potentially prejudicial to our clients’ open / formal position – is written on a without prejudice basis and, as such, all of our clients’ accumulated, worldwide rights remain strictly reserved : please excuse this required formality.
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WITHOUT PREJUDICE
Hi Nialler9,
On behalf of XL Recordings and MIA, we would kindly ask you NOT to post newly released (non preview) MIA files / links on this site. Regrettably, should you do so DMCA notifications shall be forwarded to the site’s ISP and take-down and / or closure action shall follow : naturally, however, we hope that this shall not prove to be necessary.
As you may be aware, traffic on this (just released) album is being monitored and removed … .. and not just by Web Sheriff, but also by music industry associations / attorneys so, if you have to indulge in this activity (which the artist would rather you didn’t), then please do it off-line / do not ‘broadcast’ it via blogs or forums ; otherwise your details will be harvested and you may be hearing from the attorneys.
On behalf of the artist’s label, we do appreciate that – of course – you are fans of / are promoting MIA but, by the same token, you must also appreciate that, by posting a pirate copy of the album or tracks from the album pre-release / upon release (or linking to pirate copies), you are potentially causing considerable inconvenience and we are sure that you would not want to be personally responsible (or liable) for all of the resulting damage and disruption.
Thank you for respecting the artist’s and label’s wishes and, if you want good quality, non-pirated preview tracks, a selection from the new album is being made freely available to fans off the MIA’s MySpace page (check-out http://www.myspace.com/mia), which you are very welcome to host / post etc. Unfortunately, “Bamboo Banger” is not one of the designated, preview tracks and, as such, it would be greatly appreciated if you could remove this track ASAP / replace it with any or all of “Boyz”, “Bird Flu”, “XR2” or “Hot That”.
Whilst writing, we’d add that MIA and XL are not at all against free music BUT, at the end of the day, it should be (and is) the artist’s decision as to whether or not she effectively allows the unauthorised distribution of her album on-line before / upon its release – as it’s HER MUSIC !! Thank you, again, for respecting MIA’s wishes.
As you will appreciate, this e-mail – containing, as it does, a position that is potentially prejudicial to our clients’ open / formal position – is written on a without prejudice basis and, as such, all of our clients’ accumulated, worldwide rights remain strictly reserved : please excuse this required formality.
With Thanks & Regards,
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Protecting Your Rights on the Internet
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WITHOUT PREJUDICE
Hi Nialler9,
On behalf of XL Recordings and MIA, we would kindly ask you NOT to post newly released (non preview) MIA files / links on this site. Regrettably, should you do so DMCA notifications shall be forwarded to the site’s ISP and take-down and / or closure action shall follow : naturally, however, we hope that this shall not prove to be necessary.
As you may be aware, traffic on this (just released) album is being monitored and removed … .. and not just by Web Sheriff, but also by music industry associations / attorneys so, if you have to indulge in this activity (which the artist would rather you didn’t), then please do it off-line / do not ‘broadcast’ it via blogs or forums ; otherwise your details will be harvested and you may be hearing from the attorneys.
On behalf of the artist’s label, we do appreciate that – of course – you are fans of / are promoting MIA but, by the same token, you must also appreciate that, by posting a pirate copy of the album or tracks from the album pre-release / upon release (or linking to pirate copies), you are potentially causing considerable inconvenience and we are sure that you would not want to be personally responsible (or liable) for all of the resulting damage and disruption.
Thank you for respecting the artist’s and label’s wishes and, if you want good quality, non-pirated preview tracks, a selection from the new album is being made freely available to fans off the MIA’s MySpace page (check-out http://www.myspace.com/mia), which you are very welcome to host / post etc. Unfortunately, “Bamboo Banger” is not one of the designated, preview tracks and, as such, it would be greatly appreciated if you could remove this track ASAP / replace it with any or all of “Boyz”, “Bird Flu”, “XR2” or “Hot That”.
Whilst writing, we’d add that MIA and XL are not at all against free music BUT, at the end of the day, it should be (and is) the artist’s decision as to whether or not she effectively allows the unauthorised distribution of her album on-line before / upon its release – as it’s HER MUSIC !! Thank you, again, for respecting MIA’s wishes.
As you will appreciate, this e-mail – containing, as it does, a position that is potentially prejudicial to our clients’ open / formal position – is written on a without prejudice basis and, as such, all of our clients’ accumulated, worldwide rights remain strictly reserved : please excuse this required formality.
With Thanks & Regards,
WEB SHERIFF
WEB SHERIFF
Protecting Your Rights on the Internet
Tel 44-(0)208-323 8013 Fax 44-(0)208 323 8080
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WITHOUT PREJUDICE
Hi Nialler9,
On behalf of XL Recordings and MIA, we would kindly ask you NOT to post newly released (non preview) MIA files / links on this site. Regrettably, should you do so DMCA notifications shall be forwarded to the site’s ISP and take-down and / or closure action shall follow : naturally, however, we hope that this shall not prove to be necessary.
As you may be aware, traffic on this (just released) album is being monitored and removed … .. and not just by Web Sheriff, but also by music industry associations / attorneys so, if you have to indulge in this activity (which the artist would rather you didn’t), then please do it off-line / do not ‘broadcast’ it via blogs or forums ; otherwise your details will be harvested and you may be hearing from the attorneys.
On behalf of the artist’s label, we do appreciate that – of course – you are fans of / are promoting MIA but, by the same token, you must also appreciate that, by posting a pirate copy of the album or tracks from the album pre-release / upon release (or linking to pirate copies), you are potentially causing considerable inconvenience and we are sure that you would not want to be personally responsible (or liable) for all of the resulting damage and disruption.
Thank you for respecting the artist’s and label’s wishes and, if you want good quality, non-pirated preview tracks, a selection from the new album is being made freely available to fans off the MIA’s MySpace page (check-out http://www.myspace.com/mia), which you are very welcome to host / post etc. Unfortunately, “Bamboo Banger” is not one of the designated, preview tracks and, as such, it would be greatly appreciated if you could remove this track ASAP / replace it with any or all of “Boyz”, “Bird Flu”, “XR2” or “Hot That”.
Whilst writing, we’d add that MIA and XL are not at all against free music BUT, at the end of the day, it should be (and is) the artist’s decision as to whether or not she effectively allows the unauthorised distribution of her album on-line before / upon its release – as it’s HER MUSIC !! Thank you, again, for respecting MIA’s wishes.
As you will appreciate, this e-mail – containing, as it does, a position that is potentially prejudicial to our clients’ open / formal position – is written on a without prejudice basis and, as such, all of our clients’ accumulated, worldwide rights remain strictly reserved : please excuse this required formality.
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Shit nialler, looks like u just got busted by tha “Web Sheriff” (lol) – protecting vested interests for money, yeaaaah! mia was so bloody boring at the picnic anyways.
Shit nialler, looks like u just got busted by tha “Web Sheriff” (lol) – protecting vested interests for money, yeaaaah! mia was so bloody boring at the picnic anyways.
Cool!electric fan
Cool!electric fan
hot that?
*nerd
hot that?
*nerd
hot that?
*nerd
hot that?
*nerd
Hi 9er9er,
please don’t help to promote this newly released album. We’re not in the business of letting people hear songs for free. For although MIA likes to pretend that her father’s past makes her some kind of majority world radical, she’s not a fucking commie you pinko!!! Now go back to Russia ya freaky vegetarian long-hair.
P.S. DJ Yoda was claaaaaaaaaaaaaaaass!!!!!
Hi 9er9er,
please don’t help to promote this newly released album. We’re not in the business of letting people hear songs for free. For although MIA likes to pretend that her father’s past makes her some kind of majority world radical, she’s not a fucking commie you pinko!!! Now go back to Russia ya freaky vegetarian long-hair.
P.S. DJ Yoda was claaaaaaaaaaaaaaaass!!!!!
Hi 9er9er,
please don’t help to promote this newly released album. We’re not in the business of letting people hear songs for free. For although MIA likes to pretend that her father’s past makes her some kind of majority world radical, she’s not a fucking commie you pinko!!! Now go back to Russia ya freaky vegetarian long-hair.
P.S. DJ Yoda was claaaaaaaaaaaaaaaass!!!!!
Had a great picnic. Does anyone know who the London/UK act with the female vocalist on the Next Stage was, played Sat and Sun evenings around midnight I think. Nice and cruisy, kind of Portisheady.
Had a great picnic. Does anyone know who the London/UK act with the female vocalist on the Next Stage was, played Sat and Sun evenings around midnight I think. Nice and cruisy, kind of Portisheady.
Had a great picnic. Does anyone know who the London/UK act with the female vocalist on the Next Stage was, played Sat and Sun evenings around midnight I think. Nice and cruisy, kind of Portisheady.
‘after’ LCD that should say!
oh and good bad queen;s live show is them playing the album. nothing extra other than seeing paul simmonnommon look cool smoking cigarettes. which he does a lot of. (both looking cool and smoking). anyway no improv or anything of the like going on there. a farily somber time. good music thp
oh and good bad queen;s live show is them playing the album. nothing extra other than seeing paul simmonnommon look cool smoking cigarettes. which he does a lot of. (both looking cool and smoking). anyway no improv or anything of the like going on there. a farily somber time. good music thp