FESTIVAL OF SINS
THE FIRM PLAY THE FESTIVAL OF SIN FIVE, ENVY, ON SATURDAY 9TH FEBRUARY. BUT THE FESTIVAL OF SINS IS NO ORDINARY EVENING. READ ON TO FIND OUT MORE….
Who Are You: A mini festival celebrating each of the deadly sinsWhat Are You:A night combining unusual fashion shows, experimental burlesque and fetish performance artists, top bands and djs
When Do You Happen: 2nd Saturday of every OTHER month: December 2007 (a special THIRD Saturday deviance), February 2008, April 2008, June 2008, August 2008Where Are You: The Purple Turtle, Crowndale Road, Camden, (next to KOKO), London (nearest tube: Mornington Crescent)
What Time Should I Be There: Doors open at 8pm, close at 3am. Performances are 9pm to 11.30pm.Get a flyer for £6 entry (or it is £7 on the door, and £5 before 9.30pm)
Music: Dirty Electro, Sexy Electronic, Dark Rock, Twisted Glam Rock, Industrial, Wicked Goth
What To Wear:Use your creativity to dress to theme, but we won't stop you coming in unless you're in a football shirt...come and explore...Some ideas: Debauched, Bizarre, Lustful…feathers, silk, sequins, red shoes, shiny lips, big hats, pvc, latex, ballgowns, rollerblades, barefeet...let your imagination go wild. Don't feel intimidated, have fun and enjoy watching what everyone else is wearing!
What Are The Themes June: Lust; August: Wrath, October: Pride, December: Greed, February: Envy (Our very own alternative Valentine Party?), and more...
What Else Do I Need To Know: The fashion show kicks off the night at 9.15pm...and the decadence and debauchery carries on until 12am, when the sexy djs take over...You can get a special Seven Deadly Sins Cocktail at a discount, ask the bar. The night will be filmed in all its decadent debauchery: ask us for a copy to prove you were there. Resident fashion photographers will be on hand to take shots of all you beautiful, sumptuous ladies and gentlemen.THE VENUE IS AN 18+ VENUE AND (if you look lusciously young and deplorably youthful), ID MAY BE REQUIRED. Bring your driving licence or other form of ID, in case. You don't want to miss this debauched music event.
AND SO TO FEBRAURY 9TH. YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE THE FOLLOWING:
A fashion show by Valkyrie Corsets, a Brighton based designer creating exquisite pin up corsets. In a change of direction, this will also be the first event to feature her collaboration with fetish forge, using metalworking techniques to embellish her corsetry.
A special fashion show by the well known Lacing Lilith, featuring beautiful handmade corsets and clothing with a victorian edge and a punk sensibility. The fashion show will feature a selection of Lacing Lilith favourites and some one off pieces that will be become part of the ever expanding range in the near future. A unique fetish performance by Twisted Cirque, expect lots of needles and lots of beautiful artistry.
Performances by the bands Envy & Other Sins (as seen on T4), The Firm and Adfinem.
Burlesque by the infamous Fancy Chance, and the glamorous Crimson Skye. Pole dancing by Nyuszi. Gimp stilt walkers and body painting by Twisted Cirque. …Look out also for burlesque jewellery, limited edition hand made nipple tassels and hat stalls.
DJs: Kate and Guy Problem Being.
Friday, 11 January 2008
Thursday, 13 December 2007
THE VAPOUR TRAIL
EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
THE OLD KINGS HEAD
382 HOLLOWAY ROAD
LONDON
N7 6PN
Nearest tube: Holloway rd
Buses: 29, 253, 254, 91, 17, 43, 271, 153
8pm – till late
£3 with flyer/fanzine
£4 without
NEXT: JANUARY 9TH 2008
UNTITLED 1961
THE FIRM
DOE FACE LILLIAN
With DJ Sets from Julia Sieradzki (The Firm), Magenta Placenta (Tempting Lilu) & Rob Fenner (RMF Noir)
GUEST DJ Set: Juan Paul Cojones
EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
THE OLD KINGS HEAD
382 HOLLOWAY ROAD
LONDON
N7 6PN
Nearest tube: Holloway rd
Buses: 29, 253, 254, 91, 17, 43, 271, 153
8pm – till late
£3 with flyer/fanzine
£4 without
NEXT: JANUARY 9TH 2008
UNTITLED 1961
THE FIRM
DOE FACE LILLIAN
With DJ Sets from Julia Sieradzki (The Firm), Magenta Placenta (Tempting Lilu) & Rob Fenner (RMF Noir)
GUEST DJ Set: Juan Paul Cojones
THE ART OF BUYING RECORDS
This year has truly signalled the confirmation that downloading has become the primary way in which people consume music. The most recent models of Ipod have even gone so far as to include the function of storing and playing videos, meaning that, as such things are built to house almost anything you could possibly want, the actual physical format of music is becoming completely obsolete. A foregone conclusion, you might well argue. A modern necessity even. But this writer, although now considering getting an Ipod at some stage to save space, is rather set in his old-fashioned ways.
The other week, I went down to Holloway’s DOC Records to get hold of some vinyl. The actual aim of the trip was to pick up a copy of My Bloody Valentine’s apparently rare first album ‘This Is Your Bloody Valentine’, a classic record that owes much to Bauhaus, The Stooges and The Cramps and shows very little of the brilliance that was to come (although, in itself, it is still a fabulous record.) Anyway, this I did, but while I was down there, I decided to have a look for some rare vinyl by some of my other favourite artists. And, as I miraculously chanced upon one or two rarities, it gave me the impetus to search all of the vinyl in case something else of the unexpected variety jumped out at me.
As I was doing this, I was reminded of the thrill of being a music fan. Yeah, yeah, in the good old days, blah, blah, blah. But call me an old fart, call me a luddite, this thrill was all part and parcel of growing up and discovering music; and, really, truly and honestly, becoming the very person I am today (but enough about its shortcomings.)
That thrill, sense of wonderment and sense of discovery was all revisited in that one trip. Ultimately, it was the excitement of unearthing these gems that brought the very feeling of what it is to be a music fan flooding back to me. And, oh, pass me my pipe and slippers why don’t you, but it’s also the format of vinyl itself that never ceases to please. Before downloading, the gatefold sleeve made up a fair fraction of the record’s worth itself. The artwork, the lyric sheet – it all mattered. It was all part and parcel of the record’s identity, and it affected the way you listened to the record and certainly the way you heard and interpreted it. And if it conveyed some sort of message that either reinforced or complimented the music, then all the better. Not only this, but nothing sounds like vinyl. Go on about crystal-clear sound quality until the cow-droids come home, but I prefer warmth to soullessness.
I am reminded of visiting record fairs and perusing every single stall, trying to make sure that the few bob I had went towards the most valuable item or items there (well, valuable to me, anyway.) I am reminded of fishing through the old papers and magazines on sale, hoping to find some rare article or interview with a band from years back. I am reminded of glancing at the fruits of my labour while heading off home and feeling very pleased to have uncovered such a rare gem or purchased something I might not have purchased otherwise had I not been in that shop at that very time. Above all, I am reminded that I am a music fan.
This may well be about some silly sod’s fetish for second hand record shops but the music industry business model will change for good. As people stop buying CDs, they will eventually peter out. As more and more people download, you can expect the prices of everything else to go right up (gigs cost a bomb these days, ever wondered why?) But as the emphasis is taken off the consumerism and commercialism and ultimately the artifice of modern music, we will no doubt see the re-emergence of fanship. Everything is cyclical, after all.
But, for me, the one constant in all this will be vinyl. It will remain the one physical format and will hopefully enjoy a mainstream resurgence. Dance music made sure vinyl wasn’t forgotten and has been responsible for its gradual increase in sales since the compact disc threatened to banish it to the realms of history. Now, more and more bands seem to be releasing vinyl-only singles (save for downloads, obviously.)
It’s excellent to know that in an age of ever changing and improving technology, the record is still in with a fighting chance.
This year has truly signalled the confirmation that downloading has become the primary way in which people consume music. The most recent models of Ipod have even gone so far as to include the function of storing and playing videos, meaning that, as such things are built to house almost anything you could possibly want, the actual physical format of music is becoming completely obsolete. A foregone conclusion, you might well argue. A modern necessity even. But this writer, although now considering getting an Ipod at some stage to save space, is rather set in his old-fashioned ways.
The other week, I went down to Holloway’s DOC Records to get hold of some vinyl. The actual aim of the trip was to pick up a copy of My Bloody Valentine’s apparently rare first album ‘This Is Your Bloody Valentine’, a classic record that owes much to Bauhaus, The Stooges and The Cramps and shows very little of the brilliance that was to come (although, in itself, it is still a fabulous record.) Anyway, this I did, but while I was down there, I decided to have a look for some rare vinyl by some of my other favourite artists. And, as I miraculously chanced upon one or two rarities, it gave me the impetus to search all of the vinyl in case something else of the unexpected variety jumped out at me.
As I was doing this, I was reminded of the thrill of being a music fan. Yeah, yeah, in the good old days, blah, blah, blah. But call me an old fart, call me a luddite, this thrill was all part and parcel of growing up and discovering music; and, really, truly and honestly, becoming the very person I am today (but enough about its shortcomings.)
That thrill, sense of wonderment and sense of discovery was all revisited in that one trip. Ultimately, it was the excitement of unearthing these gems that brought the very feeling of what it is to be a music fan flooding back to me. And, oh, pass me my pipe and slippers why don’t you, but it’s also the format of vinyl itself that never ceases to please. Before downloading, the gatefold sleeve made up a fair fraction of the record’s worth itself. The artwork, the lyric sheet – it all mattered. It was all part and parcel of the record’s identity, and it affected the way you listened to the record and certainly the way you heard and interpreted it. And if it conveyed some sort of message that either reinforced or complimented the music, then all the better. Not only this, but nothing sounds like vinyl. Go on about crystal-clear sound quality until the cow-droids come home, but I prefer warmth to soullessness.
I am reminded of visiting record fairs and perusing every single stall, trying to make sure that the few bob I had went towards the most valuable item or items there (well, valuable to me, anyway.) I am reminded of fishing through the old papers and magazines on sale, hoping to find some rare article or interview with a band from years back. I am reminded of glancing at the fruits of my labour while heading off home and feeling very pleased to have uncovered such a rare gem or purchased something I might not have purchased otherwise had I not been in that shop at that very time. Above all, I am reminded that I am a music fan.
This may well be about some silly sod’s fetish for second hand record shops but the music industry business model will change for good. As people stop buying CDs, they will eventually peter out. As more and more people download, you can expect the prices of everything else to go right up (gigs cost a bomb these days, ever wondered why?) But as the emphasis is taken off the consumerism and commercialism and ultimately the artifice of modern music, we will no doubt see the re-emergence of fanship. Everything is cyclical, after all.
But, for me, the one constant in all this will be vinyl. It will remain the one physical format and will hopefully enjoy a mainstream resurgence. Dance music made sure vinyl wasn’t forgotten and has been responsible for its gradual increase in sales since the compact disc threatened to banish it to the realms of history. Now, more and more bands seem to be releasing vinyl-only singles (save for downloads, obviously.)
It’s excellent to know that in an age of ever changing and improving technology, the record is still in with a fighting chance.
CHRISTMAS Q&A:
MARKUS KEANEY (CYNOSURE)
1. What do you actually like about Christmas?
The fact that grown adults play make-believe (i.e. pretend they seriously believe in baby Jesus, etc..,). It makes for an interesting study in anthropology.That and the cut-price alcohol deals.
2. What do you utterly despise about Christmas?
The all pervasive, nefarious intrusions upon my earlobes of Noddy Holder and the like imploring me to part with my cash to the strains of cheesy crap.
3. What are your favourite and worst Christmas songs?
Favourite: Leonard Cohen - The Future (Or, if you want something topical, 'Don't You Want Me', by The Human League).Worst: Cliff Richard - Mistletoe and [some cheap, undrinkable crap (] Wine [) grown on my Italian estate].
4. What is the most dreadful gift you've been given at Christmas?
The words 'Gift-Horse' and 'Mouth' spring to mind here, especially when it's quite clear that the person in question has put some thought into the matter. Nevertheless, it is frustrating to receive something selected by the giver to reflect your interests when they have no knowledge of them, leaving you with something you can neither use, or admire.
5. What will you be doing at, say, 6pm on Christmas day?
Supping a measure of VSOP Cognac topped up with 10-year-old Tawny Port whilst pondering the best Port / Cognac mix and the year to come.
MARKUS KEANEY (CYNOSURE)
1. What do you actually like about Christmas?
The fact that grown adults play make-believe (i.e. pretend they seriously believe in baby Jesus, etc..,). It makes for an interesting study in anthropology.That and the cut-price alcohol deals.
2. What do you utterly despise about Christmas?
The all pervasive, nefarious intrusions upon my earlobes of Noddy Holder and the like imploring me to part with my cash to the strains of cheesy crap.
3. What are your favourite and worst Christmas songs?
Favourite: Leonard Cohen - The Future (Or, if you want something topical, 'Don't You Want Me', by The Human League).Worst: Cliff Richard - Mistletoe and [some cheap, undrinkable crap (] Wine [) grown on my Italian estate].
4. What is the most dreadful gift you've been given at Christmas?
The words 'Gift-Horse' and 'Mouth' spring to mind here, especially when it's quite clear that the person in question has put some thought into the matter. Nevertheless, it is frustrating to receive something selected by the giver to reflect your interests when they have no knowledge of them, leaving you with something you can neither use, or admire.
5. What will you be doing at, say, 6pm on Christmas day?
Supping a measure of VSOP Cognac topped up with 10-year-old Tawny Port whilst pondering the best Port / Cognac mix and the year to come.
CHRISTMAS Q&A:
JULIA SIERADZKI (THE FIRM)
1. What do you actually like about Christmas?
First of all, I’ll be off work & still get paid, that’s a pleasant thought. I approve of the food & drink, cos my mum’s a vegetarian and she buys nice wine. I also like to see people’s faces when they’re given a ridiculous present but they act really delighted just to be polite!
2. What do you utterly despise about Christmas?
Thinking about how many turkeys die at Xmas, just to be eaten. Rather vulgar…Also the fact that Christmas is a money-making institution. Don’t you think it’s really cruel to make kids believe that Santa exists just so they can find out one day that their granddad looks rather camp in a red costume?
3. What are your favourite and worst Christmas songs?
If we’re completely honest here and put the joke aside I find Christmas songs cringeworthy. Britney’s Xmas song’s alright though.
4. What is the most dreadful gift you've been given at Christmas?
I can’t think of a dreadful present I’ve been given but an occasion springs to mind where I bought a present for someone but just before Xmas decided to keep it for myself. I never said I wasn’t selfish or anything, did I?
5. What will you be doing at, say, 6pm on Christmas day?
Probably not a lot cos you celebrate Xmas on Xmas eve in Germany
JULIA SIERADZKI (THE FIRM)
1. What do you actually like about Christmas?
First of all, I’ll be off work & still get paid, that’s a pleasant thought. I approve of the food & drink, cos my mum’s a vegetarian and she buys nice wine. I also like to see people’s faces when they’re given a ridiculous present but they act really delighted just to be polite!
2. What do you utterly despise about Christmas?
Thinking about how many turkeys die at Xmas, just to be eaten. Rather vulgar…Also the fact that Christmas is a money-making institution. Don’t you think it’s really cruel to make kids believe that Santa exists just so they can find out one day that their granddad looks rather camp in a red costume?
3. What are your favourite and worst Christmas songs?
If we’re completely honest here and put the joke aside I find Christmas songs cringeworthy. Britney’s Xmas song’s alright though.
4. What is the most dreadful gift you've been given at Christmas?
I can’t think of a dreadful present I’ve been given but an occasion springs to mind where I bought a present for someone but just before Xmas decided to keep it for myself. I never said I wasn’t selfish or anything, did I?
5. What will you be doing at, say, 6pm on Christmas day?
Probably not a lot cos you celebrate Xmas on Xmas eve in Germany
CHRISTMAS Q&A:
ALEX AVERY (THE FIRM)
1. What do you actually like about Christmas?
Sean Connery’s hairy chest.
2. What do you utterly despise about Christmas?
Drinking my brother’s piss. It’s a family tradition but one I don’t like to dwell on.
3. What are your favourite and worst Christmas songs?
My favourite would have to be ‘Mysterious Girl’ by Peter Andre, it’s a classic. The worst would have to be, well, who was that guy with the beard?
4. What is the most dreadful gift you've been given at Christmas?Once I was given a mirror by
Father Christmas in his grotto in Asda. What an insult.
5. What will you be doing at, say, 6pm on Christmas day?
Sneaking out the back door for a fag praying for boxing day.
ALEX AVERY (THE FIRM)
1. What do you actually like about Christmas?
Sean Connery’s hairy chest.
2. What do you utterly despise about Christmas?
Drinking my brother’s piss. It’s a family tradition but one I don’t like to dwell on.
3. What are your favourite and worst Christmas songs?
My favourite would have to be ‘Mysterious Girl’ by Peter Andre, it’s a classic. The worst would have to be, well, who was that guy with the beard?
4. What is the most dreadful gift you've been given at Christmas?Once I was given a mirror by
Father Christmas in his grotto in Asda. What an insult.
5. What will you be doing at, say, 6pm on Christmas day?
Sneaking out the back door for a fag praying for boxing day.
CHRISTMAS Q&A:
SEB (UNTITLED 1961)
1. What do you actually like about Christmas?
I used to like presents, but now I like Christmas Dinner, Boxing Day lunch and presents. And Santa Claus the Movie with Dudley Moore. Classic.
2. What do you utterly despise about Christmas?I don't like the fact it's now just another money making exercise. However, if you look past that, you can still find good things like people getting together, appreciating each other.
3. What are your favourite and worst Christmas songs?
This is a very hard question! But I'm gonna go with my first thoughts: Favourite - I wish it could be Christmas every day by Wizzard, it's impossible to resist singing along to that. And worst...anything by Cliff Richard. Maybe just Cliff himself.
4. What is the most dreadful gift you've been given at Christmas?
About 4 years ago I think my Mum had some kind of crisis where she wished I'd been a girl, and got me all these lavender things, and a hot water bottle Teddy Bear, which I err, never, ever use, obviously...
5. What will you be doing at, say, 6pm on Christmas day?
I'll either be a) Jumping around like a nutter drinking beer (in my parents living room)b) Crying in a corner hugging a bottle of Port wearing a Santa Hat with flashing lightsc) Being sick from eating too many sprouts
SEB (UNTITLED 1961)
1. What do you actually like about Christmas?
I used to like presents, but now I like Christmas Dinner, Boxing Day lunch and presents. And Santa Claus the Movie with Dudley Moore. Classic.
2. What do you utterly despise about Christmas?I don't like the fact it's now just another money making exercise. However, if you look past that, you can still find good things like people getting together, appreciating each other.
3. What are your favourite and worst Christmas songs?
This is a very hard question! But I'm gonna go with my first thoughts: Favourite - I wish it could be Christmas every day by Wizzard, it's impossible to resist singing along to that. And worst...anything by Cliff Richard. Maybe just Cliff himself.
4. What is the most dreadful gift you've been given at Christmas?
About 4 years ago I think my Mum had some kind of crisis where she wished I'd been a girl, and got me all these lavender things, and a hot water bottle Teddy Bear, which I err, never, ever use, obviously...
5. What will you be doing at, say, 6pm on Christmas day?
I'll either be a) Jumping around like a nutter drinking beer (in my parents living room)b) Crying in a corner hugging a bottle of Port wearing a Santa Hat with flashing lightsc) Being sick from eating too many sprouts
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