rehearsals mate

just over two weeks since a post this time. I'm doing well. And i still can't decide on a font.

We have maybe four new songs we're working on that moment and they're all sounding pretty fantastic. watch out for Matters - it's going to sound amazing.

In other news...I saw The Big Pink at the ICA last night. I think they were good - my friend has just started doing vocals for them and when i know someone in a band I generally lose all objectivity.

...Anvil is amazing. I went to a late night screening at the rio the other day. It's a truly beautiful film.

That's it - we're reharsing all weekend so will probably miss out on the best of the sunshine but it'll be worth it.

House
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May 21st

Almost two weeks without a post - I assume this to be a long time in the blogosphere (blogasphere?).

So updates:

We're now on twitter. A website I'm still in the process of loathing, though I'm sure I'll come round. Follow us to receive up 160 characters worth of eloquential literary joy.

As mentioned in a previous post we're not playing live for a bit as we continue to work on new songs...but when we do come back we're playing with the brilliant Hjaltalin at the Borderline on the 21st of May. Tickets are £9 on the door - but only £5 on our cheap list.

And in other news:

I caught up with Haunted Stereo the other day at their show in Kilburn. They are actually my favourite band in the world at the moment and their new stuff is sounding brilliant - dark and sexy but still vibrant and organic. They're playing in Putney at the Half-moon tomorrow. Also playing tomorrow are our good friends Portasound at the Victoria which I think I'll be venturing to. Oh - and of course the brilliant The Good Gods are playing Cargo tonight for Attitude Is Everything which I'll also be going to

Finally - I've been watching a lot of this show recently. Now I don't have a television so I don't know basically anything about whats on these days, but I think its safe to assume that this is probably the best thing on it.

House
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Gig at Jamborree, Limehouse CANCELLED

Unfortunately we have had to cancel our gig in Limehouse tomorrow due to illness. It's a shame as i was really looking forward to riding the DLR to get to the show but you win some, you lose etc...

Our next gig will be in May and it's going to be bloody amazing. it's a pretty fantastic lineup. more details to follow shortly.

in other news Jeion moves to lovely dalston on saturday, right round the corner from me. Everyone else is sodding off on holiday for a week.

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THURSDAY!

This Thursday (26.03.09) we're playing Jamboree which is on Cable Street, Limehouse. Its our last gig for a couple of months and defnitely the last time we'll be playing this set in this format for a long while.

In other news we were back in the rehearsal room today and there's a lot of good stuff going. Jeion and I have some lovely new peddles we've been playing with which are really helping produce a much richer and full sound.

This week i've been listening lots to Baltimore's finest Steve Hefter and Friends of Friends, as well as our good and incredibly talented friends Haunted Stereo. Definitely worth checking both out.

House
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Last night...

..we played Hoxton bar and grill

I think our brand of euphoric pop came as a bit of a surprise to the non-So Say So audience, given that the two support bands languish in that ‘oi, oi’ lad rock indie scene that the guardian seems to insist is out the window (see pidgeon detectives/kaiser chiefs/kasabian for reference (and no, I wont be linking to them)). But regardless the gig went ace and the sound and lighting people were lovely.

Unfortunately our show last night meant we couldn’t make it to our friends Televised Crimewave’s single launch but they’re very good and we encourage you to have a listen…and repeat.

Next Thursday (26th) we’re playing Jamboree in Limehouse which I’m led to believe is a swell warehouse conversion type venue. This will be our last gig for a month or two as we’re heading back into the rehearsal rooms to concentrate on writing. We’re also looking to get a few new synths so expect fireworks come May/June.

For those interested below is the list of gigs we’ve played:

Friday 14 November – Luminaire, Kilburn, London – So Say So, Tin Can Telephone, Project Serendipity

Tuesday 16 December – The Macbeth, Shoreditch, London – So Say So, Tin Can Telephone

Thursday 8 January – The Wilmington Arms, Farringdon, London - +++++++, +++++++, So Say So

Thursday 5 February – The Macbeth, Shoreditch, London – The Veils, Alessi’s Ark, So Say So

Thursday 19 February – 229, Gt Portland St, London - +++++++, So Say So, +++++++, +++++++

Friday 6 March – Luminaire, Kilburn, London – So Say So

Tuesday 17 March – Hoxton Bar and Grill, Shoreditch – So Say So, 12 Bullets, The Baskervilles

House

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Hoxton bar and grill TUESDAY!!!

We're playing Hoxton bar and grill next tuesday 17 March.

We should be on stage around 9.30.

You can get tickets here or message us for cheap list.

House
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blooxd on the tracks

we've been in the studio all weekend working on some new recordings and they're sounding fantastic. note the incredible elvis wedding chapel organ.

on friday we played the luminaire and it was pretty special. there's a video of the recording so i'll edit it down at some point and post it on here.

house.
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