one of the best bands in the uk.
if you like heavy as fuck riffs, songs about satan and cults / witches check these guys out.
fucking killer.
Tuesday, 8 June 2010
Monday, 7 June 2010
Swallows & Daggers Have A New T-Shirt
check it out, the designs by Corey "Screech" Thompson of Karma Tattoo.
go buy it.
Samantha Bernis
Ive been friends with Sam for a few years now, she has always been on the front line of putting on hardcore shows and supporting bands.
I got a chance to have a few words to ask her what putting shows on was all about.
Good evening Sam. could you please tell us alittle about yourself?
Hey I'm Sam, live in a little town called biggleswade, i don't know anyone here so i spend most of my time in London, up north and recently Birmingham! I love to travel, meet new people and bands!!
I'm a geek at heart (not a fake one, a genuine boring one) i spend my spare time reading poetry or books on history! My recent obsession is William Blake,check him out hes so honest!
Your very in touch with the hardcore scene and put on allot of shows.
what is it about hardcore and metal that makes you wanna put on shows?
To be honest this weekend for shows has been a bit of a disaster, i put one on last night in London, it was a nightmare attendance wise, but everyone that did come seemed to have a laugh, and when the bands were playing people were going nuts, that's why i do it, i don't do it for reputation, friends or to be cool, i do it purely for those moments. I didn't manage to pay the bands, although it was a door deal so there was no guarantees, however i will get them some money just to show my gratitude to them!
Can you tell us how you would go about putting on a show?
Well usually what happens is a band contacts you with a few dates that they want to play and the area they want to play in, then ill find the venue, other bands to put on the lineup and then start promoting it!
Are there any shows your very proud of?
Yes all of them! I love doing them whether they turn out good or not. I did one in France at the end of last year, was so nice, in a tiny little venue at the back of a pub, but it packed out, the french seem to love hardcore more than us!!
Whats the worst thing that's happened while putting on a show?
I haven't really had any bad situations, the worst thing is when people don't turn up, its heartbreaking, you put so much time, effort and stress into a show, and no one can be bothered to come out! Facebook can be a curse also, it tells you, you will get loads of people and there is loads of hype, then you get no one, But at the end of the day you just have to go with the flow and remember why you are doing it!
What type of bands would you like to put on that you don't already?
I have allot of bands that i would like to put on, but i really want to start putting bands that aren't really noticed on a little bit more, help them get there name out. I still want to see almost home and more than life, every time i go to one of there shows Ive had to leave before they play, so putting them on would be amazing. But there is also so so many bands that i want to put on again and again! Like broken teeth, bays, set apart. there is to many to name!.
So far what has been the favourite show you put on?
One in my home town, Riga, Latvia. it was amazing, allot of my old friends and bands that aren't heard of that have also split up and gone there own ways, which is a great shame.
It was literally just friends hanging out having a good time, there was no drama, hating, no one that was cooler than the next person, was a really nice vibe!
Are there any shows or tours you would like to put on in the future?
I would love to do a tour with broken teeth as i kind of screwed up there weekend this weekend, so would like to do that for them. I would also like to bring a few hidden bands from Europe, kill for peace and others. Also me and my good friend Bella have a show coming up in the near future that you should all look out for! Its in aid of her boyfriend Tom Stanley who has been sent to prison for graffiti (check out support Tom Stanley on facebook) the show will have some amazing bands!
Do you believe that the d.i.y scene is slowly dieing or is it stronger then ever?
I think most of hardcore is still d.i.y most bands book there shows themselves, i think the problem is people confuse hardcore with metal or soft/post hardcore. That's when you start getting managers and such involved, i mean management is not a bad thing at all and most of them are very flexible. Although i don't want to speak for hardcore bands i think that most of them like to have there say in shows, tours etc.
If a band wanted to be put on a show / get in contact with you how would they?
Send me a quick email on sambiernis@live.co.uk or contact my via facebook (Samantha Bernis)
Just stating when and where they would like to play, with as much detail as they can.
Thanks for the opportunity for the interview Joseph. Also i would like to say keep strong Bella.
Hey I'm Sam, live in a little town called biggleswade, i don't know anyone here so i spend most of my time in London, up north and recently Birmingham! I love to travel, meet new people and bands!!
I'm a geek at heart (not a fake one, a genuine boring one) i spend my spare time reading poetry or books on history! My recent obsession is William Blake,check him out hes so honest!
Your very in touch with the hardcore scene and put on allot of shows.
what is it about hardcore and metal that makes you wanna put on shows?
To be honest this weekend for shows has been a bit of a disaster, i put one on last night in London, it was a nightmare attendance wise, but everyone that did come seemed to have a laugh, and when the bands were playing people were going nuts, that's why i do it, i don't do it for reputation, friends or to be cool, i do it purely for those moments. I didn't manage to pay the bands, although it was a door deal so there was no guarantees, however i will get them some money just to show my gratitude to them!
Can you tell us how you would go about putting on a show?
Well usually what happens is a band contacts you with a few dates that they want to play and the area they want to play in, then ill find the venue, other bands to put on the lineup and then start promoting it!
Are there any shows your very proud of?
Yes all of them! I love doing them whether they turn out good or not. I did one in France at the end of last year, was so nice, in a tiny little venue at the back of a pub, but it packed out, the french seem to love hardcore more than us!!
Whats the worst thing that's happened while putting on a show?
I haven't really had any bad situations, the worst thing is when people don't turn up, its heartbreaking, you put so much time, effort and stress into a show, and no one can be bothered to come out! Facebook can be a curse also, it tells you, you will get loads of people and there is loads of hype, then you get no one, But at the end of the day you just have to go with the flow and remember why you are doing it!
What type of bands would you like to put on that you don't already?
I have allot of bands that i would like to put on, but i really want to start putting bands that aren't really noticed on a little bit more, help them get there name out. I still want to see almost home and more than life, every time i go to one of there shows Ive had to leave before they play, so putting them on would be amazing. But there is also so so many bands that i want to put on again and again! Like broken teeth, bays, set apart. there is to many to name!.
So far what has been the favourite show you put on?
One in my home town, Riga, Latvia. it was amazing, allot of my old friends and bands that aren't heard of that have also split up and gone there own ways, which is a great shame.
It was literally just friends hanging out having a good time, there was no drama, hating, no one that was cooler than the next person, was a really nice vibe!
Are there any shows or tours you would like to put on in the future?
I would love to do a tour with broken teeth as i kind of screwed up there weekend this weekend, so would like to do that for them. I would also like to bring a few hidden bands from Europe, kill for peace and others. Also me and my good friend Bella have a show coming up in the near future that you should all look out for! Its in aid of her boyfriend Tom Stanley who has been sent to prison for graffiti (check out support Tom Stanley on facebook) the show will have some amazing bands!
Do you believe that the d.i.y scene is slowly dieing or is it stronger then ever?
I think most of hardcore is still d.i.y most bands book there shows themselves, i think the problem is people confuse hardcore with metal or soft/post hardcore. That's when you start getting managers and such involved, i mean management is not a bad thing at all and most of them are very flexible. Although i don't want to speak for hardcore bands i think that most of them like to have there say in shows, tours etc.
If a band wanted to be put on a show / get in contact with you how would they?
Send me a quick email on sambiernis@live.co.uk or contact my via facebook (Samantha Bernis)
Just stating when and where they would like to play, with as much detail as they can.
Thanks for the opportunity for the interview Joseph. Also i would like to say keep strong Bella.
thank you.
for checking us out, finally got the facebook page sorted out,
head over there to add us up and get day to day info on whats going on.
Fanzig FaceBook Page
we have lots of great interviews sorted for this month,
everyone has been so nice and helped us out,
I'm currently printing some flyer's out, let me know if you want some to give out,
SPREAD THE WORD!!!!
until then listen to entombed!
peace x
head over there to add us up and get day to day info on whats going on.
Fanzig FaceBook Page
we have lots of great interviews sorted for this month,
everyone has been so nice and helped us out,
I'm currently printing some flyer's out, let me know if you want some to give out,
SPREAD THE WORD!!!!
until then listen to entombed!
peace x
Sunday, 6 June 2010
Harriet The Spy.
Harriet is a good friend I've had for a few years now. I've always wanted to ask her what it is about tattooing she loves, i was lucky enough to grab a interview with her over the weekend...
Hello Harriet, could you please introduce yourself and tell us allittle about yourself?
Hello! I live in Eastboune and have worked part time at Pistols Tattoo Studio since September 2009 and started tattooing in January. I love taxidermy's, antiques and oddities but I also have a soft spot for technology and am a bit of a nerd with an Internet addiction.
Could you tell us how you first started getting into tattooing and what first attracted you to it?
For me it was when I got into alternative music, all the people in my favourite bands had tattoos and I wanted to be like them. Luckily I wasn't old enough when I first had an interest or I'd have some serious regrets! Drawing has always been the one thing I've been good at and enjoyed. After quitting my art foundation year because it just wasn't what I wanted to be doing, I was made redundant at my job at a music store. I had a conversation with a friend about what to do with my life and he pointed out how stupid it was that I wasn't already trying to be a tattooist and it all came from there. I started drawing and drawing and ended up here.
You use allot of bold shading and simple line work in your tattoos, do you find this is a style you really enjoy or more of a style people tend to stick to lately?
I do think there is a lot of generic old school stuff out there that's just being rehashed again and again, and I do like to try and put a bit of a twist on designs to make them my own or more up to date, but at the same time, I don't like to change them too much as the classic designs are that for a reason. I've recently been trying more to get my work to look a lot less fussy. I have a habit of adding too much detail in, and while it's good for some things, designs can sometimes look a little crowded. Drawing a really nice clean simple old school design from scratch is far harder than it looks. I tend to stick to this style because I enjoy it and I love tattoos that look like tattoos.
What inspires you when drawing or designing a tattoo for a customer?
I'm sure anyone who looks at my drawings can tell that I'm a big fan of animals. Anyone who asks for an animal tattoo is my new best friend. While looking at other tattooists' work is important, it can lead to your work just looking like a rip off of someone else's. I like to use reference from Victorian illustrations, as well as visiting museums, galleries, and of course zoos. I take a lot of photos and draw inspiration from everything around me. The most important inspiration is the customer them self though, and I will try and come up with a design that suits them and their personality.
Do you feel being a women tattooist you have a different outlook on a piece your tattooing?
I guess to an extent it may affect my work a little. I've always found it hard to draw things that look fierce and angry as opposed to cute and fluffy. I'm definitely not a typical girl though, so I'm much happier drawing skulls full of black shading than flowers and hearts.
Some of your designs are very different and have allot going on, do you like more epic looking tattoos or do you like to push yourself when doing a piece?
I tend to draw something and just keep adding to it. I love looking at my own tattoos and getting lost in them noticing all the little subtle touches. I think bold simple designs look great, but something that people notice something new in each time they look at it excites me a lot more.
What are the low points about being a apprentice?
The biggest low for me is definitely the steep learning curve. You can pick up a pen or a pencil or any type of drawing implement and if you can draw, you're pretty likely to be good at it straight away, or at least after half an hour's practise. Tattooing is nothing like that. Suddenly you're unable to draw a straight line and it feels like you're five years old again. It's really frustrating, but it gives you the motivation to keep at it and not just get lazy. That and scrubbing tips!
What other things could we find you doing when your not tattooing?
I'm usually working at my part time job at a video game store, playing Pokemon, knitting or just hanging out with my friends and boyfriend.
What would be the "perfect" tattoo for you?
This changes all the time. I go through phases of things I would love to tattoo. Right now I would love someone to let me do a panther on them. The sort of tattoos that excite me though usually contain animals, skulls or anything anatomical, clouds/smoke and lots of black shading with yellow in there somewhere. I also love owls. They have infinite possibilities and are just so much fun to draw!
Is there any design you've had major trouble with yet?
The hardest one I've done so far is definitely the Black Flag logo on a girl's ribs. I completely underestimated how hard ribs would be to tattoo, and especially something with straight lines and a lot of black!
Are there any hints or tip for people looking to get into tattooing?
Draw, draw and keep drawing. Also get tattooed a lot by people who's work you love. Watch what they do and you'll learn a lot. Just being in a good tattoo studio can be so inspiring. Expect a lot of people to say no without even looking up from the desk, but be persistent and don't let it knock you back. A lot of it is being in the right place at the right time and knowing the right people, but most of all you have to really want it. If you want it to happen enough, it will.
And last of all , whats the best way of getting a tattoo from yourself.
You can email me at the_logic_of_crocodiles@hotmail.com or if you're local you can pop into the studio in Eastbourne and say hello!
Head over to Harriet's blog to keep up to date with her goings on and to contact her about getting tattooed.
Purgatory Records
purgatory records are a Cardiff city based d.i.y label.
with many releases under their belt they are slowly becoming one of the best underground labels in the UK.
including bands such as brutality will prevail, hang the bastard, more than life plus more on their roster they sure have some strong acts on there list.
their latest release was More Than Life's - Love Let Me Go, which you can pick up from there store here.
http://www.purgatoryrecords.bigcartel.com/
they stick to there hardcore ethics by releasing on many formats including, vinyl, CD and download.
they keep going from strength to strength,
many releases are in the pipeline in the next few months from angst, breaking point to name a few.
.....also make sure you check out their split with Hang the bastard / brutality will prevail.
it has to be my favourite record of the year so far. heavy as fuck..
peace.
with many releases under their belt they are slowly becoming one of the best underground labels in the UK.
including bands such as brutality will prevail, hang the bastard, more than life plus more on their roster they sure have some strong acts on there list.
their latest release was More Than Life's - Love Let Me Go, which you can pick up from there store here.
http://www.purgatoryrecords.bigcartel.com/
they stick to there hardcore ethics by releasing on many formats including, vinyl, CD and download.
they keep going from strength to strength,
many releases are in the pipeline in the next few months from angst, breaking point to name a few.
.....also make sure you check out their split with Hang the bastard / brutality will prevail.
it has to be my favourite record of the year so far. heavy as fuck..
peace.
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