Noah Harmon, of The Airborne Toxic Event 04/04/11
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Anna Bulbrook, of The Airborne Toxic Event 04/04/11
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Noah Harmon, of The Airborne Toxic Event 04/04/11
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Noah Harmon, of The Airborne Toxic Event 04/04/11
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Noah Harmon, of The Airborne Toxic Event 04/04/11
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Steven Chen and Noah Harmon, of The Airborne Toxic Event 04/04/11 All photography copyrighted © Amelia Ellis 2011

Mikel Jollett, of The Airborne Toxic Event 04/04/11
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Mikel Jollett and Noah Harmon, of The Airborne Toxic Event 04/04/11
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L-R: Darren Taylor, Noah Harmon and Mikel Jollett, of The Airborne Toxic Event 04/04/11
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L-R: Noah Harmon, Steven Chen, ME (Amelia Ellis) and Mikel Jollett, of The Airborne Toxic Event 04/04/11
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Anna Bulbrook, of The Airborne Toxic Event 04/04/11
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Mikel Jollett, of The Airborne Toxic Event 04/04/11
All photography copyrighted © Amelia Ellis 2011



Steven Chen, of The Airborne Toxic Event 04/04/11
All photography copyrighted © Amelia Ellis 2011

Anna Bulbrook, of The Airborne Toxic Event 04/04/11
All photography copyrighted © Amelia Ellis 2011

Darren Taylor and Mikel Jollett, of The Airborne Toxic Event 04/04/11
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Mikel Jollett, of The Airborne Toxic Event 04/04/11
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Mikel Jollett, of The Airborne Toxic Event 04/04/11
All photography copyrighted © Amelia Ellis 2011

FESTIVALS YES!!!

And it starts around midnight, or at least that's when you loose yourself for a minute or two

This is really late but READING/LEEDS ‘11 LINE UP.

Its not fabulous but its pretty good, really looking forward to seeing The Strokes (obviously) as I was too young to see them first time round, Pulp (ditto) and pretty much the entire NME stage (especially The Streets- hello last ever gig for them?!)

Looking forward to it now, and for anyone who’s thinking about going, I strongly suggest you just get yourself a ticket, because when you get there, the music only becomes a part of the experience, not the whole thing. Best weekend of last year for me!

In other news, Kate Nash was fantastic see below for review.

Last Monday I met and interviewed Mikel and Noah from The Airborne Toxic Event and were genuinely two of the lovliest guys ive met. Had my first ever interview with them and it lasts half an hour so hopefully it’s okay! I will publish it as soon as I can but I can at the minute (long story) but standby (second time ive said that?!) to find out who they prefer out of Rihanna and Katy Perry. Juicey, I know. They invited me for a pizza after their gig too (no funny business included) which was pretty cool. Nicest guys!

KATE NASH REVIEW

Apologies for handwriting*

Sorry, its been a while, have had a crazy few weeks.

Everyone keeps harping on about V Festival at the minute and (sorry to be indie) but it’s a commercial load of crap. They must have paid Arctic Monkeys shitloads to let them lower themselves to that. Saying that, I wouldn’t turn down a free ticket. I think the reason im so anal about V Fest is that im such a Leeds festival girl through and through. Crazy excited about the release of the line up on  the 21^st of march- ive already bought my ticket anyway, which I do not find risky at all, I have trust in Melvin Benn.

So obviously they are rumours, rumours which make me very very happy if the strokes new single is anything to go by (see video at bottom). Their new album ‘Angles’ is out on the 22/03/11 and their first single ‘Undercover of Darkness’ sounds just like their old toe-tapping, melody-humming, sang-down-a-pipe stuff. Its honestly brilliant and I sooooooooo hope they headline, ‘Angles’ will surely be the album of 2011. Theres also a couple of leaked tracks which ive included for your listening pleasure.

Other pretty solid rumours (found at http://www.leedsfest.org/)

1. Two Door Cinema Club (pretty much certain)
2. Crystal Castles
3. The Streets
4. Muse
5. My Chemical Romance (?)
6. The Strokes (!!!)

i am pretty happy with this so far :)

Anyway, in other non-Leeds related news, I'd like to share this song with you by the bullets, just because its genius :)

The Strokes new single- Undercover of Darkness:

 

The Strokes (leaked)- Taken For a Fool

Wonder what your boyfriend thinks about your braces

Went to see Sleigh Bells last week or the week before- see the below post for my review. They were absolutely astounding, one of, if not the best gig ive been to, even though we (my friends and i) missed half the set in our drunken state. Even though we were so late, we still somehow managed to reached the front row where I was probably dancing like an utter maniac. Best bit was when the lead singer (Alexis Krauss) came to the front of the stage, and held my hand and (cringe) sang into my EYES. I can remember screaming “I LOVE YOU!!!!!” at her, most embarrassing thing. Their songs are so electric, id recommend them to anyone. Ive put links to their songs on the review for you guyz.

What made it even better is that me, jess (friend one) and matt (friend two) met actual MAT HORNE! (off Gavin and Stacey- the black haired one).

We started by subtly (really unsubtly) taking stalker pictures and then I went up to him and pretty much drunkenly assaulted him. He was the nicest guy ever though, genuinely and he took lots of pictures with us and was talking to us for a good 20 minutes. Coincidentally, one of the history teacher from our college was also there (cue awkward turtle), and when we told Mat this, he turned around in his merry state and shouted “GAY” 3 times at him. I also did a facebook stauts (I know I am a saddo) saying “STOOD NEXT TO MAT HORNE OMG”, and I showed it to him. He then took my blackberry and started writing on my status. BEST MOMENT OF LIFE. Considered only texting with latex gloves in future in order to keep the Mat Horne finger prints on it but then decided not to let my life reach an all time low.

Music wise, if you haven’t got it, please, please, please purchase Adele’s new album: ‘21’. My dad just bought it and it is the most beautiful, tear-inducing record. ‘Someone Like You’ is my current favourite- listen to her singing on Jools Holland- she sounds just as good live as she does recorded which is pretty rare in the industry now



Jess, my new BFF Mat Horne, and myself at Rescue 16/02/11



SLEIGH BELLS REVIEW

Forget dustep, dance punk is truly taking over. Many, many attempts have been made over the past decade, and many being immensely successful, with the likes of Yeah Yeah Yeah’s, Goldfrappe and Daft Punk. But few have incorporated the spark and the pure energy up-and-coming newish band Sleigh Bells have hurled on us.

Plonk them in Nottingham’s cosy Rescue Rooms, add a hot-blooded, raucous crowd and a bit of Jagermeister and bingo! You have created one of the best gigs you will ever attend in your life.

She, Alexis Krauss, is a performer, an entertainer, and a screamer, apparently (Alexis screamed a verse or two of their song instead of singing- very, very interesting). Not to mention Derek Miller who has on hell of a beautiful guitar and certainly knows how to play it. They complement each other tremendously, their chemistry truly lighting up the stage. I sincerely look forward to hearing their future in the industry. Let’s just hope they stay constant.

With their entire set consisting of angry crowd pleasers such as ‘Infinity Guitar’ and ‘Crown on the Ground’, it is difficult not to become utterly infatuated with the two-some from New-York, even a long, long time after they’ve vacated the stage. Getting stuck in, Alexis, the lead singer of the band, frequently interacts with the crowd; her holding my hand and (I am embarrassingly proud of this) singing two lines of ‘Rachel’ into my eyes was an fabulous experience to say the least, leaving me with nothing left but pure adrenaline and the bitter regret that I didn’t take a photo.

So, if you like a good, cheap, night out, complete with utter TURN-IT-UP, DANCE-TO-ME music then Sleigh Bells definitely are the ones to look out for. Even if you don’t like that kind of music. Trust me.

Rating: 9.75/10 (they didn’t come back for an encore, boo.)

If you like: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, early Goldfrappe, 'Hollaback Girl' by Gwen Stefani, M.I.A., anything with a beat really, you’ll like this.

Ones to look out for: (if not all)          1. Tell ‘Em: 

                                                            2. Riot Rhythm:

                                                            3. Infinity Guitars:

                                                            4. Crown on the Ground:

                                                            5. A/B Machines:

dream a little dream of me

Sooo exams are finally OVER! Had a week casually doing absolutely nothing, and now its back to hard grafting. yay.

Going to a couple of gigs over the next few weeks, NME got rapidly sold out (par) so that is unavailable, however my friends and I are on board for Sleighbells and Kate Nash. very very excited for Sleighbells; a band from America (New York I think) who look like a really thrilling new prospect for 2011. From what ive heard, they seem to be amaaaazing live too. If you like the Yeah  Yeah Yeahs, then I’d really recommend these guys.

More interested than anything else for kate nash. Yeah, her lastest album (my best friend is you) was a bit of a disappointment, but only because her previous album Made Of Bricks was so amazing and relatable, and I think that ‘My Best Friend Is You’ is really under-rated. If you haven’t heard it, but like kate nash, I think you should still listen in but with a bit of a open mind. The little poem thing at the start of ‘mansion song’ is different (good different) so listen out for that, but not in front of your parents.

And if you haven’t heard any of kate nash,  and you knew what was good for you, you would get out your cave and perchase ‘Made Of Bricks’, definitely one of my favourite albums of all time. I appreciate its not for everyone however, her voice is kinda tinny but her lyrics are abosultly genious and they are incredible indie pop songs. If you like Jamie T, maybe Jessie J or arctic monkeys, or (in a sense) Lily Allen, I reckon you’ll like her. Shes helped out of many a teenage angst scenario.

Am also applying for a press pass for KATY PERRY at the capital FM arena!! Her songs are rancid (although good pop songs, if you like that kind of thing) but I have the BIGGEST girl crush on her ever, I love her.

Couple of songs for you to check out too; its been out for a while but I am still in love with this song by Sage Francis. Zane Lowe pushed and pushed it but it didn’t really get anywhere: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA8hzUDXvtk

James blake:  beautiful falling asleep music: (dreams) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVgEaDemxjc 

Black Keys: his voice melts me. So good live too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6dNWCYl8qs 

Check them out! XXX



starting from zero got nothing to loose

yo
I apologise in advance for all grammar/spelling mistakes I am guaranteed to make. Pretty sure you'll figure it out but I'm a raging dyslexic, not just a crap speller :)
So before I get into it, should probably give you a little insight into who I actually am
1. im amelia
2. im 17
3. i am in love with music in every aspect
4. a-levels make me want to die
5. i live in nottingham (and havent been shot)
so yeah, im really into music and music journalism is something i reeeeeally wanna get into. I attend gigs pretty regularly so i had the bright (and totally oringal) idea of starting a blog to publiscise what i think and hope that people will actually care :)
Helpfully, there are no gigs lined up for me for a while. Its like slap bang in the middle of exam season so hello house-arrest. I just had two exams today (psychology and media) and am internally crying at the thought of doing anymore revision, so thought i'd start this baby up.

sooo anyway...
if your looking for what kind of things im interested in, heres a couple of fabulolololous band i like

The libertines

The clash

The smiths

Kate nash

We are scientists

Flourence

Best coast

The runaways

White stripes

Arctics

Amy winehouse

Blink 182

Drake

Radiohead

The cribs

The streets

Black keys

Chase and status

etcetc

Next couple of gigs im hoping to attend, should my finacial situation allow it are the NME tour (the vaccines, crystal castles, magnetic man, everything everything), Sleighbells and Kate nash (which i am utterly surprised she is doing)

anyway, far too long, lets stop now. XXXXXX