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Well straddle my filthy chops and call me Sandra. Your favourite (or hopefully soon-to-be favourite) student mag is back and we’re feeling sexier than ever! For those of you that don’t know it, every page of Wireless Magazine is written and designed by students all over the UK - make sure you get in on the action too (just go to www.wirelessmag.co.uk/write). This issue is a bloody humdinger, featuring exclusive interviews with the fat thumbed comedy genius Russell Howard, the far-tooclever director Rian Johnson, the terrifyingly hard Ben Drew (Plan B to you and me), the laptop genius Dan Le Sac, super catchy Fun. and Uni tips from the rather lovely Fresh Meat actress Charlotte Ritchie. Oh and you’ll get to learn what ketchup sex is too. Hot diggity. Enjoy... x
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Freshers Edition 2012
In this issue.... Page 08: New bands you need to see
Page 14: 8 People You’ll Meet In Halls
Page 16: Russell Howard
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words: Ben Gibson
Page 24: Rian Johnson
Page 36: Ben Drew
Page 32: Fresh Meat’s Charlotte Ritchie
Page 30: Fun.
Page 42: Dan Le Sac
WIN A LES PAUL • NEWS • FILMS FESTIVAL ROUND UP • CHEAP NIGHT IN • AWESOME COMPETITIONS • THE issue.... UNGOOGLEABLES • THIS MONTH
Also in this
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Page 34: The Mass Debate.
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tunities to get down to your nearest Now you’re at Uni, there will be countless oppor town. Here is our pick of the best new venue to check out some of the bands coming to down at the front, man...”. bands, so you can say “yeah, I saw em first, I was Alessi Laurent-Marke is a writer of sweet, simple and honest songs reminiscent of Belle And Sebastian or The White Stripe's old acoustic stuff. What's more, according to Wikipedia her dad was one of the producers behind Shooting Stars and Snuff Box so you at least owe it to him to go to all her gigs.
Alessi’s Ark
TOY
Daughter
www.alessisark.com
Former members of Joe Lean & The Jing Jang Jong got back together, bought some paisley shirts and started making 60's psych inspired shoegaze stuff. It's all extremely good, and they rather aptly supported the Horrors earlier this year. This lot will probably get pretty big, so make sure you head out to see them when you get a chance! www.toy-band.com
This hotly tipped trio produce a beautiful minimalist sound with hugely affecting vocals courtesy of their singer Elena Tonra. They've been in Abbey Road Studios working on their forthcoming debut, and going off what little has been released so far it's going to be something special.
Savages It's unavoidable that Savages will get a lot of comparisons to Joy Division because of their trebley post punk bass, tight drum patterns and the lead singer's Ian Curtis-esque haircut. Another thing they have in common with JD is their tight, superhumanly energetic live shows, which is even more impressive when you consider that they've hardly been together for a year. Their single Husbands is well worth a listen... www.savagesband.com
www.facebook.com/ohdaughter
Before Aluna Francis and George Reid decided to combine names and musical forces they were involved in high maintenance electro and math rock outfits respectfully. Their joint venture consists of much simpler melodic pop tunes sung over some super smart R'n'B production work. The pair have embraced the modern American mainstream in all its glory and set it back down in an interesting www.alunageorge.com direction.
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Alessi’s Citizens! Ark
Theme Park
Stubborn Heart
Palma Violets
Awesome electro-pop love songs with a real icey, dark edge. Citizens! have all the restraint and stylistic prowess of the best 80s post-punk groups and if nothing else, danceability. They have a handful of UK dates in September, before buggering off on tour around the world so we wholeheartedly recommend catching them when you get the chance. www.citizenscitizens.com
Storybooks
Theme Park's rare style of melodic funk-rock is quickly earning them a lot of attention. The popular comparison is to Talking Heads, which is completely fair on tracks like 'Milk' with its scratchy guitar and simple keyboard melodies. They’re on tour at the moment, make sure you catch them on the dates that aren’t sold out!
Storybooks are a six piece band who play indie rock with an old fashioned sincerity rarely seen these days. Lead singer Kristofer Harris has an excellent melancholy tinged voice which works a treat on their quieter numbers.
www.themeparkband.com
Electro duo Stubborn Heart have taken on the near herculean task of bringing an emotional edge to the macho world of dubstep, with their self proclaimed “electronic soul from the heart". The results sound blippy and emotion wrenching, a bit like Thom Yorke's solo stuff. Or if you imagine Hurts having a sexy tango with Skrillex. www.stubbornheart.com
The music of Rough Trade's Palma Violets has been scarce throughout the year but luckily they've been touring relentlessly so you're bound to see one of their chaotic live shows before you hear a record. They often play in their PJs and few months back they were also arrested in Liverpool for breaking into a helter skelter. If they can stay out of jail long enough to record their debut then it will definitely be worth listening to.
The Adamski Kid Winner of Sideline Magazine's 'Face The Beat' Competition, this is a manic amalgamation of influences which results in some startling and catchy tracks. facebook.com/theadamskikid
www.facebook.com/palmaviolets
With huge vibes of that grungey West coast lo-fi sound, Splashh could well be Britain's answer to Wavves. Come to think of it even their names are quite similar, which is kind of fitting given that both bands eschew originality in favour of being really loud, getting wasted and just being awesome in general.
Splashh
www.storybooksband.com
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Dead Social Club 6-piece electronictinged indie group comparable to the Rakes / Depeche Mode. Keep an eye on ‘em! deadsocialclub.com
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Mon 17th September
Sun 23rd September
Fri 28th September
Edinburgh: The Hive: Mixed Up Mondays Edinburgh: Captain’s Bar: Ben Miller Edinburgh: Bannerman’s Bar: Stinking Lizaveta
Dundee: The Reading Rooms: Jake Bugg Edinburgh: The Hive: The Sunday Club Edinburgh: Opal Lounge: Johnny Frenetic
Dundee: Beat Generator: Dirty Harry Edinburgh: The Hive: Misfits Edinburgh: HMV Picture House: Oh No!
Tue 18th September
Mon 24th September
Sat 29th September
Edinburgh: Queens Hall: Dexys Edinburgh: The Hive: Antics Edinburgh: Sneaky Pete’s: Lemonade
Edinburgh: The Hive: Mixed Up Mondays Edinburgh: Captain’s Bar: Ewan Forfar Edinburgh: Voodoo Rooms: Martin Harley
Edinburgh: Voodoo Rooms: Vegas! Edinburgh: Brunton Theatre: Hats Off To Led Zepplin Edinburgh: HMV Picture House: Propaganda Dundee: The Reading Rooms: Fake Blood
Wed 19th September Edinburgh: The Banshee Labryinth: Take The Stage Edinburgh: The Hive: Bangers And Mash Edinburgh: Bongo Club: Split
Thurs 20th September Dundee: Beat Generator: The Underground Heroes & The New Times Edinburgh: The Hive: Frisky Edinburgh: HMV Picture House: Dappy Glenrothes: Rothes Halls: The Drifters
Fri 21st September Edinburgh: The Hive: Misfits Edinburgh: HMV Picture House: Oh No! St Andrews: Byre Theatre: Dannsa Dundee: The Doghouse: The Moons
Sat 22nd September Dundee: Webster Theatre: Roy Orbison Edinburgh: The Hive: Bubblegum Edinburgh: HMV Picture House: Propaganda Arbroath: Webster Theatre: Roy Orbison & Friends 75 Special
Tue 25th September Edinburgh: The Hive: Antics Edinburgh: Sneaky Pete’s: Rae Morris Edinburgh: The Electric Circus: Jesca Hoop
Wed 26th September Edinburgh: The Banshee Labyrinth: Take The Stage Edinburgh: The Hive: Bangers & Mash Edinburgh: Captain’s Bar: Neil Thomson
Thurs 27th September Edinburgh: The Hive: Frisky Edinburgh: HMV Picture House: Octopussy Dundee: Beat Generator Live!: Sucioperro + Hawk Eyes + Fake
Sun 30th September Edinburgh: The Hive: The Sunday Club Edinburgh: Pleasance Theatre & Cabaret Bar: Andy McKee & Preston Reed & Jon Gomm Edinburgh: Opal Lounge: Johnny Frenetic Dundee: The Doghouse: The Brimstone Days
Mon 1st October Edinburgh: The Hive: Mixed Up Mondays Edinburgh: The Liquidroom: Newton Faulkner Edinburgh: Pleasance Theatre & Cabaret Bar: Smoke Fairies
Tues 2nd October Dundee: Fat Sams: Marina & The Diamonds Edinburgh: The Hive: Antics Edinburgh: The Electric Circus: Y&T (Continues Page 51... )
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Wed 3rd October
Tue 9th October
Fri 12th October
Edinburgh: The Banshee Labyrinth: Take The Stage Edinburgh: The Hive: Bangers & Mash Edinburgh: Sneaky Pete’s: Trust
Edinburgh: The Hive: Antics Dundee: Dexter’s Lounge: Twisted Wheel Edinburgh: Sneaky Pete’s Balam Acab
Edinburgh: The Liquid Room: Reverend And The Makers Edinburgh: Powderhall Arms: Lewis Hamilton & The Boogie Brothers St. Andrews: Byre Theatre: Skerryvore Dundee: Fat Sam’s: Hue & Cry
Thurs 4th October Dundee: Caird Hall: Deacon Blue Edinburgh: The Hive: Frisky Edinburgh: HMV Picture House: Octopussy
Fri 5th October Dundee: Beat Generator: Molten Magazine Edinburgh: The Hive: Misfits Edinburgh: HMV Picture House: Oh No! Edinburgh: HMV Picture House: John Cale Glenrothes: Rothes Hall: A Night of Dirty Dancing
Sat 6th October Edinburgh: The Hive: Bubblegum Edinburgh: The Electric Circus: Led Astray Edinburgh: HMV Picture House: Propaganda Dundee: The Doghouse: Dressed To Kill
Sun 7th October Edinburgh: The Hive: The Sunday Club Edinburgh: Opal Lounge: Johnny Frenetic Dundee: The Doghouse: Fatherson
Mon 8th October Edinburgh: The Hive: Mixed Up Mondays Edinburgh: Usher Hall: Deacon Blue Edinburgh: The Electric Circus: Palma Violets
Wed 10th October Edinburgh: The Banshee Labyrinth: Take The Stage Edinburgh: The Hive: Bangers & Mash Edinburgh: The Electric Circus: The Travelling Band St. Andrews: The Younger Hall: The Romantic Age Dundee: Whitehall Theatre: Rolling Back The Years
Thurs 11th October Edinburgh: The Electric Circus: Twisted Wheel Edinburgh: HMV Picture House: Octopussy Edinburgh: Queens Hall: We Were Promised Jetpacks
Sat 13th October Edinburgh: The Electric Circus: Errors & Dam Mantle Edinburgh: HMV Picture House: Mercury Dundee: The Doghouse: Spector
Sun 14th October Dundee: Fat Sams: The Enemy & States Of Emotion Dundee: The Doghouse: More Than Conquerors Edinburgh: Sneaky Pete’s: PY
The Travel ling Band: 10th Oct@E lectric Cir cus
Punktoberfest 2 – 19th October @ Beat Generator, Dundee – There are many things wron g with the world but the main one is probably that there isn’t enough punk music about these days. More festivals like this please. The Travelling Band – 10th October @ Electric Circus, Edinburgh – Sweetly crafted jangl y folk rock which makes you feel all warm insid e. As the name suggests, they do get around a lot. The Enemy – 14th October @ Fat Sam’s, Dundee – Coventry’s The Enemy have still got a lot of political angst but it turns out that moder ate rock isn’t the best weapon in a class war. Newton Faulkner – 1st October @ The Liqu id Room, Edinburgh – Like many STDs, Newt on Faulkner may seem to have disappeared but he never really goes away.
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Mon 15th October
Sun 21st October
Sat 27th October
Dundee: Webster Theatre: Celtic Dream Edinburgh: Pleasance Theatre & Cabaret Bar: Rachel Sermanni Edinburgh: The Caves: The Jim Jones Revue
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Dundee: Beat Generator Live!: Maiden Scotland Leslie: Greenside Hotel: Stop The Clocks Edinburgh: HMV Picture House: The Tallest Man On Earth
Tue 16th October
Mon 22nd October Apparently No Events!
Tues 23rd October
Edinburgh: The Electric Circus: Happy Particles Edinburgh: The Hive: Antics Edinburgh: Queens Hall: Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes
Dundee: Braes Basement: Bright Club Dundee Edinburgh: Sneaky Pete’s: O Children Edinburgh: Voodoo Rooms: Sleeping Dog
Wed 17th October
Wed 24th October
Edinburgh: The Bongo Club: Split Edinburgh: The Electric Circus: Johnny Foreigner Edinburgh: HMV Picture House: John Lees’ Barclay James Harvest
Edinburgh: The Liquid Room: Django Django Edinburgh: The Electric Circus: Charlotte Church Edinburgh: Voodoo Rooms: Public Service Broadcasting
Thurs 18th October
Thurs 25th October
Dundee: Caird Hall: Buddy Holly Edinburgh: Sneaky Pete’s: This Many Boyfriends Edinburgh: The Electric Circus: Little Comets Glenrothes: Rothes Hall: Thank You For The Music
Glenrothes: Rothes Halls: Richard Street Edinburgh: The Electric Circus: Lafayette Edinburgh: HMV Picture House: Music Like A Vitamin
Fri 19th October Dundee: Beat Generator: Punktoberfest 2 Edinburgh: Festival Theatre: 10cc Edinburgh: HMV Picture House: Oh No! Edinburgh: HMV Picture House: Bat For Lashes
Sat 20th October Dundee: Beat Generator: Punktoberfest 2 Edinburgh: HMV Picture House: Propaganda Edinburgh: Queens Hall: Musical Magicians – Swiss Piano Trio
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Fri 26th October Methil: The Venue: Stop The Clocks Dundee: The Doghouse: Getback Band Dundee: Beat Generator Live!: Molten Magazine Edinburgh: The Electric Circus: Dog Is Dead Edinburgh: The Liquid Room: DJ Yoda
Johnny Foreigner: 17th Oct@ The Electric Cir cus
Sun 28th October Fife: St Andrews University Students Union: Nina Nesbitt Edinburgh: HMV Picture House: The Cribs Edinburgh: The Voodoo Rooms: Mitch Laddie
Mon 29th October Edinburgh: The Hive: Mixed Up Mondays Edinburgh: Playhouse Theatre: Jack Dee Edinburgh: King’s Theatre: The Mousetrap
Tues 30th October Edinburgh: HMV Picture House: Twin Atlantic Edinburgh: The Hive: Antics Edinburgh: Playhouse Theatre: One Night of Elvis
Wed 31st October Edinburgh: Usher Hall: Alice Cooper Edinburgh: Sneaky Pete’s: Saint Saviour Edinburgh: The Electric Circus: Reptile Youth
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