The Music Thread

[TheDude]

Killers by Iron Maiden; London Calling by The Clash

London Calling has some great songs on it but on the whole is patchy. The first Clash album is still the best for me, I do wish I could have it wiped from my memory and then magically re-discover it! Killers is a good one of course, but Maiden's golden era for me is roughly '82-'88!

Iron Maiden rocked! Not free, sometimes you just have to spend but they were sooo worth it.... Never seen so many standing/moshing at O2. Security couldnt hand out enough water. Awesome.

You lucky thing! Would love to see Maiden again.

[Ms Thrifty]

Toyah is touring and doing some weird and wonderful locations, some even accessible to old codgers like me who don't like big venues. So I'm definitely going, even if alone. Wish Hazel O'Connor would do some shows within reach, too!

[aruif]

I think I'm in musical love with Marcus Foster. I might treat myself to some earphone listening in bed. This is a treat - it happens once in a blue moon due to the fact I can't sleep listening to music and my earphones hurt my ears.

[jem&theholograms]

Very excited as I managed to get tickets to PJ Harvey's do at the Royal Albert Hall in October before it sold out *and* will probably be able to actually see the stage! Have always wanted to go to the Royal Albert Hall so is extra exciting.

[aruif]

i quite like the royal albert hall but only if i'm sitting down else i get really figety and bored (depending on who i'm seeing but it's never usually energetic bands that play is it!) i bet PJ H will be amazing lucky you!

[Ms Thrifty]

I really like the RAH both as a venue and for its location. I know the o2 is better for lots of people but it's too far east for me and I'm disappointed that so much of the focus has moved there. Some of the best London concerts I've seen have been at the RAH, though the last (Richard Hawley - would love to see him again!) was a while ago now.

The venue makes such a difference: the RFH is also accessible for me but I don't like it nearly as much, despite having seen some good people (e.g. Brian Wilson) there, too.

[David]

Not quite sure where to put this as it's more of a competition and not sure if it will be like a full gig:

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The Antlers - 2pm on 25th August

Brooklyn, New York's The Antlers have thus far had one hell of a year. Recent guests alongside Justin Timberlake on the institutional 'Tonight Show' in America, as fronted by Jay Leno, the past three months have seen extensive, sold out touring in the UK and US, and their latest album 'Burst Apart' being hailed worldwide as one of the finest albums of the year.

Kids in Glass Houses - 5.30pm on 6th September

Kids In Glass Houses are one of British rock’s finest emerging talents. Exploding from the Cardiff rock scene, the quintet are about to break into the big-time with their new album ‘In Gold Blood’.

Matt Berry - 1pm on 27th September

Matt Berry is a cult English actor, writer, comedian and musician. Best known for his appearances in The IT Crowd, Garth Marenghi's Darkplace and The Mighty Boosh – Berry has recently been whipping up a frenzy with his album ‘Witchazel’, a prog-folk romp of an album, tearing his loyal fanbase away from the TV screens and hurtling them in front of the stage.

I'm a massive fan of The Antlers so desperate to win tickets for them! I'm seeing them play a special midnight gig, then if I win I'll go to bed, and be back out for this special 2pm live session. Fingers crossed.

[butterfly]

:o Kids in Glass Houses i love them. might enter for them Thanks!

[aruif]

the new drums album is so much better than their first album!

also the new rifles album is flipping great too, so doesn't even sound like them, suddenly they've changed direction and matured a bit! less mod more pop, but in a good way.

[aruif]

wow i'm surprised no one here is talking about tonight's mercury prize.