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The Growing Pains of Teen Music pioneers… Part 2

Our mates down in Exeter bring us an update on how their plans to get a night and band started are going. Henry finds that living up to his musical icons is pretty tough, especially when one band member up sticks while Blaise continues to learn the pains but, most importnantly, the gains of promoting.

Along with a few bands the night will also host Dirty Digits, the school kids currently making dub-tech-step crazy tunes which is reinvigorating the genre to our ears. Check out the Nina Simone remix on their MySpace too, sounds like it could be car crash dance material but there they prove their remixing potential is slowly being fully unlocked…

Dirty Digits – Sex With Socks

THE EVENT
Up until a few days ago everything seemed to be clean sailing with Freshly Baked Music- ticket sales were strong, demand was high, everything was better than you could hope for a first time event. Then Thursday rolled along rather in a rather depressing fashion, all bad news and reality checks; it would appear that I had somewhat underestimated the escalation of costs. I mean if I sell out all 100 tickets I’ll make £400, and costs are already reaching upwards of three hundred pounds.

However despite this midweek slump I haven’t exactly been short of inspiration; Wild Beasts on Tuesday with several members of The Darlingtons (one of the acts I’m putting on) and half of Pablo Picasso gave a classy example of how things could be put together tastefully and impressively, whilst Scorsese’s instant classic (in my eyes) Shutter Island inspired me for the future- could film nights be a way of expanding the Freshly Baked brand?

Another upside is that it is looking highly probable that there will be few if any tickets available by the end of next week, such is the demand- as supply falls people are starting to realize they can’t leave it till the last minute. Luck has also played its part, as many people have agreed to help- it’s very much been a collaborative effort. Everyone keeps pitching in and despite the various problems I get the impression that it’ll work itself out in the end.
Blaise Radley

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THE BAND
Alright…Matt has left the band, Sam has only just now returned from Paris, gig in one month…Keeping things moving has been a battle to say the least. I suppose, I have had the time to make pictures of smokey dog monsters crunching up Justin Bieber’s babyish head; I’d say that has been the one and only plus this fortnight.

Being told, not by him, but by a friend, that Matt was leaving the band wasn’t exactly heart warming; although we all knew he was never really ‘with’ the band, to be told by him would have been less frustrating. Worry and stress were really leaving an impression on band practise, so we decided take a break last week and hit the golf course. Golf: relieving, relaxing and alleviative. Although we weren’t furious I think I can safely say neither of us would mind him being struck in the back of the head by one of our many poorly struck golf balls. Brilliantly struck golf balls I should say. Before long, mirages of Matt’s thin face were appearing everywhere, provoking us to fire toward wherever they bobbed up. All balls, clubs and tempers were lost; it became evident that we were both angrier than we pretended to be and that there is never a good time for golf…EVER.

32 days until we stand in front of 100 people: 30 Justin Bieber fans 50 drunken idiots and 20 good’uns. Hoping we’ll make some impact on the Bieberian generation. Still, definitely need more practice.
Henry Johns

View Comment posted by Same Teens on March 21st, 2010

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Scorcher’s Life Episode 2

Check out Episode 2 of Scorcher’s life with exclusive footage from the Boxfresh x Scorcher photoshoot featuring the man himself and GRIMEDAILY hottie, Little Donatella.

Limited edition coming soon!!! Meanwhile, be sure to check out all the other Boxfresh tees on boxfresh.com

Add Comments posted by Boxfresh Team on March 19th, 2010

categories: Collaborations, Music, Video

A sneak preview of what’s coming to Fresh Cuts …

For all ya’all not already in the know – this Sunday is going to be crazy down at The Roundhouse!!!

Here’s a look at what one of the headliners, Bluey Robinson, was up to last time he visited Fresh Cuts studio …

We’ve also got performances lined up from Marvell & McLean – so don’t miss out.

Add Comments posted by DeeKay on March 2nd, 2010

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The Growing Pains of Teen Music pioneers…

Here at Same Teens we don’t limit ourselves to the confines of Manchester, we like to get involved with Teens all around the place. If you’re doing something interesting, you’re doing it with passion, and you’re doing it with teen spirit then it’s all gravy to us.

We heard some mutual friends down in Exeter were sorting out a night of new music and that another were starting band, as it turned out said band (now going under the name of Pablo Picasso) were being put on the line up for ‘Freshly Baked New Music’ at Exeter’s premier art-y venue The Phoenix we couldn’t help but automatically think of getting diary accounts, Adrian Mole style, of two sets of teens trying to do something new, bold, and most likely all time-consuming and money-losing. Ah well. As is the true face of the music industry, it all starts here…

Blaise is promoting the new music event, and Henry talks about the trauma of actually trying to write a song. Delve in… (all artwork by teens too)

Pablo Picasso artwork by Henry Johns

THE BAND
Aspirations? How many aspirations can a teen in a band have among the dirty sea of today’s industry?

Upon entering the household of the drummer (of whom’s parents believe me to be a smack dealing animal of some sort (maybe dog)), and taking my place on an amp, the silence commenced; the dreaded, inevitable silence always prior to any musical genius. After the practise had truly began, pistons started moving. A drone could see the confidence seeping back into our veins.

The ridiculousness drove us through the evening along with a bare few fairy cakes, each of us vouching that being hammered, indisputably, would prevent us from being able to put things together properly. Guitars seemed intact for the time-being and the ability to improvise was undoubtably a must. As we came to the decision that we’d entwine the whole set together with the manic chorus of “The trees”, I could certainly imagine the crowd losing their minds along with the burdens of embarrassment always strung along with dancing sober…or maybe they’ll all be drunk anyway. As the session continued I couldn’t help but find myself losing momentum due to the Jay Reatard-esque screams and jives; the death of the 29 year old and his enviable music hadn’t left me untouched, I suppose.

As the session was nearing an end, Sam’s announcement of “I’ve got an idea” was music to my ears, much like sounds subsequent to it. The song laid itself in front of me: the idea so bizarre, the chance of a frowning mop droning around in the crowd suddenly plummeted. A sunbeam suddenly fell on the equally anti-aquiescent Kaossilator from Korg and huge wheels began to turn. Unfortunately every steam train has to reach the end of its tracks and the looming morning forced us to come to a halt and part ways.

So, there I found myself, nearing my destination and nearing the gig; Beginning the band. We are definitely not like other bands, which is exactly what I longed for. The bottom line: need more practise. Back next month.
Henry JohnsTHE EVENT
When I first thought of the idea of putting together a gig at a local venue last November, it was fuelled merely by a slight annoyance at the limited number of opportunities for local, young bands to play live, but there was no real drive, no real ambition, no real hope that it would ever take place. However since that moment it has snowballed into an event that will (all fingers-crossed) go ahead within the next two months.

Now that it is an actuality, the stress has started to set in for several reasons:

· Will the bands fall to pieces and have a collective panic attack on stage?

· Will the (ever growing) costs overtake the potential revenue?

· Will I even sell any tickets?

I’ve had to think about public liability insurance, booking fees, technician hire, stewarding, venue hire, dates etcetera etcetera…at time it would appear easier just to stop, and get on with revising for gcses like everyone else is. But I guess its that challenge that keeps me going- I told myself I’d make it happen before the end of Easter, and since I settled the date of 16^th April a few weeks back, I’m over halfway there- the end is in sight. Just gotta hope I can hold it together until then.
Blaise Radley

Event poster design by Romek Harley Boyer

View Comment posted by Same Teens on February 28th, 2010

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Short Man Syndrome

Be the first to download Shorty’s debut mixtape right here!!!!

Short Man Syndrome //

The debut mixtape from Boy Better Know's Shorty!!

1. 1. Intro (Short Man Syndrome)
2. 2. BBK
3. 3. In the VIP ft Blive, Majestic & BBK
4. 4. Wickedest ft Jammer & Jammin
5. 5. Vybzin ft Jammin
6. 6. All Over ft Skepta & Majestic
7. 7. Freestyle
8. 8. Slapped Your Girl ft JME & Skepta
9. 9. Million Voices
10. 10. He Said She Said
11. 11. Too Many Man
12. 12. Real ft JME (2005)
13. 13. Outro

View Comments (14) posted by Boxfresh Team on February 22nd, 2010

categories: Collaborations, Mix Tapes, Music

Murkage with Mistajam, Example and DJ Wire

Ok so i know you’ve missed us over the last week or so, and that you’ve definitely been wondering what’s been going on in our ‘endz’.

The last two weeks have seen two big ol’ nasty Murkage’s. Last week with Radio 1 big boy Mistajam came through and tore it up. He had been talking about it for a while, and he didn’t disappoint!

This Thursday just gone seen what was probably one of the best ever Murkage performance’s ever! Example & Dj Wire weren’t happy with the one hour set they were contracted to… so they went for an extra half hour, shouting “F*ck you, 3am. Everyone put your fingers up and say F*CK YOU 3AM”. After the show, Example got wasted, freestyled about rum, and stole a hotdog costume from the club. Win.

The Badderman <3

Add Comments posted by Murkage Cartel on February 13th, 2010

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Love and Disaster

Love and Disaster group shot landscape

Picture: Sebastian Matthes

Around our NYE house party; inbetween the awesome free clothes, beer, pizza’s and pineapple & cheese cocktail sticks you might’ve also found something very exciting. It’s about 10 inches in diameter, black, plastic and came in a beautiful gatefold parcel. It was the ‘Love and Disaster 1′ vinyl, of course. Packing the uprising Manchester zeitgeist onto the music lovers’ favourite format. Including tracks from Airship, Dutch Uncles, Jo Rose and an Everything Everything remix of Delphic – this is the first essentail compilation of the year.

We at Same Teens hooked up with the artists featured to get in on this homeground talent and asked them some questions. Catch ‘em while you can.

Delphic

Delphic

What would you say was the love of your life?
If music wasn’t the love of your life, then there is no way you could do it at a professional level as it is completely all-consuming.

What’s the biggest disaster you’ve been involved in?
As Delphic, we haven’t experienced a disaster as of yet, but we don’t like getting on small planes…

What was the highlight of 09 for the band and what’re your hopes for 2010?
In terms of 2010, our history has, in a way, already been written. The album comes out at the start of January and then we go off on tour for about 8 months. We want to do this album justice as we put a lot of work into it, but we will also be looking forward to the next Delphic record.

If the track on the EP was a film what would the tagline for it be?
‘Being the adventures of a young man whose principal interests are rape, ultra-violence and Beethoven.’

What 3 ingredients do you think Manchester gives to musicians here?
A passionate local scene, something to live up to, and people are always looking for the next good thing coming out of a city that has produced so much.

Dutch Uncles

What would you say was the love of your life?
Depressing questions would be our first love, but as a band we share a mutual appreciation for the compositions of steve reich. The biggest disaster we have been involved in would be our upbringings, naturally.

What was the highlight of 09 for the band and what’s the hopes for 2010?
Our Highlight of 2009 was opening for Maximo Park at the Manchester Apollo in October. It was the first time we’d all been nervous in a long time, and felt like our first gig again.

If the track on the EP was a film what would the tagline for it be?
Five bands. One cup.

What 3 ingredients do you think Manchester gives to musicians here?
A dash of feudalistic heritage with a spoonful of decent venues and a light sprinkling of impossible standards.

Everything Everything

What would you say was the love of your life?
The biggest loves of our lives are our friendships (with each other and with others). And music, inevitably.

What’s the biggest disaster you’ve been involved in?
The Biggest disaster we’ve been involved with is NOW; being alive at a Fairly Bad Time For Humanity

What was the highlight of 09 for the band and what’re your hopes for 2010?
Reading Festival was great. We did a stripped-down set at Union Chapel in London for Mencap with a string quintet that was genuinely special. We wrote the arrangements and string parts ourselves which felt like an achievement. 2010: A great record is paramount, plus lots of fun touring in exotic places.

If the track on the EP was a film what would the tagline for it be?
I would like to quote my favourite ever tagline from universally-panned and instantly-forgotten Marky Mark Wahlberg vehicle ‘The Event’: “An Event appears to be happening.” Glorious in its total meaninglessness.

What 3 ingredients do you think Manchester gives to musicians here?
A sense of community that can make you feel quite safe and valued. A thriving and cooperative infrastructure. A gradually emerging scene that acknowledges the city’s many past glories but doesn’t rest on those laurels. I think that the scene has been neatly encapsulated by Love & Disaster on this 10″.

Jo Rose
My cat.

What would you say was the love of your life?

What’s the biggest disaster you’ve been involved in?
My cat running away.

What was the highlight of 09 for the band and what’s the hopes for 2010?
The highlight of 2009 was my cat, but he ran away. I hope he will come back in 2010.

If the track on the EP was a film what would the tagline for it be?
“IT was a west-coast american state, overused as a symbol for the prospect of absolution and peace. HE was an excessively introverted romantic who wrote a song employing this symbol. THEIRS was a relationship that would…. somethingorother”.
I can’t finish that.

What 3 ingredients do you think Manchester gives to musicians here?
Sand, sun and surf.

Airship

What would you say was the love of your life?
I would say the love of my life is the art of great LP Record.

What’s the biggest disaster you’ve been involved in?
The biggest disaster I’ve been involved in is the decline of the Record and pop music as a whole.

What was the highlight of 09 for the band and what’re your hopes for 2010?
I would say my biggest highlight of 2009 was playing Leeds festival and expecting about 10 people and walking out to see thousands that totally blew me away. My hopes for 2010 are to make the best and exciting album we can possibly make at this time and take it out to explore the world.

If the track on the EP was a film what would the tagline for it be?
“The Younger The Better”

What 3 ingredients do you think Manchester gives to musicians here?
Rain, Trains and Automobiles

Add Comments posted by Same Teens on January 12th, 2010