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  “Japanese girls ‘knock out or pound cake’ band” I can always rely on my buddy Mel to introduce me to some anomalous bands that would otherwise have slipped under my radar, and last week we got to see a band we've been speaking about for a while now, Otoboke Beaver. "Otoboke Beaver おとぼけビ～バ～ are a punk-rock-garage quartet from Kyoto, Japan. The band’s name is taken from a local ‘Love Hotel’ and they describe themselves as: “Japanese girls ‘knock out or pound cake’ band”. Crazed, deranged garage, punk-rock-pop at break-neck speed and everyone sings. The band of mid 20’s talented musicians make easy work of the complex arrangements, reminiscent of jazzy riot grrrl/Queercore NYC punks ‘God Is My Co-Pilot’ or Barry Hogan (ATP) favourites’ ‘Afrirampo’.They only sing in Japanese, and often in Kyoto slang." There's no better place to see a band with this type of intensity and punk dramaturgy than the historic 100 Club. You're close enough to see every band m...

DJ Q-BERT Of Invisibl Scratch Piklz in London, 100 Club AGMP presents DJ Q-BERT of Invisibl Scratch Piklz + special guests This is an easy post. I was able to see Q-Bert a couple years back perform his Jellyfish Lazer Face mix at the Jazz Cafe in London. It was inspiring watching him work the turntables and rock the house with the bass heavy mix. He finished with a bit of beat juggling and though it lacked the hip-hop cosmic slop I'd hoped for I still came away with an even greater appreciation of his talent. Last year I had tickets to see the entire Invisibl Skratch Piklz crew after the release of The 13th Floor but couldn't go for one reason or another. I just found out he's back for a date at the famous 100 Club on London's Oxford Street. It's a small intimate venue with a ton of musical history.  I'd most definitely have liked to see him in this environment but I'm away in Wales that week. Whether you have or haven't had the plea...

I needed something to post that I could do on my lunch break today. I'd have been out running but my kit smells like a sewer and it's raining cats and dogs outside. So instead here are some things I'm really looking forward to this year. First up is the James Jarvis "Objects in Space" exhibition at Beach London Gallery. Having seen collaboration work from the London artists with brands like Nike, Stussy, Silas, Hello Kitty and Coka Cola (not to mention his range of lovable vinyl characters including Martin, Wiggs, Caleb and my favourite King Ken through Amos (R.I.P.)), it will be good to experience his own work up close and personal. I've been to Beach once before and it's a great space that will no doubt be filled with good people. Following this I will be attending my first ever live MMA event with my brother, at the Watford Colesseum . We will be sat ringside so probably close enough to get blood s...

I believe there are three things you can do every day that can change the course of your life. Number one, expect God’s goodness. Get up every day looking for God’s favor. Number two, recognize God’s goodness. There are no coincidences, no lucky breaks. It’s all the goodness of God. And number three, always thank God for His goodness. Anytime something good happens, big or little, give God the glory. “Lord, thank You for that parking spot. Lord, thank You for that idea. Lord, thank You for sending me dew in my desert.” - Joel Osteen's message for today I'd like to add to that last part "Lord, Thank you for making it possible to see Everlast tonight." Tonight at the 100 Club London Ev is doing "An acoustic evening with Everlast" and this thing sold out immediately. I only came across the date recently and spent the last week or so checking daily all ticket sites, ebay, gumtree, everywhere. I've not had the pleasure of experiencing the 100 Club so really ...