Gigs

Maybe a metal type one like Download.

I can't stand Bring Me The Horizon and it's all down to Ollie Sykes being a cunt of the highest order.

Used to bump into him now and again as our friend circles overlapped a little and we're the same age. Absolute prick.

Sorry for the rant but he really is that big of an asshole.

I can totally see that, how girls will see past the shithouse behaviour cos he's a good looking boy that sings about his feelings, n shit. 

Classic example of being in the hardcore scene only as a stepping stone to rockstar status. When I was active in the scene say 1998-2007 you could always spot those bands a mile off.
Always blagging onto shows, never putting on shows and a unhealthy focus on merch and image.

Kind of band that would have an official photoshoot before they've even put out a demo.

DJ shadow at "HERE at Outernet" London

Absolutely brilliant live set, think he played for a good 2 hours, loads of old and new tracks, genre hopping, plenty of scratching, cool visuals throughout. Great stuff.

SUNN O))) tomorrow. I think last time I saw them was probably 2010. I doubt they’ve changed much.

D:

Sunn O))) were unbelievable tonight. I feel a bit like I’m a ghost now and none of my senses are attuned to the waking world anymore.

I've been using them recently. Nothing too fancy but I'm intrigued by the fancy gig specific ones.

I've been at gigs where I actually think it improved the sound quality. Particularly for loud bands who like to turn everything up, and especially if there's a bad sound mix, I think the treble can be a bit piercing, distorted almost white noise, but ear plugs do a good job at smoothing out the harshest noise.

To echo drhickman, I use them occasionally for my own band (I always lose them hence the occasionally).

Go to any gig and stick your fingers in your ears. You’ll get a similar effect, although the plugs are obviously a bit better. It generally sounds better but does reduce the thump in the chest power effect so there trade offs. However it tames all the bad frequencies and lets you hear separation and individual instruments in the mix MUCH better - obviously subject to how good the mixing is in the first place. And you’ll definitely get less ringing afterwards.

They often come on a little bungee so you can hang them round your neck and dip in and out of protection. You’ll obviously hear people around you a bit less so bear that in mind for communicating with whoever you’re with - but people talk far too much at gigs as it is. I saw some recent footage of one of the new Squire/Gallagher gigs and it sounded like a Wetherspoons in there.

Regards the whole Sykes/scene kids thing, basically they pretended to be metal but had/have full on emo trappings and in hindsight that whole thing was disgustingly misogynistic - Absolute Radio who we listen to still play the odd emo track and the lyrics are just absolute eeeesh. Always remember Glassjaw being touted as heart on sleeve but muh feelings sensitive Sally champions whilst singing lyrics about ‘you can lead a wh*re to water’ (see what they did there guys?! Guys? Anyone?!’

Glad it’s a dead/dying scene tbh and the amount of abuse stories that has come from it is horrific. That’s before I get into the music! End rant/thread drift sorry!

Were you munching too loudly?

I remember seeing Swans and they were handing out earplugs for free on the way in. Didn't understand why until they started playing. Loud is an understatement.

Bought tickets for Shellac in Brighton in June... my only gig booked up, but can't wait!

I've tickets for Shellac in Manchester.