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..is just one of the fantastically titled new songs coming on Skeletal Lamping the ninth album from non-Canadian popsters Of Montreal in October. Written mainly from the point of view of Kevin Barnes’ alter-ego Georgie Fruit the record is rumoured to flesh out the funk hinted at over the last two albums

‘Musically, it is sort of all over the place, too. There really isn’t necessarily a sense of continuity there. It’s definitely funkier. It’s maybe developing off of things like “Faberge Falls for Shuggie” and “Labyrinthian Pomp” from Hissing Fauna. It’s kind of moving things in those directions. It’s something that I find exciting, as it’s not something that I’ve really worked with a lot in the past. It still holds some mystery for me. I really feel there is something I can use in that genre. It’s fun for me too because it kind of– touching upon what we were talking about earlier– goes against the kind and gentle side of indie rock. Funk music is not like that at all.’

Skeletal Lamping isn’t released until October but Of Montreal will no doubt be previewing ..Softcore and other hits when they play Field Day (alongside your favourite Durrr DJs of course) on August 9th.

Of Montreal at Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/ofmontreal
Field Day 2008: http://www.fielddayfestivals.com/

I have never been to the opera but am going to this tonight. The blurb sounds good.
‘Based on Voltaire’s satirical masterpiece, Candide follows the journey of a young man who is determined to follow his tutor’s philosophy of absolute optimism – ‘all is for the best in this best of all possible worlds’. However, his beliefs are severely challenged when he leaves the sheltered environment of his home to embark on an epic journey across 1950s America…’

Rather sadly, the wonderful George Carlin died at the weekend. In America, he’s somewhat of a national treasure, but never really gained that much popularity outside the U.S. - You’ll know him as Rufus in the Bill & Ted films, or maybe recognize him from his cameo in Dogma, but probably don’t realize that he was one of the funniest, brightest, most influential and genuinely inspiring comedians of our age. His subject material was wide and varied but mostly revolved around language and it’s uses and misuses. His infamous sketch ‘Seven Words You Can’t Say On Television’ became the focus of a Supreme Court hearing in the 1970’s, the outcome of which was a landmark decision in favour of the right to free speech, and in a later connected case, after the sketch was broadcast on radio, led to the instigation of the ‘watershed’ in broadcasting (as opposed to a ban on what artists, comedians, or anyone else could say on public media).
He was the first host of Saturday Night Live, recorded an unequalled 14 HBO specials, released classic comedy albums such as ‘Occupation: Foole’ as well as penning several books and being on hand to puncture the balloon of bullshit and dispense sanity on various panel shows and news programmes .
He was that seemingly rare creature - a literate and expressive American, whose sizeable audience reflected the fact that there were many more people in this bracket than the cultural hegemony of the mainstream media would have us believe….!
Anyway, if you’re a fan of Bill Hicks (and its obvious from his material and style that Hicks was a fan of Carlin) , Lenny Bruce, Richard Pryor or their ilk, check him out, there’s loads of his stuff on Youtube, and he makes for a rewarding google…. George, you were absolutely hilarious, and will be missed….

love- can’t wait to see them live

For those of you who couldnt make it on monday, this is what you missed..

Roll on this monday with A-Trak and Pnau live… Please arrive early for this one.

After making two of the best singles of the year so far (Radio Ladio and Heart Rate Rapid) Metronomy have gone and made it a hat trick with the amazing Holiday, peep the video above!

Metronomy will also be hopping on the Eurostar with us for a very special Paris edition of Durrr on July 11th, more info on that soon.

Ok, we have 3 copies of the PNAU album to give away, courtesy of that lovely band, er, PNAU, who are playing for us this week. Handy that!
To win a copy of these Aussie popsters record, as well as entry to the club for you and a friend just answer this question:

Who ‘discovered’ Australia in the 1770’s?
a) Captain James Cook
b) Captain James T. Kirk
c) Captain James ‘Get up! I feel like being a colonial sex machine’ Brown?
d) Commander James ‘I will kill you with my ridiculous gadgets, especially if you look at me funny or if I fancy your girlfriend, or just if I feel like it cos I’m psycho like that’ Bond?

Email your answer (a, b, c, or d) to chandra@durrr.co.uk with ‘Wizard of Oz’ in the subject line…
The first three correct answers we receive will WIN and be notified by email!

Oh - and by the way - anyone who flashes a Glastonbury wristband / ticket at us on the door this week will get in free…so if you’re going to the festival and planning on coming to Durrr later keep them scissors away from your wristband!

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Just a quick heads up on a cool gig in aid of a good cause -
Kevin from former Durrr guests LOST PENGUIN is hosting a TOYPIRATE charity event in aid of the victims of the Burmese Cyclone tomorrow @ Catch 22 in Old Street. It only costs £2 to get in and all the cash goes towards helping people, so don’t be cheapskate bastards, get down there and do some good! More info on all Toypirate stuff here: Toypirate Site

This week’s competition type thing offers you the chance to win these fantastic goodies:

1. - An original, BLACK vinyl pressing of LA PRIEST’s ‘Engine’ single, featuring the Erol Alkan mix, and signed by the man himself (Erol, that is, not the Priest. He was busy giving some sort of rave communion).
2. - A copy of VIDEO HIPPOS’ excellent ‘Unbeast The Leash’ album!
3. Free entry to the club on Monday for you and a friend!

Yes, yes! We’ve got two copies of each thing to give away to two lucky winners, plus five more free entry places for runners up, and all you have to do is answer this question:

What’s the title of the next Erol Alkan produced album to be released?

Answers to chandra@durrr.co.uk with ‘Hippos use side door’ in the subject line……

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Pop maverick Esser plays the club this Monday, and the generous folk at Merok Records have given us a few copies of his debut single ‘I Love You’ to give away.

All but sold out, this is an excellent limited 7″ (only 500 copies will exist, ever!) which will nestle comfortably in your record box, and in about 2 years when this young man is a globe straddling pop god, make you an ebay millionaire!

To get your mitts on one, all you have to do is email chandra@durrr.co.uk with ‘Esser Seven Inch” in the subject line. The first people to respond will get free entry to the club for themselves and a friend and be able to pick up their winnings on the door….

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