Make Humour The Heart Of Morale.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 13TH JULY'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

Music video by The Beastie Boys performing Body Movin'. (C) 2009 Capitol Records, LLC

2) Video of the week.

Bel Biv DeVoe - Poison. Some old skool to dance to.

3) Quote of the week.

“Cheerfulness in the face of adversity”

This is one of the Royal Marines Ethos', worth remembering.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

Steven Tyler is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, best known as the lead-singer of Aerosmith. He is also the subject of new documentary called "Steven Tyler: Out On a Limb" available to stream on demand.

5) Gig of the week.

Local legend Mr Skank at The Garibaldi.

 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

I believe In A Thing Called Love

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 6TH JULY'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

The Darkness  I Believe In A Thing Called Love.
Its an oldie but a goodie and they're still going strong 5 albums later.

2) Video of the week.

Billy Lockett performing Eye to Eye/Wicked Game in Canary Wharf, London Listen to Billy's most recent single here: https://lnk.to/FeelsSoGood See Billy Lockett at Shepherds' Bush Empire! Tickets available here: https://lnk.to//ShepherdsBushEmpire Subscribe to his channel to be the first to see any new videos.

3) Quote of the week.

“I believe in a thing called love.”

- Justin Hawins.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

I havent read any articles this wee so nothing of note to share, what have you been reading?

5) Gig of the week.

Northampton Town Festival

Its this weekend, so come out in force and show everyone what Northampton is made of.

 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Three word maximum, or I'll get aggressive.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 28TH JUNE'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

CONJURER deliver a spot on performance in The K! Pit Love rock?

Friends of the studio Conjurer play a face-beating set for Kerrang!.

2) Video of the week.

I thought it would be fun to play some of the pianos around London. Unfortunately, London had other ideas. Listen to my new single, Feels So Good here: https://lnk.to/FeelsSoGood Subscribe to my channel to be the first to see any new videos.

3) Quote of the week.

“It’s true that you’re not good enough yet. None of us are. But if you commit to trying hard enough and long enough, you’ll get better.”

- Seth Godin.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

The loudmouth at the concert: Why can’t people stop talking and listen to the music?

I can't stand people talking at gigs. I go to gigs to watch the show and listen to the music, I understand the work that goes into a gig and talking through it is so rude. I enjoy spending time with my friends but if I want to talk I don't go to a gig to do it. However, If you see me at a gig feel free to say hello, please note I have a strict three-word rule, exceed that and I will get nasty.

5) Gig of the week.

SBD: The Big Dirty / Over The Influence / The Dead Melody

Friends of the studio The Big Dirty are on a rampage at the moment, with support from Over The Influence and The Dead Melody it's sure to be a banger, get involved.

 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

It’s true that you’re not good enough yet.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 22ND JUNE'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

Friends of the studio Kroker, have an album out. You should listen HERE, then buy.

2) Video of the week.

World Champion DJ K-SWIZZ (14 yrs old) - 2018 DMC Online World Final ✅ This is my 5th year entering the dmc online, I made my first dmc online world final at 10yrs old back in 2014. Im always trying to push turntablism to the next level with technicality & new creative ideas.

14 years old, 14 YEARS OLD. Incredible.

3) Quote of the week.

“It’s true that you’re not good enough yet. None of us are. But if you commit to trying hard enough and long enough, you’ll get better.”

- Seth Godin.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

Don Broco's Rob Damiani on crappy photos.

p.s.I'm with Rob on this one.

5) Gig of the week.

Good dudes Sarpa Salpa have an EP launch tonight, you should go.

 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh.

Know your enemy.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 15TH JUNE'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

2 september 2008 Details: The Metro Theatre, Sydney, Australia Sep 2 2008 Setlist: 1. Of Dust and Nations 2. Firebreather 3. The Messenger 4. All That's Left 5. Silhouette 6. Daedalus 7. Stare at the Sun 8. The Whaler 9. For Miles 10. Cold Cash and Colder Hearts 11.

Full live set from Thrice.

2) Video of the week.

Turn Away is the latest single from Charlotte Carpenter. Stream/Download from this link: https://linktr.ee/ccarpentermusic Directed byAlex Ruhl ------------------ www.facebook.com/ccarpentermusic www.twitter.com/ccarpentermusic www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic www.charlottecarpentermusic.com

More fire from friend of the studio, Charlotte Carpenter.

3) Quote of the week.

“Know your enemy!”

- Zach de la Rocha.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

Know Your Enemy (Featuring Maynard) 1994-06-24 Glastonbury Festival: Glastonbury, England

Maynard James Keenan (Tool), with Rage Against The Machine, perfect! 

5) Gig of the week.

It's Northampton Music Festival this weekend, to be honest, I haven't seen much advertising for it so it's anyone guess as to what's going on. Always worth supporting local acts however, so head into town and you're sure to find something.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh.

All of which are American dreams.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 8TH JUNE'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

The following is previously unseen rehearsal footage of Prince & The Revolution from the summer of 1984. It was in this very room at Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse in Eden Prairie, Minnesota that Prince created and committed to tape one of his most beloved and iconic compositions, which six years later would become a worldwide hit for Sinead O'Connor.

It would have been Princes 60th birthday yesterday, seems right to share a tint portion of his awesomeness.

2) Video of the week.

An appropriate reaction for such a seminal album, it did remind me to go through RATM's albums though.

3) Quote of the week.

“Take the power back.”

- Zach de la Rocha.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

This is another rare piece of footage. This is a Rik singing 'Evil' in the big top in Nether Wallop at a big charity gig. It is with Jools Holland's Big Band featuring Bill Wyman, Jools on piano and a bizarre appearence from John Otway on guitar.

5) Gig of the week.

Broken Shackle at The Garibaldi, Northampton.

"So many vinyls of jazz afro funk post punk disco delight. Propagating the tropical big beat and bongo manifesto."

 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh.

Beers + Bands!

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 1ST JUNE'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

OutKast's official music video for 'Player's Ball'. Click to listen to OutKast on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/OutKastSpotify?IQid=OutKPB As featured on Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik.

OutKast - Player's Ball

2) Video of the week.

Official music video for 'Kickstart My Heart' by Mötley Crüe from the album 'Dr. Feelgood.' Stream or Buy 'Dr. Feelgood' - http://smarturl.it/mc_drfeelgood Follow Mötley Crüe Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2wtOIOf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motleycrue/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MotleyCrue/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MotleyCrue Website: https://www.motley.com/ (P) 1989 The copyright in this audiovisual recording is owned by Masters 2000 Inc.

Motley Crue - Kickstart My Heart

3) Quote of the week.

“Jealousy is love and hate at the same time.”

- Aubrey Drake Graham.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

Some crisp metal drumming by Dan Wilding of Carcass. Song: "The Master Butcher's Apron".

How did he not find the baggy with his hand in my shoe?

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 18TH MAY'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

Uploaded by Dennis Wilder on 2015-06-08.

One of my favourite summery albums, it reminds me of the time I did the London to Brighton in my classic mini 15 years ago.

2) Video of the week.

The Streets - "A Grand Don't Come for Free" (2004) - Blinded By Lights LYRIC: Thats the one, Oy How did he not find the baggy, with his hand in my shoe? Way too close for me, ah well at least they allowed me through.

3) Quote of the week.

“a Toyota is a better car than a Bentley. More efficient, more reliable.”

- Seth Godin.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

Jamie Lenman - Devolver, Track by Track Commentary

A fascintaing idea, an artist talking about their album as it happens.

5) Gig of the week.

Billy Lockett - Royal & Derngate

Local lad Billy Lockett is back headlining the Derngate. I had Billy on the podcast a couple of years ago (you can listen to that here) and it's great to see the amazing places his music is taking him, but it's no surprise. There are only a handful of tickets available, see you there.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Dubstep psychopath glitchy man makes Jazz, nice.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 11TH MAY'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

The Streets perform ‘Turn The Page’, on Sounds Like Friday Night on BBC One.

One of my favourite tracks by The Streets, reminds me of hazy days at college.

2) Video of the week.

"This is America" by Childish Gambino. Director: Hiro Murai Producer: Doomsday with Ibra Ake and Fam Rothstein of Wolf + Rothstein.

Some people think it's rubbish, some think it's groundbreaking, I think it's art.

3) Quote of the week.

“All art is quite useless.”

- Oscar Wilde.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

Borgore - Adventures in Time. Dubstep psychopath glitchy man makes Jazz, nice.

5) Gig of the week.

Lunaxis at The Lab - Friends of the studio Lunaxis perform a FREE gig at The Lab on Friday 11th May, get involved!

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Amateurs and professionals.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 4TH MAY'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

Jimothy Lacoste - Getting Busy.

2) Video of the week.

A Tribe Called Quest - Live in Brooklyn.

3) Quote of the week.

“An amateur will often stitch up a professional.”

- DB.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

5) Gig of the week.

I am out of the loop this week. What is going on in this town, this weekend?

 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

In The Time Of Chimpanzees I Was A Monkey.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 27TH APRIL'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

Summer Hip Hop Mix.

Shout to Casio Wax for making this mix and DJ OP1 for sharing.

2) Video of the week.

Music video by Beck performing Loser. (C) 1993 Geffen Records

Beck - Loser.

3) Quote of the week.

"Yes, be original, but no, it's not helpful to be so original that we have no idea what you're doing."

- Seth Godin.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

Top 100 Hip-Hop History.

38 hours of Hip-Hop history.

5) Gig of the week.

We've got a powerful doubleheader at the Roadmender this weekend. Saturday sees Sarpa Salps, Century City and Naked Next Door perform and Sunday has Ginger Snaps and Fox Chapel. Powerful line-ups, see you there.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

From skater to stunt double.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS THURSDAY 13TH APRIL's TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

Music video by Jimmy Eat World performing Bleed American. (C) 2001 Interscope Records

Still one of my favourite songs years after it came out.

2) Video of the week.

You may know William Spencer from his insanely creative skate edits, but did you know the parkour/skateboarding master is also Spider-Man's skating stunt double? Take an inside look at the life of pro skateboarder turned actor, William Spencer, and some of his most creative skating we've ever seen.

From Skater to stunt double, follow your dreams kids.

3) Quote of the week.

"Choose to love the thing that you do."

- Seth Godin.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

Kendrick Lamar rapping over classic Dre beats.

5) Gig of the week.

Afro Tropical
 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Happy Egg Day!

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS THURSDAY 29TH MARCH'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

Warpaint, "Elephants" music video from Exquisite Corpse EP.

2) Video of the week.

The Josh Astrop Podcast - #112 Skye Bertram James Day This week I sat down with Skye from House Of Pain Promotions to talk about the dark art that is gig promotion. Skye got in touch with me after hearing Marc Collins episode (#110) and we sat down to discuss the finer points of live events, also coffee and promoting chaos.

3) Quote of the week.

"Yes, be original, but no, it's not helpful to be so original that we have no idea what you're doing."

- Seth Godin.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

BBC appoints new Head of Podcasting.

Major TV stations are realising the power of podcasting, the BBC is among the first of many to attempt to harness this (not so) new platforms. Get involved and have a look at the iTunes podcasting charts, I'm sure you'll find something of interest.

5) Gig of the week.

There's plenty going on this easter weekend. This is just one of many gigs, featuring our friend Josh Ryan as Little Bitboy.
 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Shameless self promotion.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 23RD MARCH'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

Official Video of the new single, ' Empty House' by Billy Lockett. Listen to or download the single here: https://lnk.to/EmptyHouseBillyLockett Subscribe to his channel to be the first to see any new videos.

Friend of the studio and previous podcast guest, Billy Locket, brings the fire AGAIN!

2) Video of the week.

*SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION*

The Josh Astrop Podcast is now available on YouTube;

The Josh Astrop Podcast - #111 Adam Fitch This week, in the first of the NEW Josh AstropPodcast, we speak to an old friend in Adam Fitch. I've known Adam for roughly 8 years now. We've worked on several projects together.

3) Quote of the week.

"All of us are smarter than any of us, so the value to all goes up when you share."

- Seth Godin.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

How to Fall Asleep Fast.

We're all tired, we work long hours, stay up late, get up early and do too much at the weekend meaning we start the week off tired. This article might help.

5) Gig of the week.

Century City at The Garibaldi.

Plue friends Pieces, sure too be a cracker, some of Northampton's finest musicians, see you there.

 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Dropping a stick has never sounded so good.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 16TH MARCH'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

Live version of Charlotte's new single "Babywoman" released March 16th 2018. Filmed by Alex Rühl at Phipps Brewery in Northampton. www.charlottecarpentermusic.com www.facebook.com/ccarpentermusic www.twitter.com/ccarpentermusic www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic

Local hero Charlotte Carpenter released another killer track this week. I was lucky enough to chat to Charlotte in depth on episode 51 of the podcast, you can catch that - here.

2) Video of the week.

That one time when The Legendary only needed one drumstick 😬🥁🙅🏾‍♂️ Nate Smith

Dropping a stick has never sounded so good.

3) Quote of the week.

"I don't think learning is defined by a building or a certificate. It's defined by a posture, a mindset and actions taken."

- Seth Godin.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

We've changed The Audio Works Podcast to.....

THE JOSH ASTROP PODCAST

THE JOSH ASTROP PODCAST

I know, amazing name, right? Anyway, it's a similar format but no you can watch it on YouTube too. The first episode of this latest incarnation is out on the 21st March, you can subscribe - here.

5) Gig of the week.

It's national learn to play day on 17th March, get down to PMT Northampton and get involved.

CLick image to find out more.

CLick image to find out more.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Exceed The Opportunity

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 9TH MARCH'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

Sister Nancy aka Muma Nancy - Bam Bam, 1982.

2) Video of the week.

Singing and drumming simultaneously is a topic that isn't often covered in the drum education realm. One person taking care of both the melody and rhythm isn't something that's usually done. Thankfully Josh Dion, one of the best in the business at doing just this, came to Drumeo to share his wisdom on the topic.

3) Quote of the week.

"if you get an opportunity, exceed the opportunity and you’ll get another one, and another one."

- Sean Evans, Hot Ones.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

Toto - How We Made Africa.

5) Gig of the week.

Shake-A-Leg

- a mix of disco, funk , and boogie at The wonderful Garibaldi Hotel. Get involved.

 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

The end of an era.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 2ND MARCH'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

Vex Red - Tarantula / Can't Smile (Cato Sessions January 2017)

2) Video of the week.

Hot Chip perform at Pitchfork Music Festival Paris at Grande Halle De La Villette.

3) Quote of the week.

"And as a professional, the career-making habit is this: once you set a date, never miss a date."

- Seth Godin.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

Marc Maron's Garage Studio.

Marc Maron's WTF Podcast is one of the pioneering shows in Podcasting, and he's moving from the studio in his garage (he even interviewed Obama there). This article is a fascinating look into a studio that has produced something listened to by millions all over the world.

5) Gig of the week.

Mr Skank and Little Bitboy.

Both artists have done so much in and for the Northampton music scene. Guaranteed to be an awesome night at The Garibaldi.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Neither Liberty Nor Safety.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 23RD FEBRUARY'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

Original song ©Binkbeats EU Tour 2018 tickets and info: https://www.binkbeats.com/tour/ Debut EP out now: https://fanlink.to/P-M-P-U Order vinyl: https://goo.gl/HWqBTx production & direction: Bas Vermolen for Dubbelglas.tv camera: Gabriel Eisenmeier, Bart Maalderink, Dongwei Su & Bas Vermolen edit & color grading: Bas Vermolen audio mix & mastering: Binkbeats & Simon Akkermans filmed

BINKBEATS - Little Nerves feat. Niels Broos

An awesome amount of power from two guys.

2) Video of the week.

Uploaded in hypeness for the Hundred Reasons/Hell is for Heroes anniversary concert this November! This is a video of a gig by HIFH in Amsterdam produced by a German company at concert-online.com back in 2007. The company has since gone bust and there is currently no way to buy this video anywhere, and I don't see any download link of it online.

Because Hell Is For Heroes.

3) Quote of the week.

"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."

- Ben Franklin.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

The Story of Skinhead with Don Letts.

The mighty Don Letts takes us through this sub-culture, well worth a watch.

5) Gig of the week.

Self-Confidence and Resilience Workshop

Friend of the studio Laura Graham is running a new workshop, who doesn't need a little more self-confidence and resilience? This Sunday at engine.

 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Going to the bar while playing lead guitar to a few thousand people.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 16TH FEBRUARY'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

The Roots - Dilla Joints (Full Album)

2) Video of the week.

Adam Dutkiewicz of Killswitch Engage goes to the bar during 'End Of Heartache' for a quick shot of whiskey.

3) Quote of the week.

"The hard part isn't working for free. The hard part is figuring out that this is your chance to do more than you're asked, to resist being unpaid labor for an organization too cheap to pay you properly. Instead, this is a rare moment to leap."

- Seth Godin.

4) Interesting thing of the week.

Guitars out of skateboards, literally.

5) Gig of the week.

The Amazing DJ OP1 at The Pomfret Arms.

And he is amazing, real djing, real talk.

 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Full Performance.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 9TH FEBRUARY'S TOP 5 ALL THINGS AWESOME THIS WEEK.

LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

2) Video of the week.

http://KEXP.ORG presents Warpaint performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded September 19, 2016. Songs: Whiteout No Way Out New Song Disco/Very Host: Cheryl Waters Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Alaia D'Alessandro & Justin Wilmore Editor: Scott Holpainen Thumbnail photo by Sarah O'Connor http://kexp.org http://warpaintwarpaint.com

3) Quote of the week.

“Recycle.” - Katie Rutter.

4) Article of the week.

Some great advice for entrepreneurs (which is what musicians are in my opinion).

And what do people do when they’re acting like entrepreneurs?

1. They make decisions.

2. They invest in activities and assets that aren’t a sure thing.

3. They persuade others to support a mission with a non-guaranteed outcome.

4. This one is the most amorphous, the most difficult to pin down and thus the juiciest: They embrace (instead of run from) the work of doing things that might not work.

As far as I can tell, that’s it. Everything else you can hire.

- Seth Godin.

5) Gig of the week.

SBD presents: RedFaces / The Barratts / Phantom Isle / Citrus

Friend of the studio and kick-ass promoter Phil Moore puts on another powerful show, do not miss out.

 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh