Asking Questions He Doesn't Want To Answer.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER'S TOP 5. LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

Killswitch Engage - The End Of Heartache

2) Video of the week.

Stormzy: Gang Signs & Prayer A Rollo Jackson Film // Music by Stormzy // Supported by YouTube // Produced by Somesuch x The FADER // #MERKY Cast Young Thomas Abdul Basit Grown Thomas David Alade Tony Anthony Taylor Crew Writer & Director Rollo Jackson Producer Tom Gardner Director Of Photography

3) Quote of the week.

“it’s not the names you are called, it’s what you answer to that is important’’.

Willie Monroe. Middleweight boxer - world title challenger)

Submitted by reader Simon Mattock, cheers Simon!

4) Article of the week.

Asking Questions Louis C.K. Doesn't Want To Answer.

I'm a big Louis CK fan. He has produced lots of high quality material both stand up, sit com and drama. This is a real interview addressing some of the rumours about him.

5) Gig of the week.

I have no events on my calendar? Is there really nothing going on this weekend?

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

The difference between practice and rehearsal.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER'S TOP 5. LET'S GO...

1) Track of the week.

Mark Ski - Play-Dioh The Remix EP

2) Video of the week.

3) Quote of the week.

"You've been thinking thoughts all your life and look where that's got you."

- Super Hands.

4) Article of the week.

The Difference Between Practice and Rehearsal

5) Gig of the week.

Vintage Retreat Open Mic

A good friend of mine is putting on this open mic. It's agreat venue, not your typical open mic place, try soemthing new.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Old man.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER'S TOP 5. LET'S GET INTO IT...

1) Track of the week.

Everything Everything - Good Shot, Good Soldier.

2) Video of the week.

Sing-A-Long Old man look at my life, I'm a lot like you were. Old man look at my life, I'm a lot like you were. Old man look at my life, Twenty four and there's so much more Live alone in a paradise That makes me think of two.

3) Quote of the week.

"The nicest thing I can say is "I hope you die in your sleep."

- Ricky Gervais.

4) Article of the week.

Hey, local bands, stop doing this shit.

I'm not sure I agree with this 100%, but it has some great points.

5) Gig of the week.

THIRTYFIVENN LAUNCH PARTY

It's a launch event to celebrate the first zine from the Northampton film based photographers. It's an exciting new project and the night itself is set to be a good one, get involved.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

I haven't read any good articles this week, have you got any?

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER'S TOP 5. LET'S GET INTO IT...

1) Track of the week.

2) Video of the week.

Henry Rollins on Hot Ones.

It's a great show and Henry Rollins is an awesome dude.

3) Quote of the week.

"Those that mind, don't matter and those that matter, don't mind."

- Anon.

4) Article of the week.

I haven't read any good articles this week, have you got any?

5) Gig of the week.

The Artist Table - An evening of cocktails, craft beers, local food & music from DJ Andy Skank

We've had Nicola Griffiths on the podcast before and this night is another one of her ace creations. I'll be there, hopefully see you too.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Just because you're offended it doesn't mean you're right.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER'S TOP 5. LET'S GET INTO IT...

1) Track of the week.

2) Video of the week.

When Steve Grantley joined Stiff Little Fingers.

We've been fortunate to have Steve on The Audio Works Podcast, and he's a very interesting guy. You can hear the episode here.

3) Quote of the week.

"Just because you're offended it doesn't mean you're right. Some people are offended by equality."

- Ricky Gervais.

4) Article of the week.

ADSR - Compressor.

5) Gig of the week.

Century City at The Pomfret Arms.

One of Northampton's finest bands, with a star studded line-up. 

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

and that's just the warm-up.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 25TH AUGUST'S TOP 5. LET'S GET INTO IT...

1) Track of the week.

Baauer - Candyman

2) Video of the week.

Brass warm up before Championships in Indianapolis. August 2010. Produced by Drum Corps Films - Christensen Media. Shot and recorded in HD with professional audio. Visit Blue Devils at http://www.bluedevils.org To use this video in a commercial player or in broadcasts, please email licensing@storyful.com http://www.cmediapost.com

This is so powerful, and it's just the warm up. No amps, no electrics, just horns and lungs.

3) Quote of the week.

"What the hell are you doing?"
"Syphoning boxed wine"

- Charlie Day

4) Article of the week.

서울예대 최승우 주강현 이재성 이나현 이나영 이혜민 a.p 김수미

The song they're singing is 'Better is One Day' this version is Trey McLaughlin's arrangement, but I don't know who they are. I did track it down to a music school in South Korea a few months ago, but I can't find it now. If you know let me know.

5) Gig of the week.

Burrowing Bees//Low Acre at The Garibaldi.

More local fire for free. Get down there.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

You're never going to arrive because you're already there.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 11TH AUGUST'S TOP 5. LET'S GET INTO IT...

1) Track of the week.

Dj Craze Hip-Hop & Trap Set - DJ Mag..

2) Video of the week.

3) Quote of the week.

"Wherever you go, there you are. You're never going to arrive because you're already there." - Seth Godin

4) Article of the week.

The Music a World-Class DJ Uses to Fall Asleep.

5) Gig of the week.

Garden + Support at Roadmender Northampton

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

You are invited to my Secret Gig.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 4TH AUGUST'S TOP 5. LET'S GET INTO IT...

1) Video of the week.

No Smoking in The Booth: A Film About Skunk, Grime and Mental Health.

2) Video (1a) of the week.

3) Quote of the week.

"What the fuck are you talking about with cool? What the fuck are you even on about. What is that word. What does it matter? And the reason I don't care about it, was again because I was in the army where we dealt with life and death. Not with what's cool and what's not cool. Life and death and if I write songs about what it is to be alive, or dead, to be addicted, or to be clean, or to be in love. None of those are cool. It's about reality and most of the people in the world aren't cool. You know, they deal with real life things. I don't want to be cool, I want to sing about what it is that makes you tick" - James Blunt

4) Article of the week.

The sound illusion that makes Dunkirk so intense.

I was fortunate enough to see Dunkirk at the IMAX, and it was one of the best cinema experiences of my life. The intense volume and sound design made me feel tense and uncomfortable, one step closer to how the real people felt. This article goes a long way to describe that.

5) Gig of the week.

Audio Works presents Secret Gig #12 at The Garibaldi.

WE'RE BACK! The Secret Gig is back one more time. Three powerful acts, free entry, rad venue, arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

11+ musicians you must listen to.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 28TH JULY'S TOP 5. LET'S GET INTO IT...

1) Track of the week.

Sauter-Finegan Orchestra - Doodletown Fifers

2) Live video of the week.

BR's best of Grime.

3) Quote of the week.

"And so the challenge. We choose not to learn because it's either going to fail (embarrassing and expensive) or it's going to work (frightening). We get ourselves stuck between a rock and a hard place of inaction." - Seth Godin

4) Other thing of the week.

 No suggestions last week, am I to assume you know of nothing interesting?

5) Gig of the week.

Bradfest 2017 at The Charles Bradlaugh

9+ local acts each one more powerful than the next, see you there.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Begin precisely because there is fear.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 21ST JULY'S TOP 5. LET'S GET INTO IT...

1) Video of the week.

Chance The Rapper - NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert.

2) Live video of the week.

The Beatles - Hey Jude.

It's a classic.

3) Quote of the week.

"...begin precisely because there is fear." - Seth Godin

4) Other thing of the week.

I'm handing it over to you guys this week. What should I be watching/listenting to or reading?

5) Gig of the week.

Wimble - Dun Kno.

It's a Ping Pong tournament at The Garibaldi, with prizes from Vedett. Might as well.

This was last weeks gig, but it was postponed, so here it is again.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

What have Led Zeppelin, AC/DC and The Who got in common?

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 14TH JULY'S TOP 5. LET'S GET INTO IT...

1) Video of the week.

2) Live video of the week.

Sylvan Esso: NPR Tiny Desk Concert.

Another video in a long line of excellent live videos, check them all out on YouTube.

3) Quote of the week.

"Those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Unknown.

4) Other thing of the week.

Brian Johnstone's Life On The Road

Brian Johnstone talks to Sting, Robert Plant, Roger Daltry amongst others. Well worth a watch.

5) Gig of the week.

Wimble - Dun Kno.

It's a Ping Pong tournament at The Garibaldi, with prizes from Vedett. Might as well.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

How Gary Clark Jr. Learned To Play.

AFTERNOON ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 7TH JULY'S TOP 5. LET'S GET INTO IT...

1) Video of the week.

2) Track of the week.

DJ Brace - DMC Team Winning Set

Turntable skills crossing genre lines.

3) Quote of the week.

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln

4) Other thing of the week.

The powerful Dan Pena's commencement speech will light a fire under your bum.

Watch it HERE.

5) Gig of the week.

The Comedy Crate Festival

Friend of Audio Works Conor Fitzhenry is organising this festival. It's a corker and it's right on our doorstep. World class acts all weekend for only £27. It's a steal. You can listen to myself and Conor talkiing about comedy on this episode of The Audio Works Podcast, HERE.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

A great song, and a beautifully directed video too.

EVENING ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 30TH JUNE'S TOP 5. LET'S GET INTO IT...

1) Video of the week.

Green Day in their day are great.

2) Track of the week.

David Bowie - Blackstar

Such a great song, and a beautifully directed video too.

3) Quote of the week.

“Practice makes progress - Anon.

4) Playlist of the week.

I posted this last week but forgot to add the link, so here it is again!

I made a playlist of tracks that make me wish I can dance to properly express how I feel about them, but I can't dance 'properly' so have a listen yourself and see what happens.

YouTube Playlist - Beats.

5) Gig of the week.

It's the Northampton Town Festival this weekend. They've got local produce, stunt teams, dogs and local music. What more do you need?

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Better than me? Shut up.

EVENING ALL!

HERE IS FRIDAY 23RD JUNE'S TOP 5. LET'S GET INTO IT...

1) Video of the week.

2) Track of the week.

Cave In - Bigg Riff

This was the soundtrack to my travels around 14 years ago, brings back many good memories. I hope you like it too.

3) Quote of the week.

“Never stay in a bad marriage, and don't hang around with psycho coke fiends.” - Joe Rogan.

4) Playlist of the week.

I made a playlist of tracks that make me wish I can dance to properly express how I feel about them, but I can't dance 'properly' so have a listen yourself and see what happens.

YouTube Playlist - Beats.

5) Gig of the week.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Woo Boosters.

HOLLA AT YOUR BOY!

HERE IS FRIDAY 16TH JUNE'S TOP 5. LET'S DO THIS...

1) Video of the week.

Finch, Live at The London Astoria.

A blast from the past, but another great album. Live is always better.

2) Track of the week.

Sylvan Essos - Hey Mami

I heard this on then new season of Orange Is The New Black (which is excellent). It's a great track, and it's still available on vinyl for the bargain price of $10 (plus shipping) - HERE.

3) Quote of the week.

“Positivity opens doors; negativity shuts them.” - Seth Godin.

4) Playlist of the week.

Rusko - Woo Boosters

I've been a fan of Rusko's music for about 10 years now, and this playlist is nice, woo-boosters as described.

5) Gig of the week.

Jazz Colossus Big Band - Funk & Soul.

TONIGHT! Another big band spectacular from Miles Hancock and friends. Not to be missed, tickets selling out fast.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Creative or Remarkable?

HOLLA AT YOUR BOY!

HERE IS FRIDAY 9TH JUNE'S TOP 5. LET'S DO THIS...

1) Video of the week.

The X-ecutioners - It's Goin Down (featuring Linkin Park).

A classic that I moshed to many times in my youth (IT'S 15 YEARS OLD NOW!)

2) Track of the week.

S.Carey - Brassy Sun (flaked Season 2 Episode 1).

I heard this on Flaked this week (a great series on Netflix) and it's been in my head since, a really beautiful song that works so well on the show.

3) Quote of the week.

“I’m just confusing the thrill of being young with the notion that the era in which I was young was in any way especially creative or remarkable.” - Stewart Lee

4) Documentary of the week.

Song Exploder - The Postal Service - The District Sleeps Alone Tonight

It's one of my favourite tracks of all time, and now you can hear it explained!

5) Gig of the week.

Summer Night Market

DJ Andy Skank will be providing the music, while you can eat and buy to your hearts content. A solid local project sure to be a good night.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

The other side of fear.

HAPPY FRIDAY GOOD PEOPLE!

HERE IS FRIDAY 1ST JUNE'S TOP 5. LET'S DO THIS...

1) Video of the week.

Shitwife - Live.

I've had Wayne Adams on The Audio Works Podcast (you can hear that here) we're we discuss this band, amongst others. A great band to see live, you really do have to see it to believe it.

2) Track of the week.

Snoop Dogg - BADBADNOTGOOD - Lavender (Nightfall remix).

Another artist I was late to the party with. Check out BADBADNOTGOOD's other tracks on YouTube, there's plenty on there.

3) Quote of the week.

Everything you want is on the other side of fear" - Jack Canefield

4) Documentary of the week.

It's Slade.

It's a great documentary. They're more than Christmas number ones.

5) Gig of the week.

SBD presents: Jordan Mackampa, Beth Munroe, Low Acre at The Lab

Powerful Northampton acts at a great local venue.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Hi, I'm Josh, do you want to watch me while I work?

HAPPY FRIDAY GOOD PEOPLE!

Here is Friday 26th May's Top 5. Let's do this...

1) Video of the week.

The Audio Works Podcast #72 Damian Keyes - VIDEO VERSION.

I was fortunate enough to speak to Damian about various things, from starting BIMM to playing bass to hundreds of thousands of people. Damian brought his camera crew with him so you can watch this episode and see how the sausage is made, so to speak.

2) Track of the week.

Pearl Jam - Even Flow

I was a late comer to Pearl Jam, like most things. They are great and have an enormous back catalogue, check them out if you don't already know.

3) Quote of the week.

"If you can learn to share what you hope to communicate, written in a way that even a stranger can understand, you'll not only improve your communication, you'll learn to think more clearly as well." - Seth Godin

Can you tell I read a lot of Seth Godin?

4) Article of the week.

How to shoot on iPhone 7.

This is a very useful article on taking photos with an iPhone. A good photographer is a worthwhile investment, but sometimes you don't have anything to invest, so do it yourself with the help of this guide (it applies to other iPhones and phone photography in general).

5) Gig of the week.

Krysthla, Black Ink Sun, Thrones and Siderian at The King Billy, Northampton

Same as last week as THIS GIG IS TONIGHT. Go to it, if you want to see both technically and melodically talented musicians then this is for you.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

How many people does it take to write a hit song?

HAPPY FRIDAY! WHAT'S GOOD?

Here is Friday 19th May's Top 5. Let's do this...

1) Video of the week.

Soundgarden - Live at Rhino Records, September 1989.

A sad loss this week, but what a life of excellent music. Turn it up and enjoy.

2) Track of the week.

Paramore - Hard Times

I like Paramore, and so do most people (apart from those that think it's cool not to like them). The new album is fun.

3) Quote of the week.

"The habits we groove become who we are, one minute at a time. A small thing, repeated, is not a small thing." - Seth Godin

4) Article of the week.

How many people does it take to write a hit song?

A fascinating article on collaboration in modern pop. A cursory search into most of the top 40 these days shows just how many people are involved in pop music tracks.

5) Gig of the week.

Krysthla, Black Ink Sun, Thrones and Siderian at The King Billy, Northampton

This is the most powerful line-up in a long time. Volume, riffs, aggression, speed, melody, they've got it all. NOT TO BE MISSED.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

Some people don't like sliced bread.

HAPPY FRIDAY! HOW THE DEVIL ARE YOU?

Here is Friday 12th May's Top 5. Get stuck in.

1) Video of the week.

M.O.P - Ante Up featuring Busta Rhymes, Teflon, Remy Martin.

I challenge you to watch this and not nod your head, a classic banger.

2) Track of the week.

Incubus - Just A Phase, Live

Incubus are one of my favourite bands, they were a gateway band to heavier music for me

3) Quote of the week.

"Some people don't like sliced bread." - Josh Astrop talking to Jason Hatt about not being able to please everyone.

4) Podcast of the week.

Noah Kagan Presents - Jesse Itzler.

Noah rose to success working with Facebook, Mint.com and founding SumoMe. This episode is packed full of pearls of wisdom, several of which I have acted upon already. Here's the official description...

"Most of us go through life on autopilot. New day, same routine. But, Jesse Itzler? Hell no. Jesse has been a rapper, entrepreneur, author, and athlete — and he invited a Navy SEAL to live with him for 30 days to push his limits. On this episode of _Noah Kagan Presents_ I sit down with Jesse Itzler to discuss stories and lessons from his wildly successful and unorthodox life."

5) Gig of the week.

Mr. Skank's Outdoor Disco.

If you've been to any gigs in Northampton you will have undoubtedly have seen this man, his skills behind the decks are just as legendary. If you like beer and dancing then this is for you.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh