Hi-De-Hi Campers xx
This month’s blog is dedicated to our super special SUMMER SHOWCASE on SUNDAY AUGUST 4th. Where’s that you ask? Why, it’s round the corner AT THE WINDMILL, BRIXTON! Click here to get your £4 Adv tickets. Doors open at 6pm. The line-up is a bonanza of talent that have all graced our hallowed halls at some point, plus, er, includes a plate of BBQ! IKR?
We asked the Quality Quartet of artistes/bands who are on the bill a few Q’s – here’s what we found out (in no particular order) x
Paul Morricone
You may have seen Paul guitar-godding in Scaramanga Six, but he has branched out with his self-monikered solo project, which has already had much interest from BBC 6Music. Normally a three-piece with Ant Sargeant on drums & Mitch Cockman on bass, on Sunday Paul will be delighting us with his new songs all on his own, with the aid of some backing tracks. We can’t wait.
BH: Describe your music in 5 words
PM: Cinematic punk your mum likes
BH: (Dogs not included) What is your favourite thing about recording/rehearsing at Brixton Hill Studios?
PM: The friendly and knowledgable staff, and Stuffy.
BH: (Dogs not included) What is your favourite thing about The Windmill venue?
PM: It’s dark enough that you can hide.
BH: Hot Dog OR Burger (veggie options apply)
PM: I’d like a hot dog with jumping frog.
BH: Fave gig of 2019 so far?
PM: Kraftwerk at BlueDot/Squid at The Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds
BH: Going anywhere nice on yer holideees?
PM: A lovely weekend away in Whitby in the camper van beckons.
BH: What you drinking?
PM: I’d like a nice espresso martini please.
Watch the video for ‘Estranged’
Listen to the album ‘The Dissolving Man’ on spotify
Jemma Freeman and The Cosmic Something
Having just signed to Trapped Animal, with an album due for release in October, you’ve probably seen this lot orbiting the London music scene or heard their upcoming dual mono single ‘Find A place’ on the wireless (out on Friday Aug 2nd). Our advice? Get down the front.
BH: Describe your music in 5 words
JF&TCS: Outsider, dream, alt, psych, rock
BH: How many of you are there and what are your names who plays what?
JF&TCS: Jem (non-binary: they/them) Guitar, Voice
Mark (he/him) Bass, Voice
Hami (he/him) Drums
Jason (he/him) Drums
BH: (Dogs not included) What is your favourite thing about recording/rehearsing at Brixton Hill Studios?
JF&TCS: Everyone is so friendly! Omg Air con, the dream.
BH: (Dogs not included) What is your favourite thing about The Windmill venue?
JF&TCS: Fantastic sound every time and a music loving audience
BH: Hot Dog OR Burger (veggie options apply)
JF&TCS: Burger or hot dog, never a bun. Stick to the high value items. Always
BH: Fave gig of 2019 so far?
JF&TCS: Charles Hayward with Georgia and Kwake at The Albany Deptford, they absolutely blew my mind, total control and technical ability but with such a cool sense of playfulness and joy.
BH: What you drinking?
JF&TCS: Courvoisier straight from the bottle and a Maissels Weisse 0% vol beer
Watch ‘Helen Is A Reptile’ video
Listen to JF&TCS on spotify
Les Futiles
This 5-piece are BXHS darlings, we love them. They recorded their upcoming EP with us here, it is out on the 30th August. Get your ears ready. C’est magnifique.
BH: Describe your music in 5 words
LF: Loud, playful, rock, punk, indie
BH: How many of you are there, what are your names and who plays what?
LF: Paul on vocals
Shona on lead guitar
Jim on rhythm guitar
Rob on bass
Ali on drums
BH: (Dogs not included) What is your favourite thing about The Windmill venue?
LF: We played our first gig there! It’s always great to come home.
BH: Best condiment?
LF: Ketchup? Catsup? Ketchup? Catsup?
BH: If you weren’t doing music, what would you be doing?
LF: Drinking excessively and going to the Windmill to watch other bands. Not much change there then!
BH: What you drinking?
LF: What have you got?
BH: Tap water, please drink responsibly.
Watch ‘Dead’ (live) @ Margos Livingroom
Roscoe Roscoe
Just played Glastonbury, and playing Meltdown with Stepbrother and Josef Kurtz Vespers v soon. Hotly tipped, Roscoe Roscoe are Jacob on Guitar, Dewi on Bass, Ben on Drums, Milanka on Keys and vocals and Charlie on Guitar and Vocals. Make sure you stay for these guys.
BH: Describe your music in 5 words
RR: Psychedelic sugar coated pop songs
BH: (Dogs not included) What is your favourite thing about recording/rehearsing at Brixton Hill Studios?
RR: Super friendly employees, great rehearsal space and equipment. (But Rudy would have been up there)
BH: Fave gig of 2019 so far?
RR: Probably HOMESHAKE at the Forum, but closely followed by Fat Whites at Glasto which was also mind-blowing.
BH: Best condiment?
RR: A good chilli sauce
BH: If you weren’t doing music, what would you be doing?
RR: Delivering more pizzas I guess
BH: What you drinking?
RR: Aperol Spritz are great, reminds us of Barcelona.
Listen to Roscoe Roscoe on soundcloud
Watch their Glastonbury performance
See you there BXHSers xx
