local art.photography.writing.music
Mar 10, 2016
local art.photography.writing.music
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hello.
welcome to LZ#1.
there is so much creative talent
running through Leamington that goes
unnoticed, and so this zine was cre-
ated to help showcase the numerous
artists, poets, photographers, musi-
cians and writers that live in or
around this town.
we hope to be able to draw attention
to the thriving culture that exists
under the surface, and bring its
disparate strands together, to show
that there’s more to Leamington than
nice parks and bad clubs.
we’ve only just scratched the sur-
face, so please get in touch if
you’d like to have your work fea-
tured or get involved. All our de-
tails are on the back, along with
the names of our generous contribu-
tors.
we hope you enjoy,
LZ
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(taken from Gadfly)
A faint popping:
of fidelity and holiness
let me
let me
I taste the lingering smoke, my anaclisis
quelling the angry please...
bubbling spittle on the roof tiles
gin gurgling in the bellies of
tinkering tramps.
That faux vernality
that smile
that vitriol, softening the blow
parlance full of casual cursing, gentle obloquy
the kind that would usually be good sport
but now
but now
a jumble of words marking unwelcome vagaries;
radiator clank
howling kettle
because every web is spun,
and my eyes will catch every photograph
I’ll always be welcome
to attend
to stand
at the back of the congregation
and smile politely.
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It’s no secret that the Midlands has been a hotbed of
emerging musical talent for some time now, and the
huge rush of new bands heralded by the (somewhat
divisive) B-town scene shows no sign of slowing down.
We’ll be taking a look at some of the best local
bands coming up through the ranks, starting with:
Atlas
Cherry-picking the best elements of modern indie,
from the brooding basslines of Warpaint to the reverb
drenched vocals of King Krule, punctuated by the
angular hooks of Foals and Alt J, Atlas are a band
overflowing with ideas and musical talent. Previous
releases 'How The Truth Tastes' and 'Dew' show off
their amalgam of styles, from angst-ridden indie-rock
to layered soundscape, but it's their new single
'Beckon Blue' that really showcases
their sound. Weaving shimmering guitars and crashing
cymbals into a thick shroud, it’s the yearning vocals
that provide the through line, holding your attention
as the track builds higher and higher until the
inevitable but exhilarating whirling breakdown.
Playing passionate and inventive modern indie that’s
sensational live, Atlas are a band to keep both eyes
firmly on.
soundcloud/atlas-17
facebook/ATLASATLASuk
MIDLANDS MUSIC
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What’s happening in Leamington over the next few
weeks - if you would like your events listed, please
get in touch.
5th Feb – Never Mind the Offbeat - Music Quiz –
7.30pm - Zephyr Lounge (Backstage)
5th Feb – Superbad – funk/soul clubnight – 10pm-2am –
Moo Bar
6th Feb – Off The Record – indie/alt clubnight – 10pm
-2am – Zephyr Lounge (Backstage)
6th Feb – Shoot From the Lip – slam poetry – 7.30pm –
LAMP
7th Feb – Fawn Spots/Albany – lo-fi punk and indie-
folk – 7.30pm – Zephyr Lounge
7th Feb – Joe Worrall/Suzy Indygo/Abie’s Miracle Ton-
ic – folk/singer-songwriter – 8pm – LAMP
8th Feb – Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair – 11am-4pm –
Leamington Assembly
8th Feb – Monster Mash-Up – jungle/gypsy clubnight –
9pm-2am – Zephyr Lounge
8th Feb – Nana’s Lounge – funk/soul DJs – 8pm-12am –
LAMP
10th Feb – Reckless Comedy – 8-11pm – LAMP
12th Feb – Spirit of ’45 – film screening – 7.30-11pm
– LAMP
13th Feb – Mr Scruff – dance/electronica – 9pm-2am –
Leamington Assembly
LISTINGS
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13th Feb – How To Survive A Plague – film screening –
7.30-11pm – LAMP
14th Feb – Morgue Orgy/Lavondyss – metal/rock – 8pm –
Zephyr Lounge
15th Feb – Wes Finch/Supine Orchestra/Joe Dolman –
singer-songwriter/folk – 8pm – LAMP
17th Feb – Reckless Comedy – 8-11pm – LAMP
18th Feb – Intermittent Listening: Poetry and Sound
Art – 8-11pm – LAMP
20th Feb – Guy Jones/The Pips – singer-songwriter/
folk – 7.30pm – LAMP
21st Feb – Awkward Lounge – indie/alt DJs – 7.30pm-
12.30am - LAMP
21st Feb – Boy Jumps Ship/Fans of Faye/Dunce – al-
trock/punk – 7.30pm – Zephyr Lounge
22nd Feb – The Big Lebowski – pop up cinema – 9pm –
The Cask and Bottle
23rd Feb – Bacchus – creative arts – 6pm – LAMP
24th Feb – Reckless Comedy – 8-11pm – LAMP
27th Feb – Roots To Shoots – short films – 7.30-11pm
- LAMP
28th Feb – Vana/Mirrorhall – post-punk/indie – 7.30pm
– Zephyr Lounge
contributors:
amelia ryan (1/4/6)
m vogler (3)
liam simmonds (5)
polly gregson (7)
ali gardiner (8)
alex wells (9)
questions and contributions get sent
here
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