Here is Firas' 50 Cent on their show, the bold stuff is Funbongo chatter
Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire were simply amazing to watch live.
Admittedly I'd never really heard any of their music prior to the gig; it was one of those last minute things that turned out to be a riot (not of the May Day variety).
Selling out an impressive 4 straight (G-A-Y is at the Astoria) nights at Brixton Academy (they found a cheap hotel there and got lazy), their sound was strangely compelling. I mean, they graced the cover of Time magazine; it doesn't get much bigger than that hey Jigga? (I dont see how these sentences link together)
Touted by some as a bit of an 'internet success' - David Bowie was apparently pivotal in getting them the attention they needed (this is all a bit vague isn't it?).
On stage they simply oozed charisma and charm. Their music came to life and captured emotions (rage, fear, greed, envy...) It showed someone who is perhaps enjoying a little too much of the synth at the minute that it's good to go old school every now and then. (I think he means using guitars and stuff; nothing to do with that Will Ferrell film)
The guys boasted an impressive band and instrumental set-up that even (Sir) Jools Holland wouldn't shake his rhythm and blues stick at.
Heavily independent and big believers of producing their own output (although they are signed to a major). They are apparently confirmed for Glastonbury this summer, the new album Neon Bible is out now - if you've not already, check them out. (Count me out, bunch of Bible bashers by the sounds of it)
Did you know ARCADE FIRE STYLIE....??? (errrr nope, lets keep it that way)
They share the same manager as Bjork...(he also manages H from Steps and Rik Waller, sorry guys I am not posting any pictures of them)
Babyshambles Ft Kate Moss - La Belle Et La Bete
Chris Martin of Coldplay and Gwennie fame (in case you didn't know) called Arcade Fire 'the greatest band in history' while performing at a concert in Ontario.....(what a suck up, Canada knows that Duran Duran are the greatest band in history)
Jay-Z - Beach Chair Ft Chistov Martin
Chrisov Martin has also contributed to the embarrassment that will surely be Hip Hop producer Swizz Beatz' solo album. So don't take anything Martin says too seriously. If you do you will probably end up in rehab on suidice watch listening to sh!tting 'Yellow'.
Joss Stone - There Is Nothing Better Than
Firas' next Filthy Few Night is Thursday April 12th at Bar Music Hall in Hoxton/Shoreditch. Funbongo will be on the CD thingies. Checkout his Podcast for the world's finest unsigned music
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