03-MAY/09 - Newcastle

The Newcastle gig was a real breath of fresh air. We had the best time even though we thought we didn't play well. They've got it right. A favour for a favour, no bad vibes, supporting each other because everyone wants everyone to do well - that's the impression i came away with, and perhaps that's because it is a smaller place (pop. 200,000?) which may lend itself to a stronger sense of community..?

London, in it's ever sprawling magnificence, beauty and diversity, breeds a sort-of segregation. The communities are plentiful, smaller and vibrant, for sure, but are also trend driven - Pressure on the 'individual' to do good, to stand out, to be unique...

and it does make a strange kinda sense. Either we're so different that we strive to be like everyone else, or we're so afraid of being like everyone else that we struggle to stand out.

and yes. I'm totally rambling.

Setlist:
Sum Numbers
Radar
Phat Knickers
Audio Video Disco
Underachiever

I wish i had taken a photo - It was a gig with a view & the view was a little like this:

Cheers Rich & the fella's at Blank. We'll be back soon.

3LX

The looking glass

Vogue. & vogue. & vogue. & vogue... (when all i wanna do is play & play & play & play)

say cheeeeese...


The plan is idiot proof!

3LX ;)

Thought for the day: What is the difference between a realist and a sell-out?

Cover ideas...?

No name yet.






Let us know what you think

3LX

12-MAR/09. Gig for Gaza @ KCLSU

We'd like to give thanks to Tom (from 'Rollcall...') who asked us to play & special thanks to Alex of 'Gin Panic' who did our sound and helped us make the walls shake a little harder. Plus the people who came down to see us, we hope you enjoyed our little set (cushioned between 2 political activist speeches & and a Hip-Hop MC in baggy grey sweats)

Setlist: Radar / Audio Video Disco / Underachiever



3LX - see you soon ;)

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I keep hearing the same argument again and again - If we stopped spending money on war and weapons development, there woud be enough money to provide those less fortunate with medicine and aid... But for some (illogical) reason we can't do this. We'd much rather arm ourselves against... ourselves?

The events happening in Gaza right now are sad, but it is one of MANY situations that we need to be made aware of. Events like this help raise awareness, but to what end...? There is no big picture plan. It really makes you realise how controlled our sources of information are. Knowledge is totally selective: depending on what we're allowed to see, hear, buy, switch over to, to what we overhear friends discussing etc. etc. Yes, the world could be seen to be in a mess - that's your own choice of perspective, but what can we expect to do... you know, with this recession and all?

I have an idea - be nice to someone for no reason. Try it.

Or if you got the guts, try do something like this...



Cheers for reading
<3 [A]

23-Jan @ Fighting Cocks - thanks

To all involved - nice one! Cheers for coming out to see us play.
Appreciated everything you all said.Believe me when i say, it was our pleasure.

SET LIST:
Radar
Sum Numbers
Audio Video Disco
Underachiever

Thanks to Jakub for being a hero and being there with his video camera the last couple of times. Beyond the call of duty.
Also, some of you (those of you that were there tonight) may have had the pleasure of meeting Bastien. He's making our website and he's doing a damn fine job of it too. for his credentials check out the 'Iglu&Hartley' website, also check out 'Killers' 'Craig David' and soon the new 'Guns n Roses' website! I know..!

More tracks have been mixed so won't be long now (said the joker to the thief).
till next time

3LX

Bumhug!

Fellow Ex Libran's.

Merry Crimbo to y'all. We've had a cool first year. Cheers to those who made it out to our gigs and given us support thus far. We gonna be pushing things a little harder in the next year - Releasing a couple of EPs, writing some dancefloor bangers and trying to get some nice little gigs out and about different places.

See you in the New Year!



3LX

words and pictures

I'll be playing a solo show at the Fighting Cocks, Kingston - 17th Dec. I will attempt to play 2 new pieces (and 1 new cover) and mix up my set a little. So if you're free and interested do come down.

Words to the new pieces below -

(1) Trust -- a ballad(y) number. slow movements.
Strapping myself into seat-belts of your spaceship
you're making me sit around and drink hot pots
of black coffee that burn my lips
they're dry from kissing promises
Pushing the button to reset the universe
(yeah) it hurts
Walking on glass and talking out of your arse
who are you fooling
who are you schooling
Excuse me while ignore your advice
step into the fire and start waltzing
Are you too late or did you arrive just in time
to watch me burning
They said you can't fly but that's just a lie
to keep you from running and jumping
What is the shape of a heart about to break...
is that what we'd label as something?
maybe it's nothing but a song

(2) Special Forces -- a short loop-less number. cute.
You act tough
but take away your walls then what have you got? huh
A silly smile
a stupid child that's f***ed up
naked as the day that you were dropped off
come into the dark
i'll ask you...
[me]: How did it go?
then you'll say...
[you]: I wish that i knew, then i'd tell you
[me]: How will you know?
and you say...
[you]: I'll figure it out somehow
The black marks
show me where the punches ricocheted off
your winning smile
but now that's gone so tough luck
depending on your one-size-fits-all packed lunch
to get you off
then i'll ask you...
[me]: How did that go?
and you'll say...
[you]: I think that you know, now tell me how did you know?
and i'll say...
[me]: I figured it out somehow


Hopefully doing some vocals tomorrow. Once thats done... it'll be done*

<3 [A]





*...by 2009!