WAYPOINTS #190
16/02/22
SPECIAL BLACK & WHITE TRIBUTE EDITION
R.I.P. NEIGHBOURS, 1985-2022
– FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS 🖤🖤🖤
FEATURING: PICTISH TRAIL, ALABASTER DEPLUME, MARANTA, SAVAGE MANSION, JENNY MOORE, MOLLY LINEN, ALAN FLETCHER AKA KARL KENNEDY + MORE
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NEW PICTISH TRAIL TRACK + "MYSTERY" GIG
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We're lowering the flag to half-mast, dropping a respectful donk and sending this month's newsletter in mournful monochrome to mark the cancellation of the greatest antipodean soap opera ever to be transmitted twice daily lunchtimes and evenings at the peak of its popularity: Neighbours ( *cries*) . Rest in peace, ya mongrel. On which note, recalling that time when Madge's bumbling unit of a husband Harold Bishop was swept off the rocks only to resurface years later following a highly suspect bout of selective amnesia: 'It Came Back', the latest track to be previewed from Pictish Trail's forthcoming brand new album Island Family, released March 18, 2022 on limited-edition slime green vinyl, black vinyl, CD and digital platforms.
Something of a bumbling unit himself, Pictish describes 'It Came Back' – which variously features an arms-aloft falsetto chorus, a foreboding bass-driven electro hip hop instrumental and a brain-shattering industrial-metal meltdown – as "subconscious mental preparation for the unknown traumas to come.” So that's nice. There may or may not be a video for the track coming soon, which may or may not guest star a superstar comedian who may or may not go by the name of J*mes Ac*ster. But we wouldn't really know anything about that. Neither would we know anything about the "mystery" gig which Pictish is playing) at The Hug'n'Pint in Glasgow on Saturday, March 19 as a warm up for his two years delayed headline UK headline tour (full details below) I mean, why would we know anything about it, it's a mystery gig? Tickets on sale now. |
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ALABASTER DEPLUME IS GOING FOR GOLD
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Informed, perhaps, by that episode of Neighbours (R.I.P) where Toadfish got drunk literally one time and decided he must be an alcoholic, or when Susan properly lamped Karl in his big stupid FACE, Alabaster dePlume is an artist acutely aware of the inherent fragility of the human condition. Take his new single 'Don't Forget You're Precious' for example – ther first single from Alabaster AKA Mancunian born, London based poet-performer Angus Fairbairn AKA Gus's forthcoming new album GOLD, a wonderfully uplifting rippling jazz meditation entreating us all to be kinder to ourselves if we can (even you, Toadie). It's released as part of the PostMap Club subscription service in February. A video, in which Gus is shot by children, is available to watch and share now.
In no way related to Going For Gold, the popular Olympics-styled Euro quiz hosted by affable Irishman Henry Kelly traditionally shown on BBC1 after the lunchtime broadcast of Neighbours (R.I.P), GOLD finds Alabaster dePlume really, um, going for it. Set for release on April 1, 2022 on double-disc vinyl, CD and on digital platforms by Chicago label International Anthem in partnership with yer old pals Lost Map and the Total Refreshment Centre in London, it's a tender record celebrating the spirit of being unconventional, consisting of 18 vocal and instrumental pieces that move between jazz, modern-classical and electronica. It's already received loads of lovely press including from Pitchfork, The Quietus and Mojo among other titles. Gus will tour the album around the world with festival dates everywhere from Knoxville, Tennessee to Berlin and End of the Road in Dorset (see below for full list of dates). He's doing a launch show in London at The Village Underground on May 1 (tickets here). A smokey, marble-swirl effect coloured vinyl version of GOLD called – *hits bong* – 'Obsidian Vortex' is available in the UK exclusively via the Lost Map webshop and Bandcamp page. Don't forget we're precious, too.
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LISTEN TO THE FEBRUARY LOST MAP PODCAST
1) Like the chorus of Stefan Dennis's 1989 hit 'Don't It Make You Feel Good', sung as if by a man in the process of passing a firm stool, the Lost Map Podcast slaps, hard.
2) February edition out now, feat. Bas Jan, Maranta + yr hosts JoLo & LoDo (Johnny and Laura).
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SAVAGE MANSION ALBUM + NEW TOUR DATES
1) Comin' atcha faster than the van which killed Todd Landers in episode 1,721 (R.I.P Neighbours, R.I.P Todd) the new SavMans album Golden Mountain, Here I Come is out February 25 (Pre-order now).
2) New tour dates! See below.
3) Watch out for the van!
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JANUARY POSTMAP CLUB FEAT. MARANTA
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They're too young to remember the golden era of Neighbours (R.I.P), e.g. that extremely on-drugs episode where Bouncer the dog dreamed the whole thing including his own dog girlfriend, so we'll hurry up and get straight on with telling you all about Maranta's extremely excellent and powerful new track / video 'My Man'. Released as part of the PostMap Club subscription service in the month of February and available to stream and share on digital platforms now, ‘My Man’ is a shimmering analogue-synth-powered shock-pop bop all about “difficult things,” Maranta say. “Suicide, comatose, sexual abuse, misogyny, rape culture, trauma. It’s also about forgiveness and hope.” The stunning video, directed by Hermit Vega, funded by the PRS Foundation and filmed around the streets of Edinburgh at night, is available to watch and share now.
Also included in the February PostMap Club selection:
- Alabaster dePlume: 'Don't Forget You're Precious' (b/w 'The Sound Of My Feet On This Earth Is A Song To Your Spirit'). A warm, jazzy hug from our resident shamanic vibes man, taken from his forthcoming much-anticipated new double LP, GOLD.
- Jenny Moore: 'Marshmallow Root' (b/w 'Take It Down'). Atmospheric piano songs by Jenny Moore sans her Mystic Business, recorded at St Barnabas Church in Dalston, accompanied by a choir and violin. V v good!
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A round-up of the three PostMap Club membership tiers and their respective prices and benefits is as follows below – new members note that you will receive a bumper double pack of postcards in your first installment, also including NEXT MONTH'S postcards.
REGULAR BREW
£3 + postage, per month
- Postcards! At least two collectible PostMap postcards sent to your door at the end of every month – each containing download codes for a mixture of brand new music on Lost Map, alongside a random selection from our archives. When you sign up you'll also receive the previous month's postcards, completely free.
- Badge! Plus a new badge for every year of your subscription.
- Monthly newsletter! Containing hot goss / farmyard sh*te.
- Discounts! On other Lost Map releases, merchandise, gigs.
- Feelgood glow! Help support an independent record label.
GOLD BLEND
£5 + postage, per month
- All of the above except with a bigger badge.
CLUB BISCUIT
£10 + postage, per month
- All of the above except with an EVEN BIGGER badge.
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THE LOST MAP GIGS'N'TOURS MEGAMIX
ALABASTER DEPLUME LIVE:
SAT, FEB 19 @ LEWES CON CLUB, LEWES, UK
SAT, MAR 19 @ PUBLIC RECORDS, NEW YORK CITY, USA
SUN, MAR 20 @ DAPHNE'S, ERINSBOROUGH, AUS [TICKETS]
MAR 24-27 @ BIG EARS FESTIVAL, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, USA
SUN, MAY 1 @ THE VILLAGE UNDEGROUND, LONDON, UK (GOLD ALBUM LAUNCH)
WED, MAY 6 @ XJAZZ FESTIVAL, EMMAUSKIRCHE, BERLIN, GER
THU, MAY 19 @ ANCIENNE BELGIQUE, BRUSSELS, BEL
JULY 1-4 @ KELBURN GARDEN PARTY, LARGS, UK
SEP 1-4 @ END OF THE ROAD FESTIVAL, LARMER TREE GARDENS, SALISBURY, UK
BAS JAN LIVE:
FRI, FEB 25 @ COBALT STUDIOS, NEWCASTLE (w/ DANICA DARES)
SAT, FEB 26 @ COBALT STUDIOS, NEWCASTLE [MORNING SHOW]
MON, MAR 7 @ CAFE OTO, LONDON [BABY U KNOW ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW]
THU, MAR 10 @ NORWICH ARTS CENTRE, NORWICH (w/ SEFO KANUTEH)
FRI, MAR 11 @ THE HIVE, IPSWICH [MORNING SHOW]
SAT, MAR 12 @ NO. 28 RAMSAY STREET, ERINSBOROUGH, AUS
[HOUSE PARTY SHOW, TICKETS]
SUN, MAR 20 @ THE ROSE HILL ARTS CENTRE, BRIGHTON
[AFTERNOON SHOW, DOORS 2.30PM]
THU, APR 7 @ SOUTH STREET ARTS CENTRE, READING
SAT, APR 9 @ THE CUBE, BRISTOL (w/ SLAPHEAP)
SUN, APR 10 @ FLORENCE PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE, OXFORD (w/ ZAHRA HAJI FATH ALI TEHRANI) [AFTERNOON SHOW DOORS 2.30PM]
THU, APR 14 @ THE TALLEYRAND, MANCHESTER
FRI, APR 15 @ STEREO, GLASGOW (w/ SAVAGE MANSION)
CALLUM EASTER LIVE:
SUN, MAR 6 @ BROADCAST, GLASGOW
FRI, APR 1 @ GOLDEN LION, TODMORDEN
SAT, APR 2 @ FAIR PLAY FESTIVAL, MANCHESTER
SUN, APR 3 @ THE RAINBOW CELLAR, BIRMINGHAM
MON, APR 4 @ JT SOAR, NOTTINGHAM
TUE, APR 5 @ PRINCE ALBERT, STROUD
WED, APR 6 @ THE SHACKLEWELL ARMS, LONDON
THU, APR 7 @ BARROW UNDERGROUND MUSIC SOCIETY, CUMBRIA
FRI, APR 8 @ WESTGARTH SOCIAL CLUB, MIDDLESBROUGH
SAT, APR 9 @ THE ENGINE ROOM, NORTH SHIELDS
SUN, APR 10 @ THE HUNGRY BITE, ERINSBOROUGH, AUS [TICKETS]
CLÉMENTINE MARCH LIVE:
MON, MAR 21 @ THE LIBRARY, OXFORD*
TUE, MAR 22 @ ROUGH TRADE, NOTTINGHAM*
WED, MAR 23 @ FULFORD ARMS, YORK*
THU, MAR 24 @ BOBIK'S, NEWCASTLE*
FRI, MAR 25 @ THE OLD HAIRDRESSER'S, GLASGOW*
SAT, MAR 26 @ WILDERNESS RECORDS, MANCHESTER*
SUN, MAR 27 @ ROUGH TRADE, BRISTOL*
MON, MAR 28 @ HAROLD'S CAFE, ERINSBOROUGH, AUS* [TICKETS]
* = Co-headline show w/ Molly Linen
FIRESTATIONS LIVE:
FRI, FEB 25 @ WALTHAMSTOW TRADES HALL, LONDON
SAT, FEB 26 @ THE WATERHOLE, ERINSBOROUGH, AUS [TICKETS]
MOLLY LINEN LIVE:
SAT, MAR 19 @ THE ROSSI BAR, BRIGHTON
SUN, MAR 20 @ FOLKLORE, LONDON
MON, MAR 21 @ THE LIBRARY, OXFORD*
TUE, MAR 22 @ ROUGH TRADE, NOTTINGHAM*
WED, MAR 23 @ FULFORD ARMS, YORK*
THU, MAR 24 @ BOBIK'S, NEWCASTLE*
FRI, MAR 25 @ THE OLD HAIRDRESSER'S, GLASGOW*
SAT, MAR 26 @ WILDERNESS RECORDS, MANCHESTER*
SUN, MAR 27 @ ROUGH TRADE, BRISTOL*
MON, MAR 28 @ HAROLD'S CAFE, ERINSBOROUGH, AUS* [TICKETS]
* = Co-headline show w/ Clémentine March
PICTISH TRAIL LIVE:
(TICKET LINKS FOR ALL SHOWS HERE)
SAT, MAR 19 @ LOST MAP MYSTERY GIG, THE HUG'N'PINT, GLASGOW [TICKETS]
TUE, MAR 22 @ THE HARE AND HOUNDS, BIRMINGHAM, UK^
WED, MAR 23 @ BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD, UK^
THU, MAR 24 @ CLWB IFOR BACH, CARDIFF, UK^
FRI, MAR 25 @ LOUISIANA, BRISTOL, UK^
SAT, MAR 26 @ OMEARA, LONDON, UK^
SUN, MAR 27 @ THE HOPE & RUIN, BRIGHTON, UK^
MON, MAR 28 @ LASSITER'S HOTEL, ERINSBOROUGH, AUS^ [TICKETS]
TUE, MAR 29 @ BODEGA, NOTTINGHAM, UK^
WED, MAR 30 @ TRADES CLUB, HEBDEN BRIDGE, UK^
THU, MAR 31 @ CLUNY, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, UK^
FRI, APR 1 @ GULLIVERS, MANCHESTER, UK^
SAT, APR 2 @ ST MARY'S CREATIVE SPACE, CHESTER, UK^
SUN, APR 3 @ BRUDENELL SOCIAL CLUB, LEEDS, UK^
THU, APR 7 @ SUMMERHALL, EDINBURGH, UK^
FRI, APR 8 @ BEAT GENERATOR, DUNDEE, UK^
SAT, APR 9 @ THE LEMON TREE, ABERDEEN, UK^
SUN, APR 10 @ THE TOLBOOTH, STIRLING, UK^
FRI, JUN 3, 2022 @ JUNCTION 1, GLASGOW, UK (SUPPORTING HOT CHIP)
AUG 18-21 @ GREEN MAN FESTIVAL, WALES, UK
^ = Supported by Savage Mansion
SAVAGE MANSION LIVE:
SEE ABOVE DATES AROUND UK SPRING 2022 w/ PICTISH TRAIL
FRI, APR 15 @ STEREO, GLASGOW (w/ BAS JAN)
SAT, APR 16 @ PJ MOLLOY'S, DUNFERMLINE
SUN, APR 17 @ SNEAKY PETE'S, EDINBURGH
MON, APR 18 @ FULFORD ARMS, YORK
TUE, APR 19 @ LOU'S PLACE, ERINSBOROUGH, AUS [TICKETS]
WED, APR 20 @ THE LANES, BRISTOL
FRI, APR 22 @ NEW RIVER STUDIOS, LONDON
SAT, APR 23 @ CASTLE HOTEL, MANCHESTER
SUN, APR 24 @ WHARF CHAMBERS, LEEDS
THU, MAY 5 @ ESTABLISHMENT, WAKEFORD
FRI, MAY 6 @ DIVINE SCHISM, OXFORD
SAT, MAY 7 @ THE VICTORIA, LONDON
ALAN FLETCHER AKA KARL KENNEDY LIVE:
SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS
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JOIN THE LOST MAP LOOP
1) Facebook is a social media website on which you can hook-up with other Neighbours (R.I.P) fanatics worldwide through the page @NeighboursFanaticsWorldWide.
2) Alternatively: the Lost Map Loop.
3) Join our Facegroup for music / gossip / Harold Bish sexy fanfic.
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LISTEN TO THE WAYPOINTS PLAYLIST
1) ♫ Neeeiiiiighbours [R.I.P], everybody needs goood neeeiiiiighbours [R.I.P] ♫
3) ♫ With a little understaaaanding, you can find the perfect bleeeeend ♫
3) ♫ Neeeiiiiighbours [R.I.P], should be there for one anooooother ♫
LISTEN
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