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  <title>Ghostpoet on 22 May 2013</title>
  <description><![CDATA[Location: Queens Social Club

Playing in support of his new record Some Say I So I Say Light, set for release on 6th May, Ghostpoet will stop off in Sheffield on Wednesday 22nd May. The UK poet and electronic innovator made one of our favourite debuts of 2011 with Peanut Butter Blues & Melancholy Jam, and all signs point to Some Say I So I Say Light being similarly special. Having worked with producer Richard Formby (Wild Beasts, Darkstar, Egyptian Hip-Hop), he's moved away from self-produced sounds into even more ambitious territory.

http://www.ghostpoet.co.uk/

Obaro Ejimiwe, aka Ghostpoet, laughs when he remembers how Gilles Peterson “took a risk on a random maverick” back in 2010 by signing him to the Radio 1 DJ’s Brownswood imprint. 

Within a year, that risk paid off: Ghostpoet’s debut album, Peanut Butter Blues & Melancholy Jam, marked him out as one of the most distinct, uncategorisable and forward-thinking voices to emerge in British music this decade, and it was rewarded with a surprise Mercury Prize nomination in 2011. It was a sudden rise for a man for whom news of a record deal came in the same week that he was made redundant from his office job in insurance.

Two years on, Ghostpoet’s creativity has blossomed even more. On his second album, Some Say I So I Say Light, he pushes even further in all directions than on Peanut Butter Blues, mixing the abstract and the concrete with uncanny skill. 

Industrial beats, sonorous piano lines and hyper-detailed ornamentation provide a backdrop for an artist who sounds ever more like a man old before his time, whether intoning words so laconically it’s virtually spoken word or croaking out sung melodies. At times, Ghostpoet’s vocals seem to deliberately recede into the flickering shadows of the music, though this doesn’t lessen their gravitas in the slightest. The lyrics that come through are as rooted in everyday life as ever, though; from unopened mail to takeaway meals, Ghostpoet is never less than completely identifiable. It’s an album that positions him in the tradition of modern British auteurs as interested in pushing the boundaries sonically as expressing cathartic feelings, from Tricky to The Streets.

Ghostpoet attributes the album’s experimental bent to the change in his recording situation. Whereas Peanut Butter Blues was entirely self-produced on a computer in his bedroom, Some Say I So I Say Light is a studio-based work co-produced with the talented Richard Formby (Wild Beasts, Darkstar, Egyptian Hip-Hop). “He really opened my eyes to a different world,” says Ghostpoet. “Most of the album was made using analogue equipment, which was alien to me before. I knew I needed something more than sticking my music into a computer and using presets to take it to the next level. Analogue equipment enabled me to physically touch stuff and change it as I saw fit – I was able to get the ideas out of my head and into audio pieces much easier.”

The mood of Some Say I So I Say Light was also influenced by Ghostpoet’s personal circumstances. “I was in a bit of a dark place for a while,” he admits. “Everything I was making was moody and dark – lyrically as well. Usually in the past when I felt down I wouldn’t make music, because it wasn’t in the forefront of my mind. I’d get some ice cream and watch a DVD or something. But this time I just tried to see what would happen, see if it would spark some creativity.” Many of the album’s demos were initially put together on an old upright piano that inexplicably came with his Dalston flat – “it feels very claustrophobic at times, with all my possessions around me” – and the ghost of its presence remains on several of the finished tracks. Others, however, underwent significant alterations. “I’ve kind of dealt with that sad state of affairs now, I’m luckily much happier,” he smiles. “Some of the songs have remained in a darker realm, but I’ve forced change in others.”

One of the key upbeat cuts is the album opener, “Cold Win”, which Ghostpoet describes as “almost a flagpole or mast for the record”. Originally intended as a homage to old-school garage, it morphed into an electronic oddity that builds up gradually with cinematic swells of horns, although skipping, staccato beats remain as a hint to the track’s origins. It’s not the only song that shapeshifts almost imperceptibly, ending up somewhere completely different to where it started. “Dorsal Morsel”, which features Gwilym Gold on vocals, begins as a sparse, minimal meditation that develops into what Ghostpoet calls a “synth utopia” while lyrics about spending too much money on Amazon and Pringle packet metaphors keep it grounded in reality. The delicacy of “Comatose” winds up as glorious, string-led chamber music.

The past year has also seen Ghostpoet gain a DJ gig on the NTS radio station that he describes as a “refreshing” opportunity to switch off from the day job. Through this – and his series of mixtapes, uploaded to Soundcloud – he revels in his love of sharing new discoveries. Scrolling through the music on his phone, it’s clear that Ghostpoet has a voracious and wide-ranging musical appetite: he praises everything from psychedelic rock band Gentle Giant to Beth Gibbons’ bleak folk album with Rustin Man, via John Coltrane, Serge Gainsbourg, Don Cherry, Caribou and Terry Callier. It’s telling that he gravitates towards one-of-a-kind auteurs who create their own musical worlds. As he puts it, “It works on a subconscious level rather than direct influences. It’s a reminder that I have to stick to my guns creatively.” On his second album, Ghostpoet has done just that.

Wednesday 22nd May
Ghostpoet
Queens Social Club, Queens Road, Sheffield
7.30pm
18+
Advance tickets: £9.50 Harley Live members, £10.00 non-members, more on the door
Tickets available with no booking fee from The Harley, The Wick At Both Ends, Record Collector, The Old Sweet Shop
http://www.harleylive.co.uk/ticket-shop/
http://www.seetickets.com/event/ghostpoet/queens-social-club/697079
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  <title>Dot to Dot - Nottingham on 26 May 2013</title>
  <description><![CDATA[Location: Various Nottingham Venues

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Dot To Dot returns for 2013 ready to take over Manchester, Bristol and Nottingham yet again.

• “One of the UK’s fastest rising festivals” - NME 

• “An eclectic mix of innovative, ground-breaking acts manage to secure the festival’s spirit and provide the musical kudos”. - Virtual Festivals

• “With a stunning bill and venues within yards of one another we’ll leave you to join the dots.” - Clash

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The festival, which spans three cities over one weekend, has long been the barometer for acts that are about to break and 2012’s event was no exception. The line-up for last summer’s event speaks for itself with Jake Bugg, Bastille, Peace and Dog is Dead (to name but a few) all subsequently achieving huge success. 

Previous line-ups have also included The xx, Florence & The Machine, The Naked and Famous, Friendly Fires, Laura Marling, Mumford & Sons, Mystery Jets, Beach House, The Cribs, Wild Beasts, The Joy Formiddable, SBTRKT, Benjamin Francis Leftwich and many, many more. 

We pride ourselves on bringing thousands of music fans an eclectic mix of innovative, exciting and ground-breaking acts in intimate settings we feel compliment the artists. 

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www.dottodotfestival.co.uk
www.facebook.com/dottodotfestival
www.twitter.com/d2dnottingham
#d2dfest

TICKETS: http://www.alt-tickets.co.uk/alttickets/home_dot_to_dot_festival_2013.html]]></description>
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  <title>Splashh at The Chameleon Arts Cafe, Nottingham on 1 Jun 2013</title>
  <description><![CDATA[Location: The Chameleon Arts Cafe

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  <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:58:43 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Parklife Weekender 2013 on 8 Jun 2013</title>
  <description><![CDATA[Location: Heaton Park

http://www.parklife.uk.com/
Biography
ONLINE TICKET OUTLETS

http://www.ticketarena.co.uk/events/Parklife-Weeke-3/


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PHYSICAL TICKET OUTLETS

Manchester: Eastern Bloc Records
5A Stevenson Square, Northern Quarter, M1 1DN

Manchester: Loco [BOOKING FEE FREE]
Unit G18 Smithfield Buildings, Tib Street off Hilton Street, Northern Quarter, M4 1NB

Manchester: Loco [BOOKING FEE FREE]
Unit 4,Moho Buildings, Ellesmere Street, Castlefield, M15 4JY

Fallowfield: Font Bar
236 Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6LE

Fallowfield: Squirrels Bar [BOOKING FEE FREE – NUS ONLY]
293 Wilmslow Rd, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 6HD

Withington: Red Lion
Wilmslow Rd, M20 4BT

Liverpool: 3B Records
5 Slater Street, L1 4BW

Leeds: Crash Records 35 The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 6PU
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We can now reveal that Parklife will be relocating to Heaton Park in Manchester for the 2013 festival.

Heaton Park is widely considered to be one of the premier outdoor venues in the north of England and has of course hosted the legendary concerts from the likes of The Stone Roses and Oasis. We are very lucky that this year no other large scale events have been planned for the park and that has opened it up for Parklife to go and plant a flag in what is a huge move from Platt Fields. We are really proud to see Parklife 2013 at Heaton Park – it definitely feels like this is going to be a key moment in the Parklife history books and see the festival grow even further.

After the last couple of years bursting at the seams in Platt Fields, the extra space at Heaton (one of the largest municipal parks in Europe) is going to give the Parklife team that extra room to create an even wider spread of madness and entertainment across the site. Larger dance arenas, more spectacular production, more hidden nooks and crannies. More of everything that makes Parklife what it is and Manchester’s official start to the summer.

Please check out the all new Parklife website to see the full line-up: www.parklife.uk.com

Parklife 2013. From Manchester, with Love.

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PRESS ENQUIRIES
For all press and media enquiries (non-advertising) 
including accreditation please contact Full Fat:
Dan Walsh: +44 (0)7775 770379 / dan@wearefullfat.com 

SPONSORSHIP ENQUIRIES
If you are interested in becoming a brand partner of Parklife, 
please contact Big Fish:
Sam Stone: +44 (0)207 524 7555 / sam@bigfishevents.co.uk 

GENERAL ENQUIRIES
info@parklife.uk.com]]></description>
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  <title>Download Festival on 14 Jun 2013</title>
  <description><![CDATA[Location: Donington Park

Three days of heavy rock music over five stages at Donington, the spiritual home of rock!]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 17:58:19 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Night + Day London on 22 Jun 2013</title>
  <description><![CDATA[Location: Hatfield House

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  <link>http://www.last.fm/festival/3459202+Night+-+Day+London</link>
  <guid>http://www.last.fm/festival/3459202</guid>
  <pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:36:24 +0000</pubDate>
  <xcal:dtstart>2013-06-22T12:00:00Z</xcal:dtstart>
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  <title>Y Not Festival 2013 on 2 Aug 2013</title>
  <description><![CDATA[Location: Y Not Festival, Mouldridge lane Pikehall Nr. Matlock

Winner of the best small festival award (UK Festival Awards) in 2012, this Small, Fresh & Loud music festival has three days of quality music, food & drink, performing arts, comedy, workshops & good times in a stunning Peak District setting. You can go early with Thursday entry and plan the line-up you want to see on the  Y Not website.]]></description>
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  <title>The Flatliners + Gnarwolves at Rock City Basement, Nottingham on 8 Aug 2013</title>
  <description><![CDATA[Location: Rock City Basement

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  <link>http://www.last.fm/event/3592553+The+Flatliners+at+Rock+City+Basement+on+8+August+2013</link>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 13:17:39 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Leeds Festival 2013 on 23 Aug 2013</title>
  <description><![CDATA[Location: Bramham Park

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  <link>http://www.last.fm/festival/3435144+Leeds+Festival+2013</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2012 02:21:03 +0000</pubDate>
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