The return of Oasis, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Fontaines D.C. Sabrina Carpenter, Ty Segall, The Bug Club...And join the campaign to save Louth's British Legion Hall, Celebrate National Cinema Day at Louth's Playhouse Cinema

Posted by Lee Conybeare on August 29, 2024

In the week that saw the Gallagher brothers bury the hatchet and announce tour dates the shop has gone Oasis mad!

Oasis’ debut album Definitely Maybe celebrates its 30th anniversary this week with a 'strawberry and cream' vinyl edition, a limited edition 4LP and a double CD all with extra tracks. All out on Friday 30th August.

BROWSE FOR OASIS HERE

As we are celebrating Definitely Maybe this week we have a rare 90s promo cd for sale. Mark won this copy in a Signal Cheshire Radio Competition back in August 1994!

https://offthebeatentracks.co.uk/products/oasis-definitely-maybe-2nd-hand-original-90s-promo-cd-near-mint-condition?_pos=4&_sid=60b0e174a&_ss=r&fbclid=IwY2xjawE-h8VleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHS-DmYp8zJK3llmqmLwEQlxmvVzmJRYH16pvsFrJI7t2-wuKYAD-2pguLA_aem_j39nXdncwMIvY1LMZRTopw

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds 'are back after a five-year break with their new album Wild God Described by Nick as 'joyful'.

Across ten tracks, the band dances between convention and experimentation, taking left turns and detours that enhance the rich imagery and emotion in Cave's heartfelt narratives.'

'Packed with remarkable songs, its mood of what you might call radical optimism is potent and contagious. You leave it feeling better than you did previously: an improving experience, in the best sense of the phrase.' Alexis Petridis

We have the clear vinyl, standard vinyl and CD versions of Wild God in store now. BROWSE THE NEW NICK CAVE HERE

Dublin band Fontaines D.C. have released their highly-anticipated fourth album, Romance.

'Romance is Fontaines D.C.s most ambitious, expansive record yet, its 11 tracks constellating ideas that have been percolating among Grian Chatten (vocals), Carlos O’Connell (guitar), Conor Curley (guitar), Conor Deegan (bass), and Tom Coll (drums) since they released Skinty Fia in 2022. These ideas crystalised while touring the U.S. and Mexico with Arctic Monkeys as the five band members shared music and found a throughline with artists that deftly build out their own sprawling creative worlds'

BROWSE FONTAINES DC HERE

'It’s a hugely impressive record that brims over with highlights' Phil Mongredien

Available in store now, choose from pink vinyl, clear vinyl, standard vinyl, CD or cassette!

Sabrina Carpenter's Short n’ Sweet showcases her scintillating spirit, the pocket-sized popstar with a larger than life artistic presence.

With a gold album & multiple platinum singles under her belt, it’s no wonder that ‘Espresso’, the debut single from the forthcoming album, has it all: lyrics that make you giggle & blush and songwriting that makes you wish you’d thought of it first.

Choose from pink vinyl with a poster or blue vinyl in store

'On The Intricate Inner Workings Of The System is the third album by the wonderful Welsh trio The Bug Club and their first on the Sub Pop label. It 'is filled with thrillingly witty and energetic catchy punk.'

Red/orange vinyl and CD out Friday 30th August

'The brand-new solo album from The Dream Syndicate’s Steve Wynn, released in tandem with his memoir. Make It Right is a commentary between literal and metaphorical ruminating – a dialogue between memoirist and musician - a vulnerable, more reflective Wynn than previously heard. Make It Right features notable contributions from Mike Mills (R.E.M.), Vicki Peterson (The Bangles), Chris Schlarb (Psychic Temple), Emil Nikolaisen (Serena Maneesh), Linda Pitmon (The Baseball project) and a cast of dozens.'

Love Rudiments is 'a meditation from Ty Segall on love, played on his first love: the drums. Delving deep into the melodic and orchestral possibilities of a full array of percussion instruments, from the trap kit to timpani, vibraphone, xylophone, percussion and e-drums, Ty charts the waxing and waning of a love affair, to explore some of the most delicate space we know of – the private emotional location where only two can meet.'

'After critically acclaimed reissues of their mid-90s material, Seefeel return with their first new music since 2011. Everything Squared is a one-off 6-track mini-album which presents a contemporary evolution of their trademark sound. Mainly composed and performed by the core duo of Mark Clifford and Sarah Peacock, with bass on two tracks from Shigeru Ishihara. Mastered by Berlin-based engineer Stefan Betke aka Pole at Scape Mastering, and designed by Ian Anderson at The Designers Republic.'

LP and CD out Friday 30th August

Tony Allen, Yannis and the Yaw - Lagos Paris London

'In 2016, Foals frontman Yannis Philippakis was offered the opportunity of a lifetime: a two-day session working with the great drummer Tony Allen, who he admired intensely for his influential, multi-genre work with the likes of Fela Kuti, Sébastien Tellier and Jeff Mills.

Heading into a smoke-filled, ‘70s throwback studio in Paris, Yannis had expected them to make a nostalgic Afrobeat record. Yet something very different emerged.'

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The campaign to save Louth's Legion Hall for community use is well underway.

'This hall has been a stalwart of the Louth community for 160 years and holds significant memories for many.' For us personally the Louth Later events, which gave local bands a platform to perform their original material in the town, were a real highlight, as well as having the opportunity to bring our favourite artists to little old Louth like This Is The Kit, Rachael Dadd, Peter Bruntnell and The Egg to name a few.

A large, centrally located wheelchair accessible venue like this is vital for the town.

There is 'a strong vision for what this building could be and that involves a bakery/cafe, several multifunctional spaces for hire, a business hub with co-working spaces, and meeting rooms as well as a cultural hub bringing local gigs, art and theatre back to the hall.'

The building is being put up for sale very soon.

There is a crowdfunding page to make pledges for the hall purchase and refurb https://www.gofundme.com/f/8c5yvd-save-louth-legion-hall?attribution_id=sl:1b17282f-d5cf-4957-aeb7-f403faff6b23&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet_ai&utm_content=amp9v2&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

The group are also speaking to local businesses who may be interesting in sponsoring one of the rooms in the Hall.

You can find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/p/Your-Hall-61551912763628/

Please spread the word to help save this valuable asset for the community.

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'Mark your calendars for Sunday 29th September, as we commemorate a decade of creativity and music at The Pump House Recording Studio!

From noon until 4 PM, the studio doors will be open, inviting you to connect with our talented teachers and engineers. Whether you want to discuss your recording aspirations or simply join in on a jam session, we welcome you to drop by. Enjoy live performances, engaging recording demonstrations, and interactive vocal workshops that will inspire your musical journey.

Plus, attendees can look forward to some exclusive offers that you won’t want to miss!'

The Pump House Recording Studio

Thames Street, Louth, Lincolnshire LN11 7AD

www.pumphousestudio.co.uk | 01507 201080

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The forthcoming Hoochie Coochie Club season will kick off at The Miller's Daughter on Thursday 19th September with the fabulous THE BARFLIES and a guest appearance from OUI3. This guaranteed strong dose of the feelgood factor is the perfect way to get us up and running.

SPEAKEASY NIGHTS

What is a Speakeasy Night? It's an opportunity for our Club musicians to network and for other musicians to introduce themselves and for musical talent to step forward..

There's an open door for anyone who would like to

stand up and sing a number or two have a jam with other musicians bring along their new band and showcase a few numbers

Basically it's an Open Mic Night. There are no costs. All you need to do is come along.

There are two Speakeasy Nights scheduled for 17th October and the 7th November. If these are successful then more will be added to the Club Calendar. Spread the word....and please support this venture.

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A must for metal fans!

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There's a great range of films coming up at Louth Film Club based at Louth Playhouse Cinema in the next few weeks, check out the selection here... https://www.louthfilmclub.com/

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It is great to see The Jolly Brewer in Lincoln is up and running as a music venue again with open mic nights and plenty of events including a live punk night on Friday 13th September with Suburban Toys, Diablofurs and Tank Turning.

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