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I would like this man to direct a music video for us one day.

The best Kebab/photoshoot ever

Yesterday we had the pleasure of being photographed by Tom Barnes. We have known Tom for many years and it was really cool to work together again. Having driven down from Sheffield at 6 in the morning, he was very tired, and consequently shot most of the shoot from the comfort of a leather couch. Which is impressive stuff.

The location was my sisters trendy North London apartment, her and her boyfriend Dave were very cool for letting us use the place for the afternoon, and Pearl the cat was great company. My sister also hooked us up with some cool clothes from Reiss, so thanks to them.

My girlfriend is a pro make-up artist and so we let her paint us to save TB from having to edit out our appalling skin, and she did a wicked job.

Speaking of bad skin; the guys all treated themselves to a kebab for lunch, but not just any kebab, this was particularly posh, and received rave reviews across the board. I'm not sure Rob was pleased with himself for passing on the kebab and opting for a portion of chips instead. But being a true team player, he waited until the drive home to share his regret/disappointment in his decision. Honestly this kebab was exquisite despite only getting a picture of the rubbish left behind.

The shoot went really well. We managed to squeeze in a few different styles, and Tom got the opportunity to experiment with some different ideas, so all in all everyone was very happy. Look out for the pics online and in the magazines.

For a while now, BRMC have been a big part of our lives. When we are on tour we play them a lot. They are just undeniable. Their bass lines, grooves, vocals, hooks, clothes, artwork, just general style is fucking cool. And this new record is no exception... go and listen to it.

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So we are booked in to do a shoot with the lovely Tom Barnes this Friday in West Hamstead. I couldn't tell you how it is going to turn out, there isn't really a specific plan just yet. We're looking forward to it though as Tom is a talented man.

Stephen's House Party

Spam. Dry noodles. Beer. Tequila. Spills. Bob Marley. Living room rage sessions.

So For the past few days we have been back in the studio writing, messing around with a few bits and pieces old and new.

So far all the ideas have potential, whether that potential can be realised is yet to be seen. We spent time sorting through about 15 to 20 ideas and categorising them i.e. deciding whether they will make it through to the next stage, a kind of 'musical ideas' x-factor if you will? I'm pleased to say; some of them are going to Hollywood.

Sam then bounces the tracks down and we put them onto CD. We then leave the studio and let them affect our day to day lives by whatever means possible. For me, this involves playing them over and over again in the car (they wouldnt stand a chance at home, Lil Wayne dominates my player right now)

After Yesterdays session, I have come to the conclusion that two tracks are steering this band in the right direction. I read a very interesting quote from Josh Homme yesterday talking about the Arctic Monkeys and producing their newest record 'Humbug'. The general idea was that for a band to change what they are doing from their last record, but maintain that core exssance of what got people liking them in the first place, is a very difficult challenge, but an entirely necessary one. The quote ended, 'if you risk nothing, you get nothing.'

This summed up how I think we are feeling as a band right now. We have been trying to push our musical direction onto a road that is going to take us on a rock'n'roll adventure. And yesterday, I think we found the vehicle.

Can you feel the Irony chaps?

Chris

The day that changed everything

Never has Pasta-bake been so intense.

Photoshoot with Scarlet Page for Kerrang! Magazine
She was awesome.