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Morning, afternoon, evening - wherever you happen to be when this latest dawdle through the world’s more recent error messages reaches you readers , in the best of health I hope for all. Of course you can bank on the subject matter pertaining to recent events in Tunisia and Egypt (doesn’t everything??) I should be sleeping, watching Planet of the Apes on the laptop, or exploring Barcelona’s Fira district about now, but have decided against it for the excuses that follow, and yes, in that order. Air France have robbed me of my shuteye capabilities via 2 different highly compressed tin cans with wings - nobody should have entrusted Tim Burton, Danny Elfman, and that geezer from Nu Kids on the Block with a task of such institutional magnitude. And talking of other magnanimousness, the view from my window of 21st century Catalunya reminds me all too deeply of the unwillingness to be dwarfed and impotized by such architecture, but to embrace it as one would devour the skyline of a Shanghai or Dubai sunset. Add in the absence of cars, bikes or Oxelo kickscooters (for those who don’t know, I swear by them for getting around town), and to top it all off, SOD IT I’M INSPIRED!!!!


First off, Iain Banks, if you are reading this, GET IN TOUCH NOW !!!! You can STOP being like any other author and hiding behind your publishing companies being oh so mysterious, only Gibson gets away with that. The internet is coming for the likes of you, and then, like the rest of us creative media types that have suddenly been done out of a living due to the omnipresence of the world wide web (more on this later) you’ll need all the friends you can get, whatever the social network….

Irony, Irony, the sweet fu*king IRONY! I’ve probably said it before and I will say it again just in case it hasn’t sunk in yet, IRONY IS YOUR FRIEND AND NEIGHBOUR!!! It really seems to be not only what I believe in, but also hanging out on a golf course with its best friend FATE these days (Barca bringing back fleeting memories of Steve Ballasteros and that twat Dickie Davies who repeatedly and without pity or remorse, destroyed the first 10 minutes of my Saturday afternoon right up till when the A-team were on,…sorry) Alright ALRIGHT, I’ll get to the point of all this, as the rest seems pointless for now. ‘Ok Simon why is irony …blah blah blah etc etc’ My other screen is set to BBC World (that’s how good this hotel is- I feel like Hollis Henry from spook country!) and what’s sliding cross dat screen? The revolution in Egypt of course, and all those newly unrepressed peoples dancing in the streets (gotta rethink my dancefloor game plan I reckon, gabber bouzouki with a touch of belly dancer voice anybody?) and how happy they are down in North Africa that yet another president after Tunisia has turned round and gone. Sod this for a laugh, I’m on a Learjet outta here NOW, you want the country so bad, GET ON WITH IT!! I’m off to Berlusconi’s villa for a bit of underage prostitution shenanigans now my principles are shot to fuck and I don’t have a home no more! AWW COME ON….the Catholic Church used to let schoolboys into the clergy, today it’s the OTHER WAY ROUND!!!!

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Push Pony (Team LSD) An Enchanted Portal to the Peculiar

The Bizarre and the Beautiful Well if there’s one thing the beginning of 2011 could not be accused of it’s being boring! To date we’ve witnessed the fall of John Galliano, Gaga went goo-goo over ice cream, Charlie Sheen lost the plot, and the world has had to deal with a huge disaster… yes Britney had another come back performance! Fashion, as always is in sync with the current trend of the extreme, and London Fashion Week provided us with one of the most bizarre international fashion weeks we have ever attended. There were Zombies, Corpse Brides, Dalmatians, a real 7ft inflatable model, and there was an entire show made of human hair!! The beautiful are without doubt becoming more bizarre and as the silly season is about to kick in... sit back and enjoy the ride!

Rick Genest Possibly the most talked about man in fashion at the moment and certainly the most tattoed! Rick Genest aka “Zombie Boy” is taking the industry by storm. Discovered on Facebook by Lady Gaga’s stylist Nicola Formichetti, the Montreal born street performer has since walked the Parisian catwalk for Thierry Mugler, grinded with Gaga in her “born this way” video, and is currently filming motion picture 47 Ronin with Universal Pictures and Mr Matrix… Keanu Reeves. And that’s only the beginning. Designers and stylists are said to be fighting to get their hands on the inked up heart throb, so it’s no surprise Nicola Formichetti went to extreme lengths to secure him as his muse. Reportedly Formichetti paid over $20,000 in outstanding police fines that Genest had for sleeping on the streets, in order to issue him a new passport and allow him to attend Paris Fashion Week. Backstage after the show crowds of women surrounded him trying to get their photo taken and he simply smiled and said “I’m super privileged”, then slapped a journalist on the back and sighed “It’s great isn’t it?”

MORE FROM PUSH PONY IN LSD MAGAZINE ISSUE 7

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The Waiting Room by 69DB (Team LSD)

In the waiting room,
People’s coming in,
Peoples going out,
My time ain’t come yet,
So I’m just sittin’ here,
Man been getting crowded round here,
And still its getting more and more,
Natural progression i guess,
I’m just sayin’,
Hope....
Yes that’s all we got,
Guess I’m lucky I got a guitar,
Helpin’ me from hitting the bar,
Anyway whilst we’re here,
so many driven to beer,
Oh I guess you could go chasin’ the money,
But something tells me I done that one before,
But how do I know that?
There’s something familiar in this place,
Or is it the human race?
So easy to turn in circles,
Treading water,
Well....
For some time anyway,
Still don’t dismay there’s a good bit coming up,
Patience is the key,
Tolerance the door,
Life’s not fair if you want a good excuse,
But something tells me I’ve been through that one before,
And what’s more,
It wasn’t as good as they make it out to be,,
Wanna be free?
R.E.S.P.E.C.T !
I ain’t wasting time,
put another dime in the juke box baby,
And maybe,
you’ll fill the floor,
But not sure everyone’s gonna get it,
No worries,
We’ll have a pirate party,
Let the others do their thing,
Lost with Golemn’s ring,
On the way to Mordor,
Or at least that’s one door,
But I’m pitching for a better thing,
However, it’s probably not what you’re looking for,
Well maybe it is but...
It just feels lonely these days,
In this western daze,
Seems like we’re phased,
just check televisions din,
While the advertisers grin,
And the majority of people are getting thin,
Funny place this waiting room.

By 69DB (Team LSD)

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Laser 3.14 First UK Solo Show (Newcastle)

Laser 3.14 was one of the first artists that we at LSD Magazine got to interview. Since then Team LSD has considered him a friend and pretty much keeps a close eye on his works. A deep thinking linguist that shares poetry and insights with the public at large. this is his FIRST UK SOLO SHOW so please show your support for the visiting Dutch artist. 

'A DECADE OF AEROSOL POETRY'
29th September - 1st November
UNIT 44 - NEWCASTLE

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I Know You Got Soul: Graffiti as Therapy

The four pillars of B-boy culture are increasingly being recognised and adopted by the wider culture. The art of the DJ has permeated popular musical forms, while breakdance now shares the stage at cultural venues such as Sadler’s Wells and the Barbican with other dance forms such as ballet. Hip-hop lyrics are studied on English courses alongside Shakespeare and Byron. As for graffiti, well, for forward-thinking councils, it is recognised as the solution to urban problems, rather than a sign of urban decay that needs stamping out at the roots. 

 Graffiti as Therapy

Graffiti artists such as Chor Boogie have long advocated the redemptive qualities of the spray can. Chor is an accomplished international muralist whose art combines knowledge of street culture with an understanding of colour therapy. Chor's unique talent for meaningful expression has been shown throughout the world, including in China, where he was recently commissioned to do a mural for the Olympics.

Chor speaks passionately of the power of graffiti to lift the soul through the uplifting effect of colour in an otherwise grey world. He describes colours as a necessity – like air and water – and argues that, if we are surrounded by them on a daily basis and believe in them, colours have the potential to heal the heart, mind, body and soul.

Chor recently commented: “My artwork, creative sense and talent are my spirituality to recovery. My belief behind my work is my spirituality which is the strength, patience, tolerance, abundance, peace, genuine spiritual love; gratitude is attitude, honesty, willingness, humbleness, health, wealth, wisdom, knowledge, trust, truth, faith, acceptance, adjustments, intentions, enthusiasm, and faith.”

Brighton-ing up Your Life

The redemptive power of colour and graffiti is understood not just by Chor but also by forward-thinking UK towns and cities. During the recent Brighton Festival, local street artists organised guided tours round the city’s world-class graffiti murals. The council has set aside walls and worked in conjunction with street artists to beautify areas around the town. Among the sites visited were the sublime murals that range from tributes to Run DMC and James Brown to the recently commissioned homage to Aung San Suu Kyi, the Burmese freedom fighter who was recently released from detention. The work on display is recognised by the council for what it is: heroic depictions that can brighten an otherwise drab environment. Go check it out – Brighton walls will lift the saddest of hearts.

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Rewarding Graffiti

Through the careful application of colour, graffiti artists have the power to redeem otherwise monochrome environments: the spray can has shown it can save rather than destroy. With increasing recognition of the value of street art, it cannot be long before we see a St Georges Cross awarded for services rendered, as opposed to critical opprobrium for those who dare to spray what they feel. 

We've interviewed Chor Boogie in a Past Issue

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Good Times @ Notting Hill Carnival Canceled 2011

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM FRIEND OF LSD MAG
NORMAN JAY

It is with real sadness and profound regret that I am left with no alternative but to officially announce today that GOOD TIMES sound system are unable to participate in this year’s Notting Hill carnival festivities due to a myriad of extenuating circumstances, some of which were simply beyond our control. After endless meetings, countless late night brainstorming sessions and many sleepless nights, we concluded it just wasn’t possible for us this year to present a show worthy of your high expectations of us.

 

So after more than 3 decades of deejaying at the Notting Hill carnival (20 of those at our current location on the corner of West Row and Southern Row) entertaining generations of our fans, the realisation that we cannot be there on August 28th and 29th has been a particularly devastating one for us all to come to terms with. Saying that, on a more positive note, we feel that a one year sabbatical away from carnival and all that it entails will prove to be of real benefit to all concerned in the long run, giving us all a bit of time and space to evaluate what it really means to be part of the greatest street festival in Europe. A precedent has already been set with regard to established UK festivals taking a gap year with even the ‘mother’ of all UK festivals, GLASTONBURY officially announcing a one year break in 2012. Good Times will not be hosting an official after party either this year.

I must stress at this point that the world famous Notting Hill Carnival NEEDS to be supported and needs your continued support. Although it remains the UK’s largest FREE cultural event, Notting Hill carnival continues to offer the visitor unrivalled cultural and musical experiences throughout the weekend which still NEEDS to be supported and needs your support. And even though our GOOD TIMES sound system is unable to be there this year, I implore you dedicated music and party loving fans to still come along on August bank holiday weekend and enjoy more than just the sight and sounds of the iconic red double decker bus.

 
All that remains to be said is that GOOD TIMES would like to sincerely thank you for over 30 unbelievable years of continuous partisan support, not only of our original sound system but of our music events and brand too.

Therefore we very much look forward to seeing you massed around West Row and Southern Row in 2012. So all is not as bad as it at first seems. We will be back!

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Futuro Primitivo - Helsinki Comics Festival 4th - 24th September

Futuro Primitivo (em finlandês Primitiven Tulevaisuus) vai sujar o Centro de BD Finlandesa entre 4 e 24 de Setembro, no âmbito da26ª edição do Festival de BD de Helsínquia. No fim-de-semana de 16 e 18 de Setembro, Marcos Farrajota e Joana Pires irão representar a Chili Com Carne, MMMNNNRRRG e outras edições independentes portuguesas. Para este evento preparamos novos cartazes em serigrafia que foram feitos com as imagens das bds publicadas no Futuro Primitivo que remisturadas por André Coelho e Bráulio Amado e impressos por Lucas Almeida. Ainda estão disponíveis os do Miguel Carneiro / Arara.
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Futuro Primitivo exhibition (Primitiven Tulevaisuus in Suomi) is going to dirt the Finnish Comics Society between 4th and 24th September, during the 26th Helsinki Comics Festival. In the weekend of the festival (16th and 18th September), Marcos Farrajota and Joana Pires will be in a table representing Chili Com Carne, MMMNNNRRRG and Portuguese indie comix books.

For this event we'll have new silkscreen posters made of Futuro Primitivo skrewed & chopped comix book. The poster images were remixed by André Coelho and Bráulio Amado and they were printed by Lucas Almeida. The older posters by Miguel Carneiro / Arara are still available.

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ANDRÉ COELHO

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BRÁULIO AMADO

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