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Rewind to the East
When I was working JDs
Listening to Dizzee in the stock room
Shotting Air Max to the shotters
I wanted to be like the MCs
Dragged to the baptist church on a Sunday
Bus ride out the ends on a Monday
To go school
So all the rudeboys thought I was posh
And all the posh youts thought I was rude
Boo hoo
Murkage Dave
Yard Act (+ Murkage Dave) @ Cabaret Sauvage, Paris, Dream Job Tour, 05.04.24
I made 4th-5th rows! Which isn't bad at all considering how tiny the Cabaret Sauvage is (there's no barrier, the front row's at the foot of the stage. From the 4th row, I wasn't further away from the stage than I was back when I was front row at Ally Pally for Jamie T).
I was once again rewarded for my decision to NOT listen to Murkage Dave before going. Hearing new stuff for the first time live slaps, that's why I love festivals and support acts. Successfully set myself up for a nice surprise ✨
I took a shit ton of videos, kept the parts that were decent enough, and compiled them in a montage like it's 2013. Here's the link:
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[CW eyestrain: flashing lights @ ppl prone to seizures, proceed with caution]
Disclaimer! I can't afford a fancier phone and I'm no pro. Not to mention the fact that I will NEVER sacrifice my live experiences over footage. So yeah, it's shaky, but again, if I feel like dancing, I'll do just that; and if I'd rather keep my eyes on the band than make sure they're in the frame, that takes priority too. I guess what I'm trying to say is that those are primarily there for me to relive the memories, they weren't meant for aesthetics. Buuut, that doesn't mean I can't share them with you, does it?
Dropping this collection of excerpts from the gig like barging in your living room with a stack of pics from my latest trip. Look, I'm no film editor either, and evidently my brain was stuck in 2013, so that cringeworthy montage will have to do.
I know it's a shame I didn't record Payday & Dark Days (among others), but what can I say? I was too busy moshpitting.]
The atmosphere was incredible. There was a respectful vibe in the audience that made me feel safe. I actually partook in a moshpit wilfully and without fear for the first time in my life and that is a HUGE deal to me bc I'm usually too big of a wuss to try and on the rare occurrences I got caught up in one, people pushed too hard and some wound up hurt. Not this time. No one pushed too hard, no one tripped over, it was all friendly, benevolent horseplay and I HAD fun!!
A few complementary anecdotes:
When they played Land of the Blind, someone from the front row handed James a coin for the 'magic trick' part of the song. Who was this anonymous hero? Was it a spur of the moment decision? Did they just happen to have a coin in their pocket? Did they plan this??? So many questions. Defo in my top 3 most wholesome moments I've witnessed at a gig.
Most of my fellow croissants didn't know the words (I mean apart from The Overload and 100% Endurance bc they're from the 1st album; or they knew the words but couldn't pronounce them? Idk, point is, they didn't sing much), which was to be expected, but there were a few expats & brit tourists here and there, and throughout the concert, after a coupla moshpits & crowd movements, nearly all of us english speakers ended up gathered in a single group and we all sang along together: that was mint.
James pointed at everyone he could see wearing a trench coat and I was among them 🥰
Once again, not so many ppl knew the words, especially the newest songs. And there was me, who's obsessed with song lyrics, singing along nearly the entire time. The look on James' face when he made eye contact with me during When the Laughter Stops, Fizzy Fish and A Vineyard for the North, and realised I was singing too was priceless. He had the same reaction all 3 times lmao. The man was a mix of surprise, confusion, pride and amusement, he's such a sweetheart 🥲 I'm always a tad apprehensive when I get caught singing by the artist bc I don't know how'll they react, they all tend to feel differently about audience participation (e.g. Jamie T loves it so much when we sing along, I suspect it's one of his favourite things about going on stage and Brian Molko didn't pay it much mind, like it made not much of a difference to him lol) but James didn't seem to dislike it (I've heard there are artists who hate it but no one I've seen so far). I posted the bit from the video with the caption "backing vocals from the pit" to my Instagram story mentioning them and they shared it to theirs, so I take it they're okay with pit choirs.
James asked us to make some noise and when he saw how responsive we were, he had us do it 5 more times like he couldn't help himself and his giddy giggling made it impossible to be annoyed with him tbh
I love them. I love them so much.
Evidence offers a chance to rethink life with “Unlearning Vol.1”
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PC: Stephen Vanasco By Daniel Paiz June 25th might just be Evidence’s favorite day of the year, as this project arrives just as summer kicks off. There are projects that feel like a natural next step for an artist, and that is exactly what’s playing out for this Los Angeles emcee. If you’ve been waiting for that summer album to drop, this Rhymesayers project has arrived. Evidence’s…
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Video: nineteen97 - ALIVE (feat. Murkage Dave) | DIRECTORS CUT.
Coventry-born, Birmingham-based composer, producer and rapper nineteen97 releases new single ‘ALIVE’ alongside Leytonstone singer Murkage Dave. Highlighting the importance of those closest to you in moments of desperation, ‘ALIVE’ blends R&B and Garage sonics, inspired by early 2000’s Grime, produced by close friend and collaborator OffKey.
The conceptual video further showcases nineteen97’s creative depth, merging performance shots with a heartfelt storyline laced with yellow illustrations to represent a silver lining. Citing Murkage Dave as one of his favourite artists, his sultry verse captures the importance of special people around you “I’ve been questioning all the dark times man, she smiles like she’s the answer.” ‘ALIVE’ follows the announcement of the forthcoming UK tour, where he will visit Cardiff, London and Bristol before a homecoming show in Birmingham across April.
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Murkage Dave - Big Man But I'm Shy ft Manga Saint Hilare
East London singer-songwriter Murkage Dave presents “I Don't Do Love Songs - A Valentines Compilation”, including a mixture of new and old Murkage Dave serenades, equal parts honest and direct. Releasing ‘Get The Girl Save The World’ from the project last month, lead single ‘The Pact’ confronts the aftermath of an amicable breakup head-on as ex-lovers navigate the struggles of moving on. The project is a true, modern-day love story with Dave sharing his innermost personal feelings and laying them bare for all to see with a guest appearance from a long-term friend, rapper Manga Saint Hilare and fan favourites; “Put You On My Shoulders” and “White Nikes In The Rain”. With vulnerability at the forefront, “I Don't Do Love Songs” solidifies his position as a storyteller and an integral generational voice whose music remains intimate and relatable.
