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1 of the downsides to AM is that it lacks a proper queue function, so if you like to put together an improptu list of songs it can be pretty frustrating to work with. It has “play next” or “play last”, play next works as it should but play last is a PITA. Eg, if you go into an album and want track 2 followed by track 7. Once you start playing track 2, AM will queue all the other tracks from the album in sequence automatically. If you then use play last on track 7, it will put it at the back of the queue behind all the other album tracks. So you have to delete everything from the queue or juggle things around manually to get what you want. Even worse if you have a playlist with a lot of tracks on but want to pick and choose the order via queue functions. Not a deal breaker for me, but always frustrating when I come across it!

O2 branded venues are almost universally sh!te, have been for a while. Overly expensive, usually poor sound, no physical ticket alternatives and a lot of them take a cut from the bands merch.. up to as much as 25%. https://www.nme.com/news/music/the-big-moon-call-out-venue-for-taking-cuts-of-merch-sales-and-announce-alternative-pop-up-store-3318896

Caught Slomosa earlier in the year supporting Stoner and they really impressed me. They have that catchy 1st QOTSA album kinda sound, will definitely be keeping an eye out for future releases for em. OG are always good fun too, can’t say I’ve ever seen them and not had a good time!

I’ve been to DF a few times now and there’s always a handful of bands that are against the grain a bit. Napalm Death, Turbonegro, Godflesh and dare I say even Om. There was an Americana type stage 1 year, not your typical stoner bands by any stretch haha! I think it’s good they do that though, gives people an opportunity to give something new a go 😄

Yeah it’s such a shame, can only hope they make it through ok. They were probably at the top of the list of must-see bands for the weekend. They’re still managing to put out new their music, so fair play to them for that!

Definitely doesn’t feel like there’s as many international bands this year compared to the 2020 lineup. Should still be a good craic, good opportunity to catch someone new!

Anybody off to Desertfest next week? Been bit of a rollercoaster with the lineup chopping and changing but seems like it’s actually going ahead!

King Buffalo’s latest album has been on constantly for me since it’s release in June!

Caught Yob at Supersonic Festival a couple years ago, their set was cut short but they were awesome regardless! Hope to catch them at Desertfest next year. Haven’t seen Monolord mentioned yet, new album on the way in October. Big Sabbs vibes from their new single, can only be a good thing!

If your order does come from within the EU, as long as it’s under £135 you shouldn’t get collared with any extra fees. Amazon charge VAT at point of purchase for UK customers on non-UK EU sites. Bought a new frying pan from Amazon.de early January and I didn’t get copped with any additional fees when it was delivered by UPS. My order was about €45 including delivery fees.

Shoulda been a lot cheaper considering you had to endure Kiss for 2 hours 😂 I’ve seen SP a few times now, last was in Cardiff a few years ago. Didn’t quite feel the same to me without Cory Henry there sadly. Though like the person above I’d definitely pay more to see a good band in an intimate venue so £50/£75 seems quite reasonable to me.

You’re in for a treat, enjoy! 😄

Went to a sort of celebration of the 50 years last night! Zakk Wylde’s “Zakk Sabbath” played in Birmingham. It was a blast, didn’t change much to the songs but just added his own flair. A fitting tribute to Brums finest!

Casino were somewhat local legends here in Brum when they were together, seen ‘em a few times and they were always on point. Never a bad show! Their guitarist is actually in the ‘phonics now, it’s Adam Zindani!

I was only a newbie to bass back then, I just thought it was step on and go. Had no clue it could do that 😂