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SPILL
Magazine : Dec 2006
The last ever issue of SPILL features a nostalgic look back over the last three years. Articles on Kila Kela, Warren Suicide, MSTRKRFT, Bob Log III, Young Knives, Transgressive and Regina Spektor feature alongside the best of SPILL singles, Scene Live and Demo Reviews and SPILL album recommendations. |
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| FAREWELL FROM THE SPILL TEAM... |
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When we put out the email that SPILL was coming to a close, Chris and I were in Manchester at In The City, it’s a music conference where people from the industry congratulate each other about shit. I’d sort of been avoiding talking to anyone too much about any future editions of the magazine, because I didn’t really want to get into why we were finishing.
Two amazing things happened at that conference, the first was that I got to see The Noisettes, and the second was the timing of the announcement of the closure of SPILL.
I was sitting in the front row watching two very interesting informed people discussing the artists whose sounds they feel had sculpted their lives. I swear I’ll never forget it. Geoff Travis and Tony Wilson chatted like two old school friends about artists that not only make amazing music but that have also been pivotal players during the last 50 years. It really made me step back and take stock. Publications like SPILL will come and go, some will be as short lived as a bedroom zine that lasts as long as an idea, others will be million pound businesses that grout the music industry. At SPILL we were always aware that we were a monthly book of opinions, some good, some bad, some downright contagious, and others were at times a little mediocre. But the driving force, the ethos behind the magazine, was always to give exposure to those that needed it and deserved it most. We tried so desperately to not be ‘in’ or ‘scene’ or dare I say it ‘cool’. It was always so important that whomever we had on our cover or in our magazine brought in to these ideals as artists and as people.
And I think it worked, I hope that you picked up on it when you read the magazine. Don’t get me wrong, of course everyone has to survive, and I guess that’s the balancing act you have to do when you try and forge your identity in any creative industry.
It’s funny, this last month is the first month I haven’t had to edit SPILL, and I feel a little odd! When you commit to such a big project like the magazine, you can’t help but lose yourself in it. The reason for us deciding to call it a day? I think we both felt after three years we wanted a new challenge, Chris at Jeepster and I at The Boileroom. We wanted to go out on a high and celebrate what everyone had achieved by compiling a best of. So as usual I am writing the editors notes moments before we hurry the disc off to the printers, with the contemplation that this will be the last time I write to you… a parting thought.
And as any good journalist will know, if you can’t say it right yourself use someone else’s words! In this instance I shall borrow from the teachings of Mr Hunter S Thompson. Yes, I know this a mis quote, but fuck it. The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There’s also a negative side. Hunter S. Thompson “Generation of Swine: Tales of Shame and Degradation in the ‘80s.”
My point is that I think that it’s the music that will always be there and, dare I say it speak for it self, and the rest of us, well we are all just trying to make a living. Thank you to everyone that has supported us- that includes friends, family, loved ones and well everyone. I thank you and goodnight...
Dom and Chris xxx |
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It is with a heavy heart that I write my farewell to SPILL Magazine. It seems not that long ago, I was the only person Chris Dempsey knew (besides Stuart of course) who liked dance music, and thus…I became the dance editor for SPILL…
I’ll never forget the day, or the plaid trousers Chris was wearing, but I digress. I want to say a big THANKS to Chris, Dom, Oli, and Neil for making SPILL THE BEST Independent Music Magazine on the planet, EVER. We’ve had a lot of laughs (and probably more tears than we would like to admit), and I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to express my love of dance music through their fine publication.
I would also like to thank all of the people who gave me great music to write about, and indeed the artists who make all the great music…this industry is built on your foundations…and my life wouldn’t be the same without it.
So, CHEERS for all of the THRILLS and SPILLS.
Audrey Kocharoff xoxo
Turbo Audio Editor
And thanks for not sacking me when I turned everything in late, for every issue. |
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So the end is nigh… what a great few years I have had… my addiction to listening to new music has been fed and frankly I am worried about the withdrawal (of course you can still send me stuff to the usual address for any feedback, advice etc ;-)). The shakes are beginning to take hold and I may have to drink myself out of it. There have been some incredible bands who have landed on my desk, and I will be keeping a firm eye on them in the future. Good luck to everyone who has had a good review over the course of Spill’s history… keep on rocking in the ‘free’ world.
Suzi Ireland
UNsigned DIY Scene Editor |
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Ashes to ashes, dust to dust...Designing SPILL magazine since issue 3 has given me an emotional journey that covers everything from blissful rapture to unabated despair. I’d like to thank Chris, Dom, Suzi, AK and Oli for this journey and their friendship throughout. I’m also moving on to new things in my postSPILL life. My debut novel ‘Spritz’ will be out in paperback from mid December 2006 at www.amazon.co.uk. It’s a black crime comedy set in Swansea about the hopes and dreams of professional alcoholic and part time husband Bob Flint. You can read more about it on my website at www.neiljhart.com I hope you all enjoyed SPILL and continue to support new music and real artists. Farewell.
Neil J Hart
SPILL Designer |
Big thanks going out to:
Adam Weymouth, Aili Kidson, Al Horner, Alan Smith, Alez Mackenzie, Alez McCann, Andrew Bennett, Andrew Devine, Adam Weymouth, Andrew Misuraca, Andrew Raymond, Andrew Smith, Anthony Hammond, Arnaud Annizet, Ben Naylor, Charles Folkes, Chris Byrne, Chris Johnson, Chris Porter, Chris Pratt, Chris Tams, Colin Spencer, David Challen, David Edwards, David Smith, Ellie Harvey, Em Gosling, Gary Munday, Hollie Robson, Jack Bradbury, Jay Taylor, Jeremy Warmsley, Jo Overfield, John Harber, John Kennedy, Jon Walbrin, Jonathan Deamer, Joseph Harvey, Josiah Hartley, Karina Fraser, Kate Hutchinson, Laila Hassani, Lance Walker, Losa Longbardi, Lydia Stockbridge, Matt Butler, Matt Thomas, Matt Bates, Mazz, Melanie Robets, Mylers Brock, Nada Jolic, Neil Kleiner, Neil Simpson, OppositionT, Owen, Paul Phillips, Pete Armstrong, Rachel Simm, Richard Jones, Robert Farnsworth, Roisin Kieran, Rosanna Flynn Rosie O’conner, Ruby Rubez, Ruth Bullock, Sam Ashurst, Scott Liddle, Sarah Eden, Sarina Quinn, Sian Taylor, Simon McEvoy, Simon Ramsey, Sophie Bailey, Stef Lach, Steve Fanning, Theo Berry, Thomas Blessington, Tom Baker, Tom Banks, Tom Nicholls, Tristan Parker, Will Porteous, Yoni Smith |
SPILL would like to thank...
Special friends, best friends, family and loved ones are at the top of this list... And in no particular order...we would like to express our gratitude to…All the journalists, Photographers, Designers and anyone that ever submitted anything to us • Jody, Debbie and Dave at Tiscali • Yamaha • The 8- fold crew and all that reside at Poets Cottage • Ali Cambell • Dean Curtis • All the staff at Andertons • Brendan Byrne • Mike and Colin@ Drowned in Sound • Dylan White • Ed Clews • Helen Gammons • Jamie Lenman • Jen Moss • Ken Eakins • Simon King • Lee Anderton • Mark Bounds • Martin Mills • All the Subsource crew for their awesome remixes and drunken antics • Pedro • Stef • Paul Phillips • Gareth Dobson • Art Brut • Jody from Riverman • Meet me in st Louis • Emily Tedrake • Mark Holloway • Duncan @ Bella Union • Stephen, Jo, Junior, Duncan @ Emms Publicity • Katy @ Amazing Media • Holly @ LD Communications • Maureen @ Momentum • Sam @ Darling • Sarah @ Impressive • Nick & Shareena @ Shy Records • Fortune Drive • Jamie, Judith & Emma @ J2PR • Pete @ Tiny Dog Records • Pink Hedgehog Records • Tim & Toby @ Transgressive • Dougie @ Measured Records • The Hedrons • John Kennedy • Dan Greenpeace • Bad Taste Records • Isabel @ Coda • Bad Taste Records • Tribal Manufacturing • Maria, Nick @ Music Week • FatCat Records • Ian, Geoff @ Napster • Barney @ West End Centre • Modular • Spoon @ Rhythm Factory • Joolz @ Cooking Vinyl • Scream Studious • Stakeout Studios • Happy Chokar • Rosie Apps and her cool designs • Charlotte and all the staff at The Star • Chris Kelly and the all the crazy Canadian guys from The Oddcast • Phillipe Rabin • SPILL (Canada) • Claire@I spy • Tarrant Anderson • Ross Allmark, • Mike@Southscene • Shane Billingham • Sarah Dando • Rich Dawes • Rich Perry for endless walks from Radio 1to XFM • 14TH Floor • 9PR • All Press • Anna Raynsford • APB • Arrested PR • Bestest • Big Box Media • Candy PR • Century • Coalition • Covert PR • Darling • James@Division • Alix and Janr@Excess Press • Fistral • Nita@Goldstar • Hall or Nothing • Hermana • Hero • Impressive • Dan@Incubator • Claire@Infected • Laura Norten • Adrian and the team@Leyline, Manilla • Maureen@Momentum • Outpost • Plug Two • James and Rob@Pomona • Positive Nusiance • Dani, Anthea and Charlie@Press Counsel • Pure Press • Quite Great • Republica Media • Rocket Science • Alison@Sainted • Silver • Some Friendly • Southern PR• Splendid • Sports Vision • Spring • Stone Immaculate • SubBranded • Lisa@Templer • The Sunday Club • Toast Press • Triad • Velocity • Vision Press • Wasted Youth • Word Hard • Marc@Blah Blah • Helen Barass and The Riddler • Len and Dorothy Davies • Dan, Meri, Beth, Dani, Kay and all the Weyside Crew! • Frank Turner • Milliondead • Dave@The Tumbledown • Alex and Curious Generation • Andrea Gamson and the Bandwagon massive • Dave Balfour • Claire Lupton • Lydia Stockbridge for endless support, encouragement and time • JP, Chris and Max from the Goodbooks • Sam Hall aka Goldierocks • A.I.M • ACM • Adam Simpson • Adi Winman • Haydon Haynes Maunal • Anna Hildur • All of our distribution outlets- we salute you and the guys that work there • F.O Machete • X-Ray Touring • Will Aslett • Barry Hogan and all the ATP crew • Ryan Latham and the rest of the team at FOPP who helped bring SPILL to the masses • Vicki Scott at Virgin Megastore • Charlotte Arnold at ULU and all our valued distributors who believed in SPILL and helped it grow • ...and of course...our readers! • Gigwise • Darren Taylor • Minus the Bear • Global Music • Phil Brookes • All the labels and artists that continue to release new and innovative music, • all the artists that are UNsigned and all the artists that continue to self release • RockSound • The Fly • Bubblegum Slut • BBC6 Music • All the venues that have let us put on shows • Kai • Glen and Pat at the Joiners • Kay@Jeepster • Wace • Greg and Team@Tribal • Andy Smith • Killa Kela • Nav, Neil and Rich at The Watershed • The Wheatsheaf in Oxford • Ady from Vacuous Pop, jog on! • Rachel and the Silver Rocket Brigade • D.I.Y Promoters around the country: keep doing what ya doing, the music industry would be nothing without you • Pioneer Print • Noise Merch • Graham Higdon at Atlantic Coast Studios • Pete Armstrong for all those Wednesdays and to anyone else that has ever given us a floor to stay on, held our hands, given us cuddles, proofed the mag, emailed, called, brought us drinks, fixed computers... if we’ve missed anyone out apologies-thank you for helping us make SPILL what it was.. Keep music Live! |
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