Brixton news, rumours and general chat - April 2017

[phillm]

Don't get me started why they need to have their trousers round their bloody ankles. I'm sure they do it to annoy old farts like us. Well they got that righit bloody does. Arses my arse. They should be covered. And trousers pulled up to the waist - but not beyond. That is equally stupid.How and when did I turn into my dad (RIP),

 

[Winot]

Swift post-rationalisations ahoy

It's amazing how quickly brands can lose their lustre.

 

[phillm]

It's amazing how quickly brands can lose their lustre.

yeah ask Gerald Ratner ;

“ We also do cut-glass sherry decanters complete with six glasses on a silver-plated tray that your butler can serve you drinks on, all for £4.95. People say, "How can you sell this for such a low price?", I say, "because it's total crap."

 

[editor]

It's amazing how quickly brands can lose their lustre.

What brand has been busy losing its lustre here?

 

[CH1]

Don't get me started why they need to have their trousers round their bloody ankles. I'm sure they do it to annoy old farts like us. Well they got that righit bloody does. Arses my arse. They should be covered. And trousers pulled up to the waist - but not beyond. That is equally stupid.How and when did I turn into my dad (RIP),

I now have this problem since buying 2 pairs of Lidl "skinny jeans" @ £6.99

Whereas I thought I had a bargain, it turns out to be a nightmare. Every time I go down the stairs in a bus I have to pull up the trues in order not to be caught in indecent exposure. It's the cut. These jeans are clearly designed to pull themselves down to the ankles.

I understand the style is a response to the need to have quick access for nefarious purposes in American prisons - and has now spread to the UK via Lidl executives watching RAP videoz.

All I can say is next time I buy trousers it's Marks & Sparx for me!

 

[phillm]

I now have this problem since buying 2 pairs of Lidl "skinny jeans" @ £6.99

Whereas I thought I had a bargain, it turns out to be a nightmare. Every time I go down the stairs in a bus I have to pull up the trues in order not to be caught in indecent exposure. It's the cut. These jeans are clearly designed to pull themselves down to the ankles.

I understand the style is a response to the need to have quick access for nefarious purposes in American prisons - and has now spread to the UK via Lidl executives watching RAP videoz.

All I can say is next time I buy trousers it's Marks & Sparx for me!

or the back pages of the Daily Mail (obviously not) or these - whilst a spoof I'd buy them. Apropos the 'yoof' wearing said apparel I have to suprress an overwhelming desire to stop them and say "excuse me , you may not have noticed but your trousers are falling down" - and then run like the clappers. When the old marbles start to go I might need to stay indoors tapping away on the internet rather than roaming free range.

 

[CH1]

Apropos the 'yoof' wearing said apparel I have to suprress an overwhelming desire to stop them and say "excuse me, you may not have noticed but your trousers are falling down"

Had you noticed this week's apparently similar Lidl specials? - alleged work-wear with elasticated waistband.

I'm a bit sceptical about the workwear bit. I've invested in both trousers and shorts. There seems to be a bit of "knee pull" on the shorts but I doubt this is sufficient to produce the builders bum one so often sees with modern skinny-cut jeans. Ideal for the Proms season (if you'd been you'd know what I mean!)

 

[editor]

It's record Store Day in Pop Brixton

In photos: Record Store Day in Pop Brixton, Sat 22nd April 2017

 

[Reiabuzz]

Gah.. they should time this for closer to the end of the month when people get paid!

 

[Reiabuzz]

Rat Records in camberwell is also putting on an event

SPECIAL GUEST DJ BILLY NASTY FOR THE BIGGEST DAY OF THE YEAR IN OUR CALENDAR-ABSOLUTELY HUGE SELECTION OF SECOND HAND RECORDS COMING OUT, OUR BIGGEST AND BEST NEW IN EVER - HALF FROM ONE OF THE BEST INDIE ROCK COLLECTION WE EVER PURCHASED: CHECK THE PHOTO ALBUM FOR SNEAK PEEK AND STOCK UPDATES : Rat Records
ALSO
http://www.ratrecordsuk.net/rat-records-events.html

GUEST DJ'S : DAVE AARDVARK 10.30 - 1PM
BILLY NASTY : 1PM - 3PM
SEAN DIXON : 3PM - 5PM

 

[editor]

I'm DJing both floors of the Dogstar tonight and have a limited guest list if anyone fancies coming along (otherwise it's free before 10pm and a fiver after). I'm going from 11pm-4am.

Beyoncé to Britpop: Brixton Buzz party at the Dogstar in Brixton tonight! (Sat 22nd April)

PM me if you're interested!

 

[editor]

Mahoosive crane in Brixton today

 

[editor]

And blimey there was big queue outside Market House and the Prince of Wales last night. Albert was a bit dead - it's never got its vibe back since that awful refurb that leaves DJs isolated in a really silly mega-booth.

 

[editor]

There was what looked like a great Prince tribute night in the Ritzy last night.

In photos: Prince Tribute night in Brixton with live band and DJs

 

[CH1]

Mahoosive crane in Brixton today
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I suggest a cross-posting to the "Squires and Partners" thread

 

[BigMoaner]

And blimey there was big queue outside Market House and the Prince of Wales last night. Albert was a bit dead - it's never got its vibe back since that awful refurb that leaves DJs isolated in a really silly mega-booth.

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My parents in their 70s use it before films at the ritzy and even they were....WTF have they done? They said it was one of the few pubs around that they LOVED. Sad.

 

[T & P]

My parents in their 70s use it before films at the ritzy and even they were....WTF have they done? They said it was one of the few pubs around that they LOVED. Sad.

The official website (which I'm sure is run by the parent brewery and as unrepresentative as it could be) is cringeworthy enough...

Prince Albert - Brixton

I love the 'book a table' feature. I wonder if it gets much use

 

[BigMoaner]

Price of everything but the value of nothing.

 

[Angellic]

Don't get me started why they need to have their trousers round their bloody ankles. I'm sure they do it to annoy old farts like us. Well they got that righit bloody does. Arses my arse. They should be covered. And trousers pulled up to the waist - but not beyond. That is equally stupid.How and when did I turn into my dad (RIP),

Someone at work was wearing a belt with braces.

 

[ricbake]

Mahoosive crane in Brixton today

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It was to remove the last of the original Bon Marche copper dome and start installing the support structure for Squire and Partners replacement

 

[phillm]

Someone at work was wearing a belt with braces.

A dystopian trend probably...... in uncertain times leave nothing to chance.

 

[phillm]

Had you noticed this week's apparently similar Lidl specials? - alleged work-wear with elasticated waistband.

I'm a bit sceptical about the workwear bit. I've invested in both trousers and shorts. There seems to be a bit of "knee pull" on the shorts but I doubt this is sufficient to produce the builders bum one so often sees with modern skinny-cut jeans. Ideal for the Proms season (if you'd been you'd know what I mean!)
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They look....ok and are probably hugely practical (hence you have 'invested' and not merely 'bought' ) and hard wearing which is the point and beauty of the Great Lidl. There doesn't seem to be a male equivalent of male fashion models accesorising budget clothes to create a al la mode 'look' in the same way that Topshop and the like seem to have wide acceptance in female fashion circles. And as such wearing Lidl is exactly that wearing Lidl - nothing contemporary of ironic about it. Not sure I'm ready for that big leap just yet.... But pioneers like yourself are paving the way for greater acceptance down the line.

 

[editor]

The 'Orchard' is taking shape

In photos: Brixton Orchard starts to bloom in spring

 

[editor]

Blooming 'eck:

Dramatic scenes as car flips over on Brixton’s Coldharbour Lane

 

[bimble]

Flippin 'ell .

 

[phillm]

Crikey.

Police surrounded one of London’s biggest music venues after fans allegedly tried to storm a sold-out concert by Jamaican dancehall singer Alkaline.

Roads around the O2 Academy Brixton were closed from 8pm with witnesses likening the scenes to a “warzone”.

Dancehall concert cancelled after fans try to storm O2 Academy Brixton

 

[Winot]

One of those wars where people haven't got tickets for a gig they want to see.

 

[bimble]

That's scary shit, bunch of idiots. Great news for those people who are pushing the 'no licenses for dancehall music' agenda.

 

[Angellic]

That's scary shit, bunch of idiots. Great news for those people who are pushing the 'no licenses for dancehall music' agenda.

Who is pushing for that?

 

[bimble]

First they came for Croydon.. this sort of thing.
Croydon bar accuses police of banning Jamaican bashment music