Alright people.
Just a quick one to say a massive thank you from all 5 of us for the continued support.
The release of 'Don't You Think So?' couldn't really have gone any better for us at this stage, and we just need to let everyone know how appreciative we are of the reaction and the buzz that continues to be created.
The gigs are getting better and better. It's sometimes really easy to get lost in things that are happening around us, but it only seems like yesterday that I picked up a guitar for the first time and the thought of stepping up on stage seemed a million miles away.
We'll be doing everything on our power to take this as far as possible, and I know that you lot will do too. Keep sharing, keep liking, keep commenting and keep spreading the Kartica seed!
Back to 'DYTS?', we've had a few people ask for the lyrics and meaning behind them and whatnot. So, here they are (you can decide the meaning!):
Always had a way to hide away in the sunshine
And i won't go changing now
Always had a say and I've a reason for this time
I will save my words somehow
'til we're seated eye to eye
Will the whole world see me if I?
Is this the moment? Is this the night?
Has the been a better time?
A better time than now?
I don't think so
So we're getting near to days they're here with a warning
And i know what you've been told
So i disappear and we can see in the morning
I am gone before I'm sold
'til we're seated eye to eye
Will the whole world see me if I?
Is this the moment? Is this the night?
Has the been a better time?
A better time than now?
I don't think so
Now we're seated eye to eye
And i can't help feeling inside
This is the moment, this is the night
Never been a better time
A better time than now
This is chokehold
I don't know though
I don't think so
Don't you think so?
....................
One last thing...
COME ON ENGLAND!!
'till next time,
JT.
Monday 11 June 2012
Tuesday 27 March 2012
The town where i was born...
Alright all!
It’s been a while.
The last blog left you with an update of the manic (but productive) week in London we had at the start of the year (hello to the bloke who owns the apartment we stayed in by the way – I’m sure our skills whilst donning the marigolds didn’t go unnoticed. It was like nobody had even been there, right?).
So, what have we been up to in the meantime?
Well, the word that comes to mind immediately for me is ‘motorway’. And a lot of them.
We’ve played plenty of gigs around the northern part of the country, in places such as Wakefield, Liverpool, Blackburn & Glossop to name but a few. Don’t get me wrong, it’s obviously hard work and can be knackering, but the buzz on stage means that it is ALWAYS worth it. We’re not shy to put the hard yards in, and the gigging process is going to continue for the rest of the year.
The run of gigs kicked off in February in Wakefield. It felt great to be on stage again, and it went surprisingly smoothly, particularly when considering we had about seven cameras on us as it was being streamed live online! It was news to us and having seen some of it back, I can confirm that the camera DEFINITELY does add a few pounds on. It's not a myth.
The gig in Liverpool was at the Cavern – somewhere we’ve not played before and obviously an iconic venue. The turnout was fantastic and we loved that gig. The session afterwards was equally as epic and if you haven’t been to that part of the world for a night out then you need to do it sharpish (I’m not gonna mention journeys home or owt like that).
We also played at The Stone Roses Bar in York, just after the Sheffield derby. Now I know this can be a touchy subject, but let’s just say that one of us was delighted to turn up and here ‘Hi Ho Silver Lining’ and the Semedo song blasting out over the jukebox! The manager turned out to be a Wednesdayite. He was a good lad, and the venue was great. We look forward to going back there in the not too distant future.
We were also asked to headline a charity gig at Plug in Sheffield, for weekend@last. We were more than happy to oblige, had a great night and we know the money raised is going to a fantastic cause. Thank you to everyone who came down.
The other gigs have all passed without any major mishap, and have included ups, downs, drunkeness, soberness, good sounds, bad sounds, fast food, matchsticks, sound people, not so sound people, legends, arseholes - all the usual really. Oh, and driving. Plenty of that.
So… what now?
Well we’re delighted to reveal that the website has been launched at http://www.karticamusic.co.uk/ . All of the updates and news will be on there (as well as Facebook) from now on.
If you check it out, you’ll notice that on the home screen is a new video for ‘Don’t You Think So?’. Our mate Jamie has done a brilliant job in getting it together for us – have a watch and I’m sure you’ll agree! The song itself is one we’re very proud of, and the sound we’ve managed to get is the best yet in our eyes. It’s only going to get better from now on. This is the first time we’ve put a song out that isn’t a demo, and it shows. The four we did in London sound pretty immense already and they aren’t finished yet. There’ll be more news on those in the future.
First though, we’ve got a gig to play. A Sheffield gig!
It’s at The Shakespeare on Friday 20th April. Tickets are on sale now, and are only available online. Go to http://www.seetickets.com/ and search for ‘Kartica’ for more detail. We’ve got two fantastic support acts in the form of The Portlands and The Cartels playing as well. It’s going to be a great night and hopefully we’ll see you there.
Finally, a massive thank you to everyone who continues to support us and to all of the new followers we’ve picked up over recent times. You know who you are and so do we, and trust me when I say that it means everything to us.
While we enjoy the recording, practising, bonding (ooo errr), ranting, socialising side to it all, the gigs are where it’s at. The atmosphere created is unreal at times.
While we enjoy the recording, practising, bonding (ooo errr), ranting, socialising side to it all, the gigs are where it’s at. The atmosphere created is unreal at times.
Together, we can make a real fucking mark. It’s about time someone did. Don’t you think so?
Kartica
Sunday 29 January 2012
Is It My Imagination?
2012.... The year the world ends apparantly... So we thought we better get cracking. Starting off with a week down in 'That London' recording new material.
As we arrived at our apartment in the frightfully upmarket Earl's Court, we were soon eager to get ourselves aquainted with our new surroundings by heading straight for the pub (on which would be our only real night off for the week). A number of pints, minor aggro and a poor nights sleep later and the morning after the night before hit us sharply with a reminder of 3 chunk blowing casualites from the early hours. The remains from two of which, were either in a chunky isolated pile or scattered around the floor/beds/bags/toilet... you name it.... Rock n' Roll!!!!
A few hours of cleaning and getting our heads together later and we were off for the first session in the studio. After a few ropey guide performances and getting drums down we were done for the night and off to rest our heads. Anyway the rest of the week was spent as professionally (bar the odd trip to Browns) and cramped as possible. It was a pretty relentless repetition of hours spent fighting for room on a three-seater sofa in the studio and hours spent cramped in our cell block style bedroom resisting the temptation for a wank. With the highlight of conversation probably being about different arse-wiping techniques.
Finally after resembling some kind of car chase scene trying to get out of London we returned home with four stellar new recordings. We're planning to sit on these for a while, ready to release just in time for Gary Lineker to talk over as England get knocked out early at Euro 2012.
In other news our debut video is in its final stages of production for the long talked about free release of 'Don't You Think So?' and our website is not far from being unveiled. Couple this with a new photoshoot next week and the announcement in the not-to-distant future of more tour dates to go along with our gig at the world famous Cavern Club in Liverpool on Feb 17th and there's plenty bubbling up.
On a different note, whilst driving home listening to the new recordings, It occured to me how our lyrics are often vague and open to interpretation, and although there are very real meanings behind them, It's up to whoever to take from it what they will. Many would probably criticise this. It seems to be that everything these days is obsessed with reality (read - negative)... Song's subject matter has to be 'real', TV programmes are 'reality' .. Everyone's on about how 'real' they are and on social media all day telling all about their 'real' lives....'Real' 'Real' 'Real'...
Well I ain't that fussed. I have enough of reality everyday. I don't wanna hear some mundane shite about having a shit job or breaking up with a partner.. I want 4 minutes of escape from any of that. Too much reality's pretty fuckin miserable... and many people obviously feel the same, somewhere along the line, as they spend every weekend in this country consuming copious amounts of alcohol and/or drugs trying to avoid it. Fantasy and imagination are what make our dreams so powerful and what made our childhood so special. Music should make you feel like that and take you away... if only for a moment.
As we arrived at our apartment in the frightfully upmarket Earl's Court, we were soon eager to get ourselves aquainted with our new surroundings by heading straight for the pub (on which would be our only real night off for the week). A number of pints, minor aggro and a poor nights sleep later and the morning after the night before hit us sharply with a reminder of 3 chunk blowing casualites from the early hours. The remains from two of which, were either in a chunky isolated pile or scattered around the floor/beds/bags/toilet... you name it.... Rock n' Roll!!!!
A few hours of cleaning and getting our heads together later and we were off for the first session in the studio. After a few ropey guide performances and getting drums down we were done for the night and off to rest our heads. Anyway the rest of the week was spent as professionally (bar the odd trip to Browns) and cramped as possible. It was a pretty relentless repetition of hours spent fighting for room on a three-seater sofa in the studio and hours spent cramped in our cell block style bedroom resisting the temptation for a wank. With the highlight of conversation probably being about different arse-wiping techniques.
Finally after resembling some kind of car chase scene trying to get out of London we returned home with four stellar new recordings. We're planning to sit on these for a while, ready to release just in time for Gary Lineker to talk over as England get knocked out early at Euro 2012.
In other news our debut video is in its final stages of production for the long talked about free release of 'Don't You Think So?' and our website is not far from being unveiled. Couple this with a new photoshoot next week and the announcement in the not-to-distant future of more tour dates to go along with our gig at the world famous Cavern Club in Liverpool on Feb 17th and there's plenty bubbling up.
On a different note, whilst driving home listening to the new recordings, It occured to me how our lyrics are often vague and open to interpretation, and although there are very real meanings behind them, It's up to whoever to take from it what they will. Many would probably criticise this. It seems to be that everything these days is obsessed with reality (read - negative)... Song's subject matter has to be 'real', TV programmes are 'reality' .. Everyone's on about how 'real' they are and on social media all day telling all about their 'real' lives....'Real' 'Real' 'Real'...
Well I ain't that fussed. I have enough of reality everyday. I don't wanna hear some mundane shite about having a shit job or breaking up with a partner.. I want 4 minutes of escape from any of that. Too much reality's pretty fuckin miserable... and many people obviously feel the same, somewhere along the line, as they spend every weekend in this country consuming copious amounts of alcohol and/or drugs trying to avoid it. Fantasy and imagination are what make our dreams so powerful and what made our childhood so special. Music should make you feel like that and take you away... if only for a moment.
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