2022-12-31
2022-12-07
Live at The Craufurd Arms (Deluxe)
PlasticSole
International music licensing is a fascinating subject. Long story short we can't release covers in some countries without paying fees. As a result we had to wait a while before we could release the full Live at The Craufurd Arms (Live Music Venue) experience featuring some of the cover songs we performed that night.
Thanks again to:
Jason Hall for putting on the show and pressing record
Rise Bailey Rise for supporting us and joining us on stage
Everyone who listens to and buys our music and comes to support us.
Jason Hall for putting on the show and pressing record
Rise Bailey Rise for supporting us and joining us on stage
Everyone who listens to and buys our music and comes to support us.
2022-12-03
Spotify Radio
PlasticSole
So here's a thing. Spotify has created a PlasticSole radio station, which we assume means it plays music of a similar vein to ours, which is pretty cool. We would love to know if people agree with the selections the Spotify algorithm has chosen
2022-11-30
2022-11-25
2022-11-02
Return To Astro Wars KT
PlasticSole
Making plans during COVD required enormous leaps of faith.
Planning a gig during COVID, with international band members, required one giant leap of faith. How can you get your main singer to the gig, let alone rehearsals, when they can't leave their country?
Step up Katie Blackman, who learned our songs, attended rehearsals, and blew us all away with her dedication, application and raw talent.
This EP is our thank you to Katie! With this release, you will be able to state you are a professional singer, and point to these songs as evidence!
Finally, the amazing artwork that accompanies this EP is also created by Katie, and we couldn't be prouder that she allowed us to use it.
Thank you Katie!
SJ, Dann, Simon, Steve and Dad!
2022-10-04
2022-10-02
Live At The Craufurd Arms
PlasticSole
2022-09-14
2022-09-14 - A Trip to the Café des 2 Moulins, Paris
In September 2022, I had the opportunity to visit the Café des 2 Moulins in Paris, also known as the Amélie Cafe. This iconic café is located in the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris and is famous for its appearance in the 2001 film Amélie.
I was excited to visit the café and see for myself where Amélie worked and spent her time. When I arrived, I was immediately struck by the café's charm. The interior is small and cozy, with a long bar and a few tables. The walls are decorated with posters and artwork, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting.
I ordered a cup of hot chocolate and sat at a table to people-watch. The café was busy, but it was a pleasant kind of busy. There were locals and tourists alike, all enjoying a cup of coffee or a pastry.
After I finished my coffee, I took a walk back to Gard du Nord, through Montmartre, which is a beautiful area of Paris, with narrow streets, quaint shops, and stunning views of the city. It was about a 20 minute walk, taking in the sights and sounds.
I had a wonderful time at the Café des 2 Moulins. It was a truly magical experience to step into the world of Amélie and to experience Paris through her eyes.
If you are ever in Paris, I highly recommend visiting the Café des 2 Moulins. It is a must-see for any fan of Amélie or anyone who loves Paris.
Here is a link to my Flickr album that contains photos of my trip to the Café des 2 Moulins
2022-09-01
Rockin' in the Free World - Live @ The Craufurd Arms 26.02.2022
PlasticSole
This is the second of a few things we have planned as a result of our gig at The Craufurd Arms (Live Music Venue) in February.
"Rockin' in the Free World" is a song by Canadian-American singer, musician and songwriter Neil Young.
2022-08-24
Texas 2022
I had the opportunity to stay with some friends in Texas, and I had a great time exploring all that the state has to offer. I took a lot of photos along the way,
2022-07-17
PlasticSole (feat. Rise Bailey Rise) - Rockin' in the Free World
PlasticSole
This is the first of a couple of things we have planned as a result of our gig at The Craufurd Arms (Live Music Venue) in February.It was an absolute honour to share, not only, the stage with Richard Patmore from Rise Bailey Rise, but also the rehearsal spaces in the weeks leading up to the gig, thank you so much. We'd love to repeat the process again in the near future!
We are extremely grateful to Jason Hall for putting on the show, being our sound engineer, and also recording the gig on the Craufurd's amazing sound and video system. He gave us a backstage tour and it's an impressive set-up.
Finally a massive thank you to Scott Kelsey for the mixing and editing of the raw audio and video files. It takes a lot of time and effort to make live recordings sound this good, and we are blown away by your dedication to making us sound as good as we can, thank you so much.
We're looking forward to what the future has in store for us, please stay tuned....
2022-05-14
2022-05-14 - FA Cup Final, Wembley
I arrived at Wembley Stadium early to soak up the atmosphere. The streets were filled with Liverpool fans, all decked out in red. There was a real sense of excitement in the air.
I made my way into the stadium and found my seat. The pitch was immaculate, and the stands were packed with fans. The noise was deafening as the teams took to the field.
The game was a close affair, with both teams creating chances. The match went to extra time, and then to a penalty shootout.
Liverpool won the penalty shootout 6-5, and I was ecstatic. I had just witnessed my team win the FA Cup! I celebrated with the other Liverpool fans, and we all sang and danced our way out of the stadium.
It was an unforgettable day, and I'm so glad I got to experience it. I'll never forget the atmosphere at Wembley, or the feeling of watching my team lift the FA Cup
Link to Flickr album: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzPYdV
2022-04-09
2022-04-09 - Isle Of Wight
The Isle of Wight is a beautiful island located off the south coast of England. It is a popular holiday destination for families, thanks to its stunning beaches, charming villages, and abundance of activities.
In April 2022, my family and I had the pleasure of visiting the Isle of Wight for a week. We had a wonderful time exploring the island and making memories that will last a lifetime.
Here are some of the activities we enjoyed:
- Visiting the Red Squirrel Sanctuary: The Red Squirrel Sanctuary is home to a population of endangered red squirrels. We had a great time learning about these adorable creatures and watching them play in their natural habitat.
- Hiking along remote beaches: We enjoyed several lovely hikes along some of the Isle of Wight's remote beaches. The beaches were deserted and the views were stunning.
- Visiting the Needles: The Needles are three iconic rock stacks located off the coast of the Isle of Wight. We took a boat trip to the Needles and enjoyed stunning views of the rocks and the surrounding coastline.
- Going on a steam train ride: We took a steam train ride from Ryde to Shanklin. It was a fun and nostalgic way to see the island.
- Going on National Trust curated walks: We went on several National Trust curated walks in the countryside. These walks were a great way to explore the island's natural beauty and learn about its history.
We had a wonderful time on our family holiday to the Isle of Wight. We would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and fun-filled vacation.
Here is a link to my Flickr album, which contains photos of our trip:
2022-04-03
Muchas gracias por tocar nuestras canciones, English Teacher y Northern Girl, en tu programa La Próxima Estación
PlasticSole
Esta fue la presentación que abría la edición 112 de La Próxima Estación.
Sometimes, nostalga is so hard, that it tricks us and it seems trying to convert the past into present. One flavour, one smell, one image... one sound, can take from your entrails that pain that takes you back to reality and you realise that that thing already belongs to world that is no longer yours. It is true, so you cannot stop time but you can indeed retain it. Conjure in such a way that, a song can make revive that instance in which something changed. And that's how you keep the essence of life, in a way that a song could make revive that instant in which something changed. And that is how you keep the essence of your life, in containers that can only be opened with specific stimulus and the music is one of these keys that lets you travelling in time.
PlasticSole did not go much further than their native city: Milton Keynes, in United Kingdom when, at the of last millennium, in 1999, they converted their dreams in a two sides demo. Or, which is the same, two songs contained in a EP that was charged of opening the theme that today opens "La Proxima Estacion" podcast, "English Teacher". I want to imagine that luck, when you look for it, converts into a luxury that avoids every try to get it and this was not the moment that history had reserved for them to grant her favours. 7 years passed, and again PlasticSole gathered their songs around a compilation with all that material they had treasured at that time, "The Whyte (Cottage Industries) Album" that outlined the path they had decided to take. Two years later they made it clear that they were not a casual anomaly in music and, going against the trends of the moment, made visible an album containing 5 good songs, 3 live versions and a demo, this was called "Surplus". Already in 2014, two of the components presented a handful of songs under the name "Jamie & Sigh - Complete Enough" that seemed to close their history. It may be so, or at least it seemed so, but this 2022 has wanted to bring those unjustly forgotten songs back to life, and they have done so by presenting a series of Ep's that premiered last January with "Return to Astro Wars" and at the moment, it has 4 more sequels that will see the light in the coming months, or that have already seen the light, as is the case with the previously heard song and that allows us to open another of those extended play. This one will open in a few days and includes a couple of shorts such as Johnny Remembers and this one, Northern Girl. PlasticSole.
2022-02-26
2022-02-26 - The Craufurd Arms
PlasticSole
Let's do it again soon...
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