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Rayanne Graff

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20^th Jun 2008 at 9:17 am

River Phoenix

Pwetty Picture

WLW, it's been too long since you've done a picture. So I've left you plenty of space to do a picture of some purple puff or a gay giraffe. Please?
Ye Purple Puff of Ancient Lore

Me on my holidays. Don't I look cute?

Zine; 17th of October, 2003; 3/8.

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Rayanne Graff

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20^th Jun 2008 at 9:31 am

River Phoenix

Grammar Lesson

I was reading Backckat the other day over my porridge when I noticed an amusing letter. A misguided young ignoramus was inquiring whether the past participle of bring was brang, brung or bringed.

If my knowledge of the English was as lacking as that, I would have sh*oted myself a long time ago.
Vladimir's Hat

They should ask that Fame Academy bloke. He knows about bringing it on.

Zine; 1st of February, 2004; 2/8.

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Rayanne Graff

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20^th Jun 2008 at 9:46 am

River Phoenix

Zine Illusionist

With all those so-called illusionists around these days, such as David Blaine in his own little box (and own little world), Zine should have its own illusionist, to keep up the trend.

My idea: maybe Spiky Stuy should disappear up his own backside?

Oh wait, he already has.
Evil Tongs

What can I say to that? Ho ho ho.

Zine; 17th of October, 2003; 4/8.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2008 at 8:56 am

River Phoenix

I wish Edwyn Collins the best of luck for his upcoming Glastonbury appearances. It's been a devastating couple of years, and the man deserves a triumphant return. I've been listening to his Gorgeous George, which includes a diatribe against the "truly detestable summer festival." You tell 'em, Edwyn. Nicko

Bruce Springsteen in Cardiff was my best concert ever and I've seen Zep, The Who and The Stones. Dai S

The Void; Teletext page 827; 20th of June, 2008; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2008 at 9:00 am

River Phoenix

Live, Awesome Color are brilliant, as are both their albums. They showed how good they are in concert at Leeds Faversham on Saturday. The support bands were superb too.

TheOld Romantic Killer Band made The Black Keys look like Level 42, while Pulled Apart By Horses made Ministry resemble Rick Wakeman. Let the sheep have Albert Steptoe Lydon, Iggy Pop becoming Cleopatra and Coldplay's rehashed Pink Floyd soufflé. Zeppody

The Void; Teletext page 827; 20th of June, 2008; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2008 at 9:03 am

River Phoenix

I see Keane are as popular as ever among Voiders. "Middle-aged housewives" like them? I'm not one of those, so Tony Vegas shouldn't generalise. Nor am I stuck on one genre. My MP3 includes Metallica, Georgia Satellites, Johnny Pearson and Depeche Mode. Keane, however, are more than a bit special.

I'm impatiently awaiting Keane's third album, out this autumn, and I won't be buying it from Tesco. Dawn Walsh

The Void; Teletext page 827; 20th of June, 2008; 4/7.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2008 at 9:06 am

River Phoenix

Why must Earls look so foolish? 5/10 for Sigur Ros? Is it because it slows after the first few songs? Did you only play it once? Do you just want to stand out from all the other fantastic reviews it's received?

I'll add this to the list of shame with Sufjan Stevens and Fleet Foxes that you got so very, very wrong. If Voiders have memories of foolish reviews by Earls, let's make this a new topic. Ida Funkhouser

The Void; Teletext page 827; 20th of June, 2008; 5/7.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2008 at 9:09 am

River Phoenix

To the powers that be: please stop re-releasing stuff from the '90s, such as Snap! and Utah Saints. Also, well done to Scary Guy for evolving from mummy's boy to rock rebel! Llewelyn Davies

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is coughing up £87, 000 as Tesco want to continue selling chickens raised as cheaply as possible. I doubt he has money knocking about, so well done to Keane for their support. It raises more awareness than a financial donation. Exploding Boy

The Void; Teletext page 827; 20th of June, 2008; 6/7.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2008 at 9:28 am

River Phoenix

If music shops went out of existence, I couldn't have bought Cyndi Lauper's new album, not out here until September. I got Bring Ya To The Brink last month from HMV, who has some US imports, and it's brilliant, the best album I've heard this year. Clive Lawrence

I agree with Dean about how great Kiss were at Download. I've waited 20 years to see them, and Gene Simmons still called it Donington. I can't wait for the tour next year. Karen Davies

The Void; Teletext page 827; 21st of June, 2008; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2008 at 9:31 am

River Phoenix

Now we know Metallica's new album is called Dark Magnetic and, although the title is dodgy, people who've heard previews say it's 90% old school Metallica. Being a rabid fan for 17 years, I can't wait for them to scare off the emo crowd. Scary Guy

Isn't it about time the BBC put Let It Be or The Magical Mystery Tour films on? Rather than repeats, let's have some good music on. Robert Willmott

The Void; Teletext page 827; 21st of June, 2008; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2008 at 9:35 am

River Phoenix

Can it really be 14 years ago when we were wearing stripey trainers, drinking Red Stripe and singing the praises of Britpop? It was a cool time to be in your 20s when, for once, the charts were buzzing. Now they're just scuzzing. At least there's still Oasis, albeit in a different form. Whatever is Bonehead doing now? Kara Walmsley

Good of Anthony Rossomando to be so honest in the Dirty Pretty things chat. Is he a cartoon character? Kanye's Vest

The Void; Teletext page 827; 21st of June, 2008; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2008 at 9:38 am

River Phoenix

Tesco are elitist, and generalise music fans in the limited range of CDs they stock. I've never seen a Slayer or a Gutter Twins among the bananas. Every little helps. Tony Vegas

Fans of goth and industrial should check Niki Gravino's The Politics of Double Beds, a cross of darkwave with influences like Cure, Numan and Depeche Mode. I had a great time at Luton Hall watching their show. Rob Marmite

The Void; Teletext page 827; 21st of June, 2008; 4/7.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2008 at 9:41 am

River Phoenix

To answer Craig's query about Josh Homme's Desert Sessions, rumours were large that Volume 11 & 12 were recorded alongside the latest Masters of Reality album at Rancho De La Luna in January. As that's now five months ago, I'm not so sure.

I'm glad a comment about Homme's just outburst in Norway hasn't made The Void until now. He's been like that to idiots in the crowd for years now. Stuart Volsey

The Void; Teletext page 827; 21st of June, 2008; 5/7.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2008 at 9:44 am

River Phoenix

I can;t get enough of Coldplay's new album. The only criticism is that too many of the songs sound like three tracks in ine, which is confusing on early listens. Now I've finally worked out which is which, I think the title track is awesome. After the dire X&Y, they're back on form and deserve to rule the world.

I also can't stand The Ting Tings, one of the worst bands to strike it lucky in a while. DJ Dave

The Void; Teletext page 827; 21st of June, 2008; 6/7.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2008 at 9:57 am

River Phoenix

* The only DVD rejected by the British Board of Film Classification last year was a box set of Weeds, for promoting drug use, despite more than 1, 000 pornographic films being passed.

* A bespoke garment does not necessarily need to be handmade, the advertising watchdog has ruled. Tailors of Savile Row had argued a menswear firm should not use the term.

Things we did not know a week ago; Ceefax page 129; 20th of June, 2008; 1/3.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2008 at 9:59 am

River Phoenix

* In Afghanistan, many towns and cities share the same name and UK and US officials are discussing how best to translate them from Pashto to English.

* The England rugby team has included a lawyer in the tour party ever since 2003. Sir Clive Woodward introduced one when there was a legal challenge to the number of players used against Samoa.

* John Lewis sold a Wii every five minutes in May. Asda sold 10, 000 gas barbies and 250, 000 £3 bikinis.

* A big breakfast helps weight loss.

Things we did not know a week ago; Ceefax page 129; 20th of June, 2008; 2/3.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2008 at 10:05 am

River Phoenix

* The smoking habits of young people is influenced by the social environment at school, says a study by the Medical Research Council.

* Bill Gates has three computer screens at his office desk. He left his full-time job at Microsoft on Friday.

* The British eat potatoes about 10 times a year and pasta 1.4 bn times, says the Potato Council.

* Infants that use dummies are twice as likely to get ear infections, according to research in the Netherlands.

Things we didn't know a week ago; Ceefax page 129; 21st of June, 2008; 3/3.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2008 at 10:24 am

River Phoenix

Ways to be childish

Tap a friend repeatedly on the arm for no reason.
Constantly mishear everyone.
Random push someone else's personal items over.
Sniff incessantly.
ONLY TYPE IN UPPER CASE.
Chew on borrowed pens.
Hum an annoying tune repeatedly e.g. Batman.

Sneeze on your hand and wipe it on a friend's keyboard.
Annoying Zaganza

THERE'S NO NEED TO SHOUT.

Zine; 1st of February, 2004; 3/8.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2008 at 10:40 am

River Phoenix

More Love Maguffins: Ick

With the new Matrix DVD out, I've come to realise the reason I went to see Reloaded so many times is I'm in love with the Twins, and as they're both identical, I can't tell whether I'm in love with one or both of them. The Mogtrix

they used to be on Changing Rooms. How glamourous.

Zine; 17th of October, 2003; 4/8.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2008 at 10:50 am

River Phoenix

The Rock Concert

Months of waiting for tickets
But the arrival came in time
Promoting their album of hits
Came the band in their prime
January the twenty-first
I saw my first big gig
Lemonade quenched my thirst
As the roadies fixed the rig
They appeared under the light beam
The greatness that is Primal Scream.
Luco El Loco

Such a build-up. Then an anti-climax.

Zine; 1st of February, 2004; 4/8.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2008 at 11:02 am

River Phoenix

Church

Big Bob Flapper, I feel your pain. I too am besotted with a girl at church. If she stood in a corner, you could be forgiven for thinking she was a statue of an angel.

She's so beautiful but wherever I sit she sits somewhere else.

I could always walk home and see her on the way home from school, but the bus is quicker.
The Possessed Spoon

Tremendous things, buses. Saved me from being sick.

Zine; 17th of October, 2003; 6/8.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Jun 2008 at 8:26 am

River Phoenix

"It's a shame those bottles are plastic, as you'd have got your just deserts from true music fans," says Untamed Shrew of those in the VIP tent at the Isle of Wight Festival. Oh no! The True Music Fans are coming! With bottles! Run for your lives! One more reason to laugh at people who think buying lots of records is a sign of divinity. New European

My first gig was Freddie & The Dreamers. My next gig is Linkin Park. Mary Smith

The Void; Teletext page 827; 23rd of June, 2008; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Jun 2008 at 8:29 am

River Phoenix

While I disagree with the methods of the Chicken Out campaign, it's unfair to say Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Keane didn't dig into their own pockets themselves. Both did. The only people who didn't were Tesco, who presumably wanted to make it harder for HF-W to table a resolution of their AGM that'd embarrass them into narrowing a profit margin. Flying Nelly

I love the new Opeth album. Prog metal at its finest. Jim Quagmire

The Void; Teletext page 827; 23rd of June, 2008; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Jun 2008 at 8:30 am

River Phoenix

My first gig was Busted in Manchester. I don't know what's worse, the fact that it was Busted, or that I went with my mum. Mind you, I was only 10. Ryan G

Iremember my first gig, Big Country at Brixton Academy in 1986, as if it were yesterday. Great days. G Diddy

My first gig was Toyah at Sheffield City Hall in 1982 when I was 10, and my last was Yazoo at the same venue last week. They were amazing. Zak G
The Void; Teletext page 827; 23rd of June, 2008; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Jun 2008 at 8:34 am

River Phoenix

The Ting Tings "sound like Shampoo"? Nothing wrong with that. Trouble was a blinding pop song. I can still hear bits of The Slits, Bis, Girls At Our Best, Fuzzbox and The Raincoats in The Ting Tings. Let's not be prissy. They're probably the best new band in Britain. Dr Barratt

My first gig was Happy Mondays at Whitley Bay Ice Rink. Shaur Ryder read the lyrics off a bit of paper. Not life changing, but it was a life. Mango Strangler

The Void; Teletext page 827; 23rd of June, 2008; 4/7.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Jun 2008 at 8:47 am

River Phoenix

Mani's criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo in Planet Sound Dews was spot on. I met Mani when I was off my head in Oswestry one night. Given the state I was in, he could have told me to do one, but he kindly signed some stuff and was a gem of a bloke. Shaun Buckley

I can't believe the original Simple Minds line-up is playing at Nelson Mandela's birthday gig this Friday, 20 years on from Mandela's freedom show. Promised you a miracle, indeed. B Dolan

The Void; Teletext page 827; 24th of June, 2008; 1/6.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Jun 2008 at 8:50 am

River Phoenix

At 18, Britpop was before my time, but as a frontman for The Clachan, my inspiration is from that era. I'd love to know what Guigsy and Bonehead are up to as well. Also, T in The Park will once again outshine Glastonbury. RATM will tear it up again. C Cowan

It's all very well slating Taio Cruz, but what about real R&B talent? Lyfe Jennings brings to mind Louis Armstrong and it's disappointing his Lyfe Change album hasn't been reviewed. Craig Dean

The Void; Teletext page 827; 24th of June, 2008; 2/6.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Jun 2008 at 8:54 am

River Phoenix

What's happening to vinyl? One minute, I read sales are on the increase, but some HMV stores will only pre-order it to make shop space for new technology. I travelled two hours to Blackpool HMV, a waste of time. Chris L

I'm disgusted at fellow metal fans for being racist to Lethal Bizzle at Download. I didn't think he was a great choice, but I respect what he does and race should never be a problem. John Rogers

The Void; Teletext page 827; 24th of June, 2008; 3/6.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Jun 2008 at 8:58 am

River Phoenix

Make way, middle-aged housewives. I'm a middle-aged man, and I make no apology for my age. I love Editors, Porcupine Tree and Ladytron. Helen Marnie has the sweetest set of tonsils since Liz Fraser. John Bromley

What does Ida mean, "Why must Earls be so foolish?" He's a critic, you won't always agree. This doesn't make Earls a fool. As for Tesco being elitist, they're a greedy supermarket chain. Where's the surprise? Jeremy Ryad

The Void; Teletext page 827; 24th of June, 2008; 4/6.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Jun 2008 at 9:01 am

River Phoenix

Congratulations to Alex Zane, whose gig marathon for his 24-hour breakfast show on XFM made the longest day of the year feel much longer than it was. Tyler Durden

The Government's report giving a close-down date for FM radio spells the end of high-fedelity music broadcasting, unless the present miserable bit rates are raised. They tried reducing Radio 3 rates for the Proms, hoping no one would notice. We did! PK Murphy

The Void; Teletext page 827; 24th of June, 2008; 5/6.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Jun 2008 at 9:59 am

River Phoenix

Chinese Dining Experience

Ever been to a Chinese buffet thing just after Chinese New Year? I've never felt so rushed. Thousands of people, all there to eat, eat, eat!

It was a case of come in, sit down, get food, eat food, pay money, get out, next, please! No time to be picky, I just ate what I could get at, mainly rice and lettuce. I think I'll just get a picture delivered next time.
Insanw Jam Sow

They do a great buffet where I go on holiday. Not Chinese, mind.

Zine; 1st of February, 2004; 5/8.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Jun 2008 at 10:50 am

River Phoenix

Odd Cod

So you're marrying that dude from Busted? I don't suppose you're going to be one of those jealous I-want-my-husband-all-to-myself-24/7 kind of wives, are ya?

I'm sure most of us would appreciate it, then we'd be spared from having to listen to Busted, and from people talking about Busted.
Miss Snaz

How would Emma-The-Li'l'-Angel keep herself occupied then?

Zine; 17th of October, 2003; 6/8.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Jun 2008 at 10:52 am

River Phoenix

ANBY

I thank you for responding to my Lemony Snicket declaration. You have my heart.

I didn't understand your letter as you used some long words. Are you a boy? If so I want to marry you.
The Lightning Lady

Play a little hard to get.

Zine; 1st of February, 2004; 6/8.

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Rayanne Graff

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25^th Jun 2008 at 11:06 am

River Phoenix

Hello

I'm alive, but I doubt that anyone noticed, but I thought you all might to know. I've been working more because I'm juggling two jobs, high school and trying to make Beccie like me.

But it gets confusing when you send your boss £40 worth of flowers, your crush your homework and try and stack the shelves at school, so I thought I'd remind everyone that I'm here.
The Almighty Yomaguf

£40 of flowers? You are keen.

Zine; 17th of October, 2003; 8/8.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Jun 2008 at 11:18 am

River Phoenix

Meatloaf The God

In reply to The DeLorean That Got Struck By Lightning, I too share his long-named songs. I even had the privilege of going to see him. He's big over in Manchester. Well, he's big everywhere.

I hear he's turning vegetarian but he will have to change his name to Nut Roast. I could go on with the jokes but he might find me and sit on me.
The One With Little Significance

Handy to have around in a cook-a-thon.

Zine; 1st of February, 2004; 7/8.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Jun 2008 at 8:10 am

River Phoenix

There's no shame in the fact that the first gig I went to was with my mum, as she shaped my non-rock tastes like Motown and Depeche Mode before I became none-more-metal. Well, it's a better memory to treasure than the zoo, a museum or caravan trip. Scary Guy

The Ting Tings suck. I hate how That's Not My Name has been getting rave reviews. So what if it's original, it still sucks. RMCL

The Void; Teletext page 827; 25th of June, 2008; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Jun 2008 at 8:13 am

River Phoenix

I agree with Jeremy about Earls. Despite the odd questionable review, he's a critic, with his own opinions. Music is about individual taste, that's what makes it interesting. No two people will exactly agree on everything regarding music. John Ox

I'm so happy to see on Planet Sound News that The Lightning Seeds are reforming. They're such an underrated band. All anyone thinks of them is Three Lions, but each album is a masterpiece. Dominic Redfern

The Void; Teletext page 827; 25th of June, 2008; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Jun 2008 at 8:15 am

River Phoenix

Chris should have phoned HMV in advance before wasting his time over their lack of vinyl. I'm a vinyl collector too, but I can't expect my local store to stock it when sales don't necessarily warrant it. Sam G

Whuch musicians have Voiders met and been surprised by? I met Dan from The Feeling, expecting him to be a twerp, but he was an absolute gent. He gave me his setlist and plectrum. The Only Living Boy In Newport

The Void; Teletext page 827; 25th of June, 2008; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Jun 2008 at 8:18 am

River Phoenix

Coldplay are now light years ahead of the pack. Viva La Vida is brilliant, and the title track is the best song they've ever done. Everything else is sounding ordinary or, in the case of The Ting Tings and Mint Royale, rotten. How did those two get to No 1? Andy McGarvey

What has Nelson Mandela done to deserve a 90th birthday concert hosted by Fearne Cotton and Phillip Schofield? Hasn't he suffered enough? Tony DeStroi

The Void; Teletext page 827; 25th of June, 2008; 4/7.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Jun 2008 at 8:21 am

River Phoenix

The new roof at Wimbledon sadly means there'll be no repeat of the legendary time Cliff Richard entertained the rain-soaked fans with that incendiary version of Skunk Anansie's Yes It's F****** Political. Vince McRaincoat

Alanis Morissette's new album Flavors of Entanglement is her best this decade. She's an anomaly, as she's beautiful, intelligent and a talented musician. Anyone who missed her recent tour should kick themselves. Rich A

The Void; Teletext page 827; 25th of June, 2008; 5/7.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Jun 2008 at 8:24 am

River Phoenix

I'm with the Voider who said '90s dance tracks should stop getting reissued. I used to go to raves until the early '90s, and the songs mentioned were dismal back then. Utah Saints I can put up with, but Snap? You're having a laugh. Kara Walmsley

The single for Primal Scream's single makes me cry. It's pop meets The Forbidden with bobby Gillespie as a serial killer in black, killing models and hiding behind doors. Jade Webster

The Void; Teletext page 827; 25th of June, 2008; 6/7.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Jun 2008 at 8:50 am

River Phoenix

Have any other Voiders found the beauty of shoegaze-influenced metal? Just imagine Burzum mixed in with Slowdive, or My Bl*ody Valentine laced with Neurosis. The first band you should look out for is Alcest. Zyniker

I've recently been revisiting my old Monster Magnet albums. Today it was Tab 25. I can't make up my mind if the title track is a work of stoned genius, or an overlong song that needs trimming by at least 10 minutes. Efils God

The Void; Teletext page 827; 26th of June, 2008; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Jun 2008 at 8:53 am

River Phoenix

Whatever happened to Danielle Dax? Her 1991 album Blast The Human Flower was classic pop, but I've not heard anything since. Do Voiders have other acts in their own "Whatever happened to?" files? Eddie Clarke

The new Weezer album Red has got some stonking tunes on it, but the rest is a little flat. I don't think they've done anything that comes close to Blue, which is a crying shame as I loved that once upon a time. The Doc

The Void; Teletext page 827; 26th of June, 2008; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Jun 2008 at 8:55 am

River Phoenix

I'll hold my hands up when I've boobed. In my confusion, I turned into one of those people who write in to complain that someone doesn't feel the same as me. I'm still baffled by Earls's 5/10 review of Sigur Ros but, listening again to that beautiful album, it's soothed away my madness. earls, you're still my go-to guy for reviews. Ida F

If The Ting Tings are the best new band in Britain, US music may as well call Fisher &V Sons now. Tyler Durden

The Void; Teletext page 827; 26th of June, 2008; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Jun 2008 at 8:59 am

River Phoenix

Surely The Fratellis' new album should be getting more hype? It's as good as Costello Music, and it looks like they'll join three acts in having two albums in my all-time Top 10.

They haven't released the best songs as singles yet, but My Friend John, A Heady Tale, Tell Me A Lie and the beautifully mental Milk And Money are contenders for song of the year. The Fratellis are light years ahead of Arctic Monkeys. Ralph Wiggum

The Void; Teletext page 827; 26th of June, 2008; 4/7.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Jun 2008 at 9:01 am

River Phoenix

Radiohead's Victoria Park gig was ruined for me on Tuesday by long strings of people wandering back and forth around me for every single minute of the show. Then, when Radiohead played The Tourist, people started yakking through that. Please stay at home next time. Habanero

Middle-aged housewives love Keane, eh? I'm a middle-aged housewife and I listen to Opeth, Dream Theater and Gogira. Moira Cresswell

The Void; Teletext page 827; 26th of June, 2008; 5/7.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Jun 2008 at 9:05 am

River Phoenix

Top 10 Stoke anthems

1) The Lawk of Love ABC
2) Tie Me Kangaroo Down, duck Rolf Harris
3) Wright's Pies Art Garfunkel
4) Oh Mar Lady Barry Manilow
5) Potter And Potter Rollins Band
6) I'm Not Oatcake My Chemical Romance
7) Straight Outta Longton NWA
Eight) I Don't Wanna Go To Anley Elvis Costello
9) Rudie Port Vale The Clash
10) We Gotta Get Out of This Place The Animals

Vigilante Maelstrom

The Void; Teletext page 827; 26th of June, 2008; 6/7.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Jun 2008 at 9:52 am

River Phoenix

Life

I don't think some of us appreciate how lucky we are to be alive. Millions of extraordinary events gave us life, yet some people treat life like it's a curse.

Here's my advice. Look at the clouds in the sky, hear the wind rustling in the trees, feel the Earth beneath your feet and smile (or else the bunny gets it).
Hippy Zaganza

You are far too happy for the middle of the week.

Zine; 3rd of February, 2004; 7/7.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Jun 2008 at 10:10 am

River Phoenix

Gnomework

I've decided to wrote to you, WLW, after trying to do an assignment for three hours now. How many people actually care if I write about an advert or not? Maybe the head gnome, but he's had it in for me for a while. Also, everyone should boycott Scissor Sisters' version of Pink Floyd's Comfortably Numb.

Have you done your homework, WLW? Of course you ahve.

Grimble Gromble

I've been listening to Scissor Sisters. Studying them hard.

Zine; 1st of February, 2004; 8/8.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Jun 2008 at 10:25 am

River Phoenix

Evil, Nasty WLW

Why oh why must you constantly rubbish The Darkness, when there are so many bands out there worthier of your criticism?

By this I mean Busted, the awful Busted and the hideous Busted. Get a grip!

Triangular Frostbite

At least they have nice eyebrows. Well, funny eyebrows.

Zine; 3rd of February, 2004; 2/7.

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Claire: SHOUTBOX OF VRRRRRR

Rayanne Graff: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Lucozade Lover: Happy New Year!

Crinkle-Cut Beatroot: Happy new year <3

Claire: BOXSHOUT

Rayanne Graff: Happy Easter.

Emma: So… Posting a new thread is Fission Mailing… so I’m putting this here.

Emma: I know there aren’t many people looking at this anymore… but I have made the decision to stop paying for the VR hosting and to let the domain lapse.

Emma: I think it will be going offline around the end of May

Emma: It’s been almost 10 years since James passed away… and I feel like it’s time.

Emma: A lot of the regulars can be found on the VR veterans group on Facebook - if you see this and you’re not in there, come join us.

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