i'm equal parts confused and focused, happy and wretched, hopeful and negative, annoyed at 'things' and content at how 'things' are.  it's a Billy, clearly.

last night, New Noise was brilliant as alway, but as frustrating as i convince myself it always is, simply because of two things on my part - the assumption i've made on one thing and then my ( Read more... )

the air here is clearer.  it must be.  because the only thoughts i'm having about The Person That I Really Must Try Not To Have Thoughts About are that i'm not having any 'thoughts' about them.  healthy?  maybe.  still a bit obsessed?  Jermaine Defoe.

still, Malcolm Middleton tonight, followed by being out on the lash with Gaz.  hurrah.

one phone call.  it took one phone call.  i'm stupid rejuvenated.

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i only challenge the best, and i'm tired of dissing myself

i'm literally bored of knowing i'm fantastic, yet continually making myself feel like shit

:(

in which Mike talks about his week (not involving work)

Monday was Dartz, Tellison & Dave House.  literally as good as it sounds
Tuesday was Frank Turner - best gig of 2006 so far
Wednesday was TANAOU.  cracking night out
Thursday was The Hold Steady - JESUS
Friday was Malcolm Middleton (corking) and The Hold Steady (OH WOW).  Club NME was shockingly ( Read more... )

literally please get out of my head

i've named it Mates In A State

Ryan 215
The Futile (can't remember his real name)
Adam from The Tailors
Folu
Stevie Tellison (maybe Pete too)
'blonde' Rob
Secret Special Guest
remotely possible HILARIOUS outrageous Special Guest
(ask me privately about those two and if i trust you, i'll let you know)
and apparently Emmy The Great is being asked to play too

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i'm twelve years older
i can't stay sober
and there's a bluebird in my heart that's caged and it won't sing
so fill your bloodlines up with bourbon kid, and this won't sting
it's like the dulling of the senses just might solve something
let The Mourners of St Paul's lead the parade

let the funeral start

so long live the car crash hearts

now i need to find another one