Firework! That’s what the #1 record of 2012 starts with. According to you, Japandroids‘ Celebration Rock is the best release of 2012. The band that performed at Incubate 2012 got 22 votes and was on #1 in four individual yearlists. 86 top-10 lists were submitted the last few weeks and the toplist is not curated by an [...]
The top-452 album releases of 2012 according to you
December 7, 2012
[The Spying Glass] All hail to the Droids
September 17, 2012
Japandroids. Brian King and David Prowse came to Tilburg and conquered Incubate as if they were C-3PO and R2-D2. I was there. To write my first ever review of a show. So….behold! I’ve been told to just go for it and that’s exactly what I planned on doing. Without any restrictions because of knowledge or [...]
[The Spying Glass] Learn & Improve
September 16, 2012
And on the seventh day… I just realized that this will be the last day of Incubate 2012. I’m not too sure how to feel about it. Sad? Disappointed? I guess I should just be glad with all the new memories it gave me. The new bands and music I’ve heard. The people I met [...]
[The Spying Glass] Guts & Glory
September 15, 2012
Some things just need to be mentioned. Of course, Incubate is about various forms of art. Great music, poetry, movies, Inside Out and much more. And then there is No Guts No Glory. The charity that does. The good cause that has to catch your eye if you’re at least half human. No Guts No [...]
[The Spying Glass] Dude, where’s my band?
September 15, 2012
Incubate should be – and fortunately is – rock-n-roll. I am not. That much is clear after five days of being at the festival. For instance: I woke up at 7:30 A.M. this morning. To make things worse, I started my day immediately after I got out of bed. Without any hesitation. I guess there’s [...]
[The Spying Glass] The Misusage Of a Paper Mom
September 14, 2012
“Vedett, I hate you!” I should’ve expressed my feelings instead of holding back and saying nothing. Beer can be like a dog at times: man’s best friend. But I guess having too many dogs isn’t good for anyone either. As the evening progressed, my stomach turned into what I could call a kennel. Too many [...]
[The Spying glass] An Impossible Dream?
September 13, 2012
I had a dream once. I dreamt about writing a novel with its own soundtrack. A somewhat weird story, accompanied by music that was written to go with the book. Good news: my dream came true. A little less than good news: I had to find myself a new dream. Have you ever thought about [...]
[The Spying Glass] It’s All About The Entourage
September 13, 2012
KiD iNk. Never heard of the little man before last Tuesday. My friend wanted to go and see him at 013 and talked me into going with him. Just to see what all the fuss about the kid is about. It didn’t take me long to see that he’s a rising star in the world [...]
[Spying Glass] Wanted: Scarecrow
September 11, 2012
Incubate 2012 couldn’t have a more satisfying start. I rode my bike through town to get a festival bracelet and to take some pictures of whatever was already happening. I passed the library and two ladies pulled me over to have me vote Yes or No. Yes or No as an answer to the question [...]
[The Spying Glass] Nails & fingers
September 10, 2012
As I’m listening to Icelandic Hjálmar, I catch myself biting my nails. Even more obsessed than usual. Incubate 2012 starts today and I’ve been looking forward to it for a long time. Music and much more. The inspiration source that can’t dry. I’m biting my nails until I can’t scratch myself anymore. What to do? [...]
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Strolling along with Purling Hiss at Area51
May 24, 2013
After seeing Thee Oh Sees nearly destroy Area51 last week I was glad to see the place still standing. What were we to do without our regular supplier of garage bands? Luckily the skatepark/venue was still where it ought to be, this evening containing Purling Hiss and Richie Dagger. After 10 minutes spent judging the skaters [...]