Summer time

Whilst Dickie's been off spreading the Cosmic message to our oriental bredren in China and Hong Kong, jet setting disco crustacean that he is, I've been making the most of summer in Blighty.

As well as another excellent session with Greg Wilson and the Hellfire Club boys, there was impromptu set at Lovebox with Danny from Late Night Audio, standing in for Toby Tobias, who fancied a lie-in.

 

Last weekend, it was up to Cambridge for the extremely mental Secret Garden Party. We had a bit of a Chocolate Vanilla / Cosmic Truth collaboration happening on the Where The Wild Things Are stage, as we kept the system warm between the bands. 

There were some great performances over the weekend, including the ever excellent Invisible, celebrating their recent Mercury Music Award nomination (congratulations lads!), and Cosmic favourites, the Golden Silvers.  

Another highlight were Canadian three-piece Caribou, who I saw for the first time on Saturday night, and was completely blown away. Pounding rhythmic drums, coupled with layered Beach Boys-style harmonies. This band come very highly recommended! Check them out... 

The rest of the weekend was spent wandering the site, checking out the various sporadic happenings that make the Secret Garden Party such a crazy place. From Lancashire hippies passing around peace pipes, to late-night swing speakeasies, to gypsy bands hanging from tree tops... It's not your average weekend. 

Today, half of the East End seem to be heading to Field Day. Amongst the many excellent parties this evening, the Electric Minds 4th birthday party gets our seal of approval, especially since label boss Dolan Bergin will be joining us at our next Cosmic Truth session on Saturday 8th August. 

Enjoy the weekend!