TEENAGERSINTOKYO http://www.teenagersintokyo.com teenagersintokyo news, live dates, blog, updates Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:37:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 LOAD IN/LOAD OUT: GERMANY http://www.teenagersintokyo.com/blog/load-inload-out-germany http://www.teenagersintokyo.com/blog/load-inload-out-germany#comments Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:35:22 +0000 Samantha http://www.teenagersintokyo.com/?p=2555 Whirlwind mini-tour, but what can we say, we love you Germany! What began with an epic drive from London to Hamburg that took over twice as long due to our malfunctioning sat nav, ended as one of the best times we’ve had. Thanks to our very hospitable hosts, to the sound and lighting guys, and of course to everyone who came to the shows and cleared us of our merch so we didn’t have to lug it back home.


Our big black sprinter


In studio acoustic session for On 3




Nik (the Bez of the tour), vibing up the backstage room in Munich


Silver sequin curtain at The Atomic Cafe and Rudy’s silver sparkle drum kit, a match made in Munich


Klaus, our sound hero


Going in hard at Lido, Berlin. Third time in Berlin – each time better than the last

DANKE SCHOEN!

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Directed by Sandra Freij

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]]> http://www.teenagersintokyo.com/blog/one-from-the-archive/feed 0 A/V CLUB: SONGS FOR THE HOMESICK, LOVESICK AND LONELY HEARTED http://www.teenagersintokyo.com/blog/av-club-songs-for-the-homesick-lovesick-and-lonely-hearted http://www.teenagersintokyo.com/blog/av-club-songs-for-the-homesick-lovesick-and-lonely-hearted#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:35:23 +0000 Samantha http://www.teenagersintokyo.com/?p=2541 BY LINDA

Well, it’s a fairly self-explanatory title for this mix of songs so I hope you listen and enjoy. These songs should hit a real emotive spot right in your heart!


“Seabird” Alessi Brothers

Brilliant songwriters and twin brothers Bobby and Billy Alessi wear their hair long and their hearts on their sleeve.


“She’s Like The Wind” Patrick Swayze

What a man. RIP Patrick Swayze. The lyrics in this track are excellent.



“I’m Sorry” Brenda Lee

I love the note drop every time into her second line i.e. “I’m sorry (DROP), so sorry”. Makes that apology even more meaningful.


“This Time Tomorrow” The Kinks


“Sad Songs” Alessi Brothers


“Roads” Portishead

Wowser. What a track. Every element is perfect. The vocals are absolutely nailed, and talk about stage charisma, Beth Gibbons. I can listen to the Dummy record over and over again. And I do.


“Everybody’s Gotta Learn Sometimes” The Korgis


“Naive Melody (This Must Be The Place)” Talking Heads

This live version is fantastic and the song in general always seems to heighten and richen my emotions. I get overcome with this weird combination of happy/sad/nostalgic/hopeful/melancholy. You too, right? Right.

x Linda

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Someone uploaded these lyrics and we love the interpretation. For example:

Very Vampyr (entire song)
“We Suck Blood”

End It Tonight (chorus)
“And any way to run, any way to run
There’s nothing in the way to go tonight”

I hope they never get corrected and remain like this forever in internet history.

For the real lyrics, or rather our interpretation, see inside the album booklet.

Samantha x

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We were very lucky to have the day free to roam the beautiful streets and enjoy local treats like delicious pretzels before headlining the first night of Viva con Agua’s open air festival. Viva con Agua is a wonderful organisation that aims to provide access to clean drinking water worldwide.

We had a marvellous time, met a lot of lovely people. Thanks Basel, you were a definite highlight for us.

Samantha x



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If you are in London this evening do pop by The Lexington. It’s probably our last proper London show for a while and we’ve got a couple of special treats for your ears. Plus, it would be really lovely to see you.

Samantha x

Thursday July 15th
The Lexington

TEENAGERSINTOKYO
NightBus
States of Emotion

Get your advance tickets to avoid missing out from ticketweb.

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FRANCE
CD: Virgin Mega
Digital: iTunes

BENELUX
CD: Platomania or BOL.com
Digital: iTunes Belgium or iTunes Netherlands

GERMANY
Digital: iTunes

ITALY
CD: FNAC
Digital: iTunes

PORTUGAL
Digital: iTunes

SCANDINAVIA
CD: CDON.com
Digital: iTunes Norway or iTunes Sweden

SPAIN
CD: FNAC
Digital: iTunes

SWITZERLAND
CD: CeDe
Digital: iTunes

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Over the weekend we took advantage of the long days and filmed a video for New Day. This sneak preview is of director Sandra Freij at sunrise.

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