I'm determined that one day my studio will resemble this (image via).
CONOR HARRINGTON x ANDREW TELLLING
Black Herds Of The Rain from Andrew Telling on Vimeo.
The latest collab between film maker Andrew Telling (who worked with me on the Semblance film) and uber talent Conor Harrigton was released online earlier today.
"Filmed over 11days last June in Dublin and in various locations on the West of Ireland, Black Herds Of The Rain is a a short film that documents the three walls that Irish artist Conor Harrington painted along this trip."
I was made up to find out from Andrew that this film will also be screened at OFFSET next month with a Q&A featuring Mr Harrington and Telling. Roll on Dublin!
DARREN FIRTH | NEW WORK
The very talented Darren Firth, both a designer and founder of Occupy, has updated his online folio. Nothing short of his usual impeccable standards. Beautiful stuff. Check it out.
DARREN FIRTH
OFFSET | SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
Yesterday the organisers of OFFSET, which will take place early next month in Dublin, announced their official speakers schedule! I'll be taking to the stage after the very talented Eike from Hort at 11am Friday morning. There's some serious talent in that speakers list and I can't wait to sit back after my talk and take it all in.
FULL SPEAKERS SCHEDULE
OFFSET
OFFSET 2012 | EARLY BIRD ENDS JAN 31ST
I've had my head down the past few days or so working on the talk I'll be giving at this year's OFFSET Festival in Dublin this March. I'm lucky to be in such a stellar line up including as it does Shepard Fairey, Seymour Chwast, Stefan Sagmeister, Friends With You, Conor Harrington and more. If you are planning on making the 3 day event Early Bird discount will still be available ONLY until Jan 31st.
Click the link below to see the full list of speakers and find out all the info about the event.
OFFSET TICKETS
SPEAKERS LIST
SEMBLANCE BOX SET | LESS THAN 10 LEFT
Less than 10 of the Semblance: Collector's Edition Box Sets now remain. I can confirm that two contain one of the five originals that were placed at random throughout the edition of 50. To view the entire photo set of the box set, it's launch at Protein Gallery, watch Andrew Telling's film on the release and purchase a box set click the link below.
PURCHASE SEMBLANCE BOX SET
HEAD SPACE
DRC Music - Virginia (feat. Magakala Virginia Yollande and Yowa Hollande) by T-E-E-D
I came across an article on the 99% site today via friend Sabine Zettler about the increasing loss of sacred, personal space away from distraction, especially the technical kind. Nothing new I know but this resonated with me particularly at the moment as I'm struggling after the break to find my routine again this year that facilitates those moments of real focus / concentration. It also reminded me of the song "Virginia" off the DRC Music album that came out towards the end of last year (above). It seems to embody that sense of calm found in those moments. Anyway, I thought you may enjoy one / both.
READ ARTICLE "WHAT HAPPENED TO DOWN TIME...?"
I came across an article on the 99% site today via friend Sabine Zettler about the increasing loss of sacred, personal space away from distraction, especially the technical kind. Nothing new I know but this resonated with me particularly at the moment as I'm struggling after the break to find my routine again this year that facilitates those moments of real focus / concentration. It also reminded me of the song "Virginia" off the DRC Music album that came out towards the end of last year (above). It seems to embody that sense of calm found in those moments. Anyway, I thought you may enjoy one / both.
READ ARTICLE "WHAT HAPPENED TO DOWN TIME...?"
BOWIE PRINT
In honour of the big man's 65th birthday yesterday I've put the Bowie portrait that I did last year live on the ShopVon website. The print is very frame friendly at 50cm x 40cm, below are the full specifications.
MEDIUM: Giclee print on Somerset Enhanced 100% Cotton Rag 225 gsm
EDITION: 75
SIZE: 50cm x 40cm / 19.6" x 15.7"
PRICE: £45 (+p&p)
SHOPVON
IT'S NICE THAT | YEAR IN REVIEW 2011
Finally back in London and before I begin to tackle the the debris of 2011 and get the studio ship shape and primed for 2012 I thought I'd post about a little interview I did with the guys at It's Nice That about last year. They interviewed 12 people, one for each month, as part of their Year in Review feature.
IT'S NICE THAT
SHOPVON | POSTAL DATES
The cut off date for posting ShopVon orders is only round the corner so be quick if you would like to place an order. The next postal dates for all ShopVon orders are as follows:
13/12/11
14/12/11
Shipping will then resume in the new year. Rest assured orders can still be placed and processed between 15/12/11 and 4/1/12 but will not ship until 5/1/12. If absolutely urgent we might be able to come to arrangement but otherwise the above terms apply.
SHOPVON
SEMBLANCE | FILM NOW ONLINE
I'm extremely pleased to announce the short film by Andrew Telling which debuted last month at the launch of the Semblance Collector's Edition Box Set is now online. The version above is a bit on the small side so I'd recommend hitting the Full-Screen button. It documents both work from the Semblance series and the triptych billboard installation at the Truman Brewery in London done to coincide with the event. Andrew shot, edited and scored the film which you can watch in it's entirety above.
I must also say a massive thanks to Richard Mills and Melvin Galapon for helping me install the boards, Andrew Telling for doing such a fantastic job on the film and score and of course the Truman Brewery for being instrumental in making the whole thing happen.
There are now less than half of the Collector's Edition Box Sets available, a number of which still contain one of the five originals that have been placed at random throughout the edition. If you would like to place an order please click the link below to visit ShopVon.
ORDER SEMBLANCE: COLLECTOR'S EDITION BOX SET
ANDREW TELLING
RANKIN | THE HUNGER MAGAZINE
20 years after co-founding Dazed & Confused, last week the first issue of photographer and publisher Rankin's new magazine The Hunger was released. I was asked to collaborate with Rankin on a series of 10 portraits for the launch issue. I was also photographed by the man himself and interviewed for a feature in the mag. Definitely a unique experience going through the whole wardrobe and styling process - especially as I had no idea I was going to be actually filmed for the interview.
Creative Review kindly featured a good chunk of the portraits last week. You can also see some behind the scenes shots of the day I went in for the shoot on the Occupy Blog.
There's a whole host of interviews and short films from the worlds of art, film and fashion on The Hunger Mag's site for you to feast your eyes on and, of course, you can get the magazine itself in all good newsagents now. I'll update my site with the full set of images when it relaunches in the new year. In the mean time I'm looking forward to working again with Rankin on the second issue due out next year.
THE HUNGER
GRAFIK MAGAZINE | SEMBLANCE
I was made up to receive the latest, albeit slightly bashed around, issue of Grafik Magazine this weekend. The lovely people there have kindly featured the "Semblance: Collector's Edition Box Set" Launch Party which takes place this Thursday the 24th at Protein's Gallery 18 Hewett Street - the invite for which you can see here.
If you would like to attend please rsvp here.
The Semblance Box Set is now officially on pre-order from ShopVon. To view full photos, info and to purchase your edition please click the link below
SEMBLANCE: COLLECTOR'S EDITION BOX SET
SEMBLANCE BOX SET | PRE-ORDER OPEN !
Following the previous two sell out releases we are pleased to announce that the pre-order on our final big release of 2011 is now open! "Semblance: Collector's Edition Box Set" is in a strict edition of 50, each box made by hand in the UK by a family run company and individually signed and numbered by the artist. Once again 5 originals have been placed at random throughout the edition.
TITLE: Semblance - Collector's Edition Box Set
MEDIUM: Hand made Collector’s Edition box of 5 giclee prints on Somerset Enhanced 100% Cotton Fine Art paper 225 gsm
EDITION: 50 (All signed and numbered)
SIZE : 40cm x 30cm / 15.7” × 11.8”
PRICE: £225 (+p&p)
To view the full photo set, info and purchase the box set please click the link below. Now shipping worldwide.
BUY SEMBLANCE: COLLECTOR'S EDITION BOX SET
SEMBLANCE LAUNCH PARTY — 24.11.11
Semblance — Collector's Edition Box Set
Launch Party at Protein's 18 Hewett Street Gallery
24.11.11
6.30pm - 9.30pm
Following on from the last two sold out releases you are invited to the launch of "Semblance - Collector's Edition Box Set" from London based artist Von. With originals, special limited editions from the Semblance series & debut screening of a specially made film by director Andrew Telling Andrew Telling
"We’re already hankering for the next edition" — Wallpaper*
Protein
18 Hewett Street
Shoreditch
London
EC2A 3NN
Map
wwww.shopvon.com | www.18hewettstreet.co.uk | www.prote.in
- To attend please submit your name — rsvp@shopvon.com
- Request buyer's online preview — help@shopvon.com
Free signed print to the first 100 people through the door on the night
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GHOSTS OF GONE BIRDS
Tuesday night saw the opening of the epic "Ghosts of Gone Birds" exhibition at The Rochelle School in London masterminded by the always passionate and charming director Ceri Levy. It was a packed house bringing as the show does something for everyone from a diverse stable of artists such as Charming Baker, Polly Morgan, Sir Peter Blake, Kai & Sunny, Emily Forgot and Erin Petson among many others. I am very proud to be showing a new large scale original (above) as part of it.
With 50% of all sales going to Bird Life charity I implore you to go down to check out this huge and encompassing show for yourself and perhaps even spend some money on a piece or two of artwork for a great cause..
"Raising a creative army for conservation through a series of multimedia exhibitions that breathe artistic life back into extinct bird species, celebrating their diversity thru paintings & sculpture, talks & poetry, installations & live music."
Ghosts of Gone Birds | Nov.2 – 23rd
Rochelle School,
Arnold Circus,
Shoreditch,
London
E2 7ES
OPENING HOURS
Monday - Friday, 12.00 - 20.00
Saturday - Sunday, 10.00 - 18.00
OFFICIAL SITE
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SEMBLANCE 02 | SOLD OUT
The pre-order period on the "Semblance 02" limited edition screen-print ended on the 30th of September and now the edition has sold out! Thank you to everyone who bought one and to everyone who blogged about, tweeted about and "Liked" the print.
The last major release of 2011 is due in later this month. As ever we are working really hard to make it a fitting one with which to end such a fantastic year. If you would like to know about it at least 24 hours before anyone else please submit your details by clicking the link below.
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ONLY TWO LEFT!
Having almost sold out on pre-order there are now just two left of the "Semblance 02" limited edition screen prints. Not only is it our largest print release to date measuring 64 cm x 48.2 cm, it is the first ever to be taken from the Semblance series. The original drawing from which the print has lovingly been reproduced in silver ink sold before the "Semblance" exhibition opened back in 2009 in LA.
To see full photo sets and purchase one of the two remaining prints click the link below to go to the ShopVon site.
BUY SEMBLANCE 02 SCREEN PRINT
MELVIN GALAPON x OCCUPY GIVEAWAY
"The extremely talented illustrator and designer Melvin Galapon, has kindly donated an artists proof of his recent and extremely limited edition risograph print, titled “I Wanna Be Adored”. Featuring the Roses frontman Ian Brown, it stands 42 x 29.7 cm in size and has been printed on Cyclus Offset 200 gsm.
This is the first print in a series of new portraits he is currently working on and was featured in a recent Pop-Up shop in Manchester, curated by Dr-Me. I can’t see them being around for very long, so here’s your chance to get hold of a signed copy.
Simply tweet the following for your chance to win:
@weoccupy are giving away this Ian Brown print by @_mynameismelvin http://bit.ly/hvYuKu RT for a chance to win! #melvcomp #stoneroses
A winner will be picked at random next week and announced via Twitter!"
OCCUPY BLOG
MELVIN GALAPON
NEW RELEASES COMING SOON — BE IN THE KNOW FIRST
A new major release is due in November. It will be the last major release of 2011 and we are working really hard to make it a fitting one with which to end such a fantastic year. If you would like to know about it at least 24 hours before anyone else submit your details by clicking the link below.
SUBMIT YOUR DETAILS
OFFSET 2012 — DUBLIN
So the line-up of speakers for next year's OFFSET Creative Festival in Dublin have been announced. I am genuinely excited by the roster containing as it does Eike from Hort, Stefan Sagmeister, Friends With You, Rinzen, Conor Harrington, Seymour Chwast, Paula Sher and Shepard Fairey among others. There's going to be a lot of people whose work I genuinely love and admire.
That excitement is equally matched by a slight sense of nerves as I too will be taking to the stage for an hour at the three day event next March. I set up studio HelloVon in 2006. This is the first major talk I'll have given since it's inception.
OFFSET Creative Festival
March 9/10/11 2012
Grand Canal Theatre
Dublin
OFFSET LINE-UP
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GHOSTS OF GONE BIRDS — LONDON
I'm proud to be exhibiting a large new original in this show coming up in London in November. Ghosts of Gone Birds, masterminded by ever passionate director Ceri Levy, will feature over 200 new works from artists as diverse as Sir Peter Blake, Ralph Steadman, Charming Baker, Jamie Hewlett, Rob Ryan, Emily Forgot, Erin Petson and Kai & Sunny. The show is dedicated to breathing artistic life back into the bird species we have lost. There will be live printing, talks, readings and performances.
All work will be for sale with 50% of all profits going to charity.
Ghost of Gone Birds
2nd November – 23rd November 2011
Rochelle School,
Arnold Circus,
Shoreditch,
London E2 7ES
GHOSTS OF GONE BIRDS
CERI LEVY
NEW HELLOVON FB GROUP
It seems Facebook is archiving the current HelloVon group because it was created in their old system. So for those of you who are FB inclined and would like to be kept up to date with shows, print releases, news and folio updates please click the link below to join the new group. Thanks!
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A NICE REVIEW TO WAKE UP TO
Great to find this very nice review of my film related prints being sold through ShopVon over the first cup of tea of the morning. Thanks Posterocalypse.
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SHOPVON
WHAT, AND LOOK LIKE YOU?
Love this 2002 interview with Bowie. Perked up an otherwise busy and grey London morning.
THANK YOU
Pre-order closed on the "Sembalnce 02" screen-print on the 30th September and I just wanted to say a massive thanks to all that tweeted, blogged, linked and liked it — it's much appreciated. There are now less than 10 of the edition available to purchase. For all those that placed a pre-order, the prints will begin shipping in batches this week — hope you enjoy them.
BUY "SEMBLANCE 02" SCREEN-PRINT
JUST 2 DAYS LEFT
Tomorrow the pre-order period on the "Semblance 02" limited edition silver screen print closes. It's now your last chance to get the free "Bird 16" riso print that comes with each pre-order. The response so far to the release has been fantastic and less than a quarter of the edition remain so be quick. For full info, photo sets and to purchase Semblance 02 please click the link below.
GO TO PRE-ORDER PAGE
ONLY 10 DAYS LEFT
TITLE : Semblance 02
MEDIUM : One colour silver silk screen print on Bright White Colorplan 270 gsm.
EDITION : 50 (signed and numbered.)
SIZE : 640mm x 482mm / 25.1" x 18.9"
PRICE : £125 (+p&p) - LESS THAN HALF REMAIN -
Following on from the sold out "Animals: Collector's Edition Box Set" the current major ShopVon release is now on pre-order for only 10 more days — a limited edition, hand pulled silk screen print of "Semblance 02." Not only is it our largest print release to date measuring 64 cm x 48.2 cm, it is the first ever to be taken from the Semblance series. The original drawing from which the print has lovingly been reproduced in silver ink sold before the Semblance exhibition even opened back in 2009
More importantly all pre-orders will come with a free A3 Risograph print of "Bird 16" taken from the ongoing Animal series. As with Semblance 02 this is the first time the piece has been released as a print. To view the full photo set and purchase please click the link below.
Preorder closes 30th September 2011
GO TO THE PRE-ORDER PAGE
HI-FRUCTOSE MAG
Big thanks to the wonderful Hi-Fructose magazine for running this feature on my gallery work.
VIEW FULL FEATURE
2012 PARALYMPICS CAMPAIGN
This week the 2012 Paralympics campaign that I spent a good chunk of my Summer working on with Mccann went live across the UK and has started popping up on the London underground, buses, billboards, newspapers and more. It's really exciting to have had the opportunity to work on such an immense and interesting project. I look forward to actually finally spotting it somewhere around town!
VIEW FULL SET ON CREATIVE REVIEW
BUY 2012 PARALYMPICS TICKETS
NEW RELEASE | SEMBLANCE 02 HAND PULLED SILVER SCREEN PRINT
Following on from the sold out "Animals: Collector's Edition Box Set" yesterday the pre-order of the latest release from ShopVon opened - a limited edition, hand pulled silk screen print of "Semblance 02." Not only is it our largest print release to date measuring 64 cm x 48.2 cm, it is the first ever to be taken from the acclaimed Semblance series. The original drawing from which the print has lovingly been reproduced in silver ink sold before the Semblance exhibition opened back in 2009.
Furthermore as a special token with this release all pre-orders come with a free A3 Risograph print of "Bird 16" taken from the ongoing Animal series. This is a brand new drawing and, as with Semblance 02, this is the first time the piece has been released as a print.
Pre-order closes 30th September 2011
GO TO THE PRE-ORDER PAGE ON SHOPVON
LENA DEL REY | VIDEO GAMES
I know this has been doing the rounds but I came across it again this morning through an interesting Guardian article (via Frieze Magazine's Twitter) on how David Lynch has been a clear inspiration to a new generation of musicians. The video is completely DIY too. Nothing else to say but it's brilliant.
GUARDIAN ARTICLE
LENA DEL REY
NEW RELEASES COMING | GET A SNEAK PREVIEW
It's been a long time in the making but I have a big print release lined up along with some new originals for the second half of the year. If you would like to be told about and given the opportunity to purchase these before they go live on the ShopVon site submit your details by clicking the link below.
ADD YOUR DETAILS HERE
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GREENMAN FESTIVAL | JAMES BLAKE
First off we thought the main stage was an odd place to put James Blake, especially considering the MOR stuff he shared the billing with, but all fears of it being a "bit quiet" were soon dispelled. Bass that shook your chest and an amazing set displaying the fine art of restraint. A real highlight of the festival.
GREENMAN FESTIVAL | SUUNS
Just back from GreenMan and whilst the line up was definitely the most lack lustre of the three years that we've attended there were some real musical highlights - one of which was Suuns on the Far Out Stage. Glad we got to the front for this. Moody and magnificent.
LISTEN TO SUUNS ON SPOTIFY
JULIAN BARRAT FOR JARVIS | 6 MUSIC
Check out Mr Julian Barrat doing a stella job standing in for Jarvis on his 6 Music Sunday Service. It might expire this weekend so catch it quick - well worth it. Funny and good tunes.
LISTEN TO JULIAN BARRAT ON 6 MUSIC
NEXT BIG RELEASE | SEMBLANCE SCREEN PRINT
Following on from the sold out Animals : Collector’s Edition Box Set I will soon be releasing a special, limited edition screen print from the Semblance series. It will be the first print released from the series that launched with the exhibition of the same name in LA back in 2009.
All details of this release are under wraps for now but if you would like to put your name down to receive a special preview 24 hours before the preorder opens submit your name and email here.
SUBMIT YOUR NAME HERE
RADIO SILENCE
There's been a lot of radio silence on here lately and with a very heavy work schedule over the coming months it doesn't look set to change anytime soon. However I will be occasionally tweeting and posting about private views and exhibitions visited on the Occupy blog. You can check out my latest posts on Charming Baker, Alastair Mackie, Barry McGee and more by clicking the link below. Have a good summer!
OCCUPY
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
NEW ORIGINALS TO BE RELEASED | PREVIEW REQUEST
Later this week two new originals will be released as part of the StolenSpace Summer Group show. If you would like to request a special preview click the link below.
REQUEST PREVIEW
FAMILY | L.A
I wanted to post a few things we stumbled across that I really liked whilst in LA. This being a beautiful little book shop come gallery which was floor to ceiling with eye candy on Fairfax Avenue called "Family." We could have spent a lot longer in there but the sunshine called and I escaped with a nifty Parra book I'd not seen elsewhere. I recommend the Fairfax Village to anyone visiting - some nice galleries, shops and huge thrift stores full of the obscure. It felt more NY to than LA which made a nice change too.
FAMILY
STOLENSPACE SUMMER GROUP SHOW
Next Thursday this year's Summer group Show at StolenSpace Gallery in East London opens. I will be exhibiting two new originals alongside the likes of Chloe Early, D*Face, EINE, Shepard Fairey and Pete Fowler to name a few. As ever it will be an eclectic mix with something for everyone. Come on down if you're in the area.
Summer Group Show 11 08.07.11 - 31.07.11
STOLENSPACE GALLERY
Dray Walk, The Old Truman Brewery
91 Brick Lane
London E1 6QL
STOLENSPACE GALLERY
L.A GALLERY ROUND UP FOR OCCUPY | #1 FAILE
The first of my features for the Occupy blog on the stand out shows I saw whilst in LA last week went live today. To read about and see more photos from the Faile show at Steve Lazarides' new Post No Bills beautiful gallery space on Abbot Kinney Blvd in Venice click the link below. More to come over the next week or so.
FAILE ON OCCUPY
ANIMALS: COLLECTOR'S EDITION BOX SET - SOLD OUT
Now the "Animals: Collector's Edition" box sets have sold out - thanks to everyone who supported it. We are busy making plans for the next major releases taken from the "Semblance" series for the second half of the year. If you would like to be kept up to date please join our mailing list by clicking the link below.
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SHOPVON
SHOPVON - SLIGHT DELIVERY DELAYS
ShopVon deliveries will, as of 17th June, be delayed until 30th of June due to being away. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. All orders placed during that period will still be processed as usual. Thanks!
SHOPVON
LWL 70 SHOW - A CLOCKWORK ORANGE
"LWL 70" opens tonight at Kemistry Gallery in East London with an impressive list of folk from the illustration/design world in tow. I will have the pleasure of exhibiting alongside Mr Ian Wright, Siggi Eggerstsson, Jesse Auerosalo, Stina Persson and Micheal Gilette among others. Above is my print for the show - my take on the 70's classic film "A Clockwork Orange."
Title: A Clockwork Orange
Size: 16" x 20"
Medium: Epson Giclee fine art print Printed on Hahnemuhle Photorag 308gsm paper
Extra: Hand-embossed with LWLies logo
Price: £45
All prints will be available from both Kemistry Gallery and online for the duration of the two week show. Click the links below to view the full set of prints or to buy my A Clockwork Orange piece. Pop by if you're in the area.
BUY "A CLOCKWORK ORANGE" PRINT
KEMISTRY GALLERY
VIEW ALL PRINTS
IAN WRIGHT - LWL 70 - KEMISTRY GALLERY
As mentioned earlier in the week, the next show in which I'll be exhibiting "LWL 70" will open at Kemsitry Gallery this Thursday. Once I saw the print for the David Lynch film "Eraserhead" that Mr Ian Wright has produced for the show I had to post it. Brilliant stuff - looking forward to seeing it in the flesh on Thursday. I have a feeling I'll be going home with a few prints from this show! (image via Creative Review)
MR IAN WRIGHT
LWL 70
MELVIN GALAPON
Good friend and master of analogue digital distortion Melvin Galapon has just relaunched his website with a host of new work to boot. Take a look around, you won't regret it.
MELVIN GALAPON
LWL 70 AT KEMISTRY GALLERY — NEW SHOW
Kemistry Gallery in East London opens a new show next Thursday entitled "LWL 70" curated by the excellent independent film magazine Little White Lies. The founder of the magazine, Paul Willoughby, invited a hand picked selection of illustrators and artists to tackle a poster from a list of 70's classic cult films. I'll be exhibiting alongside some very talented folk here including Siggi Eggerston, Ian Wright, David Downton, Michael Gilette, Stina Persson, Jesse Auerosalo, and Jules Julien among others. Should be a cracking show with an after party at the Book Club round the corner. All details are in the invite above.
"LWL 70"
SUNDAY SERVICE
After a few weeks off rehearsing for and then playing Primavera he's back. This weeks episode opens with a hushed monologue about Bruce Lee repeatedly kicking Jarvis in the face in response to his making a comment about Lee's Gap combat trouser sponsorship deal forced upon him by his manager. Fear not, Jarvis kicks a small dog onto Bruce Lee's face and makes it through a trapdoor on a glass stage to play the gig. This show alone was worth saving 6Music for.
LISTEN TO LATEST EPISODE OF "SUNDAY SERVICE"
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