One of the most difficult things for a broken human spirit to embrace is a vulnerability with those we trust. Sometimes, it’s even with ourselves. We are terrified of being seen completely, afraid that our flaws and our trauma will further isolate us, and our attempt at community will leave us more broken than before. For many, “vulnerability” means “I’m fine!” is no longer an answer they can leverage. It’s easy to forget the implication of living in a glass house – it’s not that you don’t throw stones, it’s also that everyone can see inside.
Tune in Sunday night for the best new rock, great local rock, rock news and more on Q Connected.
Sunday night, from 10pm-midnight, listen for new rock from Architects. (Get an advance listen via their video up above.) Not to mention awesome new tracks from: Royal Bliss, Smashing Pumpkins, Theory Of A Deadman . these days, known simply as
We ll catch up on some rock news as well and the local bands will come from all over the Borderland. Listen for Local Locos like 3 Headed Snake and Fermont s . you can read more about them here . along with Foxy Mojo and many more. As usual, Local Locos close out the show, and this week, that honor goes to one of the bands noted above.
“Merry Christmas, Kiss My Ass” – All Time Low
Initially, it may seem like just a cheeky title by one of the scene’s silliest bands. However, “Merry Christmas, Kiss My Ass” is actually a line straight from
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. The quote is spoken by protagonist Clark Griswold (
Chevy Chase) toward a progression of inconsiderate corporate bigwigs in his office.
“I’m A Big, Bright, Shining Star” – Four Year Strong
Four Year Strong are pretty famous for their pop culture references, but here’s one you might not immediately recognize. “I’m A Big, Bright, Shining Star” is the very last line of the movie
13. ‘Antivist’
15. ‘Oh No’
The ‘Christmas Rocks’ raffle is offering personalised, one-of-a-kind prizes which have been donated by a host of bands, with each raffle ticket starting at just £5.
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As well as AC/DC (who are offering an autographed and personalised ‘Power Up’ LP) and Bring Me The Horizon (whose prizes include a personalised video message from members of the band and an autographed and personalised copy of ‘Post Human: Survival Horror’ on 12″ vinyl), the likes of Enter Shikari, Architects, Twin Atlantic, Bullet For My Valentine and Don Broco are also involved.
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Bring Me The Horizon’s Live At The Royal Albert Hall to hit streaming services tomorrow
Bring Me The Horizon’s second live record, Live At The Royal Albert Hall, will be available digitally from December 18.
Words: Emily Carter
We’ve already had plenty of new music from Bring Me The Horizon this year with the release of their excellent Post Human: Survival Horror EP, and the band are keeping the material coming in 2020 by putting their Live At The Royal Albert Hall release on streaming services.
The Sheffield titans’ second live LP will be available digitally from December 18, having initially been released on CD, vinyl, DVD, Blu-ray and digital download. The album captures Horizon at the gorgeous London venue on April 22, 2016, on the touring cycle for their fifth studio album That’s The Spirit, with support on the night coming from PVRIS.