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A book called Fanzines by Teal Triggs is released next month and features my fanzine Popgirls in the feminist chapter. Amazon says this:

“This is the ultimate book on Fanzines an amateur magazine produced by fans, for fans of a certain subculture. This highly visual illustrated book is full of reproductions of the best fanzines ever created, from the superhero tributes of the 1950s and 60s, to punk fanzines such as Sniffin Glue, right up the contemporary e-zine scene. Arranged in six chronological chapters, each with a thorough introduction, Fanzines spans eight decades of counterculture and features many extremely rare publications. Written by a fanzine collector and expert author, Fanzines has cult appeal for anyone interested in graphic design, magazine publishing or underground culture.

There is now an interview and full set from Bis live at Primavera on Ola’s Kool Kitchen on Radio 23. It’s now posted here

There’s live audio and an interview with Bis on New Ola’s Kool Kitchen this Wednesday 9th June 8pm GMT time on Radio 23. We will also be on ErrorFM this Friday 8pm PST. Will let you know podcast links once they’re up too!

Pics are here!

We’ve been building up to this gig for a while now, and it’s over It went so well though, so definitely worth it! We were first on the San Miguel (main) stage. Amazing seeing the sea and a boat passing by from the stage, so very pretty indeed! It wasn’t too hot either, so perfect. As we were on so early it wasn’t packed, but certainly a good crowd and many familiar faces (James Jam NME, Kevin the biggest Bis fan in the world etc).

It was good being on early in the festival so I could stop being nervous and enjoy the rest of the fest! The backstage area was just for the Fall, Superchunk, Pavement and us so very relaxing. Stuart’s a giant Pavement fan so was in his element to meet them. The boys liked the San Miguel unlimited tap they could help themselves to, and I got into the Spanish mood with my Rioja wine!

We’re all a bit worse for wear today, but apart from one more interview it’s a day of no commitments. Sitting in the lobby of the hotel is fun as all bands are staying here and it’s really busy. Everyone just looks around with the ‘what band are you’ face. Awoke to hear the Pixies sound-checking today! It’s been so nice to do this kind of thing again, as we haven’t gone abroad with Bis for many years. As it was so fun and everyone seemed to enjoy it, it’s certainly something that I hope we get similar offers to do again.

So it was the ‘warm up for Primavera’ gig at Stereo in Glasgow last night. We hadn’t rehearsed wads so weren’t really sure how it would go. Soooo many amazing people made the effort to come, even coming from London and Germany. The hardcore fans were out in force and it was great to see! Lots of Glasgow bands made it too (members of Mogwai, Ace City Racers, Nanobots, Suplex the Kid, Juno, We are the Physics, Remember Remember) so that was really nice and thanks for your support!

It was hot and sweaty in Glasgow (rare!) but that didn’t stop everyone really going for it thankfully, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. It’s times like that when John and Steven don’t miss having hair I’m sure! Perfect for practicing for Spain as it’s going to be even hotter.

My Dad filmed it for me so I’ll try get something online shortly. Need to pack for going away Wednesday morning, and tie-up all my badge work. For the first time in 8 years Wee Badgers is closed! Scary, but I need to stay sane and enjoy events like this!

Thanks for all the wonderful comments on Facebook and Twitter I came home to last night, that makes me so happy! Will report more from Spain as I’m taking my laptop, camera and camcorder!

the set!

burn the suit
i’m a slut
starbright boy
kill yr boyfriend
rulers and the states
icky poo air raid
skinny tie sensurround
teen-c power
monstarr
school disco
secret vampires
conspiracy a go-go
robotic (mini portrait from space)
kandy pop
Eurodisco
Fake DIY

put up anywhere if you wish!

For our exciting Primavera warm-up gig in Glasgow, and the only UK gig we’re doing, we have a support confirmed! It will be the fantastic Peter Parker who we all saw support the Yummy Fur recently and had to get ‘em onto this gig at Stereo on May 23rd. They have lovely badges too….

Buy your tickets here now, for just 8 quid. They’re selling quite sexy, and there’s no guestos – so don’t think of blagging! Come see us and boogie to many songs we haven’t played in a long time!

As a warm-up for Primavera Festival we will be doing one special gig in Glasgow on Sunday 23rd May. It’s at the fantastic Stereo on Renfield Lane and tickets are on sale now from ticketweb.co.uk, tickets-scotland, and monorail music for £8.

Come see us!!