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hello.

welcome to LZ#1.

there is so much creative talent

running through Leamington that goes

unnoticed, and so this zine was cre-

ated to help showcase the numerous

artists, poets, photographers, musi-

cians and writers that live in or

around this town.

we hope to be able to draw attention

to the thriving culture that exists

under the surface, and bring its

disparate strands together, to show

that there’s more to Leamington than

nice parks and bad clubs.

we’ve only just scratched the sur-

face, so please get in touch if

you’d like to have your work fea-

tured or get involved. All our de-

tails are on the back, along with

the names of our generous contribu-

tors.

we hope you enjoy,

LZ

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(taken from Gadfly)

A faint popping:

of fidelity and holiness

let me

let me

I taste the lingering smoke, my anaclisis

quelling the angry please...

bubbling spittle on the roof tiles

gin gurgling in the bellies of

tinkering tramps.

That faux vernality

that smile

that vitriol, softening the blow

parlance full of casual cursing, gentle obloquy

the kind that would usually be good sport

but now

but now

a jumble of words marking unwelcome vagaries;

radiator clank

howling kettle

because every web is spun,

and my eyes will catch every photograph

I’ll always be welcome

to attend

to stand

at the back of the congregation

and smile politely.

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It’s no secret that the Midlands has been a hotbed of

emerging musical talent for some time now, and the

huge rush of new bands heralded by the (somewhat

divisive) B-town scene shows no sign of slowing down.

We’ll be taking a look at some of the best local

bands coming up through the ranks, starting with:

Atlas

Cherry-picking the best elements of modern indie,

from the brooding basslines of Warpaint to the reverb

drenched vocals of King Krule, punctuated by the

angular hooks of Foals and Alt J, Atlas are a band

overflowing with ideas and musical talent. Previous

releases 'How The Truth Tastes' and 'Dew' show off

their amalgam of styles, from angst-ridden indie-rock

to layered soundscape, but it's their new single

'Beckon Blue' that really showcases

their sound. Weaving shimmering guitars and crashing

cymbals into a thick shroud, it’s the yearning vocals

that provide the through line, holding your attention

as the track builds higher and higher until the

inevitable but exhilarating whirling breakdown.

Playing passionate and inventive modern indie that’s

sensational live, Atlas are a band to keep both eyes

firmly on.

soundcloud/atlas-17

facebook/ATLASATLASuk

MIDLANDS MUSIC

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What’s happening in Leamington over the next few

weeks - if you would like your events listed, please

get in touch.

5th Feb – Never Mind the Offbeat - Music Quiz –

7.30pm - Zephyr Lounge (Backstage)

5th Feb – Superbad – funk/soul clubnight – 10pm-2am –

Moo Bar

6th Feb – Off The Record – indie/alt clubnight – 10pm

-2am – Zephyr Lounge (Backstage)

6th Feb – Shoot From the Lip – slam poetry – 7.30pm –

LAMP

7th Feb – Fawn Spots/Albany – lo-fi punk and indie-

folk – 7.30pm – Zephyr Lounge

7th Feb – Joe Worrall/Suzy Indygo/Abie’s Miracle Ton-

ic – folk/singer-songwriter – 8pm – LAMP

8th Feb – Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair – 11am-4pm –

Leamington Assembly

8th Feb – Monster Mash-Up – jungle/gypsy clubnight –

9pm-2am – Zephyr Lounge

8th Feb – Nana’s Lounge – funk/soul DJs – 8pm-12am –

LAMP

10th Feb – Reckless Comedy – 8-11pm – LAMP

12th Feb – Spirit of ’45 – film screening – 7.30-11pm

– LAMP

13th Feb – Mr Scruff – dance/electronica – 9pm-2am –

Leamington Assembly

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13th Feb – How To Survive A Plague – film screening –

7.30-11pm – LAMP

14th Feb – Morgue Orgy/Lavondyss – metal/rock – 8pm –

Zephyr Lounge

15th Feb – Wes Finch/Supine Orchestra/Joe Dolman –

singer-songwriter/folk – 8pm – LAMP

17th Feb – Reckless Comedy – 8-11pm – LAMP

18th Feb – Intermittent Listening: Poetry and Sound

Art – 8-11pm – LAMP

20th Feb – Guy Jones/The Pips – singer-songwriter/

folk – 7.30pm – LAMP

21st Feb – Awkward Lounge – indie/alt DJs – 7.30pm-

12.30am - LAMP

21st Feb – Boy Jumps Ship/Fans of Faye/Dunce – al-

trock/punk – 7.30pm – Zephyr Lounge

22nd Feb – The Big Lebowski – pop up cinema – 9pm –

The Cask and Bottle

23rd Feb – Bacchus – creative arts – 6pm – LAMP

24th Feb – Reckless Comedy – 8-11pm – LAMP

27th Feb – Roots To Shoots – short films – 7.30-11pm

- LAMP

28th Feb – Vana/Mirrorhall – post-punk/indie – 7.30pm

– Zephyr Lounge

contributors:

amelia ryan (1/4/6)

m vogler (3)

liam simmonds (5)

polly gregson (7)

ali gardiner (8)

alex wells (9)

leamingtonzine@gmail.com:

questions and contributions get sent

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