Firstly, can you introduce the band?

Discopolis comprises of three incredibly diverse intrinsic young chaps
- David Laurie and Fergus. Our music is fuelled exclusively with Blue
Wickeds.

Are you looking forward to your show in Liverpool?

Of course. Liverpool's always had a great music scene, so we're
excited to get stuck in! However, with this being our first show,
we've got a long ways to go!

Have you played in Liverpool before, do you know much about the scene here?

We don't know loads, however, we're big fans of the Zutons and more
recently a band called Outfit, who are producing some really nice
tracks. Of course we're aware the list is far more extensive and runs
way back.

What is your home scene of Edinburgh like? What venues / bands would
you recommend?

We love Edinburgh, but it's no secret that it has lived in Glasgow's
shadow for a long time... Cabaret Voltaire used to be a great venue
for bands big and small, however, the rumour is that it's shutting
down and being run as a commercial club. Liquid Rooms has also seen
some great bands. And we'd definitely recommend Bwani Junction!

What does the next 6 months hold for the band?

We're releasing our next single on the 5th of March and it's called
'Zenithobia'. Other than that we hope to keep touring, writing and to
get on the summer festival circuit.

Describe Discopolis in 3 words.

"Baby-faced trio"

Finally, something we ask everyone... What is everyone's favourite
Muppet and/or Sesame Street character? !

Probably Oscar the Grouch... He rides the grump train unashamedly, all
the way to Grumpville.

Thanks lads!

Watch the video to DISCOPOLIS' new single Zenithobia...

Monday 30th of January 2012

INDIE | ELECTRO | GARAGE | SHOEGAZE | ROCK n ROLL

We are very excited to announce that BUMPER is the new home for club LAZY GENIUS every Monday night. The night is getting even bigger with not only the best live music from Liverpool and beyond, but Lazy Genius DJs bringing you the best new muisc, indie, electro, garage and rock n roll until 4am!

Come down and celebrate our new home with us...

LIVE MUSIC FROM...

DESIRE LINES

JOSEPH DENE & BAND

+ More TBA

8pm - 4am - £2 entry.

Plus you're treated to tunes to delight your ears and stimulate your feet from the likes of...

White Denim | British Sea Power | The Cribs | David Bowie | The Strokes | The Walkmen | Cold War Kids | Radiohead | The XX | Gang Of Four | The Rakes | Foals | The Sunshine Underground | Wild Beasts | Suuns | The National | Yeah Yeah Yeahs | Hot Hot Heat | Arcade Fire | The Rolling Stones | Beck | Grandaddy | The Horrors | Vampire Weekend | The Stone Roses | Two Door Cinema Club | Blur | Friendly Fires | The Rapture | Warpaint | Dutch Uncles | And many many more...

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'club LAZY GENIUS' at BUMPER Liverpool is a weekly club night brought to you by LAZY GENIUS showcasing the very best live bands from Liverpool and beyond.

Bands to have played club LG in the past include The Heartbreaks, The Milk, Times New Viking, Cashier No.9, Widowspeak, Troumaca, Misty’s Big Adventure, I Dream In Colour, Life In Film, Gardens & Villa and many more...

Then LAZY GENIUS needs you...

LAZY GENIUS is an all encompassing beast.... comprising of a club night, promotions company, artist representation & booking agency and marketing & PR consultancy with a relentless work ethic and 'man about town' attitude to life and work.

Rooted in a love of live music, LAZY GENIUS' primary focus is the promotion and facilitation of the best new music in Liverpool and as far beyond as we can stretch. We run regular club nights and band showcases as well as collaborating with friends old and new on lots of different projects and this year we will be launching an independent record label 'Lazy Genius Records.'

We are looking for an intern to help us in 2012 and gain some valuable experience of the music scene in Liverpool and beyond. Unfortunately, the position is unpaid, but we won't be asking for the earth... all we are looking for is someone with passion for music and who is able to commit to a few hours a week. In return we will offer you fantastic experience for your CV, occasional paid work opportunities, free entry to gigs and club nights and a lot of fun! The role would suit someone who is currently at college or university and can fit the work around existing work and study. Some evening and weekend hours will be required.

The role will include...

• Assisting with the promotion of 'club LAZY GENIUS' at MOJO and other live music events.
• Assisting with the management on the night of 'club LAZY GENIUS at MOJO.'
• Online promotion via Lazy Genius' social media and contributing to www.lazy-genius.co.uk
• Research of festivals, venues and press opportunities for Lazy Genius artists.
• Assisting with the Lazy Genius show on Radio MOJO

Candidates will need to be...

• Passionate about music
• Outgoing
• Have a love of marketing and promotion
• Numerate and literate
• Within easy travelling distance of Liverpool city centre
• Able to commit a few hours a week, including evenings (especially Monday nights) and weekends
• 18 +
• Knowledgeable of the Microsoft Office package
• Experience of design, HTML and web content management would be an advantage

To apply please E-Mail tom@lazy-genius.co.uk with your CV and up to 500 words on why you should become the first ever LAZY GENIUS intern! Please include 'Intern Application' in the subject line.

APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED

The Lazy Genius Show (22/12/11) by radio-mojo

SOME cities have wonderful pop music histories, some might be lucky enough to enjoy successful periods in the future, but few can confidently say, they have both. Liverpool is one of a select bunch of cities that can.

Like London, New York, Chicago, Detroit and Los Angeles, it can accurately claim to have changed the complexion of modern music.

Now, a new prize, the GIT Award (named after the popular local music blog Getintothis, is about to recognise the best of the future crop of Liverpool musicians who may go on to do what Scousers have been doing for more than half a century – changing the course of history.

As award-winning writer and Word Magazine associate editor Paul Du Noyer, author of the peerless history of the city’s pop music culture, Liverpool Wondrous Place, says, “Music is not just the heritage but the heartbeat of Liverpool.”

But, it’s not just about rock and roll and the guitar bands the city has mostly been famed for, the GIT Award will celebrate Liverpool's current rich musical diversity.

From the thriving hip hop scene to its electronica artists, from its long-established country and roots community to punk, folk and metal, the GIT Award is open to all.

Peter Guy, Liverpool ECHO journalist and editor of Getintothis, says, “Think of it as the Scouse Mercury Prize - but, the only criteria being that it has a clear connection with Liverpool; ie: the record was made, produced or recorded by Liverpudlians.

"Unlike the Mercurys, there will be a transparent judging panel and as many grass roots musicians won't record a full album during the course of a year, we're asking for four tracks be submitted to be eligible for entry - think of it as an old school four-track EP."

And the prize? It's a little belter. Sandhills Studio is offering a day's free recording time with a top producer, while the winners will play next year's Liverpool Sound City and Liverpool Music Week.

Vice Magazine, meanwhile, has asked Getintothis to promote an exclusive gig at their London-based bar, The Old Blue Last, featuring the winners.

On top of this, film-maker Ian Gamester, who has been shortlisted for the prestigious Virgin Media Shorts film, will make the band's video promo which will be screened by Picturehouse at FACT’s boutique Box cinema for the winners and their nearest and dearest.

Further goodies from sponsors will be announced in the coming months.

The GIT Award will had an official launch at Liverpool Music Week's spectacular closing party at the Contemporary Urban Centre on November 11th with the 12 nominees announced next spring before the winner is unveiled days before Liverpool Sound City 2012 where they will feature on the Getintothis stage.

In the meantime, spread the word, The GIT Award is officially ON - musicians, bands and creative types everywhere, send your four tracks to getintothis@gmail.com or alternatively post to Peter Guy, The GIT Award, Liverpool Daily Post & ECHO, PO Box 48, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L693EB. If you're a business and would like to get involved with the GIT Award, please email peter.guy@liverpool.com

The Lazy Genius Show with Tom Johnson (24/11/11) by radio-mojo

Firstly, can you introduce the band?

We are Laura Black, Richard Brooke, Daniel Goux and Tom Mellor.

Are you looking forward to your show in Liverpool at club LAZY GENIUS at MOJO?

We are very much! There is a Mojo in Leeds and its awesome so we're excited. And some of our band pals have played for you recently, it comes highly recommended.

Have you played in Liverpool before, do you know much about the scene here?

We have never played Liverpool, no! We don't know a whole lot about the music scene. Apart from the excellent Mary Queen of the Universe who we are excited to be sharing the bill with.

What is your home scene of Leeds like? What venues / bands would you recommend?

Leeds is a bit of a weird one. There are some awesome venues/promoters and bands we love dearly. Just Handshakes (We're British), the Seven Inches and the Birthday Kiss are the BEST. But there is a lot of the music scene in Leeds that we've never really fit in with and certain venues that we can't get a gig with for love nor money.  We'll just have to wear them down!

What does the next 6 months hold for the band?

Ooh a lot! There are some really amazing things coming up that we can't tell you about yet but some equally amazing that we can! We're going to be releasing our second single Starling early next year and all the associated stuff, like a super cool video on the way and a session with Huw Stevens. And we've also got a bunch of dates supporting the brilliant Allo Darlin in February booked.

Describe This Many Boyfriends in 3 words.

Really fucking awesome!

Finally, something we ask everyone... What is everyone's favourite Muppet and/or Sesame Street character? !

The two old guys.