True Story

Matt Sharland - Vocals

Kris Gibbs - Guitar
Dan Harrison - Drums

Grant Knight - Bass

Check out Idiom's new video for 'True Story' at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDMhMzc4Bb0 

The band debuted the video a while back for their invigorating track at Exeter's Cavern club.

 If you want to see it on'telly, give SCUZZ a mail at : -

requests@scuzz.tv  saying IDIOM True Story

The foursome are good mates of mine and are about to embark on a tour round the UK supporting DevilDriver and 36 Crazyfists. Formed back in 2005 the Exeter based band have recently been signed to Undergroove Records!

The Silverton lads have played shows with the likes of Skindred, Bring Me The Horizon and Exit Ten, as well as touring Europe with 'Autumn to Ashes' and self-releasing two EP's.

With the bands epic sound, reminiscent of Rage Against The Machine, and Sharland's electric stage presence, I suggest you check out a show A.S.A.P

Find their gigs and other Idiom shizzle at www.idiomuk.co.uk!

And Mr Brand Is Off The Market.....*Sigh*

As I type this (perhaps with a tear in my eye) Russell Brand and Katy Perry are feeling the love in India for their seven-day-long wedding extravaganza. Katy's last tweet on Tuesday was;

Greatest gift u can give us is respect & ♥ during this private X. No use wasting ur X w/ STOLEN or FALSE info. Thnku for this.

The ceremony, which took place yesterday, is said to have taken place in a luxury resort including 21 camels, elephants and horses, and performed by a friend of the Perry family. Although, that is according to The Sun so the parade of animals may be a fabrication - makes for good reading though eh!
They're said to be carrying on their decadent declaration for a further six days, with a huge entourage of security to ensure the partying doesn't get too wild - but with the wild-man himself being a recovering alcoholic the drinking may be kept to a minimum.
There's been many-a-rumor about the ceremony from bejewelled elephants to personal love guru's so it'll be interesting to see what the pair actually planned should they choose to divulge the deets of the day.

The (annoyingly) attractive couple met last September at  MTV's VMA's which Rusty was hosting. Whilst closing the show he joked;

"I'm supposed to say that music is the real winner tonight but Katy Perry didn't win an award and she's staying at the same hotel as me so she's gonna need a shoulder to cry on, so in a way, I'm the real winner tonight!"

Little did he know, that was the night their whirlwind romance began by Katy throwing an empty bottle of water at the big-haired comedian shouting "You've met your match mother fucker!" ....and it seemed he had. The now Mrs Brand told Esquire magazine that she tamed the former sex-addict by making him wait for sex. She was fully aware of his reputation and wasn't up for being another notch on Russell's, no doubt dwindled, bedpost and made him take her out on proper dates. Fair play to her! I met Russell back in 2004 when he performed at my university and he is quite the charmer....I most certainly missed that boat.

Watch This Space

Whilst Internet shopping (or rather, Internet browsing) I seem to be noticing a fair amount of fancy watches lately, which seem to have made a comeback. Here's a few of my faves...

The first is a 'Marc by Marc Jacobs' Graphic Numeral Watch at £175. The detailing on the watch is fun and quirky with different shapes and animals circling the face. I also like that the designers name isn't emblazoned accross the straps and just subtly written in small lettering around the face. This piece is all gold but there are also silver and white versions depending which you prefer, as well a whole host of other random and original pieces, so check 'em out!

The second 'Fiorucci Rear Window' watch is, in my opinion, just amazing, and at a very respectable £50! I'm a big fan of 1950's style and the pin-up era, with the polka dot strap (which also features a heart pendant) and large face, this watch is a real statement piece.

The final watch is an 'Adidas Original' in Purple Candy, also for £50. I'm feeling the whole retro vibe with watches, and in fashion as a whole, especially the Casio watches which this Adidas number reminds me of. The colour is vibrant and the small golden logo isn't too overbearing like some designers who whack their logos onto watches for as much advertisement as poss. These watches come in a host of block colours and multi-colours and with the reasonable price-tag you're not paying too much for the Adidas brand!

All these can be found at www.asos.com

Splitsville

We all know that celebs may put up a front in public and no-one knows what goes on behind closed doors (even if there's a camera crew following as part of "reality" TV) but I can't help but feel a little shocked (and slightly bummed if I'm honest) at the split of Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman. Their relationship was kept very private, not often appearing in tabloids together or spotted out and about. The only glimpse we had into their life together was the tit-bits divulged by X-tina during interviews. When asked about her husband the singer would beam a smile as though telling tales of a schoolgirl crush, and speak of him with such adoration that it seems a shame they're now taking the divorce route. Perhaps he just wasn't giving her What A Girl Wants? - Sorry...I couldn't help myself.

Elsewhere in Separation Central, Courtney and David Arquette have also called time on their 11 year marriage - or could the whistle just be for half time? The pair have agreed to a "trial separation" and made a statement explaining;

"The reason for this separation is to better understand ourselves and the qualities we need in a partner and for our marriage"

The couple are said to have "set boundaries" for eachother during their time apart but still intend to remain "best friends and responsible parents". I guess they wouldn't be taking the path of friends-with-benefits? Probably not very responsible...
There have often been rumours and stories printed about their marriage and possible splits. After meeting way back on the set of Scream and their agonising journey trying to have a child these two have obviousy been through a lot together. In a Hollywood-world where weddings come and go faster than Paris's BFF's, the Arquette's have fought to sustain their relationship. Hopefully we'll one day not have to witness 'The One Where They Get Divorced'.

Where Oh Where is Wino??

Miss Winehouse has been M.I.A from the tabloids lately, no photos of her stumbling around with Doherty with eyeliner smeared around her eyes, so what has the Rehab singer been up to?
In a recent article in Glamour, Amy reveals that she's been busy creating a new (and greatly anticipated) album and even designing a clothing range with her fave designer, Fred Perry! The singer says of her line and style:

"The collection I've done is so classic, because their style and my style are pretty much the same....Fred Perry is my be all and end all....I may not be trendy but it's more about shape for me."

The petite star is known for her 40's / 50's kitsch style so it's no surprise that her range includes fitted polo shirts, pencil skirts, argyle prints, patent belts and an oh-so-cute bowling shirt embroidered with "Amy" which will no doubt be an instant sell-out. The article shows Amy in a beaming light, worlds away from her former drugged-up partied-out image. She goes on to say how she would eventually like to design a children's range with the brand and spoke about future Mini-Winehouse's of her own stating that she's now at the age where having children is on her mind.

Whether it's friends, family, new love or just sheer determination to sort her life out, Amy's come a long way from her weird on-stage ramblings about Blake. Let's hope she doesn't go Back to Black.

The Coming and Going of Age

Hitting the quarter century mark this July has made me assess various aspects of my life; freinds, boys, jobs and generally made me think - what the hell am I doing?
I started this blog after doing a short internship at Closer magazine in a bid to start a career in the world of magazine journalism. Since graduating university i essentially wasted a lot of time back in my home town of Exeter getting well, wasted. Going from job to job living for the weekend. Everyone wants to build a career and do a job they love, or start a family and find contentment with their surroundings. It's easy to get stuck in an endless cycle of going to the same places with the same people, which was something I intended to change. Sending my CV to every magazine I could think of I spent a couple weeks in London at Closer which opened my eyes to a life that I really could live if I put in the work.

During my stint in the big city my great aunt sadly passed away, a woman who was quite a big part of my childhood. Her passing brought back memories of the magical garden filled with four leaf clovers, pink wafer biscuits, home made yorkshire puddings and the knitted surprises she left in the bed for me and my sister. Her funeral was a lot harder than I anticipated. As the coffin drifted down the the centre of the room to Eva Cassidy's Over the Rainbow my eyes filled with tears and I was genuinely overcome with emotion and saddened by the lack of faces that were there to pay their respects. 
Funerals are funny things, a macabre and morbid cloud lingers as the coffin sits awaiting the flames while we stand and sing hymms. It was one of the most upsetting moments I've had to deal with so far which was made harder by the fact that I didn't expect it.
Going to that funeral, and my time in London really made me assess the people in my life. I have a large group of friends and a good family but who are the ones that would actually be there when I needed them? Family, of course, are always there whether they like it or not, but what about the others? If I really think, I could easily count the friends that matter on one hand...easily. The ones you know wont judge you for your actions or the silly mistakes you make, that'll be there at 4am on the other end of the phone and who have the only advice you take when you've had your heartbroken. I had a recent heart-to-heart with my best mate whose dad recently told him - These are the years, you'll make a handful of friends that'll stay with you and stick by you. There comes a time where an endless amount of friends that are there to party with just isn't enough. When you get to an age where life-changing decisions are about to be made is it someone offering you a cocktail to forget your worries or someone who will encourage you to be the best that you can be that you need? For me, the time has definitely come where I know where I want to be in life and who will still be around when I get there, and for those few who have shown me no judgement and shared so many things over the years, I am truly grateful.

What The F - Factor?

This years X-Factor has caused quite a stir and we're yet to even have the first installment of the live shows! With reports of "Mini-Cheryl" Cher being accused of bullying, the outrage of Gamu's dismissal, and Katie's so called sex addiction and secret career in the US, this years show has become a bit of a circus.
It's a risk that all contestants take that skeletons will fall from closets and worms will surface from their pasts and present but this year seems to be more bonkers than ever...
Katie Waissel has has about a zillion different stage names including Katie V and Lola Fontaine and "starred" in a YouTube series which was sponsored by Sprite and followed whats-her-name around New York trying to make it as a singer. Many viewers were dubious about the authenticity of the series though, so will all this, plus the fact she may still be under management, harm her chances in the competition and change the way the public see's her?
As a nation, we like the charm, the vulnerability, the uncertainty that comes from hopefulls like Rebecca, whose sheer talent and self doubt will be enough to get her through the coming weeks with no need for gimmicks or headlines to enthuse the country.
Chezza's had a bad time of late for letting Katie and Cher through to the live shows. News of Gamu's possible deportation made it a little easier to understand, but seen as both gals royally screwed up their final auditions infront of Cheryl and Will I Am, the choices made are clearly not based on vocal ability alone which, for a singing competition, really should change. Apparently the Northern judge is set to explain her decisions to the public on tonight's show to clear the air due to the many death threats she's received (which seems a tad over the top to me, it's only bloody X-Factor?!).
Whatever twists and turns the show may bring and whether we love 'em or hate 'em, one thing's certain - we'll all be watching.