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May 2008

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ROUGH TRADE

Rough Trade Record Shop, London

The re-invented Rough Trade stands in a reclaimed remnant of London's industrial past.


MUSIC and LIFE:
Zen guru Alan Watts interpreted by kings of the random obscenity;
Trey Parker and Matt Stone!

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LONDON STREET ART

Shoreditch Street Art, London

It would be wonderful to think that the artists who ply their work on the streets might act as an inspiration, so that the mindless scrawl that you might find in places like Tottenham, will one day be replaced by urban masterpieces. But that would be to ignore the political economy which underpins this work. The guys who produce this stuff are educated, linked in, global, skilled up artists. Their work might be street, and not all of them might be loaded, but they are part of the scene. So let’s not over romanticise this. This isn’t the working classes getting streetwise and looking for a way to make life better for everyone. Whilst much of the work is iconoclastic and challenging, this open air art gallery is a playground for middle class adults.


CLUBBING

Striplite @ Horse & Groom, London

Sparkler up the flue anyone?
No I didn't think so.
But wait a minute, you haven't been to StripLite yet!








THE BEIJING OLYMPICS

Free peoples do not have the right to support the Beijing Olympic Games. The capitalist fuelled nationalism of the Chinese Communist Party does not see man other than as an instrument for achieving its barbarian goals. Can such a regime, based on forced migration and slavery of the masses, a regime that is preparing for war and exists merely through mendacious propaganda, respect peaceful sport and free sportsmen? Believe me, those international sportsmen who go to Beijing are nothing more than gladiators, prisoners and entertainers for the dictators who already consider themselves masters of the world. Finally, I should like to stress that the success of the Olympic Games will help to promote China's regime for a time. It will give it new possibilities and strength. It will reinforce its prestige.




SOCIAL SPACES

Peckham Library



At the beginning of the 1990s it was decided that Peckham was a dump that needed a bit of regeneration. A budget of 265 million pounds and a seven year programme was created to regenerate the area in which the library now stands.










PHOTOGRAPHY

Autumn Hits Hyde Park 2007



Shoreditch Festival 2007











ARE YOU FROM DIEGO GARCIA?

Vanguard Online would like to publish the experiences of inhabitants of Diego Garcia, who were forcibly removed from their homes and island by the British Government. If you once lived on Diego Garcia and would be willing to tell your story please email vanguardonline@hotmail.com




COMMENT

Michael Moore's Sicko shows us how full of self-hatred the US is





Hey there, take a minute out and smell the roses:

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HAVE YOU SERVED IN IRAQ OR AFGHANISTAN?

According to one author, after any war soldiers usually express resentment at the general lack of public awareness, interest and attention. They fear their sacrifices will be forgotten. Vanguard Online would like to publish soldiers' experiences of war, told first hand from their point of view. If you have served in Iraq or Afghanistan, and would like your story to be told please email us on vanguardonline@hotmail.com




TRAVEL

Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily

Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily adorn the western Italian coastline, basking in the sunshine of the Mediterranean. Whilst geographically close each island has a distinct identity. From the verdant mountains of Corsica to the sandy heat of Sardinia and the hustle and bustle of Sicily. From the calm reserve of the Corsicans to the gentle humility of the Sardinians and the rude and noisy Sicilians.









LETTERS

I Want To Send A Letter
You know we love to hear from our readers so if there's anything you'd like to say about anything you've read - drop us a line - we guarantee to publish your feedback.




INTERVIEWS

Elliot Minor
Kat Humphries gets a word in with Elliot Minor - “You’ve got to give something back, you know? In the end, they’re paying money to come and see us and you have to remind yourself how lucky you are.”



SINGLES

Singles

Singled out by Vanguard....



ALBUM RELEASES

Elliot Minor: Elliot Minor

Thee Silver Mt Zion Memorial Orchestra: 13 Blues For Thirteen Moons

The Charlatans: You Cross My Path

Less Than Jake: The People's History Of Less Than Jake / Losers, Kings And Things We Don't Understand / Pezcore

Mexican Institute Of Sound: Mejico Maxico

Centro-matic / South San Gabriel: Dual Hawks

Operator Please: Yes Yes Vindictive

Mothlite: The Flax Of Reverie

Brian Reitzell: 30 days Of Night

Illuminatus: The Wrath Of The Lambs

Jesse Malin: On Your Sleeve

Four Year Strong: Rise Or Die Trying

Stapleton: Rest And Be Thankful

The Paper Chase: Now You Are One Of Us

Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly: Searching For The Hows And Why

!Forward, Russia!: Life Processes

Billy Bragg: Mr Love & Justice

Bryan Adams: 11

Loxodrome: State Of The Union Speech

David Wright: Momentum

Voodoo Six: First Hit For Free

Will Richards: Ready To Talk Now

The Fall, The Rise: Interlopers

Presidents Of The United States: These Are The Good Times People

Pitchblend: The Lines Of Unreason

Eels: Meet The Eels AND Useless Trinkets

Black Francis: Svn Fngrs

Morrisey: Greatest Hits

Black Tide: Light From Above

Malcolm Middleton: Sleight Of Heart

Rivers Cuomo: Alone (The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo)

Bauhaus: Go Away White

Screaming Eagle: Wake Up The Dawn

Deserves To Die: Deserves To DieA

Chris Bathgate: A Cork Tale Wake

Pet Shop Boys: Disco 4

Sham 69: Western Culture

Whole Sky Monitor: Bland Bland Bland

Hayseed Dixie: No Covers

Lines Of Leaving: Battle For Humanity

Dropkick Murphys: The State Of Massachusetts EP

John Parkes: Illegal Songs

Songdog: A Wretched Sinner's Song



GIGS: ROCK AND OTHER STUFF

The Automatic @ Leeds Cockpit
April 08

Frank Turner @ York Fibbers
April 08

Malcolm Middleton @ Leeds Cockpit
March 08

Elliot Minor @ Leeds Met Uni
April 08

Danava @ Leeds Rios
April 08

Brigade @ Leeds Cockpit
April 08

Evangelista @ Leeds Holy Trinity Church
April 08

City & Colour @ Leeds Brudenell Social Club
April 08

Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly @ Cambridge, The Junction
Feb 08

Go! Team @ Leeds Met
March 08

Jimmy Eat World @ Leeds University
February 08

The Maybees @ The Sugarmill, Hanley
March 08

Flyleaf @ Leeds University
March 08

New Found Glory & You Me At Six @ Leeds Cockpit
February 08

Rough Charm @ The Sugarmill, Hanley
March 08

Hanoi Rocks @ Leeds Rios
March 08

Late Of The Pier @ Leeds Cockpit
February 08

Electric Six @ Leeds Rios
February 08

CSS @ London Astoria
February 08

John Parkes @ Bradford Topic Folk Club
February 08

Futureheads @ Leeds Stylus
January 08

Seasick Steve @ Leeds Met
January 08

Hundred Reasons @ Leeds Cockpit
January 08

The Almighty @ Leeds Rio's
January 08

Sham 69 @ Leeds Rio's
January 08

Saw Doctors @ Leeds Irish Centre
December 07

The View @ Sugarmill, Stoke-On-Trent
December 07

Super Furry Animals @ Royal Festival Hall, London
New Year's Eve 07

Ash @ Leeds Uni
Halloween 07

Skid Row @ Leeds Rio's
November 07

Asobi Seksu @ Leeds Cockpit
November 07

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Jesse Malin @ Leeds Brudenel Social Club
November 07