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Television
Ncog // 12 Oct 2009
Television is an American rock band formed in New York during 1973. Combining elements of punk, art rock, new-wave, garage rock and post-punk, they released two albums in the 1970s before disbanding and reforming in 1992 to record another album and tour. Today they are regarded to be one of the key influences on punk [...]
... More!My Bloody Valentine
Ncog // 05 Oct 2009
Formed in Dublin in 1984, My Bloody Valentine (named after a Canadian slasher film and, no, they’re not emo) is a British shoegaze band. The shoegaze genre is a style of noise-rock that got its name from the guitarists who would stand still and stare down at their array of effects pedals when playing live. [...]
... More!Pulp
Ncog // 28 Sep 2009
Pulp were an English band that rose to prominence during the Britpop movement of the 90s. Formed in 1978, they received little attention until the release of their 1994 album His ‘n’ Hers, which gained a spot in the British Top Ten. Pulp combined elements of alternative rock, synth pop, dance and post-punk, becoming one [...]
... More!Discourse: Restricted Driving
Ncog // 05 Aug 2009
My learner plates are nearly ready to be taken off my car. I’m going to book the practical driving test for my restricted license soon, and I’m (hopefully) going to pass. The world of independent driving is within reach. Finally I won’t have to ask my mother to accompany me every time I’m challenged to [...]
... More!Discourse: Sleep
Ncog // 28 Jun 2009
My eyes seek closure. At regular intervals they snap shut, and are reluctantly forced back open again. Sleep must be put on hold for now.
Recently my life has been affected more than ever by sleep deprivation. It’s reached a point where I cannot avoid the problem anymore; my sleeping patterns can no longer be denied [...]
Discourse: Time
Ncog // 07 May 2009
Society operates at great speed. I, by contrary, do not. Biking down Riccarton Road, it’s very easy to get the distinct feeling that everyone is in a tremendous rush. Pedestrians scurry across the pavement and cars hurtle along the asphalt. Horns flare on scarce tempers. I do my best to slip in between this peculiar [...]
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