In the press
Time Out Magazine
Mark Tjhung
The last six months has really put Poubelle International on the map. So far, 2010 has seen them release their explosive debut EP Avec La Boom!, tour the Philippines, write a handful of new tracks, release a madcap video, perform on National TV, and rock the shop window of H&M, all of which has led some to mention them in the same sentence as The Strokes (in a good way, that is). It’s not just the charisma of this multinational three-piece that’s been attracting the comparisons either – it’s more the groove-laden catchiness embedded in their sarcastic rock – a dance/disco element that’s increasingly ‘come to the floor’ since the introduction of bassist Dean Cameron ushered in Poubelle Mk II late last year.
But, just as with all good bands, evolution is on Poubelle’s cards again, with an imminent lineup change pushing the band into a new era. It’s hardly the end of the PI – and plans of a new album is the current word on the street – but the next time you see them live, there’ll probably have morphed into something just a little different.
So grab your chance to see them in their current incarnation. One of our ‘it’ bands of the moment, Unixx, will join them fresh off their pan-China 7 Deadly Sins tour, and the Supersonic boys will be on the decks. It’ll definitely be Avec La Boom – whatever that means.
Check out more photos here
Next Gig June 11, Backstage
Place: Backstage, 1/F, Wellington St, 52-54, Central
Time: Friday 11 June. Doors open at 10pm
Tickets: 120 HKD incl one free drink.
For all Poubelle fans out there you may have noticed we have been busy bees this year and have released our debut EP, performed live on Hong Kong TV, toured Manila, played several sold out shows, released a new music video and headlined Time Outs – Big Night Out. So for all of you who missed this, we hope this comes as a treat for you so bring out your callendar, circle the 11th of June with a big red marker!
We are very pleased to anounce that we will be joined on stage by indie outfit Unixx, who’ve just completed a comprehensive China tour after releasing their second full length album ‘7 Deadly Sins’. Last time we played with them was at Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Ubanism and boy did they rock.
Listen to UNIXX - HERE
On top of this The Likely Lads from supersonic will be shooting rock n roll bullets late into the night. Expect to hear the Kinks and Kasabian, the Stones and Stone Roses and every thing in between.
It will be loud, fast and it’ll make you dance.
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Poubelle International Music Video – The Sell Out
Poubelle International – The Sell Out from Shern Sharma on Vimeo.
Next Gig – H&M’s shop window Queens Road!
Place: H&M store front window, 68 Queens Road, Central
Time: Saturday 22 May between 2-5 pm
Snap!
We are extremely glad to be one of the bands promoted by Music Matters. First launched in 2006, Music Matters is conducted in the heart one of the world’s most dynamic region and it’s Asia’s only annual conference dedicated to the business of music. The event was created with and for the Music industry, bringing together major players from the entertainment eco-system to discuss, debate, and watch some of the hottest up and coming acts in Asia. The event will feature over 30 great bands and artists from over 12 countries, in a number of bars and clubs in Lan Kwai Fong…and there’s no cover charge!
Poubelle International will be playing 2 set of each 20 min between 2-5 pm inside H&Ms store front window at 68 Queens Road Central. The other band that will be joining us in the window is our rock brothers – The Good Fellas.
If you wnat to know more about Music Matters you will find more HERE
Much Love From Camp Poubelle
Review Apple Daily HERE
Premier Screening – Poubelle International Video
Place: V13, Old Bailey Street, Central
Time: Tuesday 25 of May – Screening starts at 8pm
Boys and Girls,
Rumor has it that we are on the verge of releasing a new music video and Camp Poubelle can now confirm that, it’s true! During the past month we have been hard at work with pre-production of our second video for ‘The Sell Out’.
The premier screening will take place at the bar V13 on Old Baily Street and you are all welcome to come by and be one of the few to have seen it – first! We will also screen a short, never-seen-before documentary of our Manila tour ‘Avec La Manila’. After the screening we will officially post them on-line for a broader audience but for all of you who want the real thing, come to V 13!
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of our friends that helped out during the production and especially Shern Sharma who was the director of this video. He has done a truly fantastic job which you soon will see. You can see more of his work HERE
Hope to see you all at the premier screening!
Camp Poubelle
Dean, Ben, Johan – Poubelle International
Photos by Fred Lam
See more photos from the video shot HERE
Time Out’s Big Night Out
Date: Saturday, April 24
Time 5:oo – 11:55
Location: Grappas Cellar
Tickets: $180 (adv), $200 (door), incl. 1 drink
This is going to be BIG. Time Out Magazine has collected the best of what Hong Kong’s indie music scene has to offer, all in one place, all on one night. Do not miss!
Featured Bands:
Poubelle International - Indie rock with swager
DP – heavy rock duo, featured at South By Southwest 2010
A Roller Control – dance-friendly electro-rock
Chochukmo – winners of We’ll Make Your Album
Snoblind - sample-heavy electro, selected for SXSW 2009
S.T. - dazzling electronica, selected for Red Bull Music Academy
The Yours - post-punk with attitude
Volt In Music – zippy electronica with hot visuals
Good Fellas - good-times punk rock
The Sinister Left – moody rock with real drive
A fantastic line-up! Listen to them under ‘Band We Like’ in the bar to the right >>
Post note:
This was an epic night! Great to see, listen and be a part of . Fantastic to see the new video by DP, ChoChukMo was fantastic as usual and great to see A Roller Control in electro action. Reviews HERE
Camp Poubelle
Closing Act at: Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism with a great backdrop
This ’small’ event turned out to be a great gig with Hong Kong’s skyline in the background and a fantastic audience! Much love to all of you who rocked, stamped your feet, clapped and danced.
Camp Poubelle !
For a good cause – Music For Your Marrow
When: Saturday March 27th 2010
Where: Grappa’s Cellar
When: 8pm – 2am
Price: $188 includes one free drink
Advance tickets are available at Grappa’s Cellar
Hey there boys and girls,
Music For Your Marrow is a benefit concert featuring an eclectic and power packed line up of Hong Kong’s indie talent coming together with the folks at Grappa’s Cellar to: raise awareness for the Hong Kong bone marrow donor registry service; to raise some money to donate to Hong Kong Red Cross in support of this service; and most importantly to encourage people to register as bone marrow donors.
The evening will feature the following bands :
DP
Poubelle International
6 Pack of Wolves
Reign Lee
Sushi Robot
Brown Note Collective
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Check them out under the side bar ‘Bands we like’ to the right
The tickets are available now at Grappa’s Cellar, go git ‘em while they’re hot!
Photography by michalgarcia.com
We are still glowing after a sold out EP launch! Much love from the Poubelle Camp.
Release Party Date, 26 Feb!
26 of Feb at Backatage, 1/F, Wellington St, 52-54, Central.
150 HKD at door (ink, free EP for the 100 first + one drink)
We can now proudly announce the bands and artists who will support us at the release party for – Avec La Boom!
The great David Bowie Knives will support us on stage.
Club Super Sonic will spin their indie tunes through out the evening. (Voted ‘best night out’ by Time Out Magazine)
Stay tuned more to come……