# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Long Play Sessions - The World Was A Mess But His Hair Was Perfect - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Janine Warren joins The Long Play Sessions for a talk with Gordon Raphael & signing celebrating the UK's last indie music scene, 2000–2010.About this EventThe World Was A Mess, But His Hair Was Perfect - The Last Indie Music Scene 2000-2010.The first, cohesive account of a seminal period in UK Music history affectionately referred to as 'Indie Sleaze'.This special event will now feature Gordon Raphael, the acclaimed producer of The Strokes’ first two albums, Is This It and Room on Fire, as a very special guest. Gordon’s unique insight into the recording of those iconic albums promises to add another fascinating dimension to an already unmissable evening.At the turn of the millennium, Britain was suffering from a post-Britpop hangover. The whirlwind successes of Oasis and Blur had faded (for now), leaving a music industry that felt stagnant and directionless, churning out formulaic singer-songwriters and identikit pop acts. It was a cultural vacuum, waiting to be filled.Across the Atlantic, however, a spark had been lit. In New York City, The Strokes ignited a raw, urgent revival of rock’n’roll that would ripple across the globe, catalysing a new wave of indie rock.Suddenly, young people on both sides of the ocean were inspired to pick up instruments, start bands, and create something of their own. Emerging from grassroots DIY scenes, independent labels, and small venues, this was the moment that would become known mythically as the UK’s ‘last indie scene.’Drawing on revealing and often hilarious interviews, The World Was A Mess, But His Hair Was Perfect captures the chaotic energy of the British aughties: the legendary gigs, records, parties and excess that defined a generation.It also interrogates the myth of ‘the scene’ itself, exploring the gap between media narrative and lived experience, while tracing the technological and industry shifts that would soon transform music forever.From the rise of direct fan engagement online via MySpace to the increasing commercial pressures shaping sound and success, this is a story of both creative freedom and its limits.Author Janine Warren, a former publicist who worked closely with many of the era’s most influential artists, brings a unique insider perspective to the story, with a foreword by Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos and cover design by Matthew Cooper, whose work helped define the visual identity of the time.Published at a moment when the so-called ‘indie sleaze’ aesthetic continues to enjoy a major revival and as bands such as Franz Ferdinand, Bloc Party and Maxïmo Park mark landmark anniversaries in their return to the stage, this book offers the definitive, previously untold account of the period. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leeds/the-long-play-sessions-the-world-was-a-mess-but-his-hair-was-perfect/100001995189614847 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, parties, fine-arts, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - door_time: 2026-09-24T17:00:00Z - Duration: 3 hours - Location: The Electric Press - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6.13, max: 6.13, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Leeds - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Electric Press - **lat**: 53.8009306 - **long**: -1.5479638 - **full address**: The Electric Press, 14 Great George Street, Leeds, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Long Play Sessions - The World Was A Mess But His Hair Was Perfect - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8bb100b547deed921c3d586ca827d97fd531b3dfe376a34cf56da1460dd1e6af-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc010101-gmir.png?v=1785039396 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Long Play Sessions - The World Was A Mess But His Hair Was Perfect being held? - **A:** The Long Play Sessions - The World Was A Mess But His Hair Was Perfect takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Electric Press, 14 Great George Street, Leeds, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for The Long Play Sessions - The World Was A Mess But His Hair Was Perfect? - **A:** The Long Play Sessions - The World Was A Mess But His Hair Was Perfect is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Long Play Sessions - The World Was A Mess But His Hair Was Perfect? - **A:** The Long Play Sessions - The World Was A Mess But His Hair Was Perfect is organized by The Long Play Sessions. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Long Play Sessions - The World Was A Mess But His Hair Was Perfect is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leeds, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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