I’ll begin by being brutally honest by stating that I have absolutely no idea what the current social opinion is towards the Dresden Dolls, they are just one of those bands that seem to be rarely discussed outside of their own MySpace and website. This may be due to a lack of interest, or sheer [...]
One of the hardest working and innovative artists around today, Akira The Don, has an output that is so prolific that it would put a highly prolific production machine thingie to shame (I am far to groggy to create anything in the form of methaphor today.) As we all wait with anticipation for album number [...]
With the early onset of spring, when a young man’s mind fills with joy and hope, a false sense of security surrounded us all. Long, carefree afternoons have been idly passed, sipping cocktails and leafing through novels. Evenings have been spent with friends, watching the sun both set and rise again. All indicative characteristics of summertime. [...]
Daughter of late Jazz musician Joe Farrell, has sued Method Man, Redman, Kanye, Common and their record companies accusing them of using her fathers music without permission. In 1974, Farrell recorded “Upon This Rock“, which has since been sampled on Meth & Red’s “Run For Cover“, Common’s “Chi-City” and Kanye West in “Gone“. The lawsuit [...]
Lethal Bizzle has caused a little bit of a stir this week, when it was announced that he will play this Years Download Festival. He will be appearing on the last day of the festival, Sunday 15th June and will appear on the second stage. A higher billing than the likes of Jonathan Davis, Dillinger [...]
After being declared a mistrial in 2007, with the jury gridlocked in a 10-2 guilty verdict. Gun-totin’ reclusive production genius Phil Spector walked free from the impending first degree murder charge that loomed over him. A new trial has been set to open on September 29th 2008. His eccentricity and petulance throughout the court proceedings [...]
Apologies for the recent spate of Warren Zevon related titles to these posts. I have been listening to sweet little else for the last week. I had passing familiarity with the odd album for a few years but recently acquired the entire back catalogue. Such humourous. satirical, biting lyricism I have not heard for quite [...]
All signs indicate that summer is indeed upon us, vast quantities of our inhabitants have taken to the streets, intent on displaying all of their purulent, pasty flesh for all to see. As ruffians turn pinker on one side whilst driving around in Honda Civics with additional plastic adornments, listening to what I believe is [...]
With Hollywood set on purposefully raising and dashing our hopes and memories of all things good, with a never ending crescendo of ill advised adaptations, remakes and belated sequels. It is difficult to muster excitement when the prospect of yet another beloved childhood programme being exhumed, butchered and handed over to Shia La Bouf. Difficult, [...]
My recently ongoing obsession with occupation continues. It is an engrossing subject, especially when viewed in regards to comparing position with personal satisfaction. I was pondering the dilemma of the standard record store employee recently, shattering the illusion of any glamour which may be held within. It is no accident that they are a breeding [...]