We’re back with another of our 80s favourites, Everybody Wants To Rule The World, or Run the World or even Drink The World as it was at my university! Related articles by Zemanta YES! The Vuvuzela Will Blend [VIDEO] (mashable.com) Tears for Fears: ‘Memba Them? (tmz.com) Film Essentials: 1989 (chicagonow.com) Related Blogs Bottom Feeders: The [...]
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He can call on the finest pop songbook of the 20th century and has drawn glowing reviews for recent performances. But on the eve of his latest festival appearance, tickets to see Paul McCartney are on sale for less than face value. Some of those in the crowd when McCartney plays Hard Rock Calling in [...]
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Over the last few years, we’ve seen a number of bands playing what at first might have seemed “impossible” or in some cases “sacrilegious” versions of accepted classics. So the thought of a zydeco-style WHOLE LOTTA LOVE, SATISFACTION and PARANOID could be enough to make most rock fans tear their remaining hair out. On the [...]
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We’re back with another episode. Two in a week, don’t say I don’t spoil you. Well, OK, just don’t say it very loud … MONDO BLU RADIO PODCASTS 2010 episode 9 – Smooth Jazz & Electropop Larry Carlton / Tak Matsumoto – CD Take Your Pick- Take Your Pick / Nite Crawler 2010 – Larry [...]
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A little later than usual, due to technical problems, a look at two artists thriving and surviving outside the normal sphere of the BIZ. Podcast 8 – 2010 – Making it BIG outside the BIZ The Nadas – Des Moines, Iowa – CD Almanac – Wrecking Ball / Long Goodbye – Website Maria Dunn – [...]
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Ahh … that voice, not to mention that haircut. And Phil Collins into the bargain. Frida’s finest moment (apart from ABBA, of course). Related articles by Zemanta Francis and the Lights, For Days (pinkbananaworld.com) Kristen Wiig Channels Carmen Miranda, Frida Kahlo (justjared.buzznet.com) Related Blogs Wait for the Phil Collins Drum Break Down Frida Kahlo Book [...]
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One of South Africa‘s best-kept rock secrets, they’ll be playing in the opening concert this week of some football event or other … Fortunately for us, the organisers decided to reverse their original choice of bands and feature more home-grown talent. Whether it’s Jazz, Rock or World, this country has a lot to offer! Also [...]
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This is a fantastic band we featured on the podcasts some months ago. A mixture of Bach, Queen and an edge of Monty Python. From their debut album Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum. Go look at their website. Related articles by Zemanta Tally Hall’s Drummer Pits Skybox Vs. OMC Vs. Ludacris (chicagoist.com) Dynamo’s Cruz nets first [...]
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As featured in podcast number 6 a couple of weeks back, the special programme devoted to Icelandic artists, FM Belfast with Par Avion. Related articles by Zemanta FM Belfast – “Underwear” Video (Stereogum Premiere) (stereogum.com) Nokia launches bike-powered handset (seattletimes.nwsource.com) iHome Ships the iP49 First Portable Audio System to Feature Bongiovi Acoustics Digital Technology (eon.businesswire.com) [...]
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Time for a “Just Because” video. One of my favourite tracks of the 80s (a lot of history there) and one of the strangest videos to boot … Related Blogs Gaga Plans 80’s Cover « Spin South West VA – Dancefloor Gems 80’s Vol. 9 Rapidshare & Torrent Download Heather Robinson » Gary Coleman, ’80’s [...]
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