Month: September 2012
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That 90’s Revival: 808 State
If the kids are looking for things to nick inspiration for that 90’s sound they can’t go far wrong with 808 State, as did seemingly Silverclub (with a helluva lot of LCD). Finally found out where that ‘What You Need’ sample is from Ancodia, it’s from Unique. Also never knew there was a video, I’m…
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Your Headphones – Silverclub
Listening to Tom Robinson’s Now Playing on 6Music playing new music and this track by Silverclub came around. I like it for two reasons 1) 90’s influences are being used now, sounds like they have an intimate knowledge of fellow Mancunians 808 State (listen past the 3 minute mark – THAT bassline) which is NOT…
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GYBO/Bastard Interviews
Inspired by my GYBO RIP show (well that’s what C-Tel told my anyway 😉 his Acid Ted blog is interviewing all the legendary Bastard/GYBO crowd from the early days – he’s already had great interviews with Ben Soundhog (part 1 and part 2), Frenchbloke (part 1 & part 2) Andy Dunproofin (part 1 and part…
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Lana Del Rey Rides Rick Rubin
Now you have that wonderful mental image (actually can I play the role of Lana without the lips or hair? *slap* – ‘shutup’ Censor Ed) I have to say despite the wonky Saturday Night Live appearance and those terrible H+M ads (pink angora?!? Going for the old lady look eh Lana?) she does bring the…
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RIP Andy Williams
Took a break from a massive angry Therapy? listening sesh to listen to Andy Williams who’s just died. I love ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You’ and even the Manics covered it, as well as Pet Shop Boys. Altogether now: BA BA, BA BA, BA BA BAA BA BA…
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Ben Folds Fraggle
Today (or yesterday in the UK as of writing) would have been Jim Henson’s 76th birthday…so here’s the excellent Fraggle-tastic video from Ben Folds Five for their new single ‘Do It Anyway’ to celebrate. Seems an understatement to even say this: I think for a whole section of the world Jim Henson is part of…