In an idea that was clearly met with ‘Isn’t that a bit Band Aid?’, the BBC had to cover up any suggestion that they’d run out of ideas, by forcing themselves to go all out ‘Band Aid’ with the new England World Cup 2014 song, supported by Sport Relief. But without any real household names, indicative perhaps of the desperation … More Best World Cup Songs Ever
Miles Kane is a singer. He also plays guitar. He has been known to do both at the same time, but to varying levels of praise. To some he is the new Guitar-Hero, a Mod revivalist, harking back to the days of The Kinks, Weller and 60s beat culture. However to others, he is a … More Success V Credibility: The Miles Kane Paradox
If there’s one thing this year has taught us, it’s that 2013 definitely happened. And with all the certifiably Crazy and Unpredictable things that have happened, one things for sure: It’s certainly been A Year. And with vaguely forgettable years, come instantly forgettable lists: 2. Time Magazine literally not literally didn’t shake the world to … More A List of Lists: 2013 in Lists
From the Archives: 22/10/2013 “There may only be one Johnny Rotten, but he’s a big fella. I need to stay off the butter,” cried singer John Lydon as Public Image Ltd brought their brand of abrasive rock to Birmingham. The Sex Pistols front man may have become famous more recently as the face of a … More Review: Public Image Ltd at the O2 Academy, Birmingham
From the Archives: 26/09/2013 They haven’t even released a single yet, but fresh faced Bradley Will Simpson of The Vamps is already getting chased by girls, even if it is just in his home town of Sutton Coldfield. “We went out to get some food and there were about 15 girls hanging around,” says the … More ‘We don’t mind being chased by girls!’ Sutton Coldfield singer of new boy band The Vamps
From the Archives 18/10/2013 They have had limited radio play, little media coverage and a top 10 album. It shouldn’t have happened and yet Deaf Havana have become one of this year’s most unexpected success stories. “I was surprised. You know what it’s like, we’re from this place where nothing happens, nothing goes on and … More Deaf Havana play The Institute
1/11/2013 Russell Brand has caused outrage in a recent interview with Jeremy ‘beard’ Paxman by suggesting the world isn’t perfect. Here’s why he’s actually got a point. Russell Brand is not a politician. He is a comedian, and occasionally appears as himself in films, so you cannot possibly expect him to devise a water-tight utopian … More A New Brand of Revolution
