Category Archives: music

The Making of Journal For Plague Lovers

I just thought I’d post these links to the “Making of” The Manic Street Preachers album Journal For Plague Lovers as I gave a speedy (rambling, sort-of) track-by-track review last year

Gorillaz – Plastic Beach

No luck on Spotify, but for anyone interested in hearing the new Gorillaz album “Plastic Beach” for free…

Being Human series 2

I’m very much looking forward to the next series of Being Human, and have been ever since the originals aired earlier this year. I read nothing but praise for the episodes on the BBC board after each episode aired – seriously, nobody with even a quibble. Rightly so, too, it was one of the best bits of TV I’ve seen in a long time. Here’s hoping the next series will be just as good!

I’ve been sent an interesting press release and some vids, unfortunately I’m unable to attend the advanced screening of series two’s opening episode but hopefully I’ll be able to put some clips up at some point when they bring out a teaser. Keep reading for more titbits…

Dionne Bromfield and Amy Winehouse to perform on Strictly Come Dancing

It was announced today (Tuesday 6th October) that Dionne Bromfield and Amy Winehouse will perform live, exclusively on Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday 10th October.

13 year old Dionne Bromfield will make her TV debut on Strictly to sing her forthcoming single ‘Mama Said’ with her godmother Amy Winehouse on backing vocals.

Dark Night of the Soul

Danger Mouse, david lynch, spotify, Sparklehorse, Wayne Coyne, Flaming Lips, Gruff Rhys, Super Furries, Jason Lytle, Grandaddy, Julian Casablancas, The Strokes, Black Francis, Pixies, Nina Persson, The Cardigans, James Mercer, Iggy Pop