In the first of many columns on notable music videos from over the ages, I praise the legendary Michel Gondry for one of the very best.
Click here for the debut piece on Music Videodrome.
Tuesday, 29 March 2011
Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Let Forever Be (The Chemical Brothers, 1999)
Monday, 28 March 2011
Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Ram Jam
It's one of the classics, ladies and gentlemen. Don't recognise the name? You'll certainly know the song; most of all, you'll bloody love it.
Click here to read about the song.
Groupon City Blog: No More Dying To Diet
After a LOT of time trying to perfect this and get it down to 600 words or fewer, I finally nailed this piece to the best of my abilities. I'm proud of it and, despite not saying as much as I would've liked, I nailed the important things.
Click here to read about my "diet" tips on Groupon.
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Deee-Lite
Groove is, indeed, in the heart. It certainly will be when you listen to this fantastic one-hit wonder from way back in 1990 - a tune that never got the number one it deserved, and for controversial reasons.
Read more about the song here on my wonderful website, Sound Screen.
Monday, 21 March 2011
Red Hot Velvet: Music review - Rise (Josh Bray)
Here's some acoustic folk courtesy of Josh Bray, but the question is... is it worth a listen?
Click here to find out in my latest review for Red Hot Velvet.
Thursday, 17 March 2011
Red Hot Velvet: Music review - Answerphone (Mr Fogg)
Mr Fogg is a bit of a soundalike for another famous artist, but is he enough of his own man to carry this song?
Here's my review - find out more.
Red Hot Velvet: Music review - The Day I Die (South Central)
With a weird video to give it a boost, does this song need one anyway - does it stand up on its own two feet?
Click here to find out.
Wednesday, 16 March 2011
Red Hot Velvet: Music review - Sun in the Island (Swimming)
I'm back on the reviewing train - expect a lot more to come in the next few days. Here's my coverage of a strange little single in a nice, compact, fun-size review.
Click here for more.
Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Hanson
Back when we were young enough to not know any better, Hanson swept the world off its collective feet with this pop-rock classic in 1997.
Click here to find out more.
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
Leeds Guide: Comedy review - Christ on a Bike: The Second Coming (Richard Herring)
Last week I went to see this, so it stands to reason that I'd review it. It's what I do, after all...!
Click here for my coverage of Richard Herring's latest stand-up.
Monday, 14 March 2011
Sound Screen: Stop Me If You've Heard These Ones Before - Blondie
Debbie Harry and co still don't seem to get the credit they deserve. Let me help you remember what made them excellent.
Click here for a potted history of Blondie.
Friday, 11 March 2011
Leeds Guide: Interview - Richard Herring
In possibly the most important thing I've done for myself in a long time, I interview one of my favourite comedians ever: Richard Herring.
Click here to see it online for Leeds Guide.
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - The Crazy World of Arthur Brown
Psychedelic rock at its finest came from Arthur Brown and his chums with this well-known 1968 number one song.
Click here for more.
Friday, 4 March 2011
Red Hot Velvet: Music review - Smiles (The Tym Scopes Band)
Back on my work with Red Hot Velvet, I look at The Tym Scopes Band's latest single, prior to their new album release.
Click here for more.
Thursday, 3 March 2011
Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Aneka
A victim of typecasting, Aneka was never cut out for a long-term career. Did she not learn anything from the limitations of Oriental hits by Carl Douglas and The Vapors?
Head over to Sound Screen for the latest one hit wonder.
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Sound Screen: Stop Me If You've Heard These Ones Before - Tom Tom Club
This unique if not limited band created some epic hits and is a favourite among artists for sampling purposes in modern times. I put it to you: do you recognise these tunes?
Click here for an insight.