PJ Harvey – Let England Shake (Island)
In these end days of the overlong, the indulgent, the much wrought and the expansive, Polly’s clarity, brevity, strength and depth are much to her credit
“I have few regrets. Writing for Fasterlouder is one of them.”
I was intrigued to read the following words from QLD journalist Sophie Benjamin on her blog …
The Grammys: An Apology
Alongside several other prominent indie music critics, I might have erroneously given the impression that I, in some way, had a bit of a downer on the annual Grammy Awards.* Comments like, “Wow. There’s validation for you. A music award from a bunch of people who don’t like music” and “There is a GOD … […]
Joyce Raskin’s guitar lessons for girls series: The C Chord
It’s a teen book fiction, fun coming of age, rock, skateboarding, girl empowerment, fun and at the end have a learning how to play guitar lessons.
Song of the day – 283: Vivian Girls (free download)
Vivian Girls are the guv’nesses, same way Ramones were once the guv’ners.
