Song of the day – 673: Britney Spears
Judging Britney the same way you’d judge Dylan or Elliott Smith is like taking a baseball bat to a cricket game.
Christopher J. Ott | The other Guv’ner
You want to get paid for music writing? You’re pretty soon going to find out that you are in a world that has nothing to do with music or writing. It’s about executing PR campaigns.
Song of the day – 671: King Champion Sounds
I use the word blast. I refer to the bursts of clarion-call brass that punctuate this uplifting, insurgent noise. I refer to the chiding, aware vocals.
An interview with Everett True for Rumore magazine
Music criticism in web 2.0 – it’s not dancing about architecture (that old chestnut). It’s music about music!
Simon Reynolds | The guv’ner
What I find disconcerting is how many young writers are very reasonable and sane in their approach
Song of the day – 669: Fly Ashtray
Fly Ashtray are a curious bunch of outsiders. They’re always late to the party, and never quite the same.
Song of the day – 668: Sky Ferreira
Would I take drugs with Sky Ferreira? Of course I fucking would.
Song of the day – 667: Ragana
I like the fact Black Sabbath and Unwound haven’t been a male institution for years.
