10 songs recommended for me by YouTube that I don’t like
See how many you can work out from the descriptions. Answers at the end. No peeking! 1. This one is insipid, Mazzy Star for people who don’t like The Velvet Underground (though I like another song she’s on, just fine). Parent music for hipsters. 2. Insipid psych rock from Norway (though, once again, I like […]
Song of the day – 583: Black Sabbath
I love the first Black Sabbath album cos it feels so amateur: unfinished and clunky and full of ridiculous couplets, and vitally not scared of ridicule. Songs don’t fit together, most the time.
NPR’s ‘What Happened To Music Writing This Year?’ | An Answer
Here’s my answer. You can ignore it if you want, but fuck. It would be a shame if everyone does.
Some right crap media double standards: Kings Of Leon vs Amy Winehouse
Note the difference between the tone (and reaction) to these two stories.
16 Most Read Entries on Collapse Board, 20.07.11 – 26.07.11
Something to do with believing in the power of music.
basic template for a blog entry (notes from an email to a potential CB contributor)
Don’t worry about impressing anyone, and don’t worry about being fair.
Eternal Soundcheck: The First Year (2010)
My humble little film about Australian music, Eternal Soundcheck: The First Year can now be watched in full on YouTube.