This blog kills fascists.
The way The Smiths once covered their sleeves in 60s references, the way Wu-Tang Clan embraced the language and iconography of Shaolin, the way Oasis loved The Beatles, that’s the relationship Iceage has with xenophobia and white supremacy — it may not be the window, but it’s damn sure the drapes.
Music for politicians (spot the odd one out)
I think if I was in a band and David Cameron said he liked my band’s music, I’d have a long hard look at my band’s music.
17 reviews of Morrissey @ Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, 17.12.12
“It couldn’t be much further from Queensland, this song”
The Go-Betweens – Quiet Heart (EMI Australia)
In my 20s, I liked the Go-Betweens. In my 30s I loved them. As I prepare to enter my 40s, I am in awe of them. By the time I reach my 60s, they might be all I listen to.
Song of the day – 500: The Popguns
After years of searching I finally had a place I could call home, with all the bitter aftertastes that involved
Can – The Lost Tapes (Mute)
Six months ago I wrote that Can music was a universe. Hell, it’s way better than that. It’s a better version of our universe.
Song of the day – 465: Cats On Fire (+ some words on Pulp)
In their own way, they’re Smiths good: a backhanded compliment if ever I wrote one.
THE COLLAPSE BOARD REVIEW The Smiths – The Complete Smiths (Rhino)
They deserve better than this. And so does anyone who ever cared about them.
41 Short Reviews about the new Smiths box set
Granted, many people hate Morrissey, but The Smiths are generally given an easy ride.
How (not) to make it in the music industry, part one
“It’ll sell 10,000 copies Jerry!” he remarked excitedly.
The Wild Swans – The Coldest Winter For A Hundred Years (Occultation)
It is an equally rewarding and frustrating experience
Producers that make (or break) the band
Band-members are like the ingredients of a cake: get it wrong, and the result is bland or sickly.
Song of the day – 328: Crystal Stilts
You have to understand, these are my people. And it’s just nice folk are still talking about them.
Death Rattle – The Stone Roses, Primal Scream, Oasis and the travesty of British Alternative Rock in the 90s
Large elements of the UK alternative press seemed to be waiting for the right guitar band to get behind, the right guitar band to believe in. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you The Stone Roses.
Letters from Rosie 3
The third in the series from my coolest correspondent. (Although I’m pretty chuffed at Nathan from The Gossip saying he reckons me to be the “most important and interesting critic of all time” – I’d be even more chuffed if I believed he was being serious.) Incidentally, the criteria Rosie is applying to Vampire Weekend [...]
