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The NME top 500 albums of all time

Posted on October 25, 2013 by John S

The NME – New Musical Express for those who aren’t familiar – is a weekly music paper which has been going since the 1950s. Its heyday was probably the 70s and 80s, when it led the way on punk and … Continue reading →

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Two nights at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire

Posted on October 20, 2013 by John S

Last Wednesday Emily Barker and the Red Clay Halo. Then Thursday,  CHVRCHES. Two great concerts, very different, and yet with something in common… If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know I love Emily Barker’s music. The concert at Shepherd’s … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? (44) – “The Bones Of What You Believe” by CHVRCHES

Posted on October 13, 2013 by John S

If Disclosure’s “Settle” was the best dance album I have heard in ages, then CHVRCHES’ “The Bones Of What You Believe” has to be the same for indie. It’s a brilliant, shiny pop confection, the sounds rooted firmly in the … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten – Manic Street Preachers

Posted on September 29, 2013 by John S

Haven’t done a top ten for a while. Apologies dear reader, but they take quite a lot of effort, uploading tracks, photos ‘n’all. But here’s a good one to get things going again. The Manic Street Preachers aren’t a band … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? (43) Dizzee Rascal vs Nirvana

Posted on September 28, 2013 by John S

I was reminded today how much I loved this when I first saw it on Jules Holland’s Yew Year’s Eve Show a couple of years ago. Dizzee’s own rap, “Stand Up Tall”, combined with Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” Awesome!

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Have You Heard? – (42) “Papua New Guinea” by The Future Sound Of London

Posted on September 27, 2013 by John S

An ambient-techno-rave classic from 1991. One of my favourites from the era. I’ve been listening to FSOL as I write about all the brilliant electro-dance music in the early 1990s. “Papua New Guinea” is just about the best. This is … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? – (41) “Venus As A Boy” by Corinne Bailey Rae… and Bjork

Posted on September 3, 2013 by John S

Corinne Bailey Rae is a soulful, jazzy singer songwriter who first came to my attention when she released her eponymous debut album in 2006. It was a mellow delight. At some point afterwards she made this cover version of Bjork’s … Continue reading →

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The next best thing to Prince?

Posted on August 26, 2013 by John S

A few of us went to the Jazz Cafe tonight to see a tribute to Prince. We didn’t know what to expect in terms of who was playing, but felt that the quality you get at the Jazz Cafe plus … Continue reading →

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Dadrock and Dads rock!

Posted on August 21, 2013 by John S

I’m writing a chapter on Britpop for my music book at the moment. And great fun it is too, remembering the escapades of Oasis, Blur, Pulp and all the rest, with Paul Weller, ex of The Jam and The Style Council … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? – (40) ‘Leap Of Faith” by Bluey

Posted on August 11, 2013 by John S

Just back from two gloriously sunny weeks on the Algarve, Portugal. Stayed in a lovely villa just outside Lagos, to the west of the region. Still in the summer mood, how about a bit of breezy-jazz-soul-funk? Got back home about … Continue reading →

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