The legendary BBC Children's TV presenter/artist was 83. His shows, including Vision On (1964–77) and Take Hart (1978–84), were an integral part of the afternoon schedule...
Monday, January 19, 2009
RIP Tony Hart
The legendary BBC Children's TV presenter/artist was 83. His shows, including Vision On (1964–77) and Take Hart (1978–84), were an integral part of the afternoon schedule...
Friday, January 16, 2009
Jukebox Jury
Los Angeles indie music radio station Indie 103.1 has ceased broadcasting over the radio airwaves with immediate effect. The station, home to the magnificent Jonesy's Jukebox (featuring the Sex Pistols Steve Jones) released the following statement:
"Indie 103.1 will cease broadcasting over this frequency effective immediately. Because of changes in the radio industry and the way radio audiences are measured, stations in this market are being forced to play too much Britney, Puffy and alternative music that is neither new nor cutting edge. Due to these challenges, Indie 103.1 was recently faced with only one option -- to play the corporate radio game.
"We have decided not to play that game any longer. Rather than changing the sound, spirit, and soul of what has made Indie 103.1 great, Indie 103.1 will bid farewell to the terrestrial airwaves and take an alternative course.
"This could only be done on the Internet, a place where rules do not apply and where new music thrives; be it grunge, punk, or alternative -- simply put, only the best music."
"Indie 103.1 will cease broadcasting over this frequency effective immediately. Because of changes in the radio industry and the way radio audiences are measured, stations in this market are being forced to play too much Britney, Puffy and alternative music that is neither new nor cutting edge. Due to these challenges, Indie 103.1 was recently faced with only one option -- to play the corporate radio game.
"We have decided not to play that game any longer. Rather than changing the sound, spirit, and soul of what has made Indie 103.1 great, Indie 103.1 will bid farewell to the terrestrial airwaves and take an alternative course.
"This could only be done on the Internet, a place where rules do not apply and where new music thrives; be it grunge, punk, or alternative -- simply put, only the best music."
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Glasvegas at The Troubadour
We caught a couple of Carl Barat songs including the closing 'Can't stand me now'...
Glasvegas were brilliant! Great live presence which reminded me of The Clash in their heyday - all dramtic posturing and slashing guitars. Also, singer James Allan is a dead-ringer for Joe Strummer - not just the image and the hunched stance but also the gruff, sometimes mumbled delivery... Great to see them at such a small venue cos this band is gonna be huge - anyone who doesn't believe me can go straight to hell, boy...
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
RIP Patrick McGoohan
The actor, best known for his role in The Prisoner, was 80.
"I am not a number - I am a free man!"
Warpaint at Echoplex
Warpaint celebrated the release of their EP Exquisite Corpse with a great show at Echoplex last night. In their lighter moments it's a little too similar to 'Bat for Lashes' but when they hit their groove (drummer David Orlando is the new Tony Allen!) they are amazing. I'm also hearing a Siouxsie & the Banshees influence now and 'Metal Box' era PIL in the dubby grooves.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
RIP Dave Dee
60's Pop Star Dave Dee was 65. Dee was the singer in Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich and continued to perform with the group until his recent illness... The singer famously cracked a whip in their #1 single 'The legend of Xanadu'...
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