Monthly Archives: March 2012
‘After the Riots’ report: what have we learned?
When I blogged on August’s Riots at a time when they were still spreading through the capital (never mind Birmingham and Manchester), people got very het up about two words: “social causes.” People seemed to find it more comfortable to … Continue reading
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Tagged big brands, Budget, Riots, Riots Communities and Victims Panel, social media
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Will The Real Mitt Romney Please Stand Up?
Cassetteboy just got himself some hot competition. Australian lawyer and video maker Hugh Atkin has just dropped what we believe to be the finest political/musical mash-up ever, slicing and dicing Eminem with this year’s US presidential candidates. This is prime … Continue reading
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David Lynch And Moby Reunite
Before watering down his dance-music roots to make advert muzak on the gazillion-selling Play (and beyond), Moby made some great records. The irritating little vegan’s first single, ‘Go’, was a euphoric dance anthem that sampled ‘Laura Palmer’s Theme’ from Twin … Continue reading
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Engelbert’s Eurovision Entry Best In Living Memory
The last we heard of legendary British crooner Engelbert Humperdinck, there was a rumour flying around he was dead. Not the case. He’s actually alive and well, and representing the UK in the Eurovision song contest this year. Artistically, entering … Continue reading
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21st-CENTURY HOUSE: The producers who are toppling the charts’ Guettho-tech status quo
It became pretty obvious – if it wasn’t already – that the Guettho-dance-pop had eaten itself the moment Will.I.AM, J-Lo and Mick Jagger came together on “T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever).” Mick Jagger growling incomprehensibly and bopping around in front of … Continue reading
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SATURDAY WHITE LIVE
In 2002, the White Stripes introduced themselves to a mainstream American audience via an unlikely source: the Republican politician and perpetual presidential contender Senator John McCain. They stormed the long-running NBC show, guest-hosted by McCain, with performances from White Blood Cells. … Continue reading
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