There are many ways to spend your night, whether it is staying it, or having a night out. Instead of simply doing something traditional though, why not do something a little off the beaten track? Here is a list of some different ideas for a night out. Escape Rooms If you are a fan of […]
Comedy
Letters From Dad….Subject: When You Grow Up I Hope You’re Ray Davies
Hi Son!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You know that band I play in the car all the time? This may come as a bit of a shock but I like them a lot. Surely you saw my huge collection of Kinks Vinyl ordered by year of release down to the month every day of your life, right? Maybe you […]
Maria Esposito
Jarvis Cocker Announces A New EP, Likely Stories
Today, Jarvis Cocker announced the release of an EP of new music composed especially for the upcoming TV series, “Likely Stories”. The Sky Arts series, which airs next Thursday, May 26, is the work of directors Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard (who directed the excellent Nick Cave documentary 20,000 Days On Earth) and is based […]
Jessica Blanchard
Clinging to the Blur vs. Oasis Britpop “Feud”
With the release of The Magic Whip, Blur’s first studio album since 2003, the word britpop is resurfacing on news sites and music blogs. Unfortunately it’s often considered a dirty word, like britpop is from a time in music we should all be ashamed of, like ska or emo. If you’re reading this site, then […]
Jamie Blanchard
Disco: A history
Disco: A history Is there a genre of music more likely to get any audience of people on their feet and dancing than disco? Disco artists have always been popular with booking agents, and that should come as no surprise – it’s a feelgood sound that’s almost universally enjoyed. Disco music peaked in popularity between […]
Reviews
Ride – Manchester Albert Hall – May 23rd 2015
As the sun starts to descend on a sunny Manchester shards of light pierce through the windows of the Royal Albert Hall and illuminate the grand gothic interior of this beautiful venue, and it seems only fitting that a gig of this magnitude is held in such biblical surroundings, for tonight is the night that Mark […]
Britpop Bookshelf: Life by Keith Richards
Keith Richards is one of the best known and respected guitarists of the Brit rock scene. He’s wild, a little strange, sometimes unintelligible, but always interesting. The same can be said of his memoir, Life. In the book, Richards reflects on everything from his early life growing up in a council estate and his love […]
The Smiths Singles Retrospective
There have been reissues. There have been repackages. And now it’s time to reevaluate the songs. So, put on your tacky badge, and let’s take a look at the seventeen Smiths singles that were released from 1983 to 1987. In just four short years, the Manchester-based band broke on to the scene — confusing, titillating, […]
7 Songs To Ruin Your New Year’s Eve Mood
New Year’s Eve is always identical with either drunken hours with your best mate or warm BBQ party with family, or anything else related with togetherness involving people you love and booze flowing endlessly. Too mainstream? OK, here’s one edgy way to enjoy NYE in a different way, lay in bed, put the lights out […]
Travel
How to Make Money While Traveling Abroad
Traveling is a dream for many people, especially for an extended period of time. But money frequently stops most from following that dream. Figuring out how to maintain a consistent income while traveling can be daunting. Waiting to travel and building a travel income fund may take longer than desired and delay the idea all […]
Style File
Style Profile: Jake Bugg
Young songwriter Jake Bugg is wearing a Bottle Green Stripe Collar Pique Polo in the video “Two Fingers”. Here’s a screen cap below. We’ve written a little about Jake here and are mostly fans. Some songs better than others but on the whole worthwhile. My opinion is i’d like to see what he does on […]
Mod Monday
Mod Monday: Mod on a Budget
We all know money can be tight sometimes, but don’t let that keep you from looking fab-u-lous. It’s a fact that all women love to look great and naturally love a bargain. Luckily for you reading this, I’ve done the heavy lifting (or heavy typing) and scoured the web for some snazzy, gorgeous and ultimately […]
