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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
Damon Albarn Wants To Work With Noel Gallagher
Damon Albarn, who won the Award For Innovation at 2014′s NME Awards last week, talked to the publication about his plans for the future. He told them that he would ‘love’ to collaborate with Noel Gallagher in the future. Last year, Blur bassist Alex James hinted at the unlikely pairing of former nemeses Albarn and [...]
Jessica Blanchard
Noel Gallagher’s History With Betting
Last we heard from Noel Gallagher, the always-colourful singer-songwriter had reconciled with brother Liam (at least for the time being) to bring Oasis’ music to Spotify. We also found that hilarious supercut of Noel throwing jab after jab at his old band’s music videos, which is definitely worth seeing if you somehow haven’t watched it [...]
Jamie Blanchard
Three wild Australian holiday ideas
If you’re looking for a change of pace for this year’s holiday, consider leaving your island for another island – the world’s largest in fact – Australia. Although Australia and England share a few things in common (language, the Queen, cricket), it can feel like a world away. Take advantage of some outrageous offerings for [...]
Reviews
3 Essential Documentaries of Mancunian Icons Released in 2013
There will never be enough documentary to portray Manchester scenes, from Post-Punk era, Hacienda, to Madchester, Britpop and Post-Britpop scene, Manchester remains the biggest resource of cool music with their own definition of style and attitude. Here in 2013, three doccos highlighted three Mancunian icons from three different generations. If you haven’t watch it, you’d [...]
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, [...]
3 Essential Documentaries of Mancunian Icons Released in 2013
There will never be enough documentary to portray Manchester scenes, from Post-Punk era, Hacienda, to Madchester, Britpop and Post-Britpop scene, Manchester remains the biggest resource of cool music with their own definition of style and attitude. Here in 2013, three doccos highlighted three Mancunian icons from three different generations. If you haven’t watch it, you’d [...]
Travel
Three wild Australian holiday ideas
If you’re looking for a change of pace for this year’s holiday, consider leaving your island for another island – the world’s largest in fact – Australia. Although Australia and England share a few things in common (language, the Queen, cricket), it can feel like a world away. Take advantage of some outrageous offerings for [...]
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 at Work 2
Recently I posted a retro-inspired outfit that was stylish and still appropriate for work. I’ll admit this idea was somewhat borne out of selfishness as I sometimes need to dress up a bit to meet with clients. Here’s another outfit that would look professional during the day, and hip enough for happy hour. Best Ben-Day [...]