Here’s Gavin Mueller writing in the OHJ Blog (get your permalinks fixed!) “I think sampling is one of the most potent forms of artistic expression, especially in our post-modern world.”. You just know he’s going to mention DJ […]

The Pixies were officially enshrined as the “most important rock band of the 80s” when Kurt Cobain let slip their influence on Nirvana. (Of course, he also trumpeted the Melvins, so what did he know?) But I don’t think anyone real[…]

NAME AND SHAME
Readers ? solve my pop riddle and name the star!
This man, sinfully ugly though possessed (his friends later said) of a strange charm, rose to prominence in the 1960s with a succession of novelty hits, and quickly established himself […]

Over on Pop Matters, a well written and argued piece on why NWA are the second most influential band in history. The whole piece is perhaps too overblown as if Shan Fowler really does not think anyone is going to agree with him. I was halfway there w[…]

DUEL! 2002 — Round 2 Match 4

Duel! 2002 – Round 2 Match 4

Which of these artists is worse?

Limp Bizkit

David Gray

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Over once again to Mr Pete Baran to set the scene for today&#8[…]

Whot a GRATE festival lineup!!! Guns’n’Roses, THE STREETS (be still my beating heart swoon I wonder whot his star sign is), Andrew W(ic)K(ed), and ‘Rival Schools’ on the New Bands Stage! Could it be the Tompauling fest of Glas[…]

An unexpected discussion of Sue Wilkinson’s “You’ve Got To Be A Hustler If You Want To Get On”, of all things. Black Box Recorder nicked all their ideas from this song.[…]

Boom Selection covers the Sugababes’ hit single from the bootleg perspective – excellently put together, intelligent, and it’s got mp3s of every relevant track – FT’s piece is put entirely to shame. Go, read, and downloa[…]