Cover versions are one thing, plagiarism is a whole different kettle of fish. Or in this case kettle of no fish – a classic silly season article which actually has a potentially important idea at the heart of it. Copyright exists for the reason[…]

It’s as predictable that I’d carp at a bad UK hip-hop review in Pitchfork as it is that the zine would run one in the first place. But actually I’m not complaining about the mark, or the verdict really – I’ve not been th[…]

OT, apologies: I’ve had a few emails from people wondering why the lack of updates to the Atommick Brane and I think the majority of you read this – there are problems with Blogger and templates which are meaning that I can’t publis[…]

vain, selfish & lazy is back (with a list – typical Fred!) – the music weblog revival is rolling! It struck me yesterday that NYLPM has been around – and continuously updating, I think the longest it’s gone without an ent[…]

Indie MP3 – Keeping C86 Alive! – ph34r this site! Well OK don’t, it’s very nice actually – a bloke called Tom putting up one old skool indie-pop track per week – Tallulah Gosh, June Brides, Felt, The Servants&#8230[…]

rapper nelly’s neighborhood?: i don’t have a link for this since i just saw it on the “news” ticker on the e! network, but according to “industry sources,” nelly is in talks to star in (presumably, maybe he has mor[…]

Nor do I, mate! Why are they bothering? Why are they back? Money? I’m not sure a Wire record is any more of a commercial proposition now than it was in 1979 or 1990 but if the collective loft does need some pricey new insulation then Wire deser[…]

Stuck for something to read while ILM is down? Tanya’s drug poll (3500 votes and counting!) has all the incisive comment and sharp opinion you might associate with I Love Music – and more![…]

BREAKFAST OF BANALITY 5: ORANGE JUICE
Orange juice, the sunshine drink! Now, Vitamin C – present in concentrated and tasty form in orange juice – is vital for preventing scurvy and anemia. These are diseases characterized by muscle wastin[…]

De Hems is shut for refurbishment again. At least I hope it is merely for a quick spit and polish because its the kind of large central London specialist boozer that we cannot do without (Oranjeboom on tap). The only thing that worries me is the fact[…]