Popscene Contd.: hot on the heels of Poptext, here’s another new pop-for-nerds blog. I think I like this one even more, because it has pretensions to MATHS at the end of each entry.[…]

The Guardian’s pop coverage just gets odder. This article calls for U2 to split up – nothing very radical in that, though the author seems to think that they should split because they’ve failed to usher in a new era of Christian con[…]

It’s that time of year…
When I find my journey into work tormented by a new batch of Lambrini ads, said by their website to “offer a real insight into the world of women”. But this Christmas, for once, the least funny advert o[…]

The Advent Calendar Of Comics: Dec 5[…]

Even more help needed…: the ‘Shopping CD’ went down so well with the PTB at work that I’ve been asked to put together a Christmas CD to accompany the Head Office Xmas dinner. The word ‘tasteful’ has been bandied ar[…]

The Advent Calendar Of Comics: Dec 4[…]

Pop Factor: 258 Controversy Rating: 214
Brian McFadden’s two-fisted attack on the Catholic Church is a braver and more lucid political statement than anything, say, Bono has ever managed. That it’s also part of the most naked grab for cr[…]

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PCGMwatch: November 2004
Mental state of political correctness worse than ever!
– “Sydney Scrooge” accused of “political correctness gone mad” – her crime was to put a Christmas tree in the City Hall at Christmas. […]

Cryptic Clue Corner
Mysteriousness from Popjustice: “there are five utterly amazing new tracks due out next year which will blow each and every one of your heads off. We’re not really allowed to tell you anything about them – althou[…]