Look, don’t give me that. For one thing, if they can still fill arenas over here in the States, somebody likes ’em, and more to the point, scratch just about half of the bands who currently make up the power-pop-punk-nu-metal mob here or[…]

If you’re already down with the new album, regardless of your reasons (though I really hope they’re better than Gina’s), then you already know where I’m going. However, if you’re a whip-smart Guyville fan up in a tizzy […]

…but the selling of a comic intended for an adult readership to its target audience is now an illegal act in the US. Those who’ve been following the Jesus Castillo case will have a clearer idea of what I’m talking about. The Supreme[…]

Introducing — Commentary Conundra
*camera pulls in closely on tuxedoed figure* Greetings, my friends. We are all interested in mass media, for that is what you and I are going to be observing for the rest of our lives! And remember, my friends,[…]

The Japanese are great smokers (both in number and quality). I think I have found the iconic Japanese smoker though, Machiko Kyo – in her role as slightly long in the tooth actress in Ozu’s Floating Weeds. The film looks oddly anachronist[…]

The Rebirth Of Freaky Trigger
When I was small, one of my favourite TV programs was Blake’s 7. It was a sci-fi series about a group of rebels in space, fighting against oppressive regimes. I liked it for all sorts of reasons: it was exciting; it ha[…]

The Artists of Fitzroy Crossing.
The New Yorker last week had a long article on indigenous australian artists, which provided certain cautionary tales about the market, among other things. The aborigines have the longest continuous history of art ma[…]

Things I’ve cooked (part 1 of many)
So, last night it was hot, the sort of weather where cooking becomes a chore even for those of us who love it. But for some reason I still wanted to, so made for the quick and easy Squid Salad!
Get some squ[…]

Conduit right: I’m thinking that the Conduit Mandee links to below should perhaps be this Conduit, which I haven’t seen before but which looks at a cursory glance to be flash-heavy and fine.
I am attracted to the thought, though, that ea[…]

Look, look – Indie is king. 28% of platinum albums in the UK last year were on indie labels. Actually further perusal of the story tells you that the true figure is 39% but that included albums which went multiple platinum – which is a di[…]