I’m sure that all of you will by now be aware of the terrible events unfolding in Mumbai (Bombay as was). I’m not even going to attempt to go into the reasons/repercussions/consequences of the attacks, but thought that instead I’d…
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Monthly Archives: November 2008
Eddie Kendricks – Girl You Need A Change Of Mind
I’ve just been updating my iPod with all the stuff I downloaded at Chris’ suggestion, as well as with the amazing GoldieLocks cover of Provider and stumbled across this amazing slice of early 70s disco by Eddie Kendricks. I have…
Tagged with: David Mancuso, disco, Eddie Kendricks, funk, soul, The Loft, The Temptations
Posted in Music
Posted in Music
Cow Economics
Popbitch has an amusing little thing called cow economics. It uses the idea of owning cows to describe various different types of economic systems. A couple of my favourites include: AN ITALIAN CORPORATION You have two cows, but you don’t…
Posted in Economy
Eminem Beware: The Altogether Posse Are Here
At Altogether, where I work, we love what we do. We also love socialising and going for drinks in & around Fitzrovia & Soho. And sometimes those two loves collide, as you can see in the video above. In it…
Posted in Music
How To Write A Daily Express Front Page Story
Via Stephen comes this “so true it’s scary” guide to Daily Express journalism from b3ta.
GoldieLocks – Provider (N.E.R.D. Cover)
I was at the always excellent Shuffle last night, at the newly refurbished Legion on Old Street. The chaps were playing excellent tunes all night but one in particular grabbed my attention – a cover version of Provider by Goldielocks.…
What Are The Best Records Of 2008?
Well, where the hell did that go? Yep, somehow it’s the middle of November and 2008 only has about 6 weeks left to go. With that in mind I’ve been thinking about putting together a Best of 2008 list but…
Posted in Music
Seu Jorge – Life On Mars (David Bowie Cover)
I couldn’t write a post about City Of God, mention Seu Jorge, and not follow it up with a post on the Brazilian’s amazing David Bowie covers, which he recorded for the soundtrack to Wes Anderson’ delightful film The Life…
City Of God: Scorcese With Samba
Another dreary Sunday afternoon, another amazing film: this time it’s the Brazilian epic City Of God. It’s one of those films I simply assume that everyone has seen, but judging by the number of people who hadn’t seen La Haine,…
The Housemartins – Happy Hour
I was in the pub earlier watching England’s disappointing performance against Australia and during the ad break their was one for Now That’s What I Call Music Vol. 71. This in itself wouldn’t be worth a post but it reminded…
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