Epicenter (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
MySpace, rumored to be on the verge of purchasing the free music streaming site imeem, is struggling to keep up with its own payments to music copyright holders, according to a top News Corp executive — a problem that has plagued every other licensed free music service. The digital music doubters could be right with the [...]
geo2web.com (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
Welcome once again to the Friday’s Food for Thought Post. We hope everyone had a productive work week and is ready for some weekend relaxation. We have all seen the thriller/espionage movies where GEOINT plays a major role in capturing the protagonist in the story (think Bourne Ultimatum). Well, it seems that GEOINT has infiltrated another entertainment sector: gaming. So, this week’s...
Guy Fawkes' blog (Free subscription) | 12/11/2009
The PMOS, Simon Lewis, and the chairman of the Lobby, Jean Eaglesham, yesterday announced that the system of Downing Street Lobby briefings is to be reviewed “in light of the changes in the reporting of the work of government in an increasingly fast-moving and on-line media world”. On hearing the news Guido, enjoying a two [...]
Blog of Stavros (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Good day. Welcome. You are currently reading the 1,514th most regularly updated blog in Shropshire. Make yourself comfortable. I hope you are a patient reader. I often blog about music, obviously that’s in relative terms, but not so much the other arts. Let me change that. I used to watch lots of films when I was [...]
Kiss & Make Up (Free subscription) | 08/11/2009
Here are some things we didn't play last Friday night, although it would have been quite nice if we had: And her are some things we did actually play: Stuart The Bluetones – Keep The Home Fires Burning (US Version) The Beloved – Hello Saint Etienne – Filthy Manic Street Preachers – La Tristesse Durera (Scream To A Sigh) (The Chemical Brothers Remix) The Clash – London's...
the missing link~ (Free subscription) | 25/10/2009
In case you have been living under a rock Robbie Williams new album will hit the shelves (and the internet) on November 9th. The Album “Reality Killed the Video Star” first single was, Bodies. And as you know, it is an awesome song. Now, according to the song list found here this is the last song of [...]
Liverpool Echo.co.uk (Free subscription) | 24/10/2009
THE subject matter seems remarkably quaint now - but the idea of one media killing off another still has a resonance.
The Independent (Free subscription) | 23/10/2009
At the conclusion of his performance of "Bodies" at London's Roundhouse theatre on Tuesday night, Robbie Williams stared out into space and his eyes rolled in their sockets. "Wow!" he said.
Contactmusic Ltd (Free subscription) | 21/10/2009
Robbie Williams performed to a star-studded crowd at his comeback concert last night (20.10.09).The 'Bodies' singer made his first full live appearance in three years...
Music From the Third Floor (Free subscription) | 14/10/2009
I have a soft spot for 'Jimmy Aaja'. It's quite probable though, that this is due to me liking M.I.A. and having heard her reworking of the song prior to the original. Bappi's is cheesy as hell, but memorable and kind of fun.Elsewhere... well, 'Disco Dancer' [review] [2] is a bit of a weird one. The music is Bappi Lahiri at his best, or worst, depending on whether or not you like his 80s disco
DJ's Communiqué (Free subscription) | 12/10/2009
The triumphant return of one of the country’s greatest entertainers was celebrated a success on Saturday night’s ITV1 reality talent show ‘The X Factor’. It had been over three years since former Take That member Robbie Williams graced these shores with a formidable live performance. Clearly, the ‘Rock DJ’ and ‘Angels’ star was nervous, but taken aback...
Sheena Beaston (Free subscription) | 05/10/2009
If you're ready to fidget with an eclectic mix of the 80's and one of the biggest smashes of the current year, then London's own, 4Watt , has the elixir in this mixer. Enter Video Killed the Radio Star , a mash of The Buggles' MTV launching track, pumped up with the beats and shouts of Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Heads Will Roll . It's 6 minutes of nonstop action and radness. We approve! mp3: The Buggles vs Yeah...
I know Karate, Kung Fu... (Free subscription) | 22/09/2009
Pictures came and broke your heart. - Video Killed The Radio Star/ Amber Pacific (original: The Buggles) My external hard drive crashed. Again. You know what? Fuck this. I’m going to start buying boxed sets. So here’s my list: Bones- S1 S2 S3 S4 Breaking Bad- S1 S2 Castle- S1 S2 Chuck- S1 S2 Dexter- S1 S2 S3 S4 Flight of the Conchords- S1 S2 Freaks [...]
The Daily Record (Free subscription) | 18/09/2009
ROBBIE WILLIAMS will give the first performance of his new single Bodies on the first of The X Factor live finals.
Pam's House Blend (Free subscription) | 17/09/2009
With all apologies to The Buggles... On my way to Portland this morning, I heard a disturbing thing while flipping through channels at 7:30... this ad on WPOR 101.9 , a channel that caters to both country AND western fans! (Talk about knowing the mentality of your sheeple...) Take a listen: Here is a transcript: Transcript of SFMM Radio Ad: House Speaker Hannah Pingree- " The chair recognizes...
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