Category Archives: MUSIC

DAVE GROHL WOW SUCH A GOOD GUY

Dave Grohl- such a role model of goodness and gentlemanliness. Did you hear what he did in Sweden, singing with a broken leg, so his fans wouldn’t be disappointed? What a truly good man- how much he cares what his

DAVE GROHL WOW SUCH A GOOD GUY

Dave Grohl- such a role model of goodness and gentlemanliness. Did you hear what he did in Sweden, singing with a broken leg, so his fans wouldn’t be disappointed? What a truly good man- how much he cares what his

COUNTRY HOUSES

What elevators are to smart modern TV shows, country houses were to British literature and later on, British music videos. Country houses were where the important things happens. Town -meaning only London, for of course if you go by British

COUNTRY HOUSES

What elevators are to smart modern TV shows, country houses were to British literature and later on, British music videos. Country houses were where the important things happens. Town -meaning only London, for of course if you go by British

BAD MUSIC VIDEOS, GOOD MUSIC

Some time in the early nineties, as MTV swung into its glorious heyday, out in the suburbs of Tehran, my mother had an epiphany: “I heard some music- I wasn’t watching the video- and I thought, what a lovely tune,

BAD MUSIC VIDEOS, GOOD MUSIC

Some time in the early nineties, as MTV swung into its glorious heyday, out in the suburbs of Tehran, my mother had an epiphany: “I heard some music- I wasn’t watching the video- and I thought, what a lovely tune,

I PREFER TRIBUTE BANDS TO ORIGINAL ONES, SORRY. (NOT SORRY)

Every place like to think it has a bustling scene of musical talent, a veritable army of young Kurts and Axls waiting to be discovered and launched upon the eagerly-waiting world, and Halifax is no exception. Alas, Gentle Reader, by

I PREFER TRIBUTE BANDS TO ORIGINAL ONES, SORRY. (NOT SORRY)

Every place like to think it has a bustling scene of musical talent, a veritable army of young Kurts and Axls waiting to be discovered and launched upon the eagerly-waiting world, and Halifax is no exception. Alas, Gentle Reader, by

MUSIC IS COOLER THAN ACTING

Perhaps you consider it a futile exercise to rank the muses, nevertheless, we all know it and here, I can say it: music is far, far, waaaaaay cooler than acting. In support, I offer you this exchange: -Princess, did you

MUSIC IS COOLER THAN ACTING

Perhaps you consider it a futile exercise to rank the muses, nevertheless, we all know it and here, I can say it: music is far, far, waaaaaay cooler than acting. In support, I offer you this exchange: -Princess, did you

IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO GIVE INTERVIEWS

…and indeed, it can be downright detrimental to your image, which you cultivate so carefully. Look at poor Jack White and his misguided attempts to reach out, or whatever he thinks he is doing, via the sniggering staff of the

IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO GIVE INTERVIEWS

…and indeed, it can be downright detrimental to your image, which you cultivate so carefully. Look at poor Jack White and his misguided attempts to reach out, or whatever he thinks he is doing, via the sniggering staff of the

SCROOGE

I have noticed a worrying pattern in my feelings: occasions which mark some public joyful event are filling me with intense annoyance bordering on hulk-like rage. I am simmering in a barely suppressed state of fury at events in which

SCROOGE

I have noticed a worrying pattern in my feelings: occasions which mark some public joyful event are filling me with intense annoyance bordering on hulk-like rage. I am simmering in a barely suppressed state of fury at events in which

MILEY AND THE ANTI-MILEY

After Miley was extra-special gross and disgusting on MTV last year, suddenly everyone was told to stop looking at her, and look over here, at Lorde instead. Because. Lorde has long dark curly natural hair. Miley has short flashy dyed

MILEY AND THE ANTI-MILEY

After Miley was extra-special gross and disgusting on MTV last year, suddenly everyone was told to stop looking at her, and look over here, at Lorde instead. Because. Lorde has long dark curly natural hair. Miley has short flashy dyed

LIFE IMITATES BLOG

So, rumour has it that the demure Mr. Hetfield has become estranged from his beauteous Francesca, and the lovely young couple are teetering on divorce. Apparently because James has been spotted walking by himself. Such are the shackles of modern

LIFE IMITATES BLOG

So, rumour has it that the demure Mr. Hetfield has become estranged from his beauteous Francesca, and the lovely young couple are teetering on divorce. Apparently because James has been spotted walking by himself. Such are the shackles of modern

IRANIAN GUYS DANCE

We watched with interest, my friend and I, a group of sharply-dressed young Iranian men dancing to the popular song “Oh, I am so drunk tonight!”. They danced closely, smiling and winking at each other, leaning into each other, bumping

IRANIAN GUYS DANCE

We watched with interest, my friend and I, a group of sharply-dressed young Iranian men dancing to the popular song “Oh, I am so drunk tonight!”. They danced closely, smiling and winking at each other, leaning into each other, bumping