For me Classic Rock as a genre describes the music I listened to during my teenage years in the 70’s. Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, and Black Sabbath were, and still are, among my all-time favourite bands. Now I am not suggesting that ‘Fever’ by Bullet For My Valentine (their 3rd album) is a Classic RockContinueContinue reading “Modern Rock for Classic Rock Fans – Fever by Bullet For My Valentine”
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Lefsetz Letter » Blog Archive » Quote Of The Day
Bob Lefsetz: In other words, we live in a topsy-turvy world. The consumer is now the desirable item, not the act. How much are you willing to pay, what shenanigans are you willing to employ to buy the rare commodity he’s got to sell, time? We’ve got plenty of music, but they’re not making anyContinueContinue reading “Lefsetz Letter » Blog Archive » Quote Of The Day”
Bob Lefsetz: Television is a changed universe. And so is music.
Lefsetz Letter » Blog Archive » Team Coco To TBS. Used to be there were six major labels. And they controlled the distribution channel. You might be able to get into the store as an indie, but getting paid was hell. Just look at the four majors today. They’re owed gazillions by retailers. And thereContinueContinue reading “Bob Lefsetz: Television is a changed universe. And so is music.”
Warrick Sony unleashes his latest Kalahari Surfers album
One Party State (Lester Gabang): Warrick Sony, fresh back from the African Soul Rebels tour (12 cities across the UK with 2 other West African bands) unleashes his latest Kalahari Surfers album. This one features heavy dubstep style wobbly-bass-groove tracks and cut up voice samples from some of poet Lesego Rampolokeng’s performances. Themes tackle someContinueContinue reading “Warrick Sony unleashes his latest Kalahari Surfers album”
Music is My Aeroplane
From Peter Stemmet (via Martin Myers) Warm greetings once more. So last week was all about my disgust at the new version of We Are The World and only Barry thought I was out of tune. This cannot be blamed on his being Cape-Spanish but perhaps he was influenced by the city’s orographic conditions. YesContinueContinue reading “Music is My Aeroplane”
A very happy Rodriguez Fan
From Sugarman.org Forum, reprinted with permission from author Greetings all. I cannot even begin to describe the feeling of exhilaration and joy I’m feeling, as I have just purchased tickets to see the living legend, Rodriguez, perform at the Tivoli in Brisbane, on 31st March 2010. Thanks to subscribing to the Sugarman Newsletter, I receivedContinueContinue reading “A very happy Rodriguez Fan”
Lefsetz Letter » The New York Times Debacle
No one wants to overpay for an album with only one desirable track. The key is to get someone to buy more desirable tracks, one by one. via Lefsetz Letter » Blog Archive » The New York Times Debacle.
Rock Fest Update from Leon Economides
From Leon Economides Hello Yes, it’s been a while. Namely a few years. No comments from the peanut gallery. You might recall that The Rockfest was terminated by 1485am Radio Today’s management, giving us less than three days notice, in February this year. It was a bit of a slap in the face for allContinueContinue reading “Rock Fest Update from Leon Economides”
Blues From The Deep South (Of Africa)
Brian Currin reflects on his musical journey starting in South Africa, his passion for collecting music, and highlights the diverse South African blues scene, culminating in a tribute to guitarist Albert Frost’s impressive abilities and performances.