Gorillaz to replace to U2 at Glastonbury. Get in!
It was with a heavy heart that I learnt that U2 would not be headlining Glastonbury on the Friday night. But what a joy to discover just now that they’ll be replaced by the Gorillaz, Damon Albarn’s...
View ArticleGlastonbury 2010: Gorillazzz
Whether one felt relief or disappointment about the cancellation of U2 as the headline act of Glastonbury 2010 and their replacement, Gorillaz, it seemed like an exciting and inspired second choice....
View ArticleI don't get the Mercury Prize. But neither do the judges, so here's my...
The shortlist for the Barclaycard Mercury Prize will be announced tomorrow. But I thought I’d get in there early and announce it myself. Or at least make my predictions. I am slightly hampered by not...
View ArticleMercury Prize: does anyone actually want to win it?
Well, here’s that Mercury Prize list. I got six out of twelve in my predictions, so half marks: Corinne Bailey Rae, Laura Marling, Paul Weller, Villagers, Wild Beasts and the XX. I’m not particularly...
View ArticleAn alternative London 2012 Olympics closing ceremony featuring dubstep, Dot...
I’m certain Sunday’s Olympics closing ceremony will be marvellous. Danny Boyle’s quixotic opening bash set the bar high, but there’s little doubt Kim Gavin, veteran creative director, will pull off...
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