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Radiohead Perform "Creep" in Paris
24th May 2016 • No comments
Every so often Radiohead acknowledge that “Creep” exists. Not hailing Pablo Honey as one of their greatest albums given what followed is understandable. That said, without “Creep” none of the rest of that music would have ever come to be. I loved it when it was released and I love it still. Even if they […]
Read MoreHappy birthday, Kid A!
2nd October 2015 • No commentsIt seems slightly unbelievable that it’s already been 15 years since Radiohead released an underground little record called Kid A. Pretty much every music publication in the world is writing album synopses and sharing retrospectives of some sort so we won’t do more of the same. If that’s what you’re seeking a quick Google search […]
Read MoreHappy Weekend: OK Computer Edition
23rd May 2015 • 2 commentsDo you know what May 21 was? It was the 18th birthday of Radiohead’s OK Computer! One of the most perfect records this world has ever known, OK Computer has only gotten better with age. Paranoid Android, No Surprises, Exit Music (For a Film), and the greatest song in the history of ever ever ever….Let […]
Read MoreHappy Weekend: The Bends Edition
14th March 2015 • 6 commentsYesterday was the twenty year anniversary of one of the greatest albums of all time: Radiohead’s sophomore album The Bends! 1993’s Pablo Honey saw the band teetering at the brink of Britpop and The Bends not only pushed them far away from it, it laid the groundwork for the band’s nonconformist mentality. It was also […]
Read MoreWake up US Music Industry; UK Way Ahead of Game on Artist Unity
28th October 2013 • 1 commentThe Future of Music Coalition is well underway in Washington, D.C. and the hot topic seems to be artists organizing to fight for equal pay and artistic control. While these are certainly important issues, it’s a bit infuriating that in a country as expansive as the United States, all of the successful artists that come […]
Read MoreA Closer Look at the Groundbreaking Featured Artists Coaltion
15th October 2013 • 3 comments*This article was originally written for Think Like a Label. I’ll be posting some of my favorite and most popular pieces for TLAL here on Thirty Roses with kind permission from Think Like a Label owner and editor Jeremy Belcher. Many artists speak out about the laws and societal changes that affect them, but artists […]
Read MoreFeatured Artists Coalition: Crispin Hunt’s BPI Address
15th September 2013 • No commentsThe Featured Artists Coalition is something that I’ve long been a supporter of. Recently, co-CEO, songwriter, producer, and former Longpig Crispin Hunt spoke before the BPI (British Phonographic Industry) and the lovely people at the FAC have released the full text of his speech. It is most definitely worthy of your time, so give it […]
Read MoreRemembering Scott Johnson
16th June 2013 • No commentsIt was one year ago today that Radiohead drum tech and friend, Scott Johnson, was killed in a catastrophic stage collapse in Toronto. Not one’s for maudlin platitudes, Radiohead paid tribute to Johnson in a subtle yet heart wrenching way during their first show back after the accident. The following video is from Nimes, France […]
Read MoreThe Featured Artists Coalition on Think Like a Label!
11th June 2013 • 2 commentsMy latest article for Think Like a Label is up! This week, a look at the UK’s Featured Artists Coalition. What is it, what does it do, and why should we follow their lead? Read my article HERE!
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