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Remembering Scott Johnson

It 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 […]

Remembering Ian Curtis

It’s difficult to believe that it’s been 33 years since the passing of Joy Division’s Ian Curtis. To pay tribute to him on the day, we thought we’d share some of our favourite covers of Joy Division’s most legendary song; Love Will Tear Us Apart. This may or may not qualify as a cover; you […]

Classism in Music: How Much Should Your Upbringing Matter?

Today was going to be my day off~ I vowed not to write or check work emails and give myself a much needed, full day off. Then, musicians started talking and I got the urge to write about it. In today’s NME, my beloved Noel Gallagher had a rather interesting quote regarding the current state […]

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Thom Yorke: ‘If I can’t enjoy this now, when do I start?’

See on Scoop.it – Music, Music, Music Thom Yorke has taken time out from Radiohead for a new album made with a few famous friends. In a loose, upbeat mood, he talks to Tim Adams See on www.guardian.co.uk

Music in Film: It Changes Everything

While people often hear me say that I believe music is the most important thing in the world, they probably don’t always realize that I truly believe that to be true. Speaking in terms of something as simple as a film score or soundtrack, the music will often make the difference between awful, mediocre, and […]