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jamesgeraghty
Nov 10, 2022
On This Day (10 November): Give 'Em Enough Rope
On this day, 10 November 1978, the Clash released their second album, Give 'Em Enough Rope, on CBS Records. Although generally fairly...
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jamesgeraghty
Nov 6, 2022
Mimi Parker, Low drummer and singer, dies aged 55
It was announced earlier today (6 November) that Mimi Parker, drummer, singer and co-founder of the band Low, has died, at the age of...
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jamesgeraghty
Oct 20, 2022
On This Day: Boy (U2)
They would go on to be one of the biggest bands of all time, but it was on this day 42 years ago that it all really started (but 5 months...
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jamesgeraghty
Oct 10, 2022
Animal Collective cancel EU tour
Experimental psych-folk band, Animal Collective have announced their decision to cancel their imminent tour of Europe. The band, from...
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jamesgeraghty
Oct 2, 2022
On This Day (2 October): Let It Be
No, not that one! Chaotic. Dysfunctional. Awkward. Discordant. Cheeky. Rocking. Essential. Just a few of the words I can use to describe...
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jamesgeraghty
Sep 14, 2022
New Gold Dream at 40
New Gold Dream (81, 82, 83. 84) was Simple Minds' sixth studio album, released on 13 September 1982. It is my favourite album of theirs....
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jamesgeraghty
Sep 11, 2022
Peter Tosh remembered 35 years on
Apart from the obvious, 11 September is also significant for a dramatic and tragic event with a musical connection, that happened thirty...
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jamesgeraghty
Aug 30, 2022
New Initiative for better disabled access to entertainment
A fantastic new initiative is being run by non-profit Accessible Festivals, that will provide free tickets for recreational experiences...
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jamesgeraghty
Aug 23, 2022
Buddy Holly drummer Allison dies
It has been reported that Jerry Allison, famously one of Buddy Holly's Crickets, has died aged 82. Although an announcement was made on...
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jamesgeraghty
Aug 10, 2022
Pogues bassist, Darryl Hunt, dies
More sad news to bring you. After losing Motown legend Lamont Dozier yesterday, it was announced that long-time bass player with The...
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jamesgeraghty
Aug 9, 2022
Motown legend Lamont Dozier dies
Forever associated with the legendary Motown songwriting powerhouse Holland-Dozier-Holland, Lamont Dozier died today, aged 81. A message...
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jamesgeraghty
Jul 19, 2022
Touring in Europe still a nightmare for UK bands
Two years after Brexit came fully into effect, UK bands are still encountering huge problems when trying to tour in Europe. A cross-party...
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jamesgeraghty
Jul 12, 2022
The Goon Sax announce split
With a message posted across social media, it was all over. After nine years and three albums, Brisbane band The Goon Sax have decided to...
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jamesgeraghty
Jul 11, 2022
When is a gig not a gig?
When it's a festival. That's the distinction that has left a number of music fans unhappy this weekend. The Saturday night show at...
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jamesgeraghty
Jul 5, 2022
Recommended: Dog Stay Down by Opus Kink
What do you get if you take a good amount of The Mescaleros, a decent sprinkle of the Squirrel Nut Zippers and also throw in a hint of...
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jamesgeraghty
Jun 28, 2022
Dull man bangs out tune on pub piano to bemused locals
When I first saw the headline earlier today, I thought I was going to get an opportunity to demonstrate how I am no longer such a music...
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jamesgeraghty
Jun 26, 2022
Happy Birthday Mick (and the importance of London SS)
It is many happy returns today to Mick Jones, guitarist with The Clash and Big Audio Dynamite, who was born on this day in 1955. He was...
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jamesgeraghty
Jun 22, 2022
Glastonbury is back!
After a two year enforced hiatus, the world's premier music festival is back with us! As ever, it isn't that straightforward. Three days...
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jamesgeraghty
Jun 15, 2022
Wembley Tribute for Taylor
The loss of Taylor Hawkins earlier this year at the age of just 50, is still reverberating around the musical world, but his family and...
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jamesgeraghty
Jun 5, 2022
Gabriel album out by end of year?
Peter Gabriel's long time drummer, Manu Katche, seems to have confirmed that he will release his first album in twenty years, by the end...
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