65: Sci-fi, PR Stunts, and Conspiracies

   When a band splits up, the first thing that the fans want is for them to reunite. Countless times we hear rumours about the Gallagher brothers reforming Oasis. Over the last couple of months, Blink 182 reformed at Coachella as a last-minute replacement with their classic line-up of Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus, and Travis Barker.… Continue reading 65: Sci-fi, PR Stunts, and Conspiracies

60: Glastonbury, Luck, and Peaking

The Glastonbury Festival of contemporary performing arts is one of the most British things ever. It’s one of the only times in the year that people who have average office jobs or builders in hard hats and high visibility vests can let themselves go and be at one with the music. And it’s not just… Continue reading 60: Glastonbury, Luck, and Peaking

35: Rivalries, Award Shows, and The Tabloids

There have always been rivalries in music. The Beatles vs. the Rolling Stones, East Coast Rappers vs. West Coast rappers, and The Backstreet Boys vs. *NSYNC the list goes on throughout the ages since music notes started to play. Although rivalries aren’t anything new in music it’s rare to see them spill out at awards… Continue reading 35: Rivalries, Award Shows, and The Tabloids

9: Politics, Shock Rock, and Monster Raving Loons

Music and politics have always been linked together. As noticed by the latest US election with rapper Kanye West running and getting some votes. There are countless lawsuits between politicians and musical artists about the use of their music and political leanings. Kanye wasn’t the first musician to run for office and he probably won’t… Continue reading 9: Politics, Shock Rock, and Monster Raving Loons