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• 09.28.10
  Jenson Rhodes – how to promote your band using social media Music | (6)

  This morning I tweeted about listening to the Brian Jonestown Massacre and I wasn't surprised when I recieved this tweet from psych-rock band Jenson Rhodes. A little annoyed about the spamminess of the tweet, I nevertheless decided to check out the band's Myspace page.  'Could be good', I thought. Once at their Myspace page I didn't see what I expected. Instead of a band from Leeds trying to sound like Pink Floyd, or whatever, I got this: Jenson Rhodes recorded this collection in Woodstock, NY in November 1969 @ 16 years of age. He was the precursor to 90's alternative music. His ...
• 08.22.08
  Billy Childish Music | (1)

  Billy Childish and the Musicians and the British Empire are playing at the infamous Dirty Water Club in Tufnell Park tonight. I think it'll be my fifth time to see Wild Billy. 'I've never heard of Billy Childish', I hear you say. Really? You've missed out. He's a poet, painter and writer, but most of all, musician. He's been in loads of bands. I think the most well known are The Milkshakes, The Mighty Ceasars, Thee Headcoates and The Buff Medways and he's released over 100 albums. If you, as I do, have a soft spot for 60s garage, 70s punk and a ...
• 08.21.08
  The Solution! Music | (3)

  At work, battling with a crippling hangover. The new Solution album really helps, though. This song sends massive shivers down my back: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWDNQvENWuo&hl=en&fs=1] Awesome.