Jan 7, 2011
Oh the Grand Old Duke of York - not got the official CD for this one but was first published in 1642 – it’s a winner in 2010.
Evan Dando: All My Life - loves it. Legs pump, arms flap. We have lift off.
Daft Punk: Robot Rock – watch the video and see why.
Where is Monkey Hiding: Monkey Music CD. This song better leave my head soon or i’ll be admitted into a centre for the...
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Syra’s Playlist
Sep 22, 2010
Dave Sitek from TV on the Radio
TV on the Radio guitarist Dave Sitek says he can’t confirm when the band will be back recording another album. The sought-after producer has just produced his own solo record which a host of collaborators on board, including David Byrne and Karen O from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, a band he previously worked with as producer of It’s Blitz. “We talk all the time, and when we work it’s... read more
Sep 17, 2010
Are Festivals Safe?
This year, it could be argued, more than any other year music events have suffered from negative headlines. Alleged crimes at various events in Britain as well as the disaster at Love Parade in Germany has led to questions over safety. A simple Google search on ‘Bestival’ which took place this weekend, brings up media reports of a road death, ahead of any reviews on the main acts that were... read more
Jun 10, 2009
They’re Dinosaurs…..
Dinosaur Jr formed in 84, split in 97 and then got back together in 2005 – all in a lifetimes work then. They really don’t like doing interviews, or so the media says. But i found them quite engaging and full of opinion. Mascics is one of the funniest people i’ve interviewed. I could probably play his interview back double the speed and it would still sound slow! The bands ninth album is... read more
May 28, 2009
John Peel World Cup
In the name of charity 7 of us from 6 Music headed north to play in a footy tournament as part of Liverpool Sound City. So we started well and battered Manchester boys In the City, then things took an almighty nose dive as we were pulled apart by Cream and followed that dismal encounter by being out paced by a collective of 45 year olds allegedly from The Farm. You know the ones, “All Together... read more
