Its not about who you know. Its not about what you do. Its not about how much you have done.
The reality is that noone in hardcore is "cool". Go out on the street, and ask anyone if they know you, know your band, know what you do, and they would look at you like you are insane.
It has always been about respect... being able to voice an opinion (and God knows, I have been crucified for this).. being stood in a room where you feel safe... at home.
You aren't a legend. You aren't John Joseph. You arent Henry Rollins. You aren't Ian Mackaye. These people earned it. They are smart. Intelligent. Never bullied people into respecting them.
You are nothing. A nobody. Don't ever forget that.
Wednesday 29 April 2009
Monday 20 April 2009
I've been getting away with it all my life.
Electronic- Getting away with it.
This track is possibly one of my favourite songs ever written.. and the beauty of it is that its a track that isn't too well known. The song was released orginally in 1989 by the side project band, Electronic, which featured Neil Tennant from the Pet Shop Boys, Bernard Sumner from New Order and Jonny Marr, who used to guitar for the Smiths.
While none of the bands other releases interest me at all, this track will, at least once a week, stick in my head for at least a day.
Apparently, according to its WIKI page, it has only ever been performed live a handful of times and only reached number 12 in the UK charts (when the UK charts actually meant something unlike today).
(make sure you click to the right song as there are a bunch of videos on this one)
Electronic TV on MUZU.
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Lady Gaga was on Jonathan Ross on Friday night. It was possibly one of the most uncomfortable interviews I have had the misfortune to watch, and for the first time in my life, my heart went out to Ross. One word answers and coy glares at him. You arent mysterious, your music is rubbish, and you are odd looking. And it fucking sucks that your latest song is one of the catchiest songs being played EVERYWHERE at the moment.
I want to punch you in your po-po-poker face.
This track is possibly one of my favourite songs ever written.. and the beauty of it is that its a track that isn't too well known. The song was released orginally in 1989 by the side project band, Electronic, which featured Neil Tennant from the Pet Shop Boys, Bernard Sumner from New Order and Jonny Marr, who used to guitar for the Smiths.
While none of the bands other releases interest me at all, this track will, at least once a week, stick in my head for at least a day.
Apparently, according to its WIKI page, it has only ever been performed live a handful of times and only reached number 12 in the UK charts (when the UK charts actually meant something unlike today).
(make sure you click to the right song as there are a bunch of videos on this one)
Electronic TV on MUZU.
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Lady Gaga was on Jonathan Ross on Friday night. It was possibly one of the most uncomfortable interviews I have had the misfortune to watch, and for the first time in my life, my heart went out to Ross. One word answers and coy glares at him. You arent mysterious, your music is rubbish, and you are odd looking. And it fucking sucks that your latest song is one of the catchiest songs being played EVERYWHERE at the moment.
I want to punch you in your po-po-poker face.
Saturday 18 April 2009
Football songs.
Like, never a good idea. But this one has always been my favourite. I mean, not only is it New Order, but its also got the John Barnes rap. THE BEST.
Susan Boyle
Can someone please explain to me how this woman has become such an icon?
She turned up to a talent show, was not the most normal looking lady (i am saying this because other blogs/newspaper articles have been pretty harsh about her.. calling her ugly.. so when i heard the story, i was expecting a beast..) who has never been kissed, and lives with cats.
And she can sing. Well.
She proved people judge based on looks alone.
I could have told you that in 30 seconds.
It is pretty cute though. You should watch it:
She turned up to a talent show, was not the most normal looking lady (i am saying this because other blogs/newspaper articles have been pretty harsh about her.. calling her ugly.. so when i heard the story, i was expecting a beast..) who has never been kissed, and lives with cats.
And she can sing. Well.
She proved people judge based on looks alone.
I could have told you that in 30 seconds.
It is pretty cute though. You should watch it:
Sunday 12 April 2009
I need your help
Insomnia. Its a fucking bitch.
I would like to hear Todd Jones band, Nails, and google is not co-operating.
They must have some music up SOMEWHERE. HELP. ME.
Also, hardcore bands you should be checking out right now as they are fucking awesome:
- Trapped Under Ice
- Cheap Thrills
- The Ice
- Cold Snap (the uk band not US band)
- Gravemaker
- Freeze up
- Cold Ones
Podcast number 5 is done and should be online soon. Keep an eye out on http://www.totalrock.com and if you havent, download the other four (except the first as that one kinda sucks).
I would like to hear Todd Jones band, Nails, and google is not co-operating.
They must have some music up SOMEWHERE. HELP. ME.
Also, hardcore bands you should be checking out right now as they are fucking awesome:
- Trapped Under Ice
- Cheap Thrills
- The Ice
- Cold Snap (the uk band not US band)
- Gravemaker
- Freeze up
- Cold Ones
Podcast number 5 is done and should be online soon. Keep an eye out on http://www.totalrock.com and if you havent, download the other four (except the first as that one kinda sucks).
Wednesday 8 April 2009
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