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Musical Rewrites

Song lyrics can be interpreted in a number of ways, with amusing consequences. We’ve all been there. On the dancefloor surrounded by people dancing awkwardly, forcing your reluctant body to perform a series of well rehearsed moves that even your arms and legs are bored of.  That’s precisely when it’ll get you. That song … read more»

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Musical Thoughts: Lyrics

This week Joe talks lyrics and how best to mess with them… There’s a lot of ugly language in the world. And I’m not talking about swearwords, which can be beautifully formed as well as used to express beauty, given the right context. I don’t even care if you have bad handwriting, largely because I’m left handed and so whenever I … read more»

Slater Bradley At The Max Wigram Gallery

The Max Wigram Gallery in Bond Street are opening their doors on 9 June to host the latest exhibition by Slater Bradley, Never Bet Against Me. The show is based around the idea of culturally and socially mediated bravado and the collapse of the space between celebrity and fan. Featuring lyrics from the likes of Kanye West, Nirvana and Beastie … read more»

Mike Skinner To Record Sound Track For The Inbetweeners Movie

In what is basically a match made in film heaven The Streets’ Mike Skinner has apparently agreed to pen the score for the up coming Inbetweeners movie. The film, that follows the TV shows main characters – Simon, Will, Jay and Neil – while on a lads holiday, is currently being filmed and will be released in August of this … read more»

You Me at Six Ft. Chiddy Bang – strange but good

This single by unlikely partners, You Me At 6 and Chiddy Bang has leaked out onto the radio and of course You Tube, with handy lyrics for your enjoyment. The single will be out next week. … read more»

Amy Winehouse's lyrics and diary found dumped in North London

There are just something things that you just don’t leave lying around, especially if your name is Amy Winehouse. Lyrics and an old diary penned by the singer have been found dumped on a North London street. The lyrics include the lines, ‘I’m digging myself into a hole/These days I’ll just work when once I had so much … read more»

The Prodigy's Smack My Bitch Up named most controversial song

In 1997 The Prodigy sung about smacking their bitches up and now in 2010 the song has been named the most controversial of all time in a poll by PRS for Music. Also in the list was the Sex Pistols‘ God Save The Queen and Eminem’s song about his ex wife, Kim. When Smack My Bitch Up was first released the band were met with much … read more»