Sam Sparro samples a bit of Amy…
The pop singer Sam Sparro is a 'busy chap'. He's just recently finished his album but in the last week or so he's also found time to invent a weird cosmic…
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The Newsdump, Apr 8 2008: from Jay Z's festival switch to Lily's literary hitch
What's occurring? » Jay Z will probably play Wireless this summer although apparently he's still doing Glastonbury. Very odd. (NME) » Confirmed: Coldplay are the musical equivalent of Valium. (Gigwise)…
24 miniature bits to save the world
It's the new Madonna 'n' Justin video! But what's it all about? BEHOLD: FOUR MINUTES AND COUNTING Timbaland stands in front of an alarm clock and talks a bit. RIPPLES IN WATER Fans…
The future of music: muffin aftermath
Of course, the problem with consuming pop through muffins is that, afterwards, you may feel the need to brush your teeth. If only there was some way of continuing the…
Keep your eyes peeled for Katy Perry
If you listened to Friday's Song Of The Day — 'Hot & Cold' by a singer called Katy Perry — you will have heard this… [audio:hotandcold.mp3] …which is the song in…
The Newsdump, Apr 7 2008: from Glasto tix to 'Teenage Kicks'
What has been going on in the world of news? » Glastonbury ticket sales were quicker last year than this year. (The Guardian) » Jay‑Z is now married to Beyonce (congratulations…
'Friday answer'
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TURN THE RADIO ON RIGHT NOW (again)
This week we have been having a bit of a listen to Polish Radio London. In one 20-minute sequence yesterday afternoon they played The KLF's '3am Eternal', Pet Shop Boys'…
Cheryl she is
This, in case you haven't already seen it, is Will.i.am's 'Heartbreaker' video. ('Heartbreaker' is one of the better songs from last year's largely unlistenable 'Songs About Girls' album, although 'The…
The Newsdump, Apr 4 2008: from Madonna's favourite singer to Sergey's literary zinger
What has been going on in the world of news? » Madonna is a fan of Jamelia. (The Sun) » MySpace have their own music-flogging service aimed at empowering millions of…