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50 For 2009: 40-31

Carrying on with the 50 For 2009 rundown!
40. Bill Callahan – Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle
A beautiful record that you can listen to again and again because of the way Callahan’s imagery-laden lyrics and vocal delivery draw you in. For the darker days of the year, this is a perfect winter warmer.
39. Jay [...]

Doves and Dizzee Rascal for BBC Electric Proms

Next month in Camden, London is the now annual BBC Electric Proms, the music festival that asks artists to do something different with their live shows for one night. Doves are one of the main acts at this year’s event and they will be collaborating with the London Bulgarian Choir and Ayshalom for a show [...]

Gone fishing: Things to do while I’m away

Here is something of an advanced warning. This week will be the last week of Musical Chairs for a while as for the two weeks after this I am going to be on my holidays (in Finland for those who are curious). Whilst there will be a ton of really awesome features to look forward [...]

Bingley Music Live 2009 announces headliners

Wanting to go to a festival near Bradford for as cheap as possible? You might well be in luck then as Bingley Music Live is happening for the third year running between the 4th-6th September and a weekend ticket will cost you only £25 plus booking fees. You might that the price doesn’t equal quality [...]

The 2009 Glastonbury TV Guide: Definites

This is part 2 of The 2009 Glastonbury TV Guide. Yesterday I focused on the acts that may or may not get coverage, depending on how kind the BBC is. Today, I focus on the acts almost certain to get TV attention and nearly mostly headliners.
Bloc Party – Friday – Other Stage – Kele Okereke [...]