Song for the day 10/12/21: Paul Draper, “Omega Man” (feat Steven Wilson)
What’s this? Paul Draper nonchalantly sneaking in with the Single of 2021 just as the year is closing? Yes it is!
Song for the day 04/07/21: Ride, “Natural Grace”
Ease into your Sunday evening with the glorious harmonies of Mark and Andy.
Song for the day 03/07/21: Kula Shaker, “Hey Dude”
It’s a Saturday in the bonkers summer of ’21! So catch the sun (if you can find it) and wig out to this Kula Shaker classic.
Album for the day 27/06/21: Pet Shop Boys, “Yes”
You can always count on the Pet Shop Boys for pop that engages the brain, heart and dancing feet.
Song for the day 26/06/21: Little Boots, “Remedy”
It’s Glasto weekend – except there’s no Glasto this year, of course – but here’s a memory from a Glasto of years gone by.
Song for the day 25/06/21: Spice Girls, “Wannabe”
Almost 25 years since the Spice Girls were unleashed onto an unsuspecting planet. Bloody hell.
Album for the day 24/06/21: Lady Gaga, “The Fame”
Speaking of girl power, here’s a Lady Gaga review I wrote in 2009, during yet another of my myriad attempts at being a music writer. Enjoy!
Song for the day 23/06/21: Shampoo, “Girl Power”
Half way through the week: it’s time to arm ourselves with knives*, guns** and girl power. *given that this is 2021 where everything is Serious Business can I just add that I DON’T MEAN THIS LITERALLY ** or this
Song for the day 22/06/21: Manic Street Preachers, “Dead Trees and Traffic Islands”
Is that the bounciest, jauntiest flute solo you’ve ever heard in a Manics song? I think it is!
Song for the day 21/06/21: Oasis, “Morning Glory”
It’s Monday morning, and we need a little time to wake up.
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