Songs for the day 05/02/20: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, “Blue Moon Rising” / Liam Gallagher, “Once”
The initial comments on the new video for Noel Gallagher’s “Blue Moon Rising” were very telling. Uninspired. Sell out.
All the gigs of my life: Gig 70 – Manic Street Preachers, Friday, July 11, 2003, Old Trafford Cricket Ground (Move Festival)
A rousing, fun, singalong celebration of everything we love about the Manics.
All the gigs of my life: Gig 69 – Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Sunday, June 8, 2003, Hammersmith Apollo
Quite simply, one of the best gigs of my life.
All the gigs of my life: Gig 68 – Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Friday, June 6, 2003, Hammersmith Apollo
A storming and astonishing gig from Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
All the gigs of my life: Gig 67 – Björk, Saturday, May 24, 2003, Hammersmith Apollo
A weird and wonderful, majestic and emotional gig from Björk.
All the gigs of my life: Gig 66 – The Dandy Warhols, Friday, May 23, 2003, Brixton Academy
My first ever gig from the fabulous Dandys, who would go on to become a massive part of my 2003 gigging life.
Song for the day 05/01/20: Justin Bieber, “Yummy”
So, for his first single of the new decade, what on earth is this pink monstrosity Justin Bieber has unleashed unto us?
Song for the day 04/01/20: Pet Shop Boys, “Monkey Business”
Striding into the new decade in reflective shades and a shiny disco suit, here is a shouty new tune from the Pet Shop Boys.
All the gigs of my life: Gig 65 – Blur, Saturday, May 10, 2003, Astoria
My 2003 gigging renaissance continued with this raucous and moving gig from Blur.
All the gigs of my life: Gig 64 – Placebo, Wednesday, April 23, 2003, Brixton Academy
A dazzling Placebo gig which left me with only one thought on my mind: just how bloody gorgeous is Brian Molko??
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