Can you believe it's 12 years since this song hit number 1 on the US charts? It deserved the number 1 spot for both the song and clip: … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2016
Grandaddy – Now It’s On
WEDNESDAY'S WHATEVER: US-based indie rock band Grandaddy have been around since 1992, albeit with a six-year hiatus from 2006-2012. 2003's Now It's On is one of a bunch of great songs the band have released over the years. … [Read more...]
August Burns Red – Ghosts
METAL MONDAY: August Burns Red are a metalcore band from the US that have been around from 2003. They make some good music and some pretty damn decent video clips, of which Ghosts is one of many: … [Read more...]
Karyn White – Secret Rendezvous
SUNDAY SOUL: This 1989 song is as catchy as hell, so if you need a Sunday afternoon pick up this may be what you're looking for. … [Read more...]
The Stranglers – Skin Deep
SATURDAY SYNTHETIC: The Stranglers are one of my favourite bands of all time, and Skin Deep is one of their best known songs. Let's do a poll: who wouldn't love to have Hugh Cornwall's voice? … [Read more...]
Bruce Hornsby & The Range – The Way It Is
THURSDAY TOP 10s: Bruce Hornsby & The Range had a huge hit with The Way It Is in 1986, and it ended up being the eighth biggest selling single of 1987 as well as hitting number 1 on the US and Canadian charts amongst others. Even better - the song still holds up pretty well today: … [Read more...]
Andy White – All It Does Is Rain
WEDNESDAY'S WHATEVER: Andy White is a veteran Irish musician living in Australia. He has eighteen albums under his belt and this song is one of his more recent ones. You can find out more about Andy here. … [Read more...]
Mr Big – Baba O’Riley
METAL MONDAY: Ok, this nearly made twisted Tuesday but it's definitely metal. The performance is from the band's 2009 live DVD and it's not too shabby a cover in a lot of ways. … [Read more...]
Johnny Kemp – Just Got Paid
SUNDAY SOUL: Time for some 80s soul. Johnny Kemp died last year in a walking accident after a long career as performer and producer. … [Read more...]
Lydia Pense & Cold Blood – Kissing My Love
FRIDAY FUNK: Lydia Pense has had a hell of a career, and it's still going. This 1973 release makes it clear why she's regularly compared to greats like Janis Joplin: … [Read more...]