Let’s face it, it fucking sucks to be a touring musician this (and next but hopefully not next-next) month. Bandcamp’s trying to help by waiving their cut today and have also provided a handy list of labels and artists that … Continue reading The Not-So Great Bandcamp Roundup
Who: Girls Aloud, previously the most successful reality show musical group around. They are backed by influential production powerhouse Xenomania. Why: Because even as a self-professed pop aficionado I have never dug into their discography beyond a couple of songs. … Continue reading Girls Aloud: A Late To The Party Artist Spotlight
Eu-ro-vision! Eu-ro-vision! Who do you want to see win most *cough*Iceland? Who shall burn in the fires of horribly bland ballad hell? Let it all out here! Continue reading Eurovision Song Contest 2019 Finals
HOOOOOOONK I’ve got something to tell you. I’ve got news for you. Twenty years ago, the greatest Dutch export the world has seen blessed us. HOOONK HOOOOOOOOOOOONK Hey now, hey now, hear what I say now- It’ll be there for … Continue reading The Day Thread Likes To Party. The Day Thread, The Day Thread Likes To Party
Just because something’s intensely personal, doesn’t mean you can’t share it with everyone. It’s December 2009 and, quietly but surely, music journalists worldwide are being sent a link to two videos and nothing more. And what better way to build … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: iamamiwhoami
The rules are simple! Build the worst possible crew for a Star Trek ship out of Star Trek characters. Duplicates allowed if they are alternate versions of the character (e.g. Spock and Mirror Spock), and while I’m not gonna enforce … Continue reading Build-a-Cast: The Worst Possible Star Trek Crew
Ahoy hoy, it’s your boy Shit-Master Slutface. I’m gonna be in Portland for funsies and other than visiting a friend in Corvallis, I’m free to do what I want, and what I’d like is to meet some of you fine … Continue reading Portland Meetup in April?
Brassica oleracea is more machine now than plant. Twisted and tasty. It’s obvious that broccoli and cauliflower are related, just by looking at them, but they are the same species. As are all of these Cabbage, kai-lan, brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, kale … Continue reading The Brassica oleracea Day Thread
It’s been a while, but time to bring this game back. Rules are simple: make some whoppers, doesn’t matter how big (e.g. There are no such things as Italians) or small (corks comes from the bones of the Irish) just … Continue reading Let’s Make Shit Up
Wishing you a . Traditionally you’re not supposed to do any cleaning and are encouraged to gorge and gamble, so this is my holiday on all the levels. Now Tết to it. Continue reading The Tết Tête-à-Tête Day Thread
Hey, let’s do the Funky Spider Dance. Don’t you stop now. Continue reading 1/14 is the Funky Spider Dance Night Thread
