The future of comedy?
When the Fast Show first came onto British screens, many people had never even heard of the internet. Now, however, pretty much everyone you know will be online – either at work, at home or at an internet café. So, in a way, it’s unsurprising that the return of the Fast Show has been via… [Continue Reading]
Frankie Cocozza should be back for X Factor final, says Olly Murs
Xtra Factor presenter Olly Murs believes that Frankie Cocozza should be allowed back on The X Factor for this weekend’s final. The singer said it would be “a shame” if the axed hopeful, who left following drug allegations, wasn’t back on stage. Anyone who had placed an X Factor bet on him will know the… [Continue Reading]
UK women passionate for Pasha
When it comes to Strictly Come Dancing, most eyes are on the celebs rather than their professional dance partners. At least, that’s the official version. The reality may be somewhat different. By definition, the dancers tend to be relatively young, fit, agile and rather alluring to viewers of both sexes and of all persuasions. And… [Continue Reading]
Cher Lloyd tells X Factor’s Little Mix to ‘ignore negativity’
Cher Lloyd, one of X Factor’s most famous alumni, has told Little Mix to ignore any negative comments they’re getting. A couple of weeks ago, Jesy Nelson broke down on the show, explaining that she had been targeted by online bullies. But she received some stellar advice from Cher, who was taunted on the web… [Continue Reading]
New X Factor war between judges?
This year’s X Factor judges seem to have clashed repeatedly, but Gary Barlow and Tulisa Contostavlos haven’t fallen out, that is, until now! Tulisa is said to have taken umbrage with Gary’s out-of-control ego. After the weekend’s show, Gary explained that he had described Tulisa’s one remaining act, Little Mix, as being “predictable” because they… [Continue Reading]
Strictly gamblers – get on Russell!
If you’re the kind of Strictly Come Dancing fan who also likes to put his money where his or her mouth is – then maybe Russell Grant is going to be this series’ dark horse. The diminutive astrologer’s popularity is clearly growing by the week and The BBC appears to have latched onto this –… [Continue Reading]
Has X Factor’s Sophie Habibis ditched Kelly Rowland for Tulisa Contostavlos?
X Factor hopeful Sophie Habibis seems to have ditched her mentor for a rival one – Tulisa Contostavlos. Kelly Rowland is said to have gone to LA for a ‘pre-arranged’ business trip until Thursday, which has left her acts without a mentor ahead of the next live show. Her protégés, who include Sophie, Janet Devlin… [Continue Reading]
X Factor host Dermot O’Leary misses Cheryl Cole
X Factor host Dermot O’Leary has revealed that he misses former judge Cheryl Cole. Speaking after a huge row broke out live on air on Saturday night when Misha B was branded a bully, Dermot told The Mail the new judging panel are taking their job extremely seriously. He said: “They’re fantastic, but they take… [Continue Reading]
Frankie Cocozza admits he’s the weakest X Factor singer
Frankie Cocozza has admitted that he’s the weakest singer on this year’s X Factor. While the news isn’t likely to come as a surprise to anyone – after all, he’s performed terribly each time he’s appeared on stage – it perhaps wasn’t expected to actually come out of the horse’s mouth. There was a fair… [Continue Reading]
Lulu divides the strictly judges
Singing sensation Lulu and her professional dance partner Brendan Cole divided the judges with their lifts, McFly’s Harry Judd and his professional dancer partner Aliona Vilani jived like Greased Lightning and The One Show’s Alex Jones and professional partner RobinWindsor impressed with their quick step in the Broadway episode of Strictly Come Dancing 2011. Lulu’s… [Continue Reading]
Who will be Strictly’s underdog?
Strictly Come Dancing is not only a prime opportunity for stars to shake their stuff on stage and show the public how versatile they are, it’s renowned for turning around public perception for the less popular strain of celebrity. Just look at Anne Widdecome. Former Conservative MP and virginal battleaxe Anne didn’t suffer from over… [Continue Reading]
Strictly salsas its way to ratings victory over X Factor!
We dedicated Strictly Come Dancing fans all know that sequins, fake tan, fabulous dresses and sultry salsas beat boy bands, cheesy crooners and tone deaf singers, and now it seems that the rest of the country has caught on, as Strictly has thrashed X Factor in the ratings this series. Thrashed might be putting it… [Continue Reading]
Is X Factor hopeful Craig Colton becoming a diva?
X Factor star Craig Colton is reportedly letting the fame go to his head a back and has started displaying diva-like tendencies. According to The Daily Star, the Liverpudlian hopeful showed his nasty side before going on stage for the live show last Saturday night. A source claimed the 22-year-old threw a “diva fit” before… [Continue Reading]
Different New York boroughs, Different Music?
I researched “New York Music” and was pleasantly surprised to find out that different boroughs of the state had different types of music. New York is the USA’s largest city and the most multi-cultural. It is regarded as one of the top musical centres in the world and is home to a variety of musical… [Continue Reading]
Experimental Music 80′s-present
Experimental Music 1980-2000 The 1980s was a time where technology was moving fast giving bands room to experiment with different kinds of sounds using this new technology. In 1983 Tellus Audio Cassette magazine started adding cassette tapes to its magazine. These contained Experimental Music from both past and present. Non rock acts were also starting… [Continue Reading]
New York City Music
New York City has long been known as one of the world’s top centres for music and has been home to the popular music industry in the USA since Tin Pan Alley. The Tin Pan Alley were a group of songwriters who dominated the popular music industry in the late 19th and early 20th Century. … [Continue Reading]
The History of Experimental Music
The origins of Experimental Music can be traced back to a group called The Groupe de Recherches de Musique Concrète (GRMC), lead by Pierre Schaeffer, who organised the First International Decade of Experimental Music between 8 and 18 June 1953. This appears to have been an attempt by Schaeffer to reverse the changing of musique… [Continue Reading]
Experimental Music the beginning
Experimental Music is compositional tradition which first emerged in the mid-20th Century. This was more evident in North America and Experimental Music was simply described as music which is composed in such a way that there is no obvious outcome. The most famous name associated with Experimental Music is John Cage. Experimental Music can also… [Continue Reading]
All about Dreampop
Dreampop Dreampop first originated in England in the mid-1980s. It is a sub-genre of “Alternative Rock”. Bands such as Lowlife and A R Kane (to whom the term has been attributed) began fusing post-punk and ethereal sounds to create bittersweet pop melodies and dreamy soundscapes. The term was used almost exclusively in the United States… [Continue Reading]
Alternative Rock Over the years
Alternative Rock in the 1980s Throughout the 1980s, Alternative Rock was an underground phenomenon. These bands built up a following through playing underground clubs, constantly touring and releasing low budget albums. These bands were also championed by Radio 1 DJ’s like John Peel, Annie Nightingale and Richard Skinner who regularly had “Alternative Music” slots in… [Continue Reading]