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First Syd, now Arthur All the good ones are dying.

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Disclaimer: This entry may be only of interest to Pulp obsessives. His & Hers, Different Class and This Is Hardcore are being re-issued this year, and the tracklistings have just been announced. Each comes with a bonus cd. I was … Continue reading

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RIP Syd Barrett Maybe you recognise the face or the name, maybe you heard the stories – the ultimate psych burn-out who blew it all and spent the majority of his life as a recluse while his former band went … Continue reading

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This last week was on-the-wagon time, so I spent a lot of time in the house watching German MTV. I’ve not lived in a house with MTV since 1999 and was surprised to find that it shows very little in … Continue reading

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RIP Link Wray

Saw him in 1997 by accident more than anything. One of the best shows I’ve seen. And he was 68 at he time.

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Even I meme out every now and again.

LJ Interests meme results berlin: I was there for two weeks in 2002 but had the best time of my life. Met a French girl, stayed with her in a recording studio with some Israeli guy, gatecrashed a wedding and … Continue reading

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Lineup’s a bit rubbish this year, isn’t it?

I just spent most of an hour making this. I don’t know why.

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The week has started quite well in a few respects – firstly my computer was fixable by changing the bios, I found I’ve been underpaid and am due some more money and it’s generally been summer on the south coast. … Continue reading

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Holy shit. John Peel died. Actually quite upset.

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The flat-hunt has been looking a little less positive these last two days. Both the possibilities have turned out not to be. Ah well. I’ve found a few more leads now though, and in the meantime have resorted to making … Continue reading

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