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It’s that time of year again. Oh, how time flies when you’re… Well. Ahem. Infuriated. Yes, I’m referring to February where rock fans from all over the world rejoice in voicing their resentment towards the national hall intended to represent the most pivotal and idolised artists of the genre. Every time the snub list stacksContinue reading “Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: A National Joke?”

By Jack Bartholomew Last week it was announced that The Killers had made UK ‘chart history’ with their instantly recognizable hit ‘Mr Brightside.’ Yes, as a Killers fan I can admit, they have much stronger material that deserves more recognition. Yes, the song is over a decade and a half old. Yes, it is playedContinue reading “Publicly Displaying Your Hatred For Modern Bands Isn’t ‘Cool’”

By Jack Bartholomew I know what you’re expecting. “Cancel cancel culture.” Was that the quote you thought I’d recite? Whilst essentially it’s the truth in most circumstances, I wasn’t going to use it but now it’s been mentioned, I’ll say it again. Cancel cancel culture. Again? Cancel cancel culture!!! I can say it louder. CANCELContinue reading “Cancel Culture Is Restricting Creativity In Music”

By Jack Bartholomew An award should be a prestigious trophy of excellence that certifies you’ve exceeded every other contestant you were up against. It’s a proud achievement that is seen as admirable and establishes credibility to the casual spectator that watches them collect the honorable trophy. The Grammys are a disgrace to that proposition. ‘WhyContinue reading “The Grammys Have No Credibility”

By Jack Bartholomew What exactly defines the “norm” nowadays? Do you have to continually sprint to the latest trend to meet the current amendments made by our society? This is something that sprung to my mind recently in light of the allegations against Marilyn Manson, which are heinous acts definitely worthy of a disgusted reaction.Continue reading “Stop Shunning Alternative Culture”

By Jack Bartholomew Happy New Year everybody! It’s 2021 and still no flying cars, how disappointing. What’s even more devastating is that the music industry is on its knees crawling for survival like a helpless starved human in a desert deprived of food and water. Tragic. Musicians can release all the pseudo, quirky lockdown anthemsContinue reading “New Year, New… Streams?”

It’s 2010. Your music is dominating the Billboard charts, every radio station is playing the singles from your number one album, venturing to the shops is even an experience when you’re getting mobbed by impressionable fans that would give their right arm just for the items in your basket with your finger prints on, you’reContinue reading “The Decline Of Longevity In Music”

What constitutes as a “celebrity” nowadays is insulting. It has been mentioned more times than the earth rotates in a week yet people still gobble this nonsense up with a side of fries and Coca-Cola. It’s ludicrous. Has society really subsided this far into the abyss? If John Lennon somehow time traveled and saw theseContinue reading “The Slow Diminish Of The ‘Celebrity’”

Twitter last night had a meltdown. Thousands of tears damaged devices. Many individual’s feelings were scarred forever. Why you may ask? LIAM GALLAGHER IS HEADLINING A MAJOR FESTIVAL! Wait… What? Isn’t that a great thing? One of the most successful solo rock artists in the UK whose just come off a sold out arena tourContinue reading “Liam Gallagher IS A Worthy Headliner – Get Over It”

You get them every so often – an album released by a classic band whose career spans 50 years where you listen to it front to back and think ‘that wouldn’t look out of place with their best work… Did those dinosaurs really make an album that good!?’ It’s a pleasant surprise! Just look atContinue reading “Deep Purple’s Whoosh – Take Notes Classic Bands”