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Music Monthlies: May 2007 - Bumper Spring Issue!

5th May 2007

Everyone’s least favourite irregular regular column is back, by popular demand (well, several emails and a few CDs through the post). Yes, after a hiatus of some months due to over-work, family woes and all manner of stress, I’ve dragged my Music Monthlies back into the slimelight, kickstarting a Summer of wearing my musical discovery on my mucky sleeve. I’ve quite a backlog, so get a pot of tea on and settle in. Oh, your lucky ears…

#696 | 05/05/07 | More >

The Laziest Music Monthly Ever

28th January 2007

For those that email and ask me what happened to Music Monthlies, I bring you a lazy update. No links, no info, just my January playlist. New bands, or old bands with good new albums.

Cold War Kids / Midlake / Mates Of State / The Maccabees / Regina Spektor / CSS (yes, the band) / Gruff Rhys / Peter, Bjorn and John / Brakes / DJ Shadow / Tom Waits / Camera Obscura / The Decemberists / Jarvis Cocker / Enter Shikari / Union Of Knives / The Cooper Temple Clause / Tokyo Police Club / The American Analog Set / Howling Bells.

Job done. Be equally lazy and don’t bother commenting. Or, tip me off if I’m missing something good (do NOT mention anything to do with Damon All Bran, anyone called Jamie or Jack, anything overtly “emo”, or anything from 2006).

#682 | 28/01/07 | More >

Music Monthlies: April 2006

27th April 2006

My mind isn’t really on music right now (it’s been a bad day). Still, I’ve compiled a few choice cuts for you music monthlies fans to embrace or ignore. 

#605 | 27/04/06 | More >

Music Monthlies: March 2006

31st March 2006

OK. Recent Monthlies have been a bit underwhelming. Blame music, not me. Luckily I have found plenty to waffle on about this month, thanks to some big returns and inspiring debuts. Hey, I don’t even hate anyone this month. It’s “all too beautiful”, as Steve Marriott said. Or is it “not too beautiful”, as proclaimed by the Beta Band? Conondrum. Anyway, lets get on with it…

#583 | 31/03/06 | More >

Music Monthlies: February 2006

26th February 2006

Not a classic Music Monthly this month, folks. I’ve managed to slice a deep cut into my finger whilst making one of my trademark winter stews, so I’m feeling feint after much blood-loss, and typing is less than easy right now. 

#578 | 26/02/06 | More >