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LATEST ARTICLES ( 1963 )

• Track Of The Day: Eight Rounds Rapid - 'Steve'

  

  A tune that I genuinely can't get enough of, and a must-listen for indie and punk people alike. Eight Rounds Rapid are a band from Southend-On-Sea who have... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• REVIEW: Crocodiles - 'Crimes Of Passion' (French Kiss Records)

  

  The music of this duo has always reminded me of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club doing The Beach Boys, however their fourth LP 'Crimes Of Passion' expands their... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Track Of The Day: Stephen Jones - 'Love Life Love Life'

  

  Many people know him best as Babybird, but Stephen Jones is a name that people would be wise not to forget, especially when he's coming up with songs like this. Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• REWIND: Lee Mitchell - 'You And You Alone'

  

  I miss John Peel. I'm sure a lot of other people do as well. It's no coincidence that since his death 9 years ago, mainstream music has been become duller as a... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• REVIEW: Placebo - 'Loud Like Love' (Universal Records)

  

  It was in the late 90's that I discovered Placebo, 1997 I think. The song was 'Teenage Angst', one of those songs that manages to create an effortless magic wit... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• REWIND: Menswear - 'Being Brave'

  

  In my weekly RW/FF With Ben P Scott columns, I go back in time and relive my memories of the music that soundtracked my life, and for the last few months I... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Track Of The Day: Virginia Wing - 'Donna's Gift'

  

  Lovely song that was also featured by God Is In The TV for their own Track Of The Day. I try not to feature tracks which are also TOTD on that particular site,... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Track Of The Day: Midlake - 'Antiphon'

  

  There's something dramatically beautiful about this fantastic new Midlake track, which also bears shades of 60's psychedelica. The album from which this lovely... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• REWIND: Manic Street Preachers - 'Further Away'

  

  On tonight's edition of The BPS Broadcast we celebrate the return of the legendary Manic Street Preachers as their superb new LP is released. Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• REWIND: The Bluetones - 'Bluetonic'

  

  Most "casual" music fans will know this lot for their 1996 hit 'Slight Return', but The Bluetones were in fact one of the best singles acts of the era, scoring... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Track Of The Day: Franz Ferdinand - 'Love Illumination'

  

  Five years on from the opinion-dividing 'Tonight' fans can be glad that Franz Ferdinand's fourth full length effort 'Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action'... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• NEWS: Former Inspiral Carpets Man Tom Hingley Releasing New Solo Album Via...

  

  The excellent Tom Hingley is releasing a brand new all-acoustic solo album entitled 'Sand'. Fans can pre-order the album via PledgeMusic, where you can also sna... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• REWIND: Eric B And Rakim - 'Don't Sweat The Technique'

  

  Sometimes there are specific reasons why I choose particular songs for the 'Rewind' feature. Today it's as simple as hearing a song on the radio and deciding... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Track Of The Day: Strumpets - 'Tamara'

  

  'Rubies And Ruffians' is an LP that was released last week on September 2. The second album from Antwerp based "psychedelic dadaist pop" foursome Strumpets is... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• NEWS ROUND-UP: Mercury Prize, Manics, My Bloody Valentine, Morrissey, Arcade Fir...

  

  Mercury Prize 2013 Nominees Announced In LondonManic Street Preachers debut tracks and pay tribute to Sex Pistols at intimate 100 Club showKevin Shields says... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• RW/FF With Ben P Scott #29

  

  This week: new albums from Dreadzone, Strumpets and Franz Ferdinand. Memories of homemade compilation tapes and thoughts on the recent Cassette Store Day, plus... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• REVIEW: Strumpets - 'Rubies And Ruffians' (Jezus Factory Records)

  

  The second album from Antwerp based "psychedelic dadaist pop" foursome Strumpets is one of those weird records that may be difficult to get your head around... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Track Of The Day: Al Lover - 'Vodun Moon'

  

  After hearing Al Lover's 'Vodun Moon' for the first time a couple of weeks ago, I decided to play it on my radio show during last Monday night's show. Cranked-u... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• REVIEW: Franz Ferdinand - 'Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action' (Domino...

  

  Unless you were living under a rock at the time, you will know that there was something of a boom for British guitar bands in the mid 2000. Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• REWIND: Primal Scream - 'Come Together' (Terry Farley Extended 12" Mix)

  

  After 'Rocks' became one of my favourite songs, and after the 'Vanishing Point' album had blown my mind, the mighty Primal Scream had become one of my... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC