Its not just hype though is it..of course Media without doubt helps bands, but still, Pearl Jam/Nirvana.......Oasis/Blur...Beatles/Stones didn't all sell millions purely through hype.

Plus (and im not having a go either haha) is exactly that....yes they were hyped..but the fact 20 years on so many still turn up proves their worth.

EDIT.....I'd highly recommend the Pearl Jam film....Cameron Crowe has done a great job.

Sorry, yeah it has. Meant to update that...
Listened to it over the weekend and it really ain't up to much, but hey ho. It'll go in the record library at the station.

[url=http://kickofftheweek.blogspot.com/2012/11/november-5-2012.htmlWhat I done played[/url on yesterday's radio show, in case you're interested

Hi guys, My band Office Party's new song "Don't Believe The Name". We would be very grateful if you could give it a listen www.soundcloud.com/officepartyhu ... e-the-name 'Like' us on facebook www.facebook.com/officepartyhull or 'follow' us on twitter @officepartyhull Cheers!

Hi guys, My band Office Party's new song "Don't Believe The Name". We would be very grateful if you could give it a listen www.soundcloud.com/officepartyhu ... e-the-name 'Like' us on facebook www.facebook.com/officepartyhull or 'follow' us on twitter @officepartyhull Cheers!

It's not often I get REALLY excited about something that drops through my door unexpected, but a pleasant surprise this week has been the new Erin Bardwell Collective album (the name of which escapes me for the moment).

Not only did I get a nice shiny CD of it, but they also very kindly sent me a copy on good ol' fashionded vinyl. Proper solid vinyl too, the sort that went out of fashion in the early 70s. And in an unlaquered sleeve too, it feels like it's straight out of JA, but somewhat delayed.
Musically it's much the same. old school rocksteady, sweet vocals - but with a distinctive English accent - and what sound like authentic era instruments and production techinques.

Retro was never better than this.

Springsteen coming to the UK again - thats twice in a year!

June 15th Wembley Stadium, London
June 18th Hampden Park, Glasgow
June 20th Ricoh Arena, Coventry

Another 4 hours of rockin with the Boss