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X-O-Dus – See Them A’Come
Many thanks to Adam Taylor for suggesting this one for Reggae For Bed. The B-Side of the Manchester outfit’s only release, English Black Boys.
X-O-Dus – See Them A’Come
Many thanks to Adam Taylor for suggesting this one for Reggae For Bed. The B-Side of the Manchester outfit’s only release, English Black Boys.
Young Guns: The Smiths
1999 BBC documentary charting the rise and fall of, possibly the UK’s finest beat-combo since The Beatles and The Stones, The Smiths.
Young Guns: The Smiths
1999 BBC documentary charting the rise and fall of, possibly the UK’s finest beat-combo since The Beatles and The Stones, The Smiths.
Etta James
We were saddened to hear of the passing of gospel, jazz, blues and soul vocalist, Etta James. Etta died of leukemia on Friday.
Etta James
We were saddened to hear of the passing of gospel, jazz, blues and soul vocalist, Etta James. Etta died of leukemia on Friday.
Under African Skies
To coincide with the 25th Anniversary of Graceland, a new documentary, Under African Skies, will debut at Sundance later this month.
Under African Skies
To coincide with the 25th Anniversary of Graceland, a new documentary, Under African Skies, will debut at Sundance later this month.
A Trip Around Acid House
This classic documentary from 1988 takes a look at the early days of the sinister and evil cult of acid house in the UK.
A Trip Around Acid House
This classic documentary from 1988 takes a look at the early days of the sinister and evil cult of acid house in the UK.
Peaking Lights Interview
Neil Macdonald chats to one of the most interesting new bands we’ve heard in quite some time, the amazing and wonderful, Peaking Lights.
Peaking Lights Interview
Neil Macdonald chats to one of the most interesting new bands we’ve heard in quite some time, the amazing and wonderful, Peaking Lights.
Moon Over Moscow
One of the lesser known tracks from Visage’s eponymous debut LP. This hi-nrg meets synth-pop gem from 1980 was produced by Midge Ure.
Moon Over Moscow
One of the lesser known tracks from Visage’s eponymous debut LP. This hi-nrg meets synth-pop gem from 1980 was produced by Midge Ure.
Britpop Revisited
First class Scottish author and all round top chap, Alan Bissett takes a look back at the rise and fall of the Britpop Empire.
Britpop Revisited
First class Scottish author and all round top chap, Alan Bissett takes a look back at the rise and fall of the Britpop Empire.
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Reggae for Bed
Videos, music and pictures from the world of reggae and its many sub-genres and affiliated scenes and styles from Jamaica and beyond. Suitable for anytime of day but especially the night time.
Wired to the Moon
Do all the best songs come from the moon? We think they do. Well some of them anyway. A look at some of the best moon themed songs from through the years and across the musical spectrum.