Ongoing History Daily: The origin of the term “Britpop”
Back in the middle 90s, the big buzzword in the UK was “Britpop.” This became an umbrella term for a
Read moreBack in the middle 90s, the big buzzword in the UK was “Britpop.” This became an umbrella term for a
Read moreNo. Just…no. Let’s begin the first day of autumn with music news for September 22, 2020. Coronavirus update 1: There
Read moreTwenty-five years ago this month, Blur and Oasis went head-to-head for chart supremacy on the same week, sending Britain into
Read moreIf you were around in the summer of 1995 and into British music, you’ll remember this as the time when
Read moreBack in the day, Britpop was huge in Toronto. Really, really huge. Cameron Gordon at Completely Ignored analyzed the whole
Read moreFashion is one of the most disposable of all the artistic endeavors. Much of what’s created and sold isn’t designed
Read moreEver had one of those weeks where computers seem to hate you? I had one of those. But I still
Read moreIt takes anywhere from a dozen to twenty years for nostalgia to kick in for a previous era of music.
Read moreIt was a rough day for Canada yesterday. Anything I can offer for music news will seem inconsequential. Still, here’s
Read moreFashion is one of the most disposable of all the artistic endeavors. Much of what’s created and sold isn’t designed
Read moreAmerican Express was founded on this day 1850. Which reminds me: I’ve got a bill to pay. And now, the
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