Ongoing History Daily: Whither Elastica?
Back in the heady days of Britpop in the middle 90s, Justine Frischmann of Elastica was one-half of the scene’s first couple. She and Damon Albarn of Blur were on the top of
Read MoreBack in the heady days of Britpop in the middle 90s, Justine Frischmann of Elastica was one-half of the scene’s first couple. She and Damon Albarn of Blur were on the top of
Read MoreIt was on this day in 1972 that a new thing called “HBO” started broadcasting. As for music news for November 8, 2018… Madonna’s daughter seems to be dressing like mom. Sinead O’Connor
Read MoreFashion is one of the most disposable of all the artistic endeavors. Much of what’s created and sold isn’t designed to last more than a season–a couple of months, really. Once the season
Read MoreDuring ’67’s Summer of Love, anything seemed possible. Civil rights issues were finally being addressed. There was a feeling that the Vietnam War could be stopped. Drugs and free love were in the
Read MoreCineplex’s annual coast-to-coast festival begins today and runs until the 9th. The Flashback Film Fest brings movie fans their favourite movies, cult classics, and fresh looks. Some of the featured movies have fantastic soundtracks
Read MoreContractors are in today to start finishing my basement, fulfilling a 12-year dream. It’ll be worth eight weeks of dust and noise. I think. And now, the music news… This looks interesting: a
Read MoreThe iconic drama Trainspotting celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and in commemoration, Parlophone reissued the legendary official soundtrack on Friday. The album features songs by musicians such as Iggy Pop, New Order,
Read MoreElastica was one of my favourite bands of the Britpop era. But after that phenomenal debut album, the band, torn apart by heroin addiction, only just managed to release a very anaemic second
Read MoreIf you were into British alt-rock in the 90s, you’ll know that it was quite a party. And it was fun until it got out of hand. Here’s a selection of the biggest
Read MoreThis year is the 20th anniversary of the birth of Britpop, which means plenty of retrospectives on the whole Cool Britannia thing that swept the UK between 1994 and 1997. (Full disclosure: I’m
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