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The Record Shop ritual. Top Story - August 2024.
From The Smiths to WH Smiths, that was the ritual. Almost every Saturday, more often in the holidays. Shuffling from shop to shop, flicking through the racks. Whatβs new and exciting? Whatβs old but influential? What did I read about this one?
By Andy Potts2 years ago in Beat
A Harvest Playlist
Introduction I recently joined this Facebook group because they were posting a lot of music that I love and still play, and also made me revisit some stuff as well. They are a wonderful bunch of people and all correspondence is interesting, fun and supportive
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
Benefits Of The Availability Of Digital Music
Introduction This has been partly influenced by Julian Cope's "Copendium" that I am reading at the moment and it is introducing me to a lot of music that I was unaware of, having said that I completely missed AC/DC although I sang several of their songs when I played with Spoon and The Abominable Showmen. You can see me here much fatter singing "Wuthering Heights" (Kate Bush) and Highway To Hell (AC/DC)
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
Coda Records - Rare And Legal Bootlegs
Introduction A bootlegger is someone who sells illegal goods. Today, bootleggers are most likely to sell pirated movies or music. This word comes from bootleg and, in particular, the trick of hiding a flask inside a boot. Bootleggers smuggle illegal things, and sometimes legal goods too, in order to avoid paying taxes.
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
Music From The Other Room
Introduction I have said that if you decide to move your vinyl, CDs, DVDs or VHS Tapes to the loft, you may as well give them to a charity shop because you are never going to go up there to retrieve something, and that can be said of a lot of things that you put in the loft.
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
How to Create Catchy Beats That Grab Listener Attention
In the world of music production, creating beats that are not only catchy but also grab the listener's attention is crucial. Whether you're a seasoned producer or just starting out, mastering the art of crafting beats that stand out can make all the difference in your music. In this article, we'll explore some tips and techniques for creating catchy beats that will captivate your audience.
By BLESSING COOL 2 years ago in Beat
Rebound
Introduction Whenever I am away I always hope to find somewhere where I can buy a record or two, with a preference for vinyl, if I find it interesting enough. I do have a huge CD and digital collection so I seldom buy things in digital format, and the reality is that I don't need any more vinyl but often find something that piques my interest.
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
