The Blacklist is one of those shows that seemed to spring forth fully-formed when it premiered on NBC on 23 September 2013. Possessed of an intriguing premise – one of the world’s most wanted criminals, Raymond “Red” Reddington, played with uncompromising joie de vivre and glee by James Spader, Continue Reading
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Everybody wants to rule the world: Gloriously good Game of Thrones montage video
It’s no secret, not after countless books by George R. R. Martin and six seasons of HBO’s watercooler-stomping megahit TV show, that everybody, and I mean everybody, wants to rule to rule the world. Or in this case, sit upon the Iron Throne and look out upon the Seven Continue Reading
Now this is music #74: Dog Orchestra, James Blake, Michl, Jazz Morley, Bishop Briggs
Love is, it’s true, a many splendoured thing. But it can also be fiendishly complicated, fraught, deeply emotional and caught in the kind of ebbs and flows that make navigating its pleasant course more tricky than a Hallmark card might lead you to believe. So wonderful, fabulous, exciting, joyful Continue Reading
Now this is music #73: Annie Bass, Squidgenini, Two People, Ta-ku & Wafia, Ngaiire
It’s an all-Australian mix in this edition of Now This is Music with five immensely-talented, intelligent and highly-original artists who effectively wear their hearts on their sleeves and in their music. This is music that is listenable and accessible but imbued with forethought, care and substance, the kind that Continue Reading
Hell No! Ingrid Michaelson joins with Deaf West Theatre Company for the ultimate break-up song
Love in its many forms is the staple of modern pop music. The meet-cutes, the getting-to-know-yous, the glories of true intimacy and of course the acrimonious break-up songs – they all form a solid basis for pop’s articulation of the highs and lows of getting to know someone really Continue Reading
Now this is music #72: Strong Asian Mothers, L U M E N, Phoria, Molly Moore, SLUMBERJACK
It’s the weekend! Well almost and in the midst of all that relaxing and chilling, you have a chance to think and ponder and wonder. And what better way to do that than with some awesomely good music that is deeply transportive but also richly intelligent? These five artists Continue Reading
Now this is music #71: ROSEMI, Charlotte Day Wilson, RY X, Suuns, Mount Kimbie
Stop the clock! Put down that pen and unhand that computer mouse! For it is Friday and you have worked hard and stressed mightily over emails, projects and reports, and now it is your time to take a step or 300 back and let the world rush by you Continue Reading
What’s The Name of the Game? 1977 interview with ABBA prior to release of ABBA the Album
SNAPSHOT During ABBA’s week at Bjorn and Benny Studio in the town of Kungav, they were visited by reporter Fredrik Belfrage and a young ABBA fan – also named Fredrik – for a sneak peak on recording sessions for the new album. This rare talk with Bhoyrn and bennty Continue Reading
Can the story of a relationship be told through classic love songs? Anna Kendrick and James Corden say yes
So what if all of our romantic relationships were set to music, IRL musicals that reflected the highs and lows, the joys and the sadness, the angst and the content of love sweet Cupid-struck love? Well if you’re tone deaf, probably not such a good idea; but if you’re Continue Reading
Don’t cry for me Eurovision: Leonie Sii’s tips for coping with post-event depression
One thing that I discovered fairly quickly when I began watching the Eurovision Song Contest is that it’s impossible to simply view it and feel nothing. You either loathe and detest it (yes there are people out there that do believe it or not), or adore it and love Continue Reading