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Synergy

Wheylona and I go back a decade (gosh). We first met when she worked in Sweden and was heading with friends to Denmark for a concert. I remember us walking through the streets of Copenhagen singing History Never repeats (youtube link) about twenty minutes after meeting for the first time. Ten years on, the American [...]

Posted 21 April 2008 † Karie § Art § Finn § Personal ‡ Comments (4)

The Chalets - Feel the Machine

Still one of the best singles of the Noughties (and I love the video too).

Posted 13 March 2008 † Karie § ‡ Comments (0)

The Hills are Alive

If Rufus Wainwright were a soft toy..

Posted 07 March 2008 † Karie § Popular Culture ‡ Comments (0)

Words Against War

Sundays in February can be quite dreary - so why not dash into Mono here in Glasgow on Sunday at 8pm? Famous Scottish writers such as Alasdair Gray(!), Liz Lochhead, and Tom Leonard will be discussing the war in Iraq. As Mono also houses a record shop/informal gig venue, there will also be live music [...]

Posted 15 February 2008 † Karie § Alasdair Gray § News § Scotland ‡ Comments (1)

Saturday Linkage

Why smart songwriting is huge in Sheffield and guitar-pop thrives in Glasgow: You hear where you live? An interesting look at how geography may help shape your taste in music - whether you are aware of it or not.
Meanwhile, it’s nice to note that Hillary Clinton wants to share her political views with the part [...]

Posted 09 February 2008 † Karie § News § Photography ‡ Comments (1)

Scott Walker - Jackie

Scott Walker sings Jacques Brel
Absolutely irresistible on a cold Friday night.

Posted 08 February 2008 † Karie § ‡ Comments (0)