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Danny Boyle: Brits ‘Brilliant With Music’ But ‘Rubbish at Film’

Paul Hechinger — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:10:08 +0000

Film director Danny Boyle has some definite ideas about where Britain stands in the modern cultural universe.

The Perfect One Direction Clip For Everyone, Ever

Fraser McAlpine — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:52:00 +0000

The problem with being a world-straddling, press-eating pop band is simply this: not everyone likes you. And the people that don’t like you are often far more vocal than the people that do, and they’re pretty good at ...

On UK Tour, Psy Discusses ‘Gangnam’ Oxford University Style

Paul Hechinger — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 21:58:48 +0000

Psy’s “Gangnam Style” is an undisputed international hit, and the UK has not been immune to its intoxicating success. It’s the first K-pop (Korean pop music) song to top Britain’s music charts, but its impact is by no means ...

Down With The Gentrification Of Pop Music!

Fraser McAlpine — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:13:04 +0000

There comes a time when you have to ask yourself: what are you for, musically speaking? Are you for artistic expression, people being allowed to create the music they want to make, singers singing the songs they want to sing, about the ...

We’re Going To Need A Bigger Map: The Great British Musical Infographic

Fraser McAlpine — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:54:59 +0000

So this thing emerged this week, from Pello.co.uk, a lovely infographic depicting the island that is called Great Britain (being the biggest of the British Isles), as if it were made up of the names of British bands.

WATCH: Kate Bush – The Last Shadow Puppeteer?

Fraser McAlpine — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:00:24 +0000

To support the release of her startling album 50 Words For Snow, Kate Bush has just released a third animated video, this time using shadow puppets.

The New Folk Sounds of Marcus Foster

Lindsay Davis — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:00:01 +0000

There’s a humble resignation to Marcus Foster’s raw sound and contemplative lyrics, particularly in his new four-song EP, Tumble Down. But there’s no question that Foster definitely knows how to rock it out as well.

Interview With Manic Street Preachers Drummer Sean Moore, Pt. 3

Kevin Wicks — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Anglophenia music contributor Lindsay Davis conducted this exclusive 3-part interview with Manic Street Preachers drummer Sean Moore. Click here to view Part 1. For Part 2, click here.

Interview With Manic Street Preachers Drummer Sean Moore, Pt. 2

Kevin Wicks — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Anglophenia music contributor Lindsay Davis conducted this exclusive interview with Manic Street Preachers drummer Sean Moore. Click here to view Part 1.

MTV Europe Music Nominees Revealed

MacKenzie Wilson — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 03:00:00 +0000

Please welcome MacKenzie Wilson to the Anglophenia roster. A veteran of Spin Magazine, AllMusic, amongst other outlets, she'll be contributing to daily updates and music news, and we're happy to bring her aboard.