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RIP Storm Thorgerson: 10 Of His Best Album Covers

Fraser McAlpine — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:42:49 +0000

It’s a mark of the strength of vision in the graphic designer Storm Thorgerson’s work – both solo and with the design collective Hipgnosis – that the news of his passing should have created waves of sympathy from rock ...

(Up To) Eleven Of The Greatest British Rocker T-Shirts

Fraser McAlpine — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:28:33 +0000

See this pic? That’s Sarah from BBC AMERICA’s Orphan Black rocking a particularly iconic Clash teesh.

The Brit List: Five Underrated Pink Floyd Songs

Fraser McAlpine — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:31:23 +0000

Is it appropriate to wish Roger Waters a happy birthday? He never seemed like the type to enjoy those kind of well-meant, banal good wishes.

So Who’s Going To Appear At The Closing Ceremony Of The London Games?

Fraser McAlpine — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:14:03 +0000

Having effectively blown cynics away with the opening ceremony (or at the very least shushed them up for a week or so), the organisers of the London Games have something of a hill to climb in coming up with an appropriate ending. ...

The Brit List: The Five Greatest British Albums Of All Time

Fraser McAlpine — Mon, 28 May 2012 10:25:14 +0000

Should you find yourself overwhelmed with feelings of disgust that, say, Radiator by Super Furry Animals isn’t on this list, don’t blame me, this is the result of a poll conducted by the record shop HMV. They claim ...

Kate Bush Week: Five Great Kate Collaborators

Fraser McAlpine — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:26:10 +0000

For someone who has the reputation of a musical hermit these days, Kate Bush has a lot of friends and has collaborated on a startling variety of different projects.

News Roundup: Lily Allen Broke James Corden’s Heart

Fraser McAlpine — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:10:32 +0000

It’s horrible being infatuated, isn’t it? Trying to cross a cavernous divide using only hope and misread clues as a bridge, and all the time wondering whether it’s going to be worth it, whether you’ll get all the ...

Pink Floyd Reunite (For One Night Only)

Fraser McAlpine — Fri, 13 May 2011 11:23:37 +0000

Last night saw a reunion of the surviving three members of Pink Floyd, on stage for the first time since Live 8 in 2005, and seemingly enjoying being in each other’s company once again.

Roger Waters and David Gilmour to Reunite… But When?

MacKenzie Wilson — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:05:31 +0000

In an interview with Britain’s Sky News, Pink Floyd principal Roger Waters revealed that his former bandmate David Gilmour will finally join him again in song. Um, we hope this isn’t an April Fool’s Day hoax.

David Gilmour’s Son Charged Following Britain’s Student Fracas

MacKenzie Wilson — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:33:45 +0000

While he apologized profusely for his brazen antics during Britain’s student riots last December, Charlie Gilmour isn’t going to get off scot-free just because he’s the son of a famous English rocker.