Category Archives: music

What's going on at The Regal?

Posted on January 20, 2009 by flotsky

According to the article from the Oxford Mail, The Regal hasn’t re-opened after its Christmas break, and has been shut eight more days than planned thus far. It’s a lovely place, and a lot of money seems to have been … Continue reading →

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Lily Allen plays gig just for Oxfordshire

Posted on January 17, 2009 by flotsky

Interesting little concept this, Lily Allen is going to play the O2 Academy (aka the Carling Academy Oxford, The Zodiac and The Venue), and limit the audience to people that can prove they have an Oxford postcode. Tickets are £15 … Continue reading →

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I hate Barenaked Ladies for what they did to my mental wellbeing

Posted on January 15, 2009 by flotsky

So I idly clicked and watched the following video a couple of days ago:Barenaked Ladies “One Week” Parody – CollegeHumor video. Now I’ve still got the original floating through my head, the very thing the parody complains about. Just as … Continue reading →

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Satan's Garageband

Posted on January 14, 2009 by flotsky

I’m just reblogging this, found on Graham Linehan’s wonderful site. It is a commercial for Microsoft’s Songsmith, their new music making software. I’ve not tried it myself. I’m in no position to judge how well-made and effective it is as … Continue reading →

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Bill Drummond Says, Bill Drummond Says

Posted on January 11, 2009 by flotsky

I’m a bit of a fanboy for Bill Drummond, former member of the KLF, former manager of The Teardrop Explodes, Echo and the Bunnymen, and Big in Japan. More for his chaotic good side and his appreciation of the effectiveness … Continue reading →

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New series of Flight of the Conchords coming soon!

Posted on November 21, 2008 by flotsky

Today brought some great news, a new series of Flight of the Conchords will be on HBO in January. This is the trailer: I don’t yet know when it will be on the BBC, hopefully not too long afterwards. If … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Carling Academy/The Zodiac/The Venue, welcome the O2 Academy

Posted on November 18, 2008 by flotsky

Yes, it’s been nearly a year since the Zodiac on the Cowley Road became the Carling Academy, so Oxford’s main music venue was clearly long overdue another name change. It will now be the O2 Academy. Apparently as an iPhone … Continue reading →

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Don't want to be a rock superstar, live large

Posted on September 17, 2008 by flotsky

Don’t want to be a rock superstar, live large Jani Lane talks about Cherry Pie. This is what happens when rock goes bad.

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Flight of the Conchords – Ladies of the World

Posted on May 21, 2008 by flotsky

Flight of the Conchords – Ladies of the World New video from the Flight of the Conchords. Enjoy!

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Yelle – A Cause des Garcons

Posted on April 24, 2008 by flotsky

Yelle – A cause des garcons Love this video, great track and crazy tecktonik dancers

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