We asked our musical chums to share either their favourite tunes of 2009, or if 2009 failed to produce anything that significantly moved them, anything else that had been on their I-pod/portable music device/stereo/ Wax
“Pop Star” By Kids On Bridges [soundcloud url=”http://soundcloud.com/vonpip/popstar-by-kids-on-bridges” params=”show_comments=true&auto_play=false&color=ff0026″ width=”100%” height=”81″ ] 2009 saw the rise of 80’s influenced electronic pop as the ladies dominated the charts whilst simultaneously plunging their shiny stiletto heels through
Christmas songs love ’em or loathe ’em they have become a staple of the festive period . Here are some new songs, old songs and videos which kind of sum up Christmas at VP Towers
2009 ? How was it for you ? In part 1 of our review of 2009 we reflect on the music that moved and inspired us and pay tribute to the musicians involved. Album Of
As somebody who really does believe that the cultural landscape would be a lesser place in this country without the BBC , I was delighted to be asked to join the panel of “taste-makers” to
“Rollerblades” (Plastic Little Remix) –Eliza Doolittle [soundcloud url=”http://soundcloud.com/vonpip/rollerblades-plastic-little-remix-master”] “Pop” has certainly been big business in 2009, generic indie bands (who generally weren’t actually indie) found that the public had turned a deaf ear to their
A recent Q&A with the man the N.M.E. has bestowed the title “the coolest man in rock” revealed that Strokes front man Julian Casablancas may indeed be incredibly cool but he also gives interminably
Music promotion? Is it worth the stress? You book the venue, try and get the right mix of bands, design the flyers and posters, arrange time scales with printers, sort out the PR, work out
RECORD OF THE DAY AWARDS FOR MUSIC JOURNALISM AND PR 2009 http://www.recordoftheday.com/www/awards/index.php Big thanks to everyone who voted Von Pip in this years awards, much appreciated. Andyx [soundcloud url=”http://soundcloud.com/ericwhelan/record-of-the-day-awards-2009″]
I generally get a little nervous before gigs. Excitement, anticipation and of course freshly laundered underpants all play a part in the pre gig ritual but prior to tonight’s gig I was extra jittery. I’ve
“The Way It Works” By Polly MacKey And The Pleasure Principle [soundcloud url=”http://soundcloud.com/vonpip/polly-mckey-and-the-pleasure-principle-the-wayitworks”] Polly MacKey’s first public performance came when she was just shy of her sixteenth birthday, at a family party. As chance would
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwfCjYv7gVQ] Order from I-tunes here Russ Chimes Remix [soundcloud url=”http://soundcloud.com/vonpip/mowglis-road-russ-chimes-remix”] We’ve got obsessions / All you ever think about are sick ideas involving me, involving you’ sang Marina and the Diamonds, and ironically in doing