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Favourite Albums of the Year

December 23rd, 2008
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It’s timely (me starting this blog again), so I suppose I have to do it. These lists are interesting though, if a little repetitive once you browse around what other people are saying. Perhaps that’s a sign that only a handful of truly great albums are released each year? Or perhaps it’s a sign that we’re [ READ MORE ]

Back on the blogging bandwagon

December 23rd, 2008
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I never really meant to leave, you understand. It was all a mistake. But I’m back now. Maintain low content quality expectations and all will be well. [ READ MORE ]

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Watching Arcade Fire at Reading on iplayer. Love how audiences can't clap in 9/4! 2010/08/30
Spent most of today trying to make a 3 year old Rails app work on the current stack. Seems the Rails folk prefer progress to compatibility. 2010/08/28
For instance, last month one song had a price of $0.00102 through to $0.01068, in the same territory. Perhaps partial plays explain this? 2010/08/28
Spotify maths. A quick tally shows a track must be played 325 times to earn Â£1. Though there is large variation, even for the same song. 2010/08/28
I tried to leave, but, Rumpleteazer held me down, and... I was raped by Mr. Mistoffelees. 2010/08/22
In a beautiful chateau in France, miles from anything, peaceful surroundings, and Michael Jackson in on full blast!? 2010/08/10
Seriously, fuck you Festival Republic. #bigchill 2010/08/07
Ok, Victor Menace playing at 1am tonight at Big Chill, on the Global Local stage, which is THE place to be after Massive Attack :) 2010/08/06
Big Chill here we come! Menace won't be playing at the advertised time, but will be on the Global Local stage tonight, so check the boards! 2010/08/06
Drowned rat. 2010/08/04