Twitter at Festivals I had an idea about how the micro-blogging notification system Twitter could be used to make the Supersonic festival (and others) even better. It’s generated some good feedback. (tags: music twitter tech festival) Self publicity corner: 4Talent on Created in Birmingham James Hunt interviews little old me. (tags: cib 4talent internet blogs) … [Read more…]
Go Lash Frenzy A review of Lash Frenzy’s support slot at the Custard Factory draws parallels with performance artist Franko B. (Disclaimer – I wrote it) (tags: music art) Sam Hall Stuart Estell has a song you can download off his blog. (tags: music mp3) Ten Brilliant Birmingham Acoustic Acts Rich Batsford makes a list: … [Read more…]
The Drawings on the Wall Radio 4 series looking at connections between ancient rock art and modern graffiti. Birmingham connection is contributions from our own Mohammed Ali (tags: graffiti) Bachdenkel “Bachdenkel were a psychedelic rock band from south Birmingham, who Rolling Stone called ‘Britain’s Greatest Unknown Group’” explains D’log (tags: Bachdenkel music dlog) Nick Broomfield … [Read more…]
Retail Birmigham A new website for the central Brum Business Improvement District, built by 383. BiNS has commentary. (tags: website birmingham 383 bid internet) Khaliq (Acoustic / Alternative / Rock) MySpace profile (tags: myspace khaliq music) Anthony Herron reports from MIDEM 2008 Promises more posts to come. (tags: midem music blogs) Brumcast 86 ‘Viva La … [Read more…]
PXP in action – Lash Frenzy A short summary of Andrew Moscardo-Parker’s “sound art project” soon to be supporting Earth. (tags: music lashfrenzy projectxpresents) The market for serious games D’log investigates (tags: seriousgames games) Grassroots Channel Spiked by the iPhone. Nick Booth’s podcast highlighting active citizens in Birmingham tops 100,000 downloads and he lists the … [Read more…]
English Originals Weekend Festival – Exploring the rich and diverse traditions of English Music A mini folk festival at Town Hall in April featuring Billy Bragg, Seth Lakeman, Tunng, Norma Waterson, June Tabor and Kathryn Williams. Like Moseley Folk with chairs. (tags: music folk thsh events) New Animation degree at BCU offering two pathways: Animation … [Read more…]
Dubliner pub re-opens in Digbeth Needed a total refit having been gutted in a fire last year and, according to this report, looks to be doing live music. (tags: pubs venues) u.n.c.o.o.l..s.a.m “the artist name of musician and producer, Sam Underwood” who’s also one of the chaps at Stereographic (tags: music) Facebook | BIRMINGHAM ROCKS! … [Read more…]
Brumcast 85 ‘Crushed By Stars’ “Great electro from Future Daze, Distinct Radi0, Frysch, Crash Repeat & Arc Vel. Top Punk from RAM-MAN, Beestung Lips, and Verbal Warning. Acoustic stuff from Matt Tyler and Barnesy, and a whole lot more including The Courtesy Group & The Destroyers.” (tags: brumcast podcast) An hour long interview with Jasper … [Read more…]