Today I’m happy to be reporting on the return of the rockstar feud. However, I want to talk about why I think characters like Matty Healy and Yungblud are important for our culture, even if some of you may find either of them insufferable. Let me know how you feel […]
Extreme have returned after 15 years of silence. I was VERY excited when I heard they’d released a new single called Rise, particularly as I am such a huge fan of Nuno Bettencourt. He has to be one of the best guitarist of all time. Does this song live up […]
Sparks are back with a new single called “The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte” and it features Cate Blanchett in the music video! I love Sparks and they have been such influences to many great artists. Let’s have a look and see if this is just as unusual and […]
I often get called a “One Hit Wonder” but I’m not ashamed of my hit song I Believe in a Thing Called Love, I’m very grateful for it. Thank you all for your submissions, please ask away in the comments below. #musicpodcast #musicindustry #musicnews
Spotify have launched a new controversial scheme called “Discovery Mode” – at first glance it just looks like another way to exploit artists. What do you think? Source: https://www.billboard.com/pro/spotify-discovery-mode-expands-access-stream-on-event/ #spotify #spotifyplaylist #musicindustry
Wow. @hozier has just released some new music and I’m going to react to the lead single called “Eat Your Young”. Hozier seems to have attracted a lesbian cult following, despite being a 6’5 straight white Irish man…what is it about his songwriting and lyricism that women are falling for? […]
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have released a new song called “Dead To The World” which is part of his upcoming album “Council Skies”. What do you think about Noel’s new song? Tune into my new longform discussion podcast every Monday at 5pm BST where I’ll be discussing the pitfalls […]
Today is the debut episode of the podcast format of Justin Hawkins Rides Again featuring my producer Jenny May Finn. Today’s episode is all about that high we get as performers and musicians when we’re playing music and the effect it has on our lives off stage. What can we […]
Occasionally my producer sends me the latest pop smash HIT, to see what my reaction to it might be. Today it’s Meghan Trainor’s latest single “Mother”.I feel like I hate this…but part of my brain can’t stop enjoying how catchy it is, but we shall put this down to it […]
What sort of “persona” or mask do rockstars develop while they’re in the music industry? What really went down during those feuds with Lemmy and Noel Gallagher? Allow me to explain. This clip was taken from Episode 1 of my JHRA Podcast with my producer Jenny May Finn – you […]
