Monday 31 January 2011

Backstage on the Hollyoaks set with Ricky Whittle

Well ho, ho, ho and Joy to the World! How you keeping? Done all your Christmas shoppping yet? Nah, neither of I. Tell you what though, have a lil' break from all the Xmas madness and see Hollyoaks in a...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/backstage_with_the_hollyoaks_l.shtml

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Jim Jones Talks About Near-Fatal Car Wreck and "Crash"

Rapper Jim Jones has broken his silence on a car crash from earlier this month which nearly killed him. He addresses the incident, which occurred on January 17th, on the new track, "Crash," the lyrics of which are posted below. "After they finished searching the van for drugs/The officer told me, if

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/jim-jones-talks-about-near-fatal-car-wreck-and-crash/8692465

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Bob Seger to Tour This March

Bob Seger is going on the road again...turn the page! The classic rocker will be headed out on the road in March for his first tour since 2007. Seger also said he will have a new album that is due out either before or during his tour. No further specifics were revealed. Hey, at least we have

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/bob-seger-to-tour-this-march/8692433

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Lady Gaga's New MAC Products Revealed

Lady Gaga's latest collection for MAC is on counters on February 17th and some images of the products have been revealed here. Check out the beige-toned lipstick and lip gloss. Will you head to your local MAC counter to rock some new Gaga products? ?Amy Sciarretto01.31.11

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/lady-gaga-s-new-mac-products-revealed/8692447

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Justin Bieber's "Never Say Never" To Change Music Films Forever

ARTISTdirect.com editor in chief and Dolor author Rick Florino had the privilege to catch Justin Bieber's Never Say Never and offer up an early emotional reaction to the film. This is it right here. Florino says, "Never Say Never is the best music film since Michael Jackson's This Is It. A riveting

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/justin-bieber-s-never-say-never-to-change-music-films-forever/8692426

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Here is Dave's Outfit for this Sunday

Dave Outfit

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/01/here_is_daves_outfit_for_this.html

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Sunday 30 January 2011

?Glee' Co-Creator Ryan Murphy Slams Slash, Too

Glee co-creator Ryan Murphy has also taken aim at Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash for denying the show! Slash said he doesn't like the show and will never allow his music to be used on the series, which surprises me, since I'd think Axl Rose would be the one making that decision. Murphy blasted Slash,

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/glee-co-creator-ryan-murphy-slams-slash-too/8692434

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US charts pick up, with new entries for The Script and James Blunt

There?s relief for the beleaguered US record industry this week with an all new top five ? only the fifth in chart history ? of which four sold more copies than Cake?s Showroom Of Compassion did when it opened on an all-time low number one...

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044036&c=1

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This, is my skin

Ok, that was a poor attempt at being a bit like Kate Nash, the title of this blog, but it's about Skins. We've spent today (my birthday) in the office drinking tea, eating cake and working out which Skins characters...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/this_is_my_skin.shtml

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We're off to a pub somewhere in the UK today...

Chris - will be travelling to a mystery location somewhere in the UK to have a drink with some of our lovely listeners. You could be there! Listen to Scott at 4pm to see where we will be!

Dom - was going to get a train but has now decided to drive to a mystery location somewhere in the UK to have a drink with some of our lovely listeners. You could be there! Listen to Scott at 4pm to see where we will be!

Tina - will be shopping then travelling to a mystery location somewhere in the UK to have a drink with some of our lovely listeners with Aled. You could be there! Listen to Scott at 4pm to see where we will be!

Aled - is going home first then travelling to a mystery location somewhere in the UK to have a drink with some of our lovely listeners with Tina. You could be there! Listen to Scott at 4pm to see where we will be!

Sam - will be travelling by train with Matt to a mystery location somewhere in the UK to have a drink with some of our lovely listeners. You could be there! Listen to Scott at 4pm to see where we will be!

Matt - will be travelling with Sam to a mystery location somewhere in the UK to have a drink with some of our lovely listeners. You could be there! Listen to Scott at 4pm to see where we will be!

Dave - will be practising his ice skating routine so he can't travel to a mystery location somewhere in the UK to have a drink with some of our lovely listeners. But you could be there! Listen to Scott at 4pm to see where we will be!

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/01/were_off_to_a_pub_somewhere_in.html

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Wear Your Music Offers Jewelry Made of Used Guitar Strings

Wear Your Music is allowing fans the chance to take home a piece of rock 'n' roll history, while supporting charities such as the World Food Program USA, Unicef and others. The New York-based group creates 100% eco-friendly jewelry that rocks?literally, turning used guitar strings from artists

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/wear-your-music-offers-jewelry-made-of-used-guitar-strings/8692428

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Saturday 29 January 2011

The Grapest Challenge Ever - Safety Video

Here on the show we take Safety very very seriously. We advise you not to do our Grapest Challenge Ever at home because it's all done under highly controlled conditions. Don't believe us? Check this video out and see for...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/02/the_grapest_challenge_ever_saf.shtml

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It's Tuesday, yes it's Tuesday

Chris - is having a meeting with his new Executive Producer and friend Rhys Hughes, then he's getting some ingredients to do some cooking - tonight he's going to attempt chicken fajitas

Dave - is going to treat himself to a rare sleep this afternoon and then he's training from 5 till 7

Dom - has a news meeting he has to attend at 1 and then he has to return a few items to some shops

Tina - is going to the same boring meeting as Dom

Aled - is going to the gym again

Matt - will be sorting out all the arrangements for our Dancing On Ice trip tomorrow and then tonight his flatmate is cooking for him - he's going to copy Chris' suggestion of chicken fajitas

Sam - is on a recce today for a secret project which may be happening next week

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/01/its_tuesday_yes_its_tuesday.html

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Please let it be the weekend soon

Chris is going to the gym, he'll then continue to try and organise his party (a month before it happens) so that he doesn't have to panic!

Dave is going ice skating with his friends

Dom is writing and recording the OddBox today and then going home

Tina is doing some work bits and bobs and then she's out with her Newsbeat colleagues this evening

Aled is taking his record company appointments and then going home to catch up on a week's worth of TV!

Sam is in meetings and then tonight she's off to the cinema for the 3rd time this week!

Matt also has lots of meetings, a yoga class and then tonight he's going to do some karaoke with a load of people for a friend's leaving do

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/01/please_let_it_be_the_weekend_s.html

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Black Crow Arts Offers Belt Buckles Made of Used Guitar Fretboards

One can't help but mention the most inventive and creative showcases discovered at NAMM this year, Black Crow Arts. The company, founded in 2006, makes a unique and innovative way to express the art of music. The Long Beach-based company designs hand-crafted guitar, bass, microphone belt buckles and

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/black-crow-arts-offers-belt-buckles-made-of-used-guitar-fretboards/8692439

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Mac's podcast links

So Annie in her post Christmas state couldn't quite work out how to put a link to Russell Brand's podcasts, so has called upon me to do it for her... which is great as this can count as her Christmas...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/macs_podcast_links.shtml

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Patti Smith Writing Detective Novel

Rock queen Patti Smith has announced her plans to release a detective novel that is set at St. Giles-in-the Fields in London. I love it when rockers show their fiction sides. Smith isn't the only rock 'n' roller working on a novel. Bloc Party's Kele Okereke is moving to the U.S. so he can work on a

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/patti-smith-writing-detective-novel/8692435

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Friday 28 January 2011

Bob Seger to Tour This March

Bob Seger is going on the road again...turn the page! The classic rocker will be headed out on the road in March for his first tour since 2007. Seger also said he will have a new album that is due out either before or during his tour. No further specifics were revealed. Hey, at least we have

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/bob-seger-to-tour-this-march/8692433

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Dustin Edge's "Calm" EP is Out Now

Singer-songwriter Dustin Edge has taken inspiration from disparate locales that range from Kentucky to New York to Prague to create his latest EP, Calm. The EP represents a culmination of his travels, and a clear focus in creating a sound that places him amongst the ranks of the most skillful

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/dustin-edge-s-calm-ep-is-out-now/8692437

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Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday

Chris - has a couple of meetings today and then he'll be trying to sort out his birthday party

Dave - is going skating with Frankie today and then catching up with a few jobs

Tina - has a meeting and then she's going to help her mum by a kitchen

Aled - is going to the gym yet again today and then he's sleeping

Dom - has a meeting today

Matt - will be hopefully getting a long overdue haircut today (his hairdresser's been sick) and then he's probably going to cook for his housemate

Sam - will be doing a full day in the office and then will be off to see a new film, The Fighter...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/01/tuesday_tuesday_tuesday_tuesda.html

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post christmas bloat

my belly is awash with homecooked food, and Chocolate Kimberlys and Tayto cheese and onion crisps. The latter two foodstuffs are both Irish only and I hold them both in the same esteem as I would a close family member....

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/post_christmas_bloat.shtml

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Switch's Grapest Challenge... EVER!

Hello, We're sitting in the studio before the show and Simple Plan have just left us. It was very chaotic and unfortunatly for us they left a momento. Vomit in our bin. They're playing three gigs today a record for...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/switchs_grapest_challenge_ever.shtml

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Impala and European Bank create new funding opportunity

European group Impala has met the European Bank at Midem in a bid to create a number of new finance schemes for indies to plug into.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044014&c=1

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Thursday 27 January 2011

BBC Trust slashes workforce in budget cuts

The BBC World Service today said it will make up to 650 staff ? quarter of its employees ? redundant after the BBC Trust approved funding...

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044018&c=1

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Twenty First recruits young manager

Universal management arm Twenty First Artists has recruited 25-year-old artist manager Alex Katter, bringing his roster of Leah Weller, Paul Lewis and My Wayne to the company.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044031&c=1

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Here is Dave's Outfit for this Sunday

Dave Outfit

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/01/here_is_daves_outfit_for_this.html

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Day 2 of no bread and Matt is sick...

Here's what the Chris Moyles Show team are doing today...

For Chris it's Day 2 of going to the gym and being bread free.

Dave will be receiving his choreography for this Sunday's DOI performance

Dom will be doing the news and then various stuff

Tina is meeting a friend for lunch and then will be coooking dinner later

Aled will be going to the gym to see his trainer

Sam will be eating some cherry pie and working very hard - as Matt is poorly sick.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/01/day_2_of_no_bread_and_matt_is.html

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Backstage on the Hollyoaks set with Ricky Whittle

Well ho, ho, ho and Joy to the World! How you keeping? Done all your Christmas shoppping yet? Nah, neither of I. Tell you what though, have a lil' break from all the Xmas madness and see Hollyoaks in a...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/backstage_with_the_hollyoaks_l.shtml

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Will.i.am joins Intel as director of creative innovation

FRUKT on Brands: Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am has entered into a partnership with technology giant Intel to work alongside the company on a number of projects, including the development of laptops, smart phones and tablets.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044017&c=1

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Wednesday 26 January 2011

Hargreaves interested in data, not language

The knee jerk reaction to the Hargreaves Review of IP has not concerned the author, who said his only interest is in the data that the industry can call upon to support any of its arguments.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044022&c=1

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Oh My Gosh I Saw Skins

Oh my oh my, I'm one excited fella today. This morning I got to go see the first episode of Series 2 of Skins, which'll be hitting your TV screens early Feb, and if that was not exciting enough I...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/oh_my_gosh_i_saw_skins.shtml

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Wednesday's Blog

Chris - is off to the set of Dancing On Ice with our competition winner Rhiannon; he'll be watching from the side

Dave - is off to the set of Dancing On Ice to give the team a tour

Sam/Aled/Matt/Dom/Tina - are off to the set of Dancing On Ice with our competition winner Rhiannon for a tour around the set and an ice skating lesson from Dave

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/01/wednesdays_blog_1.html

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Industry urges councils to wait for Henley Review

Two music organisations have warned that local authorities are already cutting music teaching in schools despite the Government?s promise last month to continue to provide funding for music education.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044007&c=1

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2011 IFPI Digital Report in depth

The 2011 IFPI Digital Report has plenty of promising examples of online innovation and success ? but poses questions about the sustainability of digital businesses. MW looks at key areas of concern for the music industry

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1043991&c=1

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Tuesday 25 January 2011

2011 IFPI Digital Report in depth

The 2011 IFPI Digital Report has plenty of promising examples of online innovation and success ? but poses questions about the sustainability of digital businesses. MW looks at key areas of concern for the music industry

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1043991&c=1

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Going to Guilford for Karol-oke!

Chris: Going to Guilford with his very good friend Aled for Karol-oke

Dave: Going to Guilford for Karol-oke

Dom: Christmas shopping and then going to Guilford for Karol-oke

Tina: is off today as she isn't very well

Aled: Heading to Guildford early with Chris, going to the gym, having a sleep and then doing Karol-oke

Sam: Bringing up the rear and getting everything ready for Karol-oke!

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2010/12/going_to_guilford_for_karol-ok.html

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Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday

Chris - has a couple of meetings today and then he'll be trying to sort out his birthday party

Dave - is going skating with Frankie today and then catching up with a few jobs

Tina - has a meeting and then she's going to help her mum by a kitchen

Aled - is going to the gym yet again today and then he's sleeping

Dom - has a meeting today

Matt - will be hopefully getting a long overdue haircut today (his hairdresser's been sick) and then he's probably going to cook for his housemate

Sam - will be doing a full day in the office and then will be off to see a new film, The Fighter...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/01/tuesday_tuesday_tuesday_tuesda.html

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Moyles: 14 Jan 11. The Wanted

Nathan & Max from The Wanted and dance wizard Louie Spence join us in the studio, Dave gets his millenniums mixed up and we say yay! to the return of our old exec producer Rhys. It?s all the best bits of the week from The Chris Moyles Show on BBC Radio 1.

Source: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio1/moyles/moyles_20110114-0130a.mp3

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Moyles: 21 Jan 10. Paddy McGuinness

Paddy imagines Chris on Take Me Out, hypnotist Paul McKenna calms Dave?s nerves and Matt brings gifts from Africa. It?s all the best bits of the week from The Chris Moyles Show on BBC Radio 1.

Source: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio1/moyles/moyles_20110121-0130a.mp3

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Monday 24 January 2011

Backstage on the Hollyoaks set with Ricky Whittle

Well ho, ho, ho and Joy to the World! How you keeping? Done all your Christmas shoppping yet? Nah, neither of I. Tell you what though, have a lil' break from all the Xmas madness and see Hollyoaks in a...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/backstage_with_the_hollyoaks_l.shtml

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This, is my skin

Ok, that was a poor attempt at being a bit like Kate Nash, the title of this blog, but it's about Skins. We've spent today (my birthday) in the office drinking tea, eating cake and working out which Skins characters...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/this_is_my_skin.shtml

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Moyles: 21 Jan 10. Paddy McGuinness

Paddy imagines Chris on Take Me Out, hypnotist Paul McKenna calms Dave?s nerves and Matt brings gifts from Africa. It?s all the best bits of the week from The Chris Moyles Show on BBC Radio 1.

Source: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio1/moyles/moyles_20110121-0130a.mp3

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It's Tuesday, yes it's Tuesday

Chris - is having a meeting with his new Executive Producer and friend Rhys Hughes, then he's getting some ingredients to do some cooking - tonight he's going to attempt chicken fajitas

Dave - is going to treat himself to a rare sleep this afternoon and then he's training from 5 till 7

Dom - has a news meeting he has to attend at 1 and then he has to return a few items to some shops

Tina - is going to the same boring meeting as Dom

Aled - is going to the gym again

Matt - will be sorting out all the arrangements for our Dancing On Ice trip tomorrow and then tonight his flatmate is cooking for him - he's going to copy Chris' suggestion of chicken fajitas

Sam - is on a recce today for a secret project which may be happening next week

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/01/its_tuesday_yes_its_tuesday.html

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Wednesday's Blog

Chris - is off to the set of Dancing On Ice with our competition winner Rhiannon; he'll be watching from the side

Dave - is off to the set of Dancing On Ice to give the team a tour

Sam/Aled/Matt/Dom/Tina - are off to the set of Dancing On Ice with our competition winner Rhiannon for a tour around the set and an ice skating lesson from Dave

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/01/wednesdays_blog_1.html

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Sunday 23 January 2011

Going to Guilford for Karol-oke!

Chris: Going to Guilford with his very good friend Aled for Karol-oke

Dave: Going to Guilford for Karol-oke

Dom: Christmas shopping and then going to Guilford for Karol-oke

Tina: is off today as she isn't very well

Aled: Heading to Guildford early with Chris, going to the gym, having a sleep and then doing Karol-oke

Sam: Bringing up the rear and getting everything ready for Karol-oke!

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2010/12/going_to_guilford_for_karol-ok.html

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Mills: Innuendo Bingo: The Duel

Scott's friend Chris is back and playing his first Innuendo Bingo Duel. Plus, Timmy Trendy calls another gossip mag, PR4L reads your texts and emails, Beccy gets a shock from Usher and it's Part 7 of R Kelly's Trapped In The Closet.

Source: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio1/mills/mills_20110121-1234a.mp3

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post christmas bloat

my belly is awash with homecooked food, and Chocolate Kimberlys and Tayto cheese and onion crisps. The latter two foodstuffs are both Irish only and I hold them both in the same esteem as I would a close family member....

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/post_christmas_bloat.shtml

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Hello - we're back!

Happy New Year to you all. Here's what the team is up to today...

Chris - is dreading going back to the gym for the first time this year and then he's going to go home and not eat bad food for the day

Dave - is going training at the ice rink and then he has some work to do

Dom - is presenting the lunchtime edition of Newsbeat, then he has a meeting, then he's picking up his car from the garage and then he may consider going to the gym

Tina - has thousands of emails to go through today

Aled - is going to the gym with his trainer and then he'll be sleeping

Sam - is trawling through a massive back log of work and then going home to fix a rotten window - she is a multi tasker!

Matt - will be busy catching up with bits in the office then tonight he's unpacking more stuff in his house (despite living there for nearly three weeks)

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/01/hello_-_were_back.html

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Moyles: 01 Jan 11. The Best Bits of 2010 Part 1

Gordon Ramsay, James Corden, Peter Andre Leonardo DiCaprio, Peter Kaye, Jennifer Aniston Robert Downey Jnr and Kylie to name but a few. It?s all the best guests from January to June of last year from The Chris Moyles Show on BBC Radio 1.

Source: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio1/moyles/moyles_20110101-1800a.mp3

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Today's cinematic blog

Chris / Dave / Aled / Sam / Matt / Dom / Tina - are all off to the cinema with our competition winner Scott and 10 of his mates to an exclusive screening of The Dilemma

And here they are at the cinema:

The Chris Moyles Show team with Scott (our competition winner) and friends

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/01/todays_cinematic_blog.html

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Saturday 22 January 2011

Switch's Grapest Challenge... EVER!

Hello, We're sitting in the studio before the show and Simple Plan have just left us. It was very chaotic and unfortunatly for us they left a momento. Vomit in our bin. They're playing three gigs today a record for...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/switchs_grapest_challenge_ever.shtml

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Switch's Grapest Challenge... EVER!

Hello, We're sitting in the studio before the show and Simple Plan have just left us. It was very chaotic and unfortunatly for us they left a momento. Vomit in our bin. They're playing three gigs today a record for...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/switchs_grapest_challenge_ever.shtml

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Circus Action

Do do doo-doo-do do do-do do dooooo.. that's the circus music as Annie & Grimmy went to Cirque Du Soleil at The Royal Albert hall to try and see if they could join the circus... check out how they got...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/02/circus_action.shtml

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Birthday Action

On Monday I celebrated my Birthday, which was very lovely. The rest of the switch team very kindly brought me a cake and a card. That's not all though... keep reading....

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/birthday_action.shtml

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It's Tuesday, yes it's Tuesday

Chris - is having a meeting with his new Executive Producer and friend Rhys Hughes, then he's getting some ingredients to do some cooking - tonight he's going to attempt chicken fajitas

Dave - is going to treat himself to a rare sleep this afternoon and then he's training from 5 till 7

Dom - has a news meeting he has to attend at 1 and then he has to return a few items to some shops

Tina - is going to the same boring meeting as Dom

Aled - is going to the gym again

Matt - will be sorting out all the arrangements for our Dancing On Ice trip tomorrow and then tonight his flatmate is cooking for him - he's going to copy Chris' suggestion of chicken fajitas

Sam - is on a recce today for a secret project which may be happening next week

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/01/its_tuesday_yes_its_tuesday.html

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The Grapest Challenge Ever - Safety Video

Here on the show we take Safety very very seriously. We advise you not to do our Grapest Challenge Ever at home because it's all done under highly controlled conditions. Don't believe us? Check this video out and see for...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/02/the_grapest_challenge_ever_saf.shtml

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Friday 21 January 2011

Mills: Scott's new band 18 Jan 11

Scott got bored at the weekend, so formed a band with his flatmate and their phones. Hear the result... he claims it's as good as a recording studio. Plus, R Kelly is back, what's the latest? Who is the man on the phone? And we laugh at lot at Gary Tank Commander. It's brilliant.

Source: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio1/mills/mills_20110118-1250a.mp3

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Elliot Minors Christmas Songs

Elliot Minor came into the studio to sing us some live acoustic Christmas tracks... and you want to see them don't you? Ok here they are.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/elliot_minors_christmas_songs.shtml

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It's Tuesday, yes it's Tuesday

Chris - is having a meeting with his new Executive Producer and friend Rhys Hughes, then he's getting some ingredients to do some cooking - tonight he's going to attempt chicken fajitas

Dave - is going to treat himself to a rare sleep this afternoon and then he's training from 5 till 7

Dom - has a news meeting he has to attend at 1 and then he has to return a few items to some shops

Tina - is going to the same boring meeting as Dom

Aled - is going to the gym again

Matt - will be sorting out all the arrangements for our Dancing On Ice trip tomorrow and then tonight his flatmate is cooking for him - he's going to copy Chris' suggestion of chicken fajitas

Sam - is on a recce today for a secret project which may be happening next week

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/01/its_tuesday_yes_its_tuesday.html

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Moyles: 01 Jan 11. The Best Bits of 2010 Part 1

Gordon Ramsay, James Corden, Peter Andre Leonardo DiCaprio, Peter Kaye, Jennifer Aniston Robert Downey Jnr and Kylie to name but a few. It?s all the best guests from January to June of last year from The Chris Moyles Show on BBC Radio 1.

Source: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio1/moyles/moyles_20110101-1800a.mp3

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Moyles: 01 Jan 11. The Best Bits of 2010 Part 1

Gordon Ramsay, James Corden, Peter Andre Leonardo DiCaprio, Peter Kaye, Jennifer Aniston Robert Downey Jnr and Kylie to name but a few. It?s all the best guests from January to June of last year from The Chris Moyles Show on BBC Radio 1.

Source: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio1/moyles/moyles_20110101-1800a.mp3

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post christmas bloat

my belly is awash with homecooked food, and Chocolate Kimberlys and Tayto cheese and onion crisps. The latter two foodstuffs are both Irish only and I hold them both in the same esteem as I would a close family member....

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Thursday 20 January 2011

Mills: Scott's new band 18 Jan 11

Scott got bored at the weekend, so formed a band with his flatmate and their phones. Hear the result... he claims it's as good as a recording studio. Plus, R Kelly is back, what's the latest? Who is the man on the phone? And we laugh at lot at Gary Tank Commander. It's brilliant.

Source: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio1/mills/mills_20110118-1250a.mp3

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Perez Does The Grapest Challenge Ever

Perez Hilton joined us on the show yesterday, and he completed Switch's Grapest Challenge Ever... the top scorer previously was Reggie Yates and he got a grand total of was 32... see how he does.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/02/perez_does_the_grapest_challen.shtml

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Moyles: 01 Jan 11. The Best Bits of 2010 Part 1

Gordon Ramsay, James Corden, Peter Andre Leonardo DiCaprio, Peter Kaye, Jennifer Aniston Robert Downey Jnr and Kylie to name but a few. It?s all the best guests from January to June of last year from The Chris Moyles Show on BBC Radio 1.

Source: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio1/moyles/moyles_20110101-1800a.mp3

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This, is my skin

Ok, that was a poor attempt at being a bit like Kate Nash, the title of this blog, but it's about Skins. We've spent today (my birthday) in the office drinking tea, eating cake and working out which Skins characters...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/this_is_my_skin.shtml

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Mills: Scott's new band 18 Jan 11

Scott got bored at the weekend, so formed a band with his flatmate and their phones. Hear the result... he claims it's as good as a recording studio. Plus, R Kelly is back, what's the latest? Who is the man on the phone? And we laugh at lot at Gary Tank Commander. It's brilliant.

Source: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio1/mills/mills_20110118-1250a.mp3

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Le blog is on...

Chris - is going to the gym and then he's having a sports massage on his leg

Dave - is going to the gym again and then he is a guest speaker hosting an awards do for young achievers

Dom - is doing a gig with Aled this afternoon in Sheffield

Tina - has assorted meetings today and then she'll be catching up on some sleep

Sam - will be trying to shift the headache she's had for a day. And then off home for a little sleepy.

Matt - will be tying up a lot of loose ends and then catching a plane to South Africa

Aled - is coming back from Surrey after this ticket giveaway this morning

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2010/12/le_blog_is_on.html

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Wednesday 19 January 2011

Mills: "I'm An Adult Baby" 19 Jan 11

Scott's friend Chris is back and this time he's annoying Scott's flatmate. Chris wants to be in their band and will do anything, including shouting weird stuff down the phone. Plus, don't miss the latest from R Kelly's hiphopera - we're up to Chapter 5 now and it's getting even more complicated.

Source: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio1/mills/mills_20110119-1209a.mp3

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Panic At The Disco dates!

Hey, Hope you all heard the lovely Brendan from Panic (note the lack of !) At The Disco on the show. Not only did he make us laugh and sing with Annie but he also announced EXCLUSIVELY the UK...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/panic_at_the_disco_dates_1.shtml

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Elliot Minors Christmas Songs

Elliot Minor came into the studio to sing us some live acoustic Christmas tracks... and you want to see them don't you? Ok here they are.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/elliot_minors_christmas_songs.shtml

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Mills: Scott's new band 18 Jan 11

Scott got bored at the weekend, so formed a band with his flatmate and their phones. Hear the result... he claims it's as good as a recording studio. Plus, R Kelly is back, what's the latest? Who is the man on the phone? And we laugh at lot at Gary Tank Commander. It's brilliant.

Source: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio1/mills/mills_20110118-1250a.mp3

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The Grapest Challenge Ever - Safety Video

Here on the show we take Safety very very seriously. We advise you not to do our Grapest Challenge Ever at home because it's all done under highly controlled conditions. Don't believe us? Check this video out and see for...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/02/the_grapest_challenge_ever_saf.shtml

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Backstage on the Hollyoaks set with Ricky Whittle

Well ho, ho, ho and Joy to the World! How you keeping? Done all your Christmas shoppping yet? Nah, neither of I. Tell you what though, have a lil' break from all the Xmas madness and see Hollyoaks in a...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/backstage_with_the_hollyoaks_l.shtml

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Tuesday 18 January 2011

Elliot Minors Christmas Songs

Elliot Minor came into the studio to sing us some live acoustic Christmas tracks... and you want to see them don't you? Ok here they are.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/elliot_minors_christmas_songs.shtml

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Moyles: 25 Dec 10. Matt Lucas & David Walliams

The Little Britain stars tell us of their new series, Dave reveals his next big TV project and the team have made some video Christmas cards. It?s all the best bits of the week from The Chris Moyles Show on BBC Radio 1

Source: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio1/moyles/moyles_20101225-0130b.mp3

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Le blog is on...

Chris - is going to the gym and then he's having a sports massage on his leg

Dave - is going to the gym again and then he is a guest speaker hosting an awards do for young achievers

Dom - is doing a gig with Aled this afternoon in Sheffield

Tina - has assorted meetings today and then she'll be catching up on some sleep

Sam - will be trying to shift the headache she's had for a day. And then off home for a little sleepy.

Matt - will be tying up a lot of loose ends and then catching a plane to South Africa

Aled - is coming back from Surrey after this ticket giveaway this morning

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2010/12/le_blog_is_on.html

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Perez Does The Grapest Challenge Ever

Perez Hilton joined us on the show yesterday, and he completed Switch's Grapest Challenge Ever... the top scorer previously was Reggie Yates and he got a grand total of was 32... see how he does.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/02/perez_does_the_grapest_challen.shtml

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Morning Parade interview - Steve Sparrow, Chad Thomas, Phil Titus, Ben Giddings, Andy Hayes

Hailing from Essex, Morning Parade are currently one of the most hotly tipped bands for 2011. Look on the internet and you will see that every reputable music and style site across the board including Gigwise, Q The Music, Clash, i-D, Vogue.it and ASOS are tipping this youngWheels are George Runciman (Vocals/Guitar), Felix Howes (Guitar), Yacob Andersen (Bass) and Stirling Mitchell (Drums), a band of fresh-faced London boys who emulate Britpop cool and create credible guitar pop - think Blur, not Busted. Their influences span at least five decades and include David BowieTrain�s chequered 16 �year career seems to be heading for a more definite and successful direction lately. Their huge hit Hey Soul Sister has managed a four month stay in the UK charts, a rare feat when one considers that nowadays songs hardlyLondon based grungers Japanese Voyeurs all set to roll into the grubby mitts of rock stardom following the release of their new album, which is yet to be named, later in the year.

Source: http://www.music-news.com/ShowReview.asp?nReviewID=6562&nType=4

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Monday 17 January 2011

James Blunt - So Far Gone - Atlantic Records

After two number one albums, James Blunt seems to have found a formula for writing music that works, and stuck to it.Some voices are simply classic, some are simply ordinary but very few are simply instantly recognisable. To anyone who grew up with the seminal albums �Allman Brothers Live at Fillmore East� or �Brothers & Sisters� the high tones of Gregg Allman fall into the instantly recognisable and it is great to hear those tones belting out some Blues classics on his first new album for 14 years. New album from Plain White T's, and also a self confessed new direction for the new year, but still with their staples of romatic and cosy pop songs.AWOLNATION, the eclectic brain child of Aaron Bruno�s multifaceted musical endeavours originally hails from California, having previously fronted Under the Influence of GiantsThere is no question that tonight�s headliners The Coral are fantastic musicians and are probably one of the most underrated bands in the UK at the moment. Looking like a scally version of Westlife the boys perched themselves upon three stools front of stage and rewarded those lucky enough to get a ticket with a set of crystal clear acoustic bliss.Kicking of the year with a good Blues gig has always felt like the right way to go for me and seeing the reformed SALT at Pete Feenstra�s latest North London venue was worth waiting a couple of weeks for.

Source: http://www.music-news.com/ShowReview.asp?nReviewID=6668&nType=2

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P Diddy to meet fans in London next Monday

Fans of the hugely successful P Diddy, get the rare chance to meet the megastar himself, in person, with his group Dirty Money, when they visit

Source: http://www.music-news.com/ShowNews.asp?nItemID=38701

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Roll Deep - Take Control - Roll Deep Recordings

Grime seems to be heading in more commercial direction, and Roll Deep�s latest release alongside Strictly star and solo success Alesha Dixon is no different. �Take Control� is a mixture of Roll Deep�s usual urban underground sound with 4 of their MCs on vocals, however Alesha�s voice distances the trackIf there was ever going to be a band who would change the future of how music is created it was going to be Gorillaz . When frontman Damon Albarn first announced that he was working on an album entirely produced on the ipad, many people were takenSince winning the Grammy for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album in 2003 with her album Sidebars, Eartha Moore has been busy. Ink Dry Blue is her third album � though her firstInhaler is the debut single from Miles Kane formerly of the Rascals and on half of the Last of the Shadow Puppets. This brings very much to mind theBYOB is an interestingly complex artist, who is hard to brand with one particular genre as he combines elements of dance, indie, grime and electronica. Based on that description you could easily assume a rip off of The Prodigy or that this artist has simply flung a bunch of genres together with the hope that itThe album opens with a haunting harmonica wail and slow and deliberate piano and that voice � your mind can see the tendons straining in his neck - and at first it sounds like �Thunder Road� revisited and then, as the track develops, you hear �Dancing In The Streets� a la Sproingsteen and the hairs on the back of your neck are standing to attention and your mind rocks back to the first time you ever heard The Boss and you remember just what made the E-Street Band the most powerful weapon of music on the planet. And for the whole 6 minutes 58 seconds of �Racing In The Street� you fully understand the meaning of the album title. Wirral X Factor fans were treated to a showcase of talent at Birkenhead's Pacific Road venue last night as former contestants Cher Lloyd and Wagner performed to a young crowd as part of a Pop Factory Live show.One of the hardest things to do in music is to make you feel a sense of loss for someone you have never met and whose life didn�t touch you in any way. The Beatles managed it with �Eleanor Rigsby� and Jeff Buckley somehow made �Hallelujah� a requiem for all the unnamed people lost over the years. Some albums have a sound that is fixed in time and become very dated because of it but some are absolutely timeless and thankfully this is one of the latter. It really could have been recorded in 1966, 1978 or 1996 and could have been made in Carnaby Street or Detroit or a suburban bedroom in Swindon what a great way to start a new decade in the 21st century! Crowd expectant and buzzing with questions � this is BCC�s second official gig, the first being last night in The Black Country (Wolverhampton).Having been given the privilege of witnessing one of only two UK gigs that Coldplay performed in 2010, with all money raised going to the homeless charity Crisis, it was alwaysSimon Millar, the frontman for the ever increasingly brilliant Forget The Down, held his birthday bash in style with full band on hand to perform a set of his favourite covers just before Christmas. As a previous Misty's Christmas eve party attender, I had forgotten the hidden, quirky delights of such a profound and joy-enhancing performance from a truly wacky octuple. The news of an 80s band making a comeback album is something we have gotten very used to hearing over the past few yearsAdam Ant walked into my life a long time ago and promptly changed it. I probably would not be writing this otherwise, and tonight when I stumbled in on �Cartrouble� I remembered exactly why. Those of us who were lovers of the original Gong were all overjoyed when an incarnation that included Daevid Allen, Didier Malherbe and Steve Hillage came together for the album �2032� last year and toured it this year.The comeback single by White Lies sounds bigger than most other bands around. It has to after the success of their debut album and the signs look promising for their follow-up 'Ritual'.Close your eys and this could be a procession sung by adepts of an ancient order, their piercing eyes cutting the gloom while the two note trumpet and eerie vocal chanting, amplified by the pounding drumbeat � slow and ponderous � builds a feeling of impending majesty. The Warehouse Project, Manchester ended its festive celebrations with a massive New Year closing party featuring sets from Derrick Carter and Dubfire.Giving away a live album is certainly a good late christmas present to your fans and Yeasayer have done just that. Well, sort of as 'Live at Ancienne Belgique' can be downloaded for free or you can pay for it in a name your price scenario similar to what Radiohead did with 'In Rainbows'.Martin Solveig�s �Hello� is set to be one of the first big dance tunes of 2011. Shamefully overlooked back in June 2010, this MIA �Paper Planes� styled track is a huge tune, with very catchy vocals provided by Dragonette. Mama Rosin play a wierd/wonderful blend of Cajun/Garage/Punk � music from the heart of the Geneva Delta. They have been around for a couple of years and their first two released albums showed a great deal of potential; wonderfully danceable and raw as hell but with great heart and no shortage of soul.So, 2010. No hover-boards, robots or flying cars yet, but look a little closer, and I'll bet you find all that good stuff we're getting used to is evolving and improving rapidly. Mobile phones, computers, internet... and Lostprophets. January 18th 2010 brings the release of their 4th studio album, 'The Betrayed'.As Peter Astor of The Loft announces they're about to play "Model Village" somebody in the audience shouts "I've been waiting for you to play that for years!"Lovely to hear a band that embraces the classic forms without either being �retro� or lost in the past. JT & The louds are a Chicagoan ensemble and their music harks back to the great Soul-Blues that came out of Chicago for years but it is fresh and lively with a real brio and a helluva lot of skill. When the skies are as grey and lifeless as a wet Wednesday in January you need something light and fruity to shake you out of your gloom. You either �get� the pounding and massive blast of a Pendulum track or you hide under the couch and hope it all passes over soon. This is typical Pendulum � huge beats, swirling keys and belted vocals. The tempo is furious and you get a mental image of a party at the heart of the biggestMiss Quincy is a raunchy and sassy young belter and she is probably right about your mama but I have to say that she really works for me! Back about a thousand years ago Talking Heads took a �sabbatical� to enable David Byrne to explore his other interests and the two other originals � bassist Tina Weymouth and drummer Chris Frantz � put together Tom Tom Club to explore the funkier side of life. I was lucky enough to see Talking Heads in their prime and I can happily attest to the talents of Weymouth and Frantz. If you thought 2010 was the year of Dubstep then you�re sorely mistaken. This compilation brings the best in dubstep artists combined with some not so well known DJ�s presenting some incredibleInnerpartysystem seem to have mastered the trick of making their bones in the indie-electro scene without losing sight of the sheer musicality of what they do. After two number one albums, James Blunt seems to have found a formula for writing music that works, and stuck to it.Some voices are simply classic, some are simply ordinary but very few are simply instantly recognisable. To anyone who grew up with the seminal albums �Allman Brothers Live at Fillmore East� or �Brothers & Sisters� the high tones of Gregg Allman fall into the instantly recognisable and it is great to hear those tones belting out some Blues classics on his first new album for 14 years. New album from Plain White T's, and also a self confessed new direction for the new year, but still with their staples of romatic and cosy pop songs.AWOLNATION, the eclectic brain child of Aaron Bruno�s multifaceted musical endeavours originally hails from California, having previously fronted Under the Influence of GiantsThere is no question that tonight�s headliners The Coral are fantastic musicians and are probably one of the most underrated bands in the UK at the moment. Looking like a scally version of Westlife the boys perched themselves upon three stools front of stage and rewarded those lucky enough to get a ticket with a set of crystal clear acoustic bliss.

Source: http://www.music-news.com/ShowReview.asp?nReviewID=6636&nType=2

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Spatula: The Epithiny

Tonight we created radio history the comedian and Skins writer Josie Long camer up with an idea to confound and confuse teachers across the nation whilst simultaneously giving you a burst of joy amongst the turgid boredom of homework. We...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/spatula_the_epithiny.shtml

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Win Kassidy �Rubbergum EP Volume 3'

Kassidy release �Rubbergum EP Volume 3' on 22nd November through Vertigo Records Check out the new video for �Oh My God� single out 22nd NovemberIconic performer and vocal powerhouse P!nk will release Greatest Hits� So Far!!! on November 15th. The album is a collection of her hit songs along with two new tracks, including the lead single �Raise Your Glass� produced by long-time collaborator Max Martin and co-written by P!nk. Kobra And The Lotus announce their full UK tour kicking off this November in support of their latest album 'Out Of The Pit' released 27th SeptDuffy is back with one of the most eagerly anticipated releases of the year. On November 29th the acclaimed British singer releases �ENDLESSLY� on A&M Records, the follow-up to the enormously successful debut album �Rockferry�.The first ever classical musician to be signed to Warner Bros. Records, the London-based pianist James Rhodes will release his first album for the label entitled �Bullets & Lullabies� on December 6th. To celebrate this, Rhodes has decided to make his2010 has been B.o.B�s year: he has cemented himself as one of the hottest rising stars of the hip hop scene, he�s had two massive UK number one singles � �Nothin� On You (Feat. Bruno Mars)� and current single �Airplanes (feat Hayley Williams of Paramore)�.Six track mini pop album from Manchester's finest. Sophie's Pigeons are now a full on four piece. Taking on even more foot stomping, bass thumping, happy clap, pop rhythms. Get ready for the only dance music CD you�ll need this Christmas. For the first time in their history the three biggest club brands on the planet come together for an electrifying collection of dance super-hits� Welcome to Superclub. Having played in front of Sir Paul McCartney, George Harrison, George Martin and Her Majesty, The Queen the Bootleg Beatles have set the standard for musical homage and Beatle-like scenes of hysteria have greeted the their sold out concerts across theShakira, one of the most exciting and successful global artists in recent history, with more than 214 global award nominations and more than 50 million albums sold worldwide, is coming back to the UK for 3 arena dates this December! Known for their spectacular live shows, the sensational Westlife release a brand new DVD and BluRay on November 29th featuring their incredible performance at London�s 02 Arena on this year�s �Where We Are Tour�. We have teamed up with EMI Classics to offer you the chance to win a copy of Tchaikovsky�s The Nutcracker, recorded by Sir Simon Rattle and the Berliner Philharmoniker. The release marks the conductor�s first Tchaikovsky recording andAnnouncing the first ever special edition collection from Hed Kandi, documenting 11 years of groundbreaking music and imagery that have defined the sound and vision of the world�s most iconic music and lifestyle brand. Heaven 17 are to release Penthouse and Pavement Live in Concert on DVD in December 2010, nearly 30 years on from the album�s original release. Recorded live in front of 2,000 hometown fans at the Sheffield Arena in March 2010, the DVD includes the concert in its entirety, never before seen on screen.The Overtones, the UK�s favourite male vocal harmony group, are proud to announce the release of the deluxe Christmas edition of their debut album. With festive favourites performed in the group�s distinctive vintage pop style, The Overtones are putting the traditionBeck�s Vier is selling limited edition pint glasses from its Music Inspires Art campaign direct through a specially designed Facebook tab (http://www.facebook.com/becksvier). After being tipped by Radio 1 as an �Act To Watch in 2010�, Mighty Mouse have released two critically acclaimed compilation mix albums, �Disco Circus Volume 1� (Mixmag�s Top 10 album compilations of the year) and �Volume 2�, and have become Hype Machine. Cool Cuts, and Buzz Chart regulars with their much loved remixes for artists including�Turn on The Long Wire� is the latest release from former Aberdeen inhabitant and now Glasgow located musician Yusuf Azak. With this, his debut album, Yusuf manages to create an adept balance of charm and grit, delivering an alluring collection of otherworldly folk songs. Mr Fogg, the widely tipped "one-man wall of intelligent electronica" (Drowned in Sound) always looking to do things a bit differently, has revealed the stunning video for his next single "Answerphone" released March 21 on his own label Kicking Ink Recordings. 2010 continues to be a success for X Factor champ Joe Mcelderry as he releases his 2nd single, �Someone Wake Me Up� from his debut album �Wide Awake�.Russell Watson returns with �La Voce� The voice of a generation is back, alive and most certainly kicking with a new album on a new label. The tenor who practically invented the classical crossover genre is ready to stun the world again with �La Voce�, out November 29th on Epic Records.Sony Music have signed a �1 Million pound record deal for the most original form of boy band � a barbershop quartet. One of the first signings to the newly reformed Arista records, the home of two of the best-selling boy bands ever, N-Sync and Backstreet Boys, these four unlikely popWatch the last ever concert performance of Simply Red broadcast LIVE from London�s O2 Arena to CINEMAS ACROSS THE UK AND IRELAND on December 19 2010 at 8:30pm. The momentous final show of this year�s global Simply Red Farewell Tour sold out months2009 was undoubtedly the year that Garry Cobain and Brian Dougans� extraordinary vision to align the psychedelic with a broader audience, came to fruition. Tuning open minds to something more challenging and cosmically enhancing has been an ongoing quest for theseN.E.R.D was formed in 2001 by The Neptunes� pop and hip-hop production partners Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo with Shae Haley. Their acclaimed, Shortlist Music Prize-winning debut, In Search Of, was first released in Europe in 2001, beforeAs an accomplished musician, Arthur Pochon (aka Art Bleek) has evolved and developed his production craft over the last ten years and his latest opus �Art Supplies� weaves elements of house, funk, soul, jazz, rare groove and more into a rich musicalThe most famous and largest New Year celebration in the world, Edinburgh�s Hogmanay takes place between Friday 31 December 2010 and Saturday 1 January 2011. Seeming to step out of nowhere, Kilto Take unleash their epic debut EP. A main-room sound to wipe the cobwebs off major independent British rock, the band�s infancy belies their readiness to fill stadiums with this polished brand of energy. Karl Phillips� self-titled debut album swaggers out of Medical Records and into the morning after the night before, waking up the UK charts. Straight out of Harrow via Brighton and the unfriendly plastic gangsta glory of Wellingborough, if they awardedIf one man has come to epitomise rock and roll it is Mot�rhead singer and bass player Lemmy. Over the past three and a half decades no other artist has had such an enduring impact on heavy metal music and with his 65th birthday approaching on Christmas Eve,Series one of Russell Howard�s Good News, BBC Three�s most successful studio entertainment show - pulling in over 3 millions viewers per week and becoming the most requested BBC Three show on iPlayer whilst on air - is to be released on DVD for theTo celebrate a gigantic year of gigs, Music-News.com and Topman CTRL have teamed up, giving 3 entrants the chance to win a bundle of exclusive t-shirts designed by top bands and artists. Featuring limited edition designs from the likes of Professor Green, Bombay Bicycle ClubIt�s been another spectacular year for the US hip hop superstar. His last single �Club Can�t Handle Me� with David Guetta was a massive hit, topping both the US and UK charts, his collaboration with The Saturdays �Higher� enjoyed top 10 statusSlash�s first solo album was a huge chart topping success in the UK and across the globe. Lick Library with Danny Gill have worked day and night to bring you Learn to Play Slash, a guitar tuition DVD that shows you how to master five of the most phenomenal tracksMost of you will already know that Gregory is a really innovative and unique DJ and plays the UK alot. His productions are sought after by many House music DJs around the worldThe music: It's not your average Christmas album - the 14 songs on the album are from artists on our roster and friends of the label and, rather than focusing in on the superficial, materialistic aspects of what Christmas has become, they look moreFollowing three number one singles, a number one double platinum selling album, innumerable radio spins and a UK tour for early next year selling at haste, Alexandra Burke celebrates her champion year with a brand new, deluxe version of her debut album �OvercomeSeptember 17th 2010: it will have been 40 years since the passing of rock�s most influential and iconic electric guitarist � Jimi Hendrix. In many ways he wrote the book on the electric guitar, leaving behind an encyclopedia of sounds, riffs and styles that guitaristsUniversal Recording Musician, Rapper, and Producer, Michael Barber hit the internet with a free Christmas present, Motion Picture Mayhem 3. The third part of his five part series features a guest appearance from Grammy Nominated rap group, NappyBrazil is about passion, powdery white sandy beaches, turquoise water, the �micro� bikini and music filled metropolises packed with culture and charm. This is a place where life gets celebrated with a five day carnival with intoxicating music and blinding colour. WhenInnerpartysystem are back in the UK to celebrate the release of their upcoming single �American Trash�, which is released on Red Bull Records on February 7th and features remixes by Starkey and Adam Freeland amongst others. In addition to theFood lovers in meadowhall are sure to succumb to the tempting tastes of gyoza, edamame and ramen this winter as pan-asian restaurant chain

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Sunday 16 January 2011

Win 1 of 3 Learn to Play Slash Guitar Tuition DVD

Slash�s first solo album was a huge chart topping success in the UK and across the globe. Lick Library with Danny Gill have worked day and night to bring you Learn to Play Slash, a guitar tuition DVD that shows you how to master five of the most phenomenal tracksMost of you will already know that Gregory is a really innovative and unique DJ and plays the UK alot. His productions are sought after by many House music DJs around the worldThe music: It's not your average Christmas album - the 14 songs on the album are from artists on our roster and friends of the label and, rather than focusing in on the superficial, materialistic aspects of what Christmas has become, they look moreFollowing three number one singles, a number one double platinum selling album, innumerable radio spins and a UK tour for early next year selling at haste, Alexandra Burke celebrates her champion year with a brand new, deluxe version of her debut album �OvercomeSeptember 17th 2010: it will have been 40 years since the passing of rock�s most influential and iconic electric guitarist � Jimi Hendrix. In many ways he wrote the book on the electric guitar, leaving behind an encyclopedia of sounds, riffs and styles that guitaristsUniversal Recording Musician, Rapper, and Producer, Michael Barber hit the internet with a free Christmas present, Motion Picture Mayhem 3. The third part of his five part series features a guest appearance from Grammy Nominated rap group, NappyBrazil is about passion, powdery white sandy beaches, turquoise water, the �micro� bikini and music filled metropolises packed with culture and charm. This is a place where life gets celebrated with a five day carnival with intoxicating music and blinding colour. WhenInnerpartysystem are back in the UK to celebrate the release of their upcoming single �American Trash�, which is released on Red Bull Records on February 7th and features remixes by Starkey and Adam Freeland amongst others. In addition to theFood lovers in meadowhall are sure to succumb to the tempting tastes of gyoza, edamame and ramen this winter as pan-asian restaurant chain

Source: http://www.music-news.com/showcompetition.asp?nCompetitionID=1630

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Today's Go Karting extravaganza

Chris - is off Go Karting with The Wanted and our competition winners Claire and Darren

Dave - is off Go Karting with The Wanted and our competition winners Claire and Darren

Sam - is off Go Karting with The Wanted and our competition winners Claire and Darren

Aled - is off Go Karting with The Wanted and our competition winners Claire and Darren

Matt - is off Go Karting with The Wanted and our competition winners Claire and Darren

Dom - is off Go Karting with The Wanted and our competition winners Claire and Darren

Tina - is off Go Karting with The Wanted and our competition winners Claire and Darren

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/01/todays_go_karting_extravaganza.html

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The Whiskey Priest - "My music is it's mountain music you can sing by the sea, or sea songs you can sing in the mountains" - Rainboot

Some weeks ago I reviewed The Whiskey Priest�s latest album, Wave And Cloud. It was something beautiful. Touching. So I decided I would try and arrange an interview with Seth, the singer songwriter from The Whiskey Priest to found out, first of all, where he got this amusingly bizarre name from.Renowned worldwide as the front man of Nine Inch Nails and heralded as one of the most influential figures in US rock history, Trent Reznor needs little introduction. An established and respected music producer, he has worked with the likes of Marilyn Manson, Saul Williams and Jane�s Addiction and is the foundingHailing from Essex, Morning Parade are currently one of the most hotly tipped bands for 2011. Look on the internet and you will see that every reputable music and style site across the board including Gigwise, Q The Music, Clash, i-D, Vogue.it and ASOS are tipping this youngWheels are George Runciman (Vocals/Guitar), Felix Howes (Guitar), Yacob Andersen (Bass) and Stirling Mitchell (Drums), a band of fresh-faced London boys who emulate Britpop cool and create credible guitar pop - think Blur, not Busted. Their influences span at least five decades and include David BowieTrain�s chequered 16 �year career seems to be heading for a more definite and successful direction lately. Their huge hit Hey Soul Sister has managed a four month stay in the UK charts, a rare feat when one considers that nowadays songs hardlyLondon based grungers Japanese Voyeurs all set to roll into the grubby mitts of rock stardom following the release of their new album, which is yet to be named, later in the year.

Source: http://www.music-news.com/ShowReview.asp?nReviewID=6553&nType=4

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