Here’s an introduction to each of the legal ways you can listen to the playlists I will be constantly updating. Some you may have heard of, some you may not have, some will suit your needs, and some will not. Experiment, try something new, tell me what you think of them, and let me know […]
Author Archives: ChrisStoneman
The Way Young Lovers Do by Van Morrison
The strings that weave their way through the very fabric of this song make this the intense listen it is, and the first time I heard that bass I realised what the bass guitar was actually used for. I will never tire of listening to this combination of instruments shuffling their way through a great […]
Positive Jam by The Hold Steady
The first song on the first album should be an announcement of arrival or a statement of intent. This is both. If you never paid attention in history class, here is Craig Finn’s version of the 20th century condensed into two lines per decade. Reaching the present day (as it was in 2000) the Hold Steady […]
Digital Economy Bill - My Thoughts
Here are some of my thoughts on the contents of the bill, and it’s repercussions on the music industry at large. You can read my previous post about what the bill actually is here. If you only have time to read a little, please read the final section. We need to control online piracy with firm […]
The Digital Economy Bill — What Is It
This week, The Digital Economy Bill is being passed through the House Of Commons. Though I am aware that some of you have been following it’s progression with interest, most were not aware of it until it was the subject of last Monday’s Panorama documentary. Last Monday’s show, entitled ‘Are The Net Police Coming For […]
The Ramones
This post was originally part of an email conversation. Read here for more details. by Jonathan Odom From: Jonathan Odom Sent: 21 July 2008 10:56 To: Ben Smith Cc: Chris Stoneman; John Klein; Bradbeer, Alexander; Nick Maple Subject: RE: Musical Journey : The Ramones The Ramones are the first punk band, period. They were emulated […]
Bruce Springsteen
This post was originally part of an email conversation. Read here for more details. by Nick Maple From: Nick Maple Sent: 18 July 2008 16:57 To: Ben Smith Cc: Chris Stoneman; John Klein; Bradbeer, Alexander; Jonathan Odom Subject: RE: Musical Journey : Bruce Springsteen I’m a simple man- music needs to tell a story or create […]
