Haisai Ojisan!
Have you heard any Okinawan folk rock? About time you did. Check out this chirpy ditty circa 1972 from Shoukichi Kina – it’s cheered me up various times for the last 2 years, although I have no idea what he’s … Continued
Clara Hill – nu-soul sista
How I wish I could make music like Clara Hill’s. A lot of sweepy keys, downbeats, waves, interesting chord changes and impeccable smoothness. [Check out a little playlist on Spotify I did for sleek nu-jazz music.] Sonar Kollectiv, the label … Continued
In da studio
My challenge – to finish my album by May! Have had a couple of productive sessions at Strongroom Studios, where the likes of Pixie Lott hang out. Also onboard is Russ Keffert aka Junk Scientist, producer supreme! Will upload the … Continued
Keep calm and dance like Thom Yorke
Link: Keep calm and dance like Thom Yorke This poster makes me laugh! If you haven’t seen the Lotus Flower video, you have been living under a rock! Watch Thom Yorke dancing to Beyonce’s Single Ladies. Seriously funny.
Lovely sunny day calls for happy sunny music
Wow! The sun is out with a vengeance. Rosy English boobs are out in force too, peeking over tiny summer tops. I love to put on my Trojan Calypso set when it’s bright and sunny like this. If you have … Continued
Stereolab is my most favourite band in the world. I have been listening to their huge back catalo
Stereolab is my most favourite band in the world. I have been listening to their huge back catalogue for over 4 years non-stop. This is Neon Beanbag, the first track from their last studio album Chemical Chords. Amusingly, this track … Continued
RSA Animate – Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us (by
RSA Animate – Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us (by theRSAorg) An interesting animation of a talk by Dan Pink about what motivates humans – does more pay necessarily mean higher performance? Maybe not…
Snapshots from today’s video session with Issa, having some fun in the springtime sun, and
Snapshots from today’s video session with Issa, having some fun in the springtime sun, and singing for friends.
An evening with Boy George and friends, Jazz Cafe
My 11 year old self would have been very proud and excited to be able to be within Boy George’s breathing distance. We even exchanged glances at one point, although I meekly looked away. Gah! Boy George was on top … Continued
Why isn’t Janelle Monae more famous?
When I tell people that I’ve been inspired by Janelle Monae, 90% of the time they say, ‘Oh, I’ve never heard of her.’ Why? I think she is the most exciting thing to come out from pop and RnB. Her … Continued