October 30, 2014

Damon Albarn receives blue plaque at Leytonstone

Damon Albarn has received a new blue plaque at his former Leytonstone home.

According to The Guardian, the Blur singer visited his childhood home at 21 Fillebrook Road, Leytonstone, this week. The singerlived in the house until he was nine-years-old and attended George Tomlinson Primary School, in Harrington Road.

 He said: “Its multi-racial population had a very profound effect on me, and the borough has a very particular feel to it, given the proximity to Epping Forest and places like Hollow Ponds. “I remember cows coming down this road on a regular basis. You wouldn’t believe it now what with the A12 extension, but memories like that obviously stuck with me.”


Albarn’s recent Mercury-nominated album, Everyday Robots, recalls his early childhood living in Fillebrook Road and one of the songs is named Hollow Ponds.

Councillor Clyde Loakes, Deputy Leader of Waltham Forest council, said: “This borough has produced talented people from all walks of life and given Damon is such a huge name in the world of music it was right that we should celebrate him as a son of Leytonstone too.

 “Having been privileged to have met him, it is obvious that he has a real affection for the borough, as anyone listening to Hollow Ponds on his new album can hear.

This marks a new place to visit for any Blur fans who is eager to visit Blur-related landmarks around London and the UK.


October 29, 2014

5 Reasons why Britpop won't die


1. Parklife still exists - everyone's jogging in the park these days

2. We all know someone who is the girl who are boys who like boys to be girls 

3. Damon Albarn's still a Britpop man- just look at the way he dresses


4. Milky's a UK icon

5. Gorillaz sounds a bit like Blur - seriously, just listen to Tomorrow comes Today



October 23, 2014

New Damon Albarn song- Sister Rust



The cinematic song features on the soundtrack to the action film starring Scarlett Johansson.

The majority of the music in the film was provided by composer Eric Serra. Lucy is released in the UK on August 22 but is already out in America.



October 22, 2014

Gorillaz confirmed to make a new album in 2016

We've got great news for all Gorillaz fans. Damon Albarn has just revealed in a recent interview with The Sydney Morning Herald that his animated band Gorillaz will make a new album i 2016.

In the interview, he mentioned that Gorillaz is already in the process of "reactivating" for a potential 2016 album. This means that fans will be hearing brand new Gorillaz songs as early as next year, and possibly enjoy a full Gorillaz world tour in 2016 after their album release.

If Gorillaz produces a new LP, it would be the band’s fifth album, and first since 2011’s ipad-recorded The Fall.

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But what about his other band Blur? Of this, Damon Albarn said: “I would imagine there’s some kind of future,” he said in the interview, “but at the moment there’s no time for the future – only the present. Who knows? I’m reluctant to say anything, because if I do, it just gets taken out of context and then I’m accused of being a wind-up.”






October 21, 2014

Bingo plays the music

Listening to good music and doing any thing, makes it all cooler. We listen to good music while hitting the gym, listen to music while driving and even when you are working, you will put in those ear buds. Quite recently, there has been an increase in people playing bingo games as well as listening to music. Bingo has been a love for many and even inspired the pop band “Bingo Players” name. New Look Bingo is one of the popular bingo sites if you want to play bingoonline.

Interesting games have been coupled up with fascinating offers at New Look Bingo. Firstly, if you are looking for free bingo site, then you have hit the right spot. You get to play with £15 free on just registering in the site. So huddle up in this fun site where you get to enjoy fantastic offers along with the games. You name it,there is 30 ball, 75 ball, 80 ball and 90 ball bingo game, which ever suits your like, you could play! The chat rooms are always bustling with huge activities that will get you to play in the fun bingo games and even chat.

Sometimes, all you need is a good music session to get you started on the game and you could be playing it for more time. Sometimes you loose the track of time while playing in these games, just like how you enjoy good musical track. Sooner or later you will also become a huge fan of playing bingo and head-banging as you win the high progressive jackpots. Watch out for the big prizes as you play in these games because you could be winning that huge prize money. We think music and bingo just goes hand in hand as they keep playing fantastic games just like the music tracks all day long.  





April 26, 2014

Aiden Grimshaw- Tender cover (Blur)

Former X Factor contestant and solo singer Aiden Grimshaw (or commonly known as Aiden ) has covered Blur's classic 'Tender' to mark the 20 year anniversary of Britpop. Scroll down to watch his cover.

The 'Is This Love' star was just 3 years old when Britpop began in 1994, and only 8 when Blur released 'Tender' in 1999. Grimshaw has delivered a strong rendition of the track, however, with only a guitarist to accompany him.

 


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