Mixtape…
Ever get given a mixtape by a friend – now they’re on online
Walmer Castle, Kent – 1932
Walmer Castle is in Kent and was built in the 16th Century by Henry VIII – this post card was sent a little later, in 1932 to Miss Warren in New Malden Surrey. Click more to read the message.
I can’t wait until July 17th
Leonard Cohen played his first show in 15 years – he’ll be in London soon
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Internet Users
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Internet Users – via Create Debate
Scalby Mills, Scarborough – 1918
Another painted postcard from Scalby Mills in Scarborough – sent in 1918 to Summer Hill in Cork, Ireland. You can see how this location looks today on Live Maps. Click More to see the message.
Batman – The Dark Knight (production stills)
If there was any doubt how good the new Batman film will be – check out these stills
Portishead – The Rip – Video
"In my thoughts I have bled for the riddles I’ve been fed. Another lie moves over." Portishead, The Rip – 2008
Review : Martina Topley-Bird – The Blue God
After collaborating with Tricky, Gorillaz and singing on the new Glitter Twins album, it was about time that we got a new album from Martina Topley-Bird – and finally ‘The Blue God’ has dropped.
Continuing the recent Bristol renaissance – The Blue God carries the twitchy, dark, baton forwards with a really strong set of songs produced by Danger Mouse (from Gnarls Barkley) and released on Independiente records.
The album opens with Phoenix – subtle organs, lo-fi drums and a nice bassline underscore gentle vocals, before gently eastern strings join the mix. Next up is the single Carnies – with its fairground references and rolling guitar line.
Other highlights on the album are Baby Blue with its vaguely 60′s feeling, snare rolls and muted guitar, Something to Say with crunchy beats, more organs and violins in the mix.
Its really nice to see that DangerMouse has not over done the production, letting the songwriting really stand out. There is no doubt that the aim is for a more pop-oriented sound, and whilst the album is more accessible, there hasn’t been a loss of the edginess that made her earlier stand-out.
Great album, superb production and good songwriting.
X Marks the spot – Morecambe – 1924
We are here – I love the way that ‘X’ marks the spot of where this person stayed during their visit to Morecambe. I also notice the fact that they have chosen a right old miserable day to photograph the West End in Morecambe, with waves crashing into the crowded prom. Sent in 1924 to Jan Cottage in New Harrogate. Click more to see the message.
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