Musical musings

Hefner Gives A History Lesson

Remember what you were doing in 1999? Likely you were all premature ejaculation (either giving or receiving) and angst-ridden emotional ineptitude. God, it was shit wasn't it? The one saving grace of that torturous time was probably the music you were living out your humiliations to, unless of course… read more…

Written by Ria on 5 Jun 2008 5:33 PM. Permalink

If you do one thing tonight.

Fidel Cast-off

It's as if he never left. He's always going to be our mayor! Of course they weren't speaking of Ken Livingstone, those words were for leftier lefty Fidel Castro. And that's, em, president, not mayor... We're not quite sure what to think about this Boris win. Chances are, London's… read more…

Written by Nicole on 3 May 2008 10:00 AM. There are 1 comments so far. Permalink

If you do one thing tonight.

Mayday music

Singing along to guitar strumming is one thing. Writing a fantastic tune quite another. Guitar toting singer-songwriters sometimes give musicians a bad name. Like those loveable but tuneless scamps who strum their battered acoustics while hogging Underground busking spots. And contribute to air pollution. Wedding bands have their fair share… read more…

Written by Nicole on 1 May 2008 12:39 PM. Permalink

The Glitter Radar

Crying Wolf ... but which wolf?

You remember the story of Peter and the Wolf? You remember how in the fairy tale, ole Pete cried Wolf, and how it was a lie? So he got eaten right up like a tasty bit of boy-toast? We hope we're not bringing back any childhood traumas here. But… read more…

Written by Nicole on 17 Apr 2008 4:08 PM. Permalink

Come back, all is forgiven

Don't look bling in anger

Rare is the time we find ourselves agreeing with a Gallagher. I mean anyone who once called their house "Supernova Heights"... But we hold up our hands: Noelie G has spoken some sense. When we think of music festivals, after the mud, the crowds, the buzz, we think of… read more…

Written by Nicole on 14 Apr 2008 7:50 PM. Permalink

If you do one thing tonight.

Chilled by nature

London weather is teasing. Even when the streets are grey with frozen rain, there are enough sunny brightenings to make us believe it's Spring. Somehow, there are even sufficient scatterings of flowers in the parks to sustain the illusion, too. Which would be fine except... now we need it… read more…

Written by Nicole on 10 Apr 2008 11:25 AM. Permalink

Musical musings

Will Jay-Z curse the Wireless Festival?

The first day headliner has been announced for this years' Wireless Festival and it's a curious one. Step forward Jay-Z. The rapper, who wed long-time girlfriend and professional booty-shaker Beyoncé over the weekend, is also supposed to be the main attraction at this year's Glastonbury - only he's not. Ticket… read more…

Written by Katie on 7 Apr 2008 2:04 PM. Permalink

Book Today.

Pole position

It is almost too cold to type. London's snapped and become a spring-winter wonderland of sleet. We are standing, slipping, sitting, sleeping in a shakey snow-dome city. And there are Polar Bears stalking the streets! They're playing jazz clubs! And swimming the Thames! They're ringing your mobile phone!… read more…

Written by Nicole on 6 Apr 2008 11:59 PM. Permalink

A thought for the afternoon.

London + country music = ?

As a nation we often seem to follow the trends of our transatlantic cousin the mighty US of A. They like hip hop music, we like hip hop music. They become obese, we become obese. They have gang culture, we... well, I'm sure you get the gist. However, there is… read more…

Written by Katie on 1 Apr 2008 5:14 PM. Permalink

Musical musings

Teach Yourself Gogol Bordello before tomorrow's gig

With lyrics like "have you ever been to American wedding? Where's the vodka, where's marinated herring?" gypsy-punk band Gogol Bordello occupy a very special place in Glitterditch's affections. Shame then that we were a bit slow to snap up tickets for the band's concert at the Carling Academy Brixton tomorrow… read more…

Written by Katie on 1 Apr 2008 2:07 PM. Permalink

Musical musings

Would you go to a record or book signing?

Like your female singers? Have nothing on tonight or tomorrow? Then why not dust off your old autograph book and hunt down some celebrities doing the PR thing in London. R'n'B singer and current chart-topper Estelle blogged on her MySpace page that she will be signing copies of her new… read more…

Written by Katie on 31 Mar 2008 5:00 PM. Permalink

Directionless rants

Kelly Clarkson disappoints in London gig

Fame can be a fickle mistress. One minute your career is surpassing your dreams, the next you're opening school fetes in Weston-super-Mare. Just look at American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson - once the best argument in favour of TV singing competitions, the singer performed to crappy reviews at the Hammersmith… read more…

Written by Katie on 28 Mar 2008 2:57 PM. There are 2 comments so far. Permalink

Musical musings

Battle of the Bands

Oh no! What will we do? Two excellent music acts performing on the same night! On opposite sides of town! With no time inbetween to get to both gigs! Help us decide which one to go to.… read more…

Written by Sian on 20 Mar 2008 2:43 PM. There are 2 comments so far. Permalink

If you do one thing tonight.

We like Fightstar. Busted.

We try not to be but we're impressed Fightstar. That floppy haired ex-Busted boy Charlie is good in his grunge/emo hybrid. He hasn't left his pop roots behind completely and we're looking forward to seeing them later. The Fightstar boys are playing a sold out gig at Madam Jo… read more…

Written by Sian on 3 Mar 2008 1:25 PM. There are 1 comments so far. Permalink

If you do one thing tonight.

The Great Floating Circus: Musique Cirque

Because we know you're already clock watching and wishing you could go out to play... We like fun things that are a little bit off the beaten track. You couldn't get more off the beaten track than Battersea Barge. It takes quite a long time to walk there in… read more…

Written by Sian on 20 Feb 2008 3:52 PM. Permalink

Glittery A-Z

Islington: Our Top Five Bits

London's best bits are often the ones that have been getting it right for years. The places that feel new and exciting every time you go. So to celebrate these we bring you the Glittery A-Z. Today we bring you 'I'. Yes, we know we're cheating a little by… read more…

Written by Sian on 20 Feb 2008 1:22 PM. Permalink

If you do one thing tonight.

The Chilled Out Weekend Guide

Because sometimes you want to have fun but you're just too tired to party, Glitterditch brings you your perfect weekend guide. Here's the best of the chilled stuff. We're not all about sex, drink and parties y'know.… read more…

Written by Sian on 15 Feb 2008 1:22 PM. Permalink

Musical musings

We're very Upsetta.

We're feeling very musical today. But we feel it only right that we tell you of bands to avoid, as well as the good stuff. And we can not stress enough that you should avoid, nay, boycott, the band that are Upsetta. They're hideous. Arragont, and not fun to watch… read more…

Written by Sian on 31 Jan 2008 2:05 PM. There are 1 comments so far. Permalink

Musical musings

Get in the (Duke) Spirit

Yes, we know we're meant to be telling you all about Brighton, but it's waaaaaay too cold and rainy to leave our hotel room. We tried and thought we might get swept into the sea. We're not happy about this, (though we did get to watch the sun set… read more…

Written by Sian on 31 Jan 2008 1:12 PM. Permalink

Glitterditch Approves

Top Five Burlesque Treats

Dita Von Teese is to be the new face (cleavage surely?) of Wonderbra. Which is fine with us. We like her. She looks sexy and classy at the same time. Fab. It looks as though the whole burlesque scene is here to stay. So whilst Dita gets in front… read more…

Written by Sian on 22 Jan 2008 11:47 AM. Permalink

Glitter Monitor

The most sparkly bits...

What have you been most enjoying this week on Glitterditch? You've been getting excited about the Gordon Brown look-a-like competition. Do you all look like him and want to audition? Lots of you want to go and eat food on buses. Us too. You're enjoying reading about our bad… read more…

Written by Sian on 18 Jan 2008 3:19 PM. Permalink

A thought for the afternoon.

Say What?

Whilst we were out just now doing a bit of shopping, we overheard a conversation between two young somethings chatting about music. The line we over heard (ok, listened to) that most stuck in our minds was 'I saw them live last year.' Now we have no idea what… read more…

Written by Sian on 10 Jan 2008 3:30 PM. Permalink

Glitterditch Approves

Glitterditch celebrates 2007

Yesterday we had an email challenging us to 'write a positive story'. Today, we stumbled upon a blog at Guardian Unlimited about the most annoying people of 2007. Glitterditch knows that it's easy to write about the most irritating, usless, talentless celebs, but writing about and celebrating the talented… read more…

Written by Sian on 19 Dec 2007 9:44 AM. There are 2 comments so far. Permalink

You make me feel like dancin'

Tis the season... part 4

Yes, we know it's a Monday, but why should that stop you from having all the fun? It's Christmas after all. It's the best excuse of the year to go and party every night of the week. Make the most of it. There's only seven party days left. Where… read more…

Written by Sian on 17 Dec 2007 6:15 PM. Permalink

Musical musings

The New Kid on the Block

As Amy Winehouse spirals further into the Woolworths bargain basement, it appears there's already someone waiting to steal her crown.… read more…

Written by Sian on 13 Dec 2007 3:00 PM. Permalink

Enough. Go away now please.

Lily gets Literary

Lily Allen is going to judge the Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction. Lucky us. Rush out and buy those books. Now she has an excuse to wear glasses and try and look clever. We don't want to rain on her parade (OK, fine yes we do) but what is… read more…

Written by Sian on 12 Dec 2007 3:45 PM. There are 1 comments so far. Permalink

Glitterditch: “music”