My first gig shoot was an unmitigated disaster. I’d borrowed a point and shoot from my dad’s company because the only camera I owned was on my phone. I was escorted into a big theatre venue where I was the only photographer, told to stand back at the sound desk and took such blurry photos that I had to pretend the memory card was corrupted to...
It’s January 1996. I am seven years old, soon to be eight, and sitting in the back seat of my parents’ car. The radio is on and we are stuck in traffic. Suddenly I hear something familiar; something I’ve heard on an advert, which has hooked itself into my young brain; the speeded-up, chipmunk vocals which sing: “Spaceman. I always wanted you to go...
A Christmas song that has stood the test of time, this is still broadcast on radio stations worldwide at this special time of year, made popular largely by its iconic video, starring snow, knitwear and perms and bouffants aplenty. Written by George Michael and released as a double A-side with Everything She Wants, Last Christmas was released in 1984. It was...
It’s that time of year again, in which we brace ourselves for a tidal wave of judging panels, screaming audiences and squealing with the nation divided into two very different mindsets. There are two clear debates for TV musical “talent” shows; one being that it is killing the music industry and is more a popularity contest than a showcase of pure...
Since Halloween is just around the corner, I thought I’d kick-start with a music video that is not only the most iconic horror-themed music video of all time but perhaps also the most iconic music video ever made. It is, of course, the video for Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ – that most archetypal of Halloween disco tunes. Released 2nd...
The UK’s wettest summer for 100 years is almost over so we asked our reviewers to give us their favourite summer track, in the hope it might cheer us all up. Here’s what came back: Feist – Mushaboom Emily Bruce: I have a whole playlist of summery songs on my iTunes, but this is my ultimate summer track. It’s just such a positive,...
Released exclusively on ITunes from the 20th of August, Chris Stock’s music video for single Our Time is doing just more than racking up publicity; it is helping to save lives. Directed and written by Igun Pictures’ Antony Lewis & Produced by Chris Lewis; and shot across various locations in Britain. Antony Lewis is a regular face on British...
1. Zebrahead – The Juggernauts Third and final release from seventh studio album “Phoenix”, easily the best track on the album and has a belting summer themed video to go with. 2. The Wonder Years – Lets Moshercize!!! Comic song about how moshing is the best form of exercise, compared to conventional methods. Bound to get anybody pro-active...
I’m about to make a bold statement. You may want to sit down for this. Right, here it goes: “Pop music is better now than it has been for a long time.”Before you leap up from your seat and scream “WHAT ABOUT JUSTIN BIEBER?!” at the screen, allow me to explain myself. The inspiration for this article came about when I read the interesting news (on...
Hidden in the warren of roundabouts is The Stables; something of a haven amidst the concrete of Milton Keynes it has recently been listed as the 4th Best Venue in the UK by PRS. Funded by the Arts Council and those who appreciate its magic, it’s a predominantly volunteer run venue, with an atmosphere and welcome to rival anywhere. Friendly faces seem to...
It is impossible for me to hear T Rex’s We Love To Boogie without tapping my feet along to the beat. And, it’s not exclusive to that track alone! I discovered the glitzy glam of Marc Bolan and his band about ten years ago at fifteen and fell instantly in love with the infectious vibe of T Rex’s back catalogue and still turn to their...
With Record Store Day 2012 taking place tomorrow and musical greats such as The Kinks set to celebrate, the team at MTTM decided to share with you their fave independent musical haunts. Be sure to check them out and pay yours a visit tomorrow!! Emily Bruce, Reviewer – Resident Records, Brighton When I was a student in Brighton I couldn’t go...