By Chris Harris There’s a reason The Clash feel different to almost every band that gets filed under punk, new wave, rock etc. Yes, they had politics by the bucketful. Yes, they had swagger, they had the noise, the speed, the fashion, the look, the coolness, the slogans, the whole look and theatre of it. … Continue reading The Clash’s Unwritten Rule: Every Great Song Has a Villain
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Interesting Vintage Finds: The Flexible Flyer Taboggan and Husker Du’s Metaphor on Life
When I bought a ‘Frisky Flyer’ from Paul at the market last Saturday, I immediately asked myself is this a ‘Flexible Flyer?’ The ‘Frisky Flyer’ is a sled / tabogan, made in Canada between the 50s and 70s. It is a classic wooden sled with thin metal runners and a steerable front end, named for … Continue reading Interesting Vintage Finds: The Flexible Flyer Taboggan and Husker Du’s Metaphor on Life
Rebellion Festival 2024. ‘Going Back to my Youth’
I didn't even know the Rebellion Festival existed until last year. A chance look on a forthcoming concert website for a band, I can't even remember who, said they were playing at the Rebellion Festival so I checked it out. Wow, that's a spot to me, I thought and I resolved that I go this … Continue reading Rebellion Festival 2024. ‘Going Back to my Youth’
The Rights of Fans. 