pampelmoose Dave Allen of Gang of Four’s Music and Media Blog — music . media . web. culture

This week we explore tracks from a promo CD sampler that I put together when I ran my record label in the 90’s.
1. He Said Omala – Here But Us Chickens from the album Matching Crosses.
2. 60 Channels – Give Me Your Love from the album Tuned in, Turned on.
3. Pimp Daddy Nash – [...]

Two sites for lovers of dj mixes, electronic noodlings, breaks and beats. Lots of cool free downloads on offer. Skull Juice and Fluo Kids.

Ever wonder how you might get to hear classic 60’s performances by the likes of The Who, Led Zepplin, Grateful Dead and more at venues like the Fillmore? Look no further, they can be found for free at the Concert Vault

Now, if like me you are the type of person who agrees with the following – Systems are not humans – Automated systems that try to sound human can be patronizing to consumers. When a consumer calls with a serious issue, they do not want to be greeted by overly friendly and cheery personas – [...]

Photo Scott Huber
I found an incoming link to Dirty Martini’s web log from this post, Art Vs The Google Economy about how search engines point people to new music.
A friend who likes The Decemberists goes searching for more, finds a photographer who’s done some of their photos, browses more from her portfolio, finds some [...]

The French critics may have turned up their nose at Sofia Coppola’s ‘Marie Antoinette’ but they seem to like Kirsten Dunst. Check out Flowers for Katrinka.

I thought we’d shaken off the tag of ‘best city for people aged 25 -34 years old to live in’ but no. According to this article, Cities Compete in Hipness Battle to Attract Young, we are still in the running long after Richard Florida muddied the waters for everyone with his book The Rise of [...]

Oregonians got their annual civil war out of the way yesterday.