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The Is Jah Wobble
Introduction Apparently, Jah Wobble's stage name came because John Lydon could not pronounce the name John Wardle properly and slurred it into becoming Jah Wobble. I loved his dub-based bass playing with Public Image but then when he left he looks to have tackled every music genre you can think of and a lot that you can't think of.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Beat
Music About Musicians By Musicians
Introduction Dexy's Midnight Runners came on the radio covering Van Morrison's "Jackie Wilson Said" and I thought could I put together a playlist of songs or band singing about other singers or bands. We obviously have something to kick off this one and another has just come into my head, bands named after songs, but that can wait awhile.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Beat
This Playlist Is Murder
Introduction I had used Graham Parker's "They Murdered The Clown" in a recent Seven Days In post that you can read below, and then thought maybe I could to a Clown related playlist to share on Vocal, but just at the moment no decent Clown or Circus related songs are coming to mind apart from the Graham Parker song.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Beat
Miles at 100
Today would have been Miles Davis's one-hundredth birthday had he lived to see it, and I have some thoughts... I am a fan, and I think that he may be the one jazz musician who does not make too many fans out there feel uncomfortable admitting that they love jazz. Yes, I love John Coltrane and his blistering style and influence over modern music, but Miles is the one whose albums and attitude I always return to...
By Kendall Defoe 5 months ago in Beat
Strangely Groovy
Introduction In the story below Caroline Jane did an Oliver Twist and asked for more. This is it. I wasn't to sure how to write something new and interesting about music. Caroline and I are fans of Nigel Blackwell and Half Man Half Biscuit, so I will try to include something from them in here but I hope that everyone discovers at least one thing they didn't know when they read this piece.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Beat
Building With Brotherhood: DT The Artist Levels Up With Smile Mah Records
Since joining Smile Mah Records, things have continued to level up for DT The Artist both creatively and professionally. Known for his high-energy performances, international touring experience, and independent grind through BTP Entertainment, DT has spent years building his own foundation. Now, his partnership with Smile Mah Records is adding a new layer to that journey — one rooted in teamwork, collaboration, and shared ambition.
By Variety Press5 months ago in Beat
Telstar - The Mad Genius Of Joe Meek
Joe Meek Introduction Apparently, the first song that I ever liked according to my uncle Trevor was "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley, I was three at the time and a picture was taken of me with curly blonde hair but I have not been able to track it down, though my sister Yvonne has all our old photographs which I have scanned, but that one is sadly missing.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Beat
The Max B Homecoming Era Finale Officially Happens At Summer Jam 2026 by NWO Sparrow
Hearts who kept the wave alive for nearly two decades are finally getting the moment they waited for by NWO Sparrow Summer Jam 2026 is shaping up to be an unforgettable celebration for the two Tri-State artist whose influence never faded.
By NWO SPARROW5 months ago in Beat
Jordan Reyne - Maiden, Mother, Crone
Introduction To An Amazing Artist - Jordan Reyne Jordan Reyne is still the most jaw-dropping artist I have discovered, In 2014 I went to see The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing (one of the best live bands you can ever see) and Think Tank in Newcastle, and when I got in there was a girl with horns like some pagan sylph on stages sing to a echoplex loop of her own voice on stage. I didn't know who it was, but I think the song was “The Shadow Line”. You can read about the gig here on the Spoongig blog
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Beat
Route 666
Introduction I don't know what popped this into my head. I was reading an old blog post about the 101ers and the band name coming from George Orwell's 1984 then I thought of Girlschool covering Gun's "Race With The Devil" and thought what road would they be on, then thought of the song "Route 66" and the road Route 66 which runs from Chicago to Los Angeles nearly two and a half thousand miles:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Beat
