In 1998 a song about the male appendage reached the top of the charts. I can’t think of another song with a similar subject matter to achieve the same dazzling heights of success since ‘My Ding-a Ling’ became a hit for Chuck Berry in 1972.
When two likely lads from the fishing port of Newcastle upon Tyne stormed the charts with the soulful, easy listening pop gem ‘Lifted’, the fishing community rejoiced as one of their own had hit the big time.
Nu metal is now old metal. That places Limp Bizkit somewhere at the forefront of the Bronze Age, smelting a heady mix of rock and rap in a clay pot of 'nookie' and backwards caps.
Rubika Shah’s searing documentary explores anti-racism through music, set against the hostile backdrop of late 1970s Britain. Shah told us more ahead of a screening and Q&A hosted by Sensoria.
Music in the Round was one of many organisations that chose to move its 2020 activity online. Jo Towler, Executive Director of Music in the Round, reflects on SCMF at Home.
In
an uneasy time for the creative industries, Black Beacon Sound continue
to serve a vital role in the city and beyond through their
releases and their physical space at Kelham Arcade. The Dig Deep mix series sees DJs put together sets with records found in the BBS shop. Founders Benny Maths and Toby Hickman told us more.
