Radio 2 has secured the first play of the new Kate Bush single, an updated version of the 1989 track Deeper Understanding.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044759&c=1
Thursday, 31 March 2011
The blog is on
Chris - is having a very important meeting with the team and then he'll go home and practice making pancakes for tonight
Dave - is having a very important meeting with the team and then he's going ice skating again
Dom - is having a very important meeting with the team and then he'll be going home to make pancakes
Tina - is having a very important meeting, then sleeping and then will be doing 60 Seconds on BBC 3
Aled - is having a very important meeting and then will be having a big sleep
Sam - is having a very important meeting and then will be getting injections for her holiday
Matt - is having a very important meeting, then he's out for lunch, has some meetings this afternoon and then tonight he's cooking for a friend
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/the_blog_is_on.html
Happy Now makes BBC playlists
Take That?s Comic relief single Happy Now (Polydor) has been added to the B list at Radio 1 and the C list at Radio 2 this week.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044758&c=1
Coca-Cola and Taio Cruz let American Idol fans create new song
FRUKT on Brands: Coca-Cola has partnered up with multiplatinum singer-songwriter Taio Cruz on a new campaign which will see music fans crowd sourcing a new single to be performed live on the American Idol finale.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044766&c=1
Videos Galore
If you've not heard the show over the last two weeks you've been missing out on loads of things, but as we're so lovely (and modest) we've put some videos online of us doing stuff for you to see with...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/videos_galore.shtml
Radioplayer launches in the UK
An online listening platform, billed as ?the most important development in the last 50 years of radio?, launched today.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044768&c=1
M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-Monday
Chris - is going to the gym, packing his parents back up north and then he's sleeping for the rest of the day
Dave - is going ice skating today
Dom - is presenting Newsbeat at lunchtime and then a man is coming to take down his marquee this afternoon
Tina - has meetings and then she's going to the gym
Aled - is having hair laser surgery this afternoon and then he's going indoor sky diving this evening
Matt - has record company appointments this afternoon and then tonight he's got a quiet night in
Sam - is on a course
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-monday.html
Das Blog
Chris - might go for a run later this afternoon and then he'll be preparing for his basketball captaincy tomorrow night
Dave - has a photoshoot and then he's going ice skating
Dom - is writing and recording the Oddbox
Tina - has lots of work to do today and she'll be getting very excited about tomorrow night's basketball match (by the way, did she mention that she's spoken to Jay-Z)
Aled - has record company appointments, then he's going on a course and then he's off to the gym
Sam - has more meetings, a lunch in the canteen - fancy - and then karaoke in a hip hop styleee later!
Matt - will be recovering from a hangover, although he may be going out later
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/das_blog_1.html
Win tickets for MusicConnex
Music Week is offering readers the opportunity to win five pairs of passes for DIY music and new media conference MusicConnex.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044739&c=1
Spatula: The Epithiny
Tonight we created radio history the comedian and Skins writer Josie Long camer up with an idea to confound and confuse teachers across the nation whilst simultaneously giving you a burst of joy amongst the turgid boredom of homework. We...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/spatula_the_epithiny.shtml
Website to Pay $1 Million to Record Companies After Selling Beatles Songs For .25 Cents
The Associated Press reports that a website that sold Beatles songs online for .25 cents apiece before they became legally available has agreed to pay record companies nearly $1 million to settle a federal lawsuit. A judge ruled in December that the site BlueBeat.com violated the music labels'
Wednesday, 30 March 2011
Happy Now makes BBC playlists
Take That?s Comic relief single Happy Now (Polydor) has been added to the B list at Radio 1 and the C list at Radio 2 this week.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044758&c=1
Mac's podcast links
So Annie in her post Christmas state couldn't quite work out how to put a link to Russell Brand's podcasts, so has called upon me to do it for her... which is great as this can count as her Christmas...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/macs_podcast_links.shtml
Today is Wednesday
Chris - is going to the gym and then he may follow up some party invites for people who haven't replied yet
Dave - has a luncheon meeting
Dom - is up to news stuff and then he has some boring meetings
Tina - is having a meeting and then she's got a friend coming over to stay
Aled - is recovering from the Brits and doing recording for a TV show
Matt - has playlist at lunchtime and then this evening he's recording some music with a colleague
Sam - is a busy, busy girl today - meetings then dinner tonight with a friend.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/today_is_wednesday.html
Twenty First Republic signs Worlds End deal
Twenty First Republic, the JV from Universal Republic Records and Twenty First Artists that caters to US-based music producers and engineers, has announced a deal with Worlds End Management.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044744&c=1
Sean Kingston and Ne-Yo to Celebrate Mardi Gras in Orlando
While Fat Tuesday may have come and gone in New Orleans, the biggest, best Mardi Gras party outside of The Big Easy continues at Universal Orlando Resort. On Friday, Jamaican singer and rapper Sean Kingston will bring excitement to Universal Studios with his up-tempo, tropical-infused pop-rap
Backstage on the Hollyoaks set with Ricky Whittle
Well ho, ho, ho and Joy to the World! How you keeping? Done all your Christmas shoppping yet? Nah, neither of I. Tell you what though, have a lil' break from all the Xmas madness and see Hollyoaks in a...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/backstage_with_the_hollyoaks_l.shtml
Backstage on the Hollyoaks set with Ricky Whittle
Well ho, ho, ho and Joy to the World! How you keeping? Done all your Christmas shoppping yet? Nah, neither of I. Tell you what though, have a lil' break from all the Xmas madness and see Hollyoaks in a...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/backstage_with_the_hollyoaks_l.shtml
Queensr�che to Release "Dedicated to Chaos" This Summer
Queensr�che announced that their new album will be called Dedicated to Chaos and it will be released this summer. It's the band's first effort for its new label, Roadrunner Records/Loud & Proud. The band ? featuring Geoff Tate, Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Parker Lundgren --
The life-size cardboard model of Dave...
...well it's a lot taller to be honest:
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/the_life-size_cardboard_model.html
The life-size cardboard model of Dave...
...well it's a lot taller to be honest:
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/the_life-size_cardboard_model.html
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Radiohead 12 inch for Record Store Day
The organisers of Record Store Day 2011 have secured their biggest exclusive release to date in the shape of a new Radiohead 12 inch.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044757&c=1
Mac's podcast links
So Annie in her post Christmas state couldn't quite work out how to put a link to Russell Brand's podcasts, so has called upon me to do it for her... which is great as this can count as her Christmas...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/macs_podcast_links.shtml
Vote For Your Favorite Roadrunner Records' Artists For the Revolver Golden Gods Awards
The Revolver Golden Gods voting runs through Friday! Go here to vote. Now is your chance to cast your vote for your favorite Roadrunner artists in the appropriate categories! Have your voice be heard from your favorite hard rock and metal bands, bestowed by the world's loudest rock magazine!
Katy Perry's "E.T." Video to Premiere on March 30th
Following a week of alien abductions on katyperry.com and all her digital properties, Katy Perry's "E.T." epic sci-fi music video (featuring Kanye West) will descend upon the masses. The music video is directed by filmmaker Floria Sigismondi, who has created clips for David Bowie, Bj�rk, and Marilyn
post christmas bloat
my belly is awash with homecooked food, and Chocolate Kimberlys and Tayto cheese and onion crisps. The latter two foodstuffs are both Irish only and I hold them both in the same esteem as I would a close family member....
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/post_christmas_bloat.shtml
Rob Zombie to Tour With Slayer
Get ready for hell on earth, because for the first time since they toured together on Ozzfest 1999, Rob Zombie and Slayer are teaming up to hit the road, bringing a glorious purgatory to fans in 12 North American cities. The co-headline trek kicks off Wednesday, July 20th at the Sovereign Center in
Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/rob-zombie-to-tour-with-slayer/8771680
Elliot Minors Christmas Songs
Elliot Minor came into the studio to sing us some live acoustic Christmas tracks... and you want to see them don't you? Ok here they are.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/elliot_minors_christmas_songs.shtml
Twenty First Republic signs Worlds End deal
Twenty First Republic, the JV from Universal Republic Records and Twenty First Artists that caters to US-based music producers and engineers, has announced a deal with Worlds End Management.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044744&c=1
Wickki Wicked Wednesday!
Chris - Will be going to the gym and then having some left over curry from yesterday's birthday lunch with Salad (Sam and Aled) . Then getting ready for a night in watching Aled's new show!
Dave - Is off skating, then having a boring tea and watching Aled on the telly
Dom - In a meeting at 3pm, so will be doing shopping in the meantime.
Tina - Lots of work today then watching Aled on the TV
Aled - Lots of meetings with Salad, then playlist. Short sleep before welcoming his friends over to preview a TV show that may or may not be funny.
Sam - Has lots of meetings and then has another birthday surprise tonight - not on her birthday
Matt - Is on a course.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/wickki_wicked_wednesday.html
Dave's 'hot bod'
Today we made a startling discovery - that our very own Dave Vitty has done a glossy magazine photoshoot, clad in nothing but a pair of tight white boxer shorts.
You may have heard our shocked reactions during today's show.
Click on the link below to make your own mind up. Be warned though...it's not for the faint hearted!
http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebrity-news/516936/comedy-dave-unveils-his-hot-bod-who-knew/
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/daves_hot_bod.html
Kristine Elezaj Premieres "Warpath" Music Video on ARTISTdirect.com
ARTISTdirect.com's new girlfriend Kristine Elezaj is premiering her new video for "Warpath" exclusively today! The blonde diva busts plenty of dance moves that'd make Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera proud, all the while slithering around in bra tops and panties and looking sexy as hell while
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BlueBeat beaten over Beatles
BlueBeat has been fined just under $1m (�0.62m) for the unauthorised selling of Beatles tracks online.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044730&c=1
How the Budget affects venture capital trusts
Venture capitalists were among the beneficiaries of a very pro-business Budget, in a move that will have a knock-on effect for entertainment specialists such as Edge, Power Amp and Ingenious.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044721&c=1
M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-Monday
Chris - is going to the gym, packing his parents back up north and then he's sleeping for the rest of the day
Dave - is going ice skating today
Dom - is presenting Newsbeat at lunchtime and then a man is coming to take down his marquee this afternoon
Tina - has meetings and then she's going to the gym
Aled - is having hair laser surgery this afternoon and then he's going indoor sky diving this evening
Matt - has record company appointments this afternoon and then tonight he's got a quiet night in
Sam - is on a course
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-monday.html
Tuesday, 29 March 2011
How the Budget affects VAT
Hopes were high among the UK?s physical music retailers that last week?s Budget would finally bring definitive action on Low Value Consignment Relief (LVCR), a loophole that allows goods under a certain value to be sold into the UK from...
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044722&c=1
It's Friday, yes it's Friday
Chris - has some meetings this morning, then he's got his party tonight; tomorrow he's watching Leeds and then seeing his good friend Dominic Byrne, and then on Sunday he's probably going to have something called a hangover, so he'll be resting ahead of the Big Show on Monday morning
Dave - has some party preparation to do, then he's got a weekend of socialising
Sam - has a fair few meetings then has to glam herself up for Chris party!
Tina - is having a haircut and then she's going to Chris' party tonight
Aled - is going to Chris' birthday and then he's off to Cardiff uni
Matt - is sadly not going to Chris' party tonight - he's off to Holland to visit some good friends
Dom - is going to Chris' party tonight and then he's having a relaxing weekend
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/its_friday_yes_its_friday.html
The week where records may be broken...
Chris - has lots of interviews to do today ahead of his attempt to host BBC Radio 1's Longest Ever Show; he's doing one for BBC Radio Scotland and later he'll be on Richard Bacon's 5Live radio show with Simon Mayo
Dave - also has lots of interviews today and then later he'll be going skating
Dom - is presenting the lunchtime edition of Newsbeat
Tina - will be presenting 60 Second News on BBC 3
Sam - is in meetings, meetings and more meetings.
Aled - has lots of meetings and then a big gym session
Matt - will be recovering from the weekend, he's then got lots of meetings and tonight he's getting his haircut
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/the_week_where_records_may_be.html
Sheryl Crow Announces Tour Dates
Sheryl Crow wears many hats: rock star, activist, mother and now cookbook author! Sheryl met personal chef Chuck White when she was battling breast cancer, which was a wake up call for her to eat better. White taught Sheryl how to cook foods that are seasonal, locally grown and vitamin rich.
Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/sheryl-crow-announces-tour-dates/8771679
Vote For Your Favorite Roadrunner Records' Artists For the Revolver Golden Gods Awards
The Revolver Golden Gods voting runs through Friday! Go here to vote. Now is your chance to cast your vote for your favorite Roadrunner artists in the appropriate categories! Have your voice be heard from your favorite hard rock and metal bands, bestowed by the world's loudest rock magazine!
Gwyneth Paltrow Robert De Niro Liam Neeson Justin Timberlake
Check Out Live Jessie J Performances From NYC
With a debut TV performance on SNL just a few weeks ago, plus upcoming appearances on a slew of daytime and nighttime TV, UK starlet Jessie J has America in her sites! Jessie J is ready to take over this great country of ours with her debut album Who You Are, available everywhere April 12th! See her
The View to record official Record Store Day single
The View is to re-record I Need That Record by eighties band The Tweeds as an official single for Record Store Day.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044726&c=1
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post christmas bloat
my belly is awash with homecooked food, and Chocolate Kimberlys and Tayto cheese and onion crisps. The latter two foodstuffs are both Irish only and I hold them both in the same esteem as I would a close family member....
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/post_christmas_bloat.shtml
Sharkey Goes North
Music Week will conduct a keynote interview with UK Music CEO Feargal Sharkey at the GoNorth seminar and artist showcase in the Highlands of Scotland this summer.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044734&c=1
Sunday, 27 March 2011
It's Friday, yes it's Friday
Chris - has some meetings this morning, then he's got his party tonight; tomorrow he's watching Leeds and then seeing his good friend Dominic Byrne, and then on Sunday he's probably going to have something called a hangover, so he'll be resting ahead of the Big Show on Monday morning
Dave - has some party preparation to do, then he's got a weekend of socialising
Sam - has a fair few meetings then has to glam herself up for Chris party!
Tina - is having a haircut and then she's going to Chris' party tonight
Aled - is going to Chris' birthday and then he's off to Cardiff uni
Matt - is sadly not going to Chris' party tonight - he's off to Holland to visit some good friends
Dom - is going to Chris' party tonight and then he's having a relaxing weekend
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/its_friday_yes_its_friday.html
Birthday Action
On Monday I celebrated my Birthday, which was very lovely. The rest of the switch team very kindly brought me a cake and a card. That's not all though... keep reading....
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/birthday_action.shtml
Lady Gaga Releases "Born This Way (The Country Road Version)" Today
"Born This Way (The Country Road Version)" was released on Twitter today. Lady Gaga had previously said that there would be two versions of "Born This Way," with one being more basic and stripped-down. In February, Gaga revealed that "I've made two music videos for the song... I'm actually putting
Mercury to stop releasing physical singles
Mercury Records has announced it will no longer release singles on CD ? as 99% of singles sales are now digital.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044683&c=1
The life-size cardboard model of Dave...
...well it's a lot taller to be honest:
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/the_life-size_cardboard_model.html
M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-Monday
Chris - is going to the gym, packing his parents back up north and then he's sleeping for the rest of the day
Dave - is going ice skating today
Dom - is presenting Newsbeat at lunchtime and then a man is coming to take down his marquee this afternoon
Tina - has meetings and then she's going to the gym
Aled - is having hair laser surgery this afternoon and then he's going indoor sky diving this evening
Matt - has record company appointments this afternoon and then tonight he's got a quiet night in
Sam - is on a course
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-monday.html
Rise Against make number one in Canada - but miss out in the US
Chicago rock band Rise Against were expected to dash Adele?s chances of a number one album this week, and they did ? not in their native America but in Canada.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044682&c=1
Lady Gaga Releases "Born This Way (The Country Road Version)" Today
"Born This Way (The Country Road Version)" was released on Twitter today. Lady Gaga had previously said that there would be two versions of "Born This Way," with one being more basic and stripped-down. In February, Gaga revealed that "I've made two music videos for the song... I'm actually putting
The week where records may be broken...
Chris - has lots of interviews to do today ahead of his attempt to host BBC Radio 1's Longest Ever Show; he's doing one for BBC Radio Scotland and later he'll be on Richard Bacon's 5Live radio show with Simon Mayo
Dave - also has lots of interviews today and then later he'll be going skating
Dom - is presenting the lunchtime edition of Newsbeat
Tina - will be presenting 60 Second News on BBC 3
Sam - is in meetings, meetings and more meetings.
Aled - has lots of meetings and then a big gym session
Matt - will be recovering from the weekend, he's then got lots of meetings and tonight he's getting his haircut
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/the_week_where_records_may_be.html
The blog is on
Chris - is having a very important meeting with the team and then he'll go home and practice making pancakes for tonight
Dave - is having a very important meeting with the team and then he's going ice skating again
Dom - is having a very important meeting with the team and then he'll be going home to make pancakes
Tina - is having a very important meeting, then sleeping and then will be doing 60 Seconds on BBC 3
Aled - is having a very important meeting and then will be having a big sleep
Sam - is having a very important meeting and then will be getting injections for her holiday
Matt - is having a very important meeting, then he's out for lunch, has some meetings this afternoon and then tonight he's cooking for a friend
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/the_blog_is_on.html
Steve Vai Succeeded in Setting Guinness World Record For Largest Online Guitar Lesson
After several weeks of careful tabulation, it's now official: Berkleemusic, the online continuing education division of Boston's renowned Berklee College of Music, and Grammy�-award winning guitar virtuoso Steve Vai, have set the Guinness� World Record for the world's largest online guitar lesson.
Lady Gaga Only Tattoos Left Side of Her Body
The Daily Mirror reports that Lady Gaga has said that she will only tattoo the left side of her body, per the request of her dear old dad! The singer said that her dad requested that she keep one side of her body free of skin ink, so that she "remains slightly normal." Gaga? Normal? As if! "All of
The life-size cardboard model of Dave...
...well it's a lot taller to be honest:
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/the_life-size_cardboard_model.html
The week where records may be broken...
Chris - has lots of interviews to do today ahead of his attempt to host BBC Radio 1's Longest Ever Show; he's doing one for BBC Radio Scotland and later he'll be on Richard Bacon's 5Live radio show with Simon Mayo
Dave - also has lots of interviews today and then later he'll be going skating
Dom - is presenting the lunchtime edition of Newsbeat
Tina - will be presenting 60 Second News on BBC 3
Sam - is in meetings, meetings and more meetings.
Aled - has lots of meetings and then a big gym session
Matt - will be recovering from the weekend, he's then got lots of meetings and tonight he's getting his haircut
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/the_week_where_records_may_be.html
Cast of ?Sucker Punch? Talks Tough Women and Hip-Hop
The beautiful cast of Sucker Punch sat down with ARTISTdirect.com to chat about the action-packed film. Carla Gugino, Emily Browning, Jamie Chung, Jena Malone, Vanessa Hudgens and Abbie Cornish all play gorgeous, twisted femme fatales in the film and one thing is for sure: the ladies took to their
Dave's 'hot bod'
Today we made a startling discovery - that our very own Dave Vitty has done a glossy magazine photoshoot, clad in nothing but a pair of tight white boxer shorts.
You may have heard our shocked reactions during today's show.
Click on the link below to make your own mind up. Be warned though...it's not for the faint hearted!
http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebrity-news/516936/comedy-dave-unveils-his-hot-bod-who-knew/
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/daves_hot_bod.html
Dave's 'hot bod'
Today we made a startling discovery - that our very own Dave Vitty has done a glossy magazine photoshoot, clad in nothing but a pair of tight white boxer shorts.
You may have heard our shocked reactions during today's show.
Click on the link below to make your own mind up. Be warned though...it's not for the faint hearted!
http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebrity-news/516936/comedy-dave-unveils-his-hot-bod-who-knew/
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/daves_hot_bod.html
Dave's 'hot bod'
Today we made a startling discovery - that our very own Dave Vitty has done a glossy magazine photoshoot, clad in nothing but a pair of tight white boxer shorts.
You may have heard our shocked reactions during today's show.
Click on the link below to make your own mind up. Be warned though...it's not for the faint hearted!
http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebrity-news/516936/comedy-dave-unveils-his-hot-bod-who-knew/
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/daves_hot_bod.html
Four Members of Screeching Weasel Quit After SxSW Incident
After Screeching Weasel singer Ben "Weasel" Foster struck two women at a SxSW concert after one of the women reportedly spit ice at him, the other four members of the punk group have announced up and quit. Dan Schafer, Adam Cargin, Justin Perkins and Drew Fredrichsen published a letter on
It's Dancehall Day on BBC 1Xtra today! (FYI)
Chris - will be working on the podcast then he's off to the gym for the third and final time this week
Dave - will be having a long planning meeting with Roy Walker in his Imaginarium
Dom - will be presenting the Oddbox today
Tina - will be doing lots of work in the office
Aled - is doing his record company appointments, then he's going to the gym before building up some sleep ahead of next week
Matt - has lots of work to be doing, then yoga, then tonight he's cooking for his housemates and getting music organised for a house party
Sam - won't be going to Matt's house party. She hasn't been invited. Again.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/its_dancehall_day_on_bbc_1xtra.html
Nicki Minaj Working on Follow Up to "Pink Friday" With Mystery Guest
Lil' Kim's nemesis Nicki Minaj is already working on the follow-up to her 2010 debut album, the smash hit Pink Friday. Minaj said that she has a number of pending collaborations, including a verse handed to a mystery female artist that is supposed to "rock some boats," according to MTV. Could it be
Industry unites behind tsunami relief effort
All four major labels have collaborated to produce a star-studded compilation album with the aim of raising money for the Japanese post-tsunami relief effort.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044689&c=1
Saturday, 26 March 2011
Four Members of Screeching Weasel Quit After SxSW Incident
After Screeching Weasel singer Ben "Weasel" Foster struck two women at a SxSW concert after one of the women reportedly spit ice at him, the other four members of the punk group have announced up and quit. Dan Schafer, Adam Cargin, Justin Perkins and Drew Fredrichsen published a letter on
EMI releases Swedish House Mafia album on iPad
EMI has created an iPad edition of the Swedish House Mafia?s Until One album, allowing fans to access additional content via the Apple device, as the iPad 2 goes on sale in Britain.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044680&c=1
Elliot Minors Christmas Songs
Elliot Minor came into the studio to sing us some live acoustic Christmas tracks... and you want to see them don't you? Ok here they are.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/elliot_minors_christmas_songs.shtml
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Meltdown curator Ray Davies reveals 2011 line up
This year?s Meltdown Festival curator, Ray Davies, has announced the first of his acts for the event at the Southbank Centre in London.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044678&c=1
The blog is on
Chris - is having a very important meeting with the team and then he'll go home and practice making pancakes for tonight
Dave - is having a very important meeting with the team and then he's going ice skating again
Dom - is having a very important meeting with the team and then he'll be going home to make pancakes
Tina - is having a very important meeting, then sleeping and then will be doing 60 Seconds on BBC 3
Aled - is having a very important meeting and then will be having a big sleep
Sam - is having a very important meeting and then will be getting injections for her holiday
Matt - is having a very important meeting, then he's out for lunch, has some meetings this afternoon and then tonight he's cooking for a friend
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/the_blog_is_on.html
Mercury to stop releasing physical singles
Mercury Records has announced it will no longer release singles on CD ? as 99% of singles sales are now digital.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044683&c=1
Wickki Wicked Wednesday!
Chris - Will be going to the gym and then having some left over curry from yesterday's birthday lunch with Salad (Sam and Aled) . Then getting ready for a night in watching Aled's new show!
Dave - Is off skating, then having a boring tea and watching Aled on the telly
Dom - In a meeting at 3pm, so will be doing shopping in the meantime.
Tina - Lots of work today then watching Aled on the TV
Aled - Lots of meetings with Salad, then playlist. Short sleep before welcoming his friends over to preview a TV show that may or may not be funny.
Sam - Has lots of meetings and then has another birthday surprise tonight - not on her birthday
Matt - Is on a course.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/wickki_wicked_wednesday.html
Backstage on the Hollyoaks set with Ricky Whittle
Well ho, ho, ho and Joy to the World! How you keeping? Done all your Christmas shoppping yet? Nah, neither of I. Tell you what though, have a lil' break from all the Xmas madness and see Hollyoaks in a...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/backstage_with_the_hollyoaks_l.shtml
Four Members of Screeching Weasel Quit After SxSW Incident
After Screeching Weasel singer Ben "Weasel" Foster struck two women at a SxSW concert after one of the women reportedly spit ice at him, the other four members of the punk group have announced up and quit. Dan Schafer, Adam Cargin, Justin Perkins and Drew Fredrichsen published a letter on
Eliza Doolittle becomes Max Factor ambassador
FRUKT on Brands: Eliza Doolittle has teamed up with the cosmetics company to help promote its Max Colour Effect collection, becoming the brand?s latest Max Factor Colour Effect Girl.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044676&c=1
Four Members of Screeching Weasel Quit After SxSW Incident
After Screeching Weasel singer Ben "Weasel" Foster struck two women at a SxSW concert after one of the women reportedly spit ice at him, the other four members of the punk group have announced up and quit. Dan Schafer, Adam Cargin, Justin Perkins and Drew Fredrichsen published a letter on
The week where records may be broken...
Chris - has lots of interviews to do today ahead of his attempt to host BBC Radio 1's Longest Ever Show; he's doing one for BBC Radio Scotland and later he'll be on Richard Bacon's 5Live radio show with Simon Mayo
Dave - also has lots of interviews today and then later he'll be going skating
Dom - is presenting the lunchtime edition of Newsbeat
Tina - will be presenting 60 Second News on BBC 3
Sam - is in meetings, meetings and more meetings.
Aled - has lots of meetings and then a big gym session
Matt - will be recovering from the weekend, he's then got lots of meetings and tonight he's getting his haircut
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/the_week_where_records_may_be.html
Nicki Minaj Working on Follow Up to "Pink Friday" With Mystery Guest
Lil' Kim's nemesis Nicki Minaj is already working on the follow-up to her 2010 debut album, the smash hit Pink Friday. Minaj said that she has a number of pending collaborations, including a verse handed to a mystery female artist that is supposed to "rock some boats," according to MTV. Could it be
Alan Jackson Signs with Capitol/EMI Nashville
Country music superstar Alan Jackson split with longtime label Sony earlier this year and he rebounded on the quick, as if there was ever any doubt ?bout that. Jackson has signed with Capitol Records/EMI Nashville. Congrats to both parties on this new partnership. Jackson's new music will be
Chris Brown Apologizes For "Good Morning America" Incident
Overly emotional singer/dancer/actor Chris Brown has apologized for storming off the set of ABC's Good Morning America earlier this week. Brown tossed a cooler and allegedly broke a window because he was so angry about being asked about ex-girlfriend Rihanna on air. GMA claims that Brown knew about
EMI releases Swedish House Mafia album on iPad
EMI has created an iPad edition of the Swedish House Mafia?s Until One album, allowing fans to access additional content via the Apple device, as the iPad 2 goes on sale in Britain.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044680&c=1
Circus Action
Do do doo-doo-do do do-do do dooooo.. that's the circus music as Annie & Grimmy went to Cirque Du Soleil at The Royal Albert hall to try and see if they could join the circus... check out how they got...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/02/circus_action.shtml
The life-size cardboard model of Dave...
...well it's a lot taller to be honest:
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/the_life-size_cardboard_model.html
Post-LimeWire P2P traffic falls
A new study claims that traffic on P2P networks has dropped in the final three months of last year, coinciding with the shuttering of LimeWire.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044673&c=1
Alter Bridge to Release New Single and Record Live Shows
Alter Bridge are ready to storm the top of the rock charts again with their next single "Ghost Of Days Gone By." The single is the follow up to "Isolation," the group's first career #1 single that topped the Mainstream, Active and Heritage charts for weeks. The single, from the critically acclaimed
R&S launches rock label with former Hut MD
The founders of recently revived dance label R&S have teamed up with former Hut Records MD David Boyd to launch a new rock label, Planet Function.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044671&c=1
post christmas bloat
my belly is awash with homecooked food, and Chocolate Kimberlys and Tayto cheese and onion crisps. The latter two foodstuffs are both Irish only and I hold them both in the same esteem as I would a close family member....
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/post_christmas_bloat.shtml
BASCA opens event to non members
The British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors has announced that it will opens up its events to non-members over the next eight months.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044684&c=1
Now! launches innovative music download site
Legendary compilation brand Now! That?s What I Call Music has launched a branded website that offers an innovative new way to download music.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044672&c=1
Friday, 25 March 2011
Perez Does The Grapest Challenge Ever
Perez Hilton joined us on the show yesterday, and he completed Switch's Grapest Challenge Ever... the top scorer previously was Reggie Yates and he got a grand total of was 32... see how he does.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/02/perez_does_the_grapest_challen.shtml
Meltdown curator Ray Davies reveals 2011 line up
This year?s Meltdown Festival curator, Ray Davies, has announced the first of his acts for the event at the Southbank Centre in London.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044678&c=1
Birthday Action
On Monday I celebrated my Birthday, which was very lovely. The rest of the switch team very kindly brought me a cake and a card. That's not all though... keep reading....
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/birthday_action.shtml
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This, is my skin
Ok, that was a poor attempt at being a bit like Kate Nash, the title of this blog, but it's about Skins. We've spent today (my birthday) in the office drinking tea, eating cake and working out which Skins characters...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/this_is_my_skin.shtml
Nicki Minaj Working on Follow Up to "Pink Friday" With Mystery Guest
Lil' Kim's nemesis Nicki Minaj is already working on the follow-up to her 2010 debut album, the smash hit Pink Friday. Minaj said that she has a number of pending collaborations, including a verse handed to a mystery female artist that is supposed to "rock some boats," according to MTV. Could it be
The week starts here...
Chris - is off to the gym (which he's looking forward to immeasurably), he's got some bits to do around the house and then he'll be sorting out a few details for his party on Friday
Dave - is working on a new creative project and then he'll be going for a lunch meeting
Sam - is working on some bits and bobs and then later on may do some clothes shopping...
Matt - will be recovering from a very heavy weekend and trying to stave off a cold
Dom - will be presenting Newsbeat at lunchtime, followed by a meeting and then he'll be watching Episodes
Tina - is working through a long 'to do' list today
Aled - has a doctor's appointment and then he's trying to get his life back
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/the_week_starts_here.html
M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-Monday
Chris - is going to the gym, packing his parents back up north and then he's sleeping for the rest of the day
Dave - is going ice skating today
Dom - is presenting Newsbeat at lunchtime and then a man is coming to take down his marquee this afternoon
Tina - has meetings and then she's going to the gym
Aled - is having hair laser surgery this afternoon and then he's going indoor sky diving this evening
Matt - has record company appointments this afternoon and then tonight he's got a quiet night in
Sam - is on a course
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-monday.html
Panic At The Disco dates!
Hey, Hope you all heard the lovely Brendan from Panic (note the lack of !) At The Disco on the show. Not only did he make us laugh and sing with Annie but he also announced EXCLUSIVELY the UK...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/panic_at_the_disco_dates_1.shtml
Dave's 'hot bod'
Today we made a startling discovery - that our very own Dave Vitty has done a glossy magazine photoshoot, clad in nothing but a pair of tight white boxer shorts.
You may have heard our shocked reactions during today's show.
Click on the link below to make your own mind up. Be warned though...it's not for the faint hearted!
http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebrity-news/516936/comedy-dave-unveils-his-hot-bod-who-knew/
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/daves_hot_bod.html
Spatula: The Epithiny
Tonight we created radio history the comedian and Skins writer Josie Long camer up with an idea to confound and confuse teachers across the nation whilst simultaneously giving you a burst of joy amongst the turgid boredom of homework. We...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/spatula_the_epithiny.shtml
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M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-Monday
Chris - is going to the gym, packing his parents back up north and then he's sleeping for the rest of the day
Dave - is going ice skating today
Dom - is presenting Newsbeat at lunchtime and then a man is coming to take down his marquee this afternoon
Tina - has meetings and then she's going to the gym
Aled - is having hair laser surgery this afternoon and then he's going indoor sky diving this evening
Matt - has record company appointments this afternoon and then tonight he's got a quiet night in
Sam - is on a course
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-monday.html
Today is Wednesday
Chris - is going to the gym and then he may follow up some party invites for people who haven't replied yet
Dave - has a luncheon meeting
Dom - is up to news stuff and then he has some boring meetings
Tina - is having a meeting and then she's got a friend coming over to stay
Aled - is recovering from the Brits and doing recording for a TV show
Matt - has playlist at lunchtime and then this evening he's recording some music with a colleague
Sam - is a busy, busy girl today - meetings then dinner tonight with a friend.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/today_is_wednesday.html
Panic At The Disco dates!
Hey, Hope you all heard the lovely Brendan from Panic (note the lack of !) At The Disco on the show. Not only did he make us laugh and sing with Annie but he also announced EXCLUSIVELY the UK...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/panic_at_the_disco_dates_1.shtml
The week where records may be broken...
Chris - has lots of interviews to do today ahead of his attempt to host BBC Radio 1's Longest Ever Show; he's doing one for BBC Radio Scotland and later he'll be on Richard Bacon's 5Live radio show with Simon Mayo
Dave - also has lots of interviews today and then later he'll be going skating
Dom - is presenting the lunchtime edition of Newsbeat
Tina - will be presenting 60 Second News on BBC 3
Sam - is in meetings, meetings and more meetings.
Aled - has lots of meetings and then a big gym session
Matt - will be recovering from the weekend, he's then got lots of meetings and tonight he's getting his haircut
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/the_week_where_records_may_be.html
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