Byrne Bono Beef

David Byrne has a go at Bono. He's not really sure why. Typical.

Wonder what his old mate Eno will say to him next time they get together?

Cover Version

Remember when you were young?

Transmission

Joy Division's Transmission kept popping up on shuffle on my mp3 player over the last few days. Then I found this:



I feel like someone is trying to tell me something.

Jožin z bažin

Found this on a Polish website under the title "PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS". Make of that what you will.



Find out more about Ivan Mládek here.

Update - 2/7/09:
Lyrics, more videos of the Ivan Mládek Banjo Band and you can download the song from here.

Sky Saxon

Sad to hear about the death of Sky Saxon. I have fond memories of a fine gig at The Borderline.

10 reasons why Sky Saxon was cool.

Update 29/6/2009: Guardian obituary.

Bono is a woman

Bonos get mixed up.

Daddy or chips?

The debate started with "Whatever happened to Den Hegarty?" (became a lecturer in psychology, as it happens, but still sings). It developed into Showaddywaddy versus Darts. (Sidetrack: "Ah yes, it's a lot like 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'. In many ways it's superior but will never be as recognized as the original")

Tough call? It's a decision akin to "Daddy or chips?".......