
My friends, let us look around us. In the grand scheme of things, we are but amoebic specks on the timeline of existence. Civilised humanity has gradually worked itself to a gateway of pointlessness over the last 10,000 years or so, and whilst we might look at achievements such as our worldly wide information superhighweb, built on a backbone of filth, and believe we are advancing beyond all recognition, against the back drop of the 15 billion year old universe, we aren't much really. Aren't much at all. And so what significance can we attribute to the second [...]

My friends, let us look around us. In the grand scheme of things, we are but amoebic specks on the timeline of existence. Civilised humanity has gradually worked itself to a gateway of pointlessness over the last 10,000 years or so, and whilst we might look at achievements such as our worldly wide information superhighweb, built on a backbone of filth, and believe we are advancing beyond all recognition, against the back drop of the 15 billion year old universe, we aren't much really. Aren't much at all. And so what significance can we attribute to the second [...]
There are some purists who like their robots to be totally devoid of emotion. Then there are those, like me, who like the full range of robot "emotion" in their music (call me sentimental). So, let's imagine some sort of robotic "emotion chip" and consider some musical examples... MELANCHOLY Let's face it: robots go through existential crises too, whether it be from loneliness, heartbreak, or doubts about their purpose in the world. And humans can sympathize with robots: when the robot sings in Kraftwerk's "Radioland," I get a lump in my throat... [...]

my external hard drive crashed with all my shit on it. fuck. it's gonna cost $1500 to recover the data. anybody recommend a cheaper place? Mr. Hopkinson's Computer "Where is My Mind?" (Pixies Cover)
Also excellent at the Mika gig were Mr Hudson and the Library. A five-piece band trimmed to three for this acoustic gig, the combination of piano, guitar, steel drum A DUBPLATE MIX) My only criticism would be the Sting-esque Jamaican inflection that Ben (Mr Hudson) sings with. Let's face it, being reminded of Sting at any time is very far from a good thing. Otherwise they were great
I'm not in a talky mood. Class "Yuko & Hiro" (Blur cover) Many thanks to Peter of Class for sending this my way, as I could not locate my copy anywhere. The Droyds "North Country Boy" (The Charlatans [UK] cover) Ether Aura "I Speak Every Word" (Curve cover) Katscan "Connection" (Elastica cover) [...]