Saturday, March 5, 2011

Sleeve Notes: Gaddafi guilt hangs over the world of pop

Three things we learned about the average pop star's knowledge of the Libyan leader

"Wait, taking money from the Gaddafi regime is morally questionable?" asks Nelly Furtado

"Oh, well, nobody told me!" says Mariah Carey

"I blame those pesky 'third-party promoters'" says Beyonc�

Five things we learned from the blog

Why A&Rs who back successful bands don't think the music industry is failing

That Gang Gang Dance have yet to discover their inner Britney

Bands who have never met can still make sweet music

That Justin Bieber nearly bankrupted Stuart Heritage

Why French punks are finally getting their dues

Five things we learned from the news

Hollywood has been good to Trent Reznor, and now he plans to act

Elvis Presley to be honoured as Budapest citizen

Glastonbury festival has let the latest lineup news slip

Sony apologises for Japanese pop group Kishidan wearing 'Nazi' uniforms.

If you want to play bass with Interpol now is a good time to get in touch

Three things we learned about new music

Thank God for R&B reviving the world of indie

Also important: European influences

Surprisingly important: Adam Ant and Goldie


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