Opinion
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Opinion
XFM Column - Do Scenes Exist Anywhere Anymore?
Klaxons are undoubtedly one of the most exciting live bands in the UK right now, but do we have to pretend they're part of something bigger to make them even more exciting? Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
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XFM: The 'Re-Release' - sadly, because it's easier
Because some albums really do have only three good songs on them. Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
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All the best, Arthur Lee
Do you realise? That one day all your musical heroes must die? These men who make immortal music are not themselves immortal Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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XFM Column for June - Scottish Music is Damn Cool
At the station, I've just seen a week where three-quarters of the new additions to the Xfm Scotland playlist were home-grown acts Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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XFM May - The Summer Anthem - Place Your Bets
Futureheads àVery difficult to make a festival audience bounce in 7/8 time. (20/1) Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
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XFM Column for April
Demand is now hugely outstripping supply and even with a foolproof anti-tout system you are STILL relying on luck to get a ticket Read more »| 16 Apr 2006