Merry Xmas 2011
Happy Xmas folks, here’s a special Christmas track from Sarabeth Tucek, who was responsible for our album of the year. Have a great one , we’ll be back between Boxing Day and new year
THE VPME AWARDS 2011- (Including Top 20 Podcast)
It’s almost the season to be jolly, but just before the holiday season we are in the midst of “the list.” Yes music mags/zines and blogs are full of endless lists, lists about the
6 Music now Playing Xmas Special
Just a quick note to let you know we’ll be on Nowplaying @ 6 Music on Friday 23rd December between 7-9. Tom Robinson will be asking listeners and bloggers to suggest their musical highlights of
The Von Pip Musical Express Christmas Special Podcast
Ahead of our album of the year special it’s time to . . . . Jingle your bells, polish your baubles and roast you chestnuts on an open fire along to this special festive
Songs To Learn And Sing – School Of Seven Bells And The Good Natured
Oh my, we are currently caught up in the tinselly vortex of the festive season, what with Christmas shopping festive podcasts, Six music appearances ;) & interviews with pop star types we are sure to
EMA And Zola Jesus Live
Some artists make much more sense in the live setting, take for example Erika M. Anderson’s ( EMA to you and I) album “Past Life Martyred Saints.” Whilst showcasing her many talents as a songwriter
The Blog Sound Of 2012 – Long List The Bloggers Alternative!
Last year my good self (Andy Von Pip,) Robin from “Breaking More Waves” and Simon from “Sweeping The Nation” were discussing the merits of the BBC’s annual “Sound Of” taste-maker predictions. It was forensically dissected
2011 – Seasonal Music – Emmy The Great/ Tim Wheeler “This is Christmas.” And Kate Bush “50 Words For Snow.”
***************** Emmy The Great And Tim Wheeler – This is Christmas. Love them or loathe them there’s no escaping the much-maligned festive album at this time of year. It can be an incredibly lucrative
Songs To Learn And Sing – Exlovers, Emmy The Great And Tim Wheeler. Plus Scouse Gits and Action Aid.
“Starlight, Starlight” By Exlovers. [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/1304921″ params=”auto_play=false&player_type=artwork&color=ff0030″ width=”300″ height=”300″ ] Almost time for us bloggers to start tipping who we hope will do well in 2012, well here’s a spoiler, exlovers are definitely on our
On Tour With Dum Dum Girls.
Ok I will accept that the title of this post might be construed as a tad misleading and has perhaps strayed over into the more deluded realms of ‘optimistic,’ “on tour ,with Dum Dum Girls?
The Von Pip Musical Express Podcast – Episode 7 – November 2011
The Von Pip Musical Express podcast featuring an eclectic mix of indie classics and the best new music around. This month we feature the awesomely excellent Two Wounded Birds, sure to be big in 2012
They Aint Heavy – Elephant Interview.
“Assembly” By Elephant. [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/22366667″ params=”auto_play=false&player_type=artwork&color=ff0030″ width=”300″ height=”300″ ] Free Download over at Bandcamp! *************************** Memphis Industries are a record label I’ve admired for some time , a label that manages to pluck