music
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Look how you’ve changed – Pop Stars and their image.
In these image obsessed times, the way a pop star look is almost as important as the songs they sing. The likes of Taylor Swift and Beyonce are renowned as fashion icons, feted for their fashion choices and often to be found sitting in the front row at New York Fashion Week. In reality, the link between fashion and music has always been there, with Debbie Harry, Madonna, Roisin from Moloko and Beth Ditto amongst those who have made their mark both for their music, and their unique personal style. Gear4DJs, theUK suppliers of DJ equipment and lighting, have put together a fun infographic that takes some of the current…
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The Prettiest Star – David Bowie
When I was about six, I was given my first record player. It was a binatone thing, portable, with mono and auto settings. I only had a few singles and a Reggae chart hits album my dad gave me, so I scoured my mom and dad’s copious record collections to discover new songs. And that’s where I found it. Jean Genie. I hadn’t a clue what it was about, it sounded magical and other worldly, but I fell for it long and hard and it started my love affair with David Bowie that has lasted my whole lifetime. And this morning, on hearing the news of his death, I felt…
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Christmas Belle – Kate Bush
It’s now time for my annual Christmas song from a female singer who also happens to be a style icon. Last year I chose 2000 Miles from The Pretenders, one of my absolute faves and pretty well known. This year I’ve opted for another fave lady, but with a song that is a little less well known. This year’s Christmas bell(e) is Kate Bush, and the song is December Will Be Magic Again, which she performed live on a Christmas special in 1979, and was then released for Christmas 1980, but only released number 29 in the charts. This was in the same year that the Christmas Number one position…
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Joe rocks the LittleRockstore
“Sharing love for music and kids.” That is the LittleRockstore’s slogan. An online company with a huge collection of Rock and Roll, Heavy metal and Punk slogan t-shirts especially designed with children in mind, LittleRockstore aim to put the cool into kids clothing. So, whatever your taste in music, whoever your fave band or singer might be, you are sure to find something cute and cool that will appeal to your taste. My hubby Pete is a huge fan of ACDC and so when I was asked if Joe would like to receive a t-shirt to review, this seemed the obvious choice, especially as Joe quite enjoys a little bit…
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Halloween fashion ‘thrillers’
When you ask most people what they love about the month of October, they will probably mention Halloween in their answer. At one time Halloween seemed to be more popular in America than in the UK, but that is no longer the case. Trick or Treat, Halloween parties and dressing up are all much anticipated and enjoyed, and, as the end of the month is drawing ever nearer, people are beginning to think about their costumes. There are plenty of celebrities to take your Halloween inspiration from, because, let’s face it, some celebrities love nothing more than getting dressed up in their best spooky costumes come All Hallows Eve. Kim…
