James McMahon: Fans haven't given up on rock, despite the decline in sales. We're just waiting for the band that'll make the next leap forward
December 2010
Film blog
Viral marketing: how film fans have caught the bug
James McMahon: More than a trailer, director Neill Blomkamp's new video leads fans on a digital treasure hunt for clues about his next movie. It's a game increasing numbers of film-makers are playing
Music blog
The dark and brilliant world of Gaggle
A reworked 1969 cantata documenting history through the eyes of women, from the middle ages to military rape in the Congo? Not a problem for this Gaggle ...
TV and radio blog
Match of the Day: what's gone wrong this season?
James McMahon: The iconic football highlights show is suffering from a lack of insight, smug banter and Alan Shearer's drab comments
November 2010
Music blog
Mike Skinner needs you (to write his new music)
Music blog
Pulp's reunion proves they are in a different class
September 2010
Music blog
Punks, what's your problem? The 100 Club was past its prime
That London could lose another live venue is sad news. But the 100 Club has not been the home of new music for years
Music blog
Forget television – the gig scene is live and kicking online
James McMahon: Far from killing live music broadcasting, the internet is saving it with shows such as Bandstand Busking and The Mahogany Sessions
What does Pete Doherty know about the night Mark Blanco died?
James McMahon: In 2006, Mark Blanco died after falling from a balcony at a party attended by Pete Doherty. His family insist questions remain unanswered and growing numbers are joining their campaign
August 2010
Music blog
Arcade Fire are mapping out the future of music videos
Music blog
When did Guns N' Roses become so fashionable?
Edgar Wright: why the Scott Pilgrim soundtrack matters as much as the movie
This week's new tracks
This week's new singles
January 2010
Music blog
Spit, rage, feral beauty: that was Jay Reatard
James McMahon: When I heard the tragic news that Jay had died, I recalled the first time I saw him play, slicing at his guitar like nobody else
