Karl Pilkington & Taylor Swift

I'd like to keep my banter somewhat based in the realm of music but I figure I may just ramble on much in the same vain as the fantastic Karl Pilkington. Complete and utter nonsense. At least I don't think I've got a head like an orange. Yet.

Some of you may know I've been working recently on launching Posse. A peer to peer ticketing system. It launched this week with Evermore's upcoming tour. An exciting concept that could develop in to a great tool for promoting shows and discovering new music. Check it out and let me know what you think.

And that segues beautifully into Mixed Netball or Action Ball! More affectionately known as 'stitch-up ball.' I had visions of it being a mix between ice-hockey violent, thunderdome and netball. Instead it's purely netball with men involved.

What's scary is middle aged men who are awesome at 'mixed netball.' Were they given barbie dolls instead of Ninja turtles as kids??? What's even scarier is when one of your male teammates gets asked to trial for the state team. Is that the point in your life where you denounce your manhood and trade your balls in for a decreased price at Cash Converters in exchange for a leotard?

As usual though I've been listening to Taylor Swift all day. Her song writing maturity at such a young age is very impressive. That's actually a serious comment.

For those that haven't had your fix of music and are looking for new stuff you've got to check out these kids. If you haven't already you're a chump:

The Temper Trap

Aeons courtesy of my good pals at electrorash (check out the Evermore remix on the main page. not bad)

Snob Scrilla

Lady of the Sunshine


That's all for now. Soon I'll be throwing up a list of albums for occassions. Obviously Slayer is perfect for that dinner party with the in-laws.

Peace out

Cheeeeeeeeeeeeese

Fernando Torres & Mixtape Banter

Spicy Kung Pow Chicken! I'm sure it'd be Fernando Torres' favourite dish. Maybe a nice paella more likely. Or a clinically efficient Large Ogalo Burger with extra chilli, more than enough flavour to leave you wanting more. Any other thoughts?

That kid can do no wrong. If you've got the time for some more ramblings, please read on.

As I'm sitting here on my 3rd desk of the week, humming in the back of my mind a cross between Lady Gaga and The Specials I had a thought about the good old mixtape. Sharing music to those around you. It was the coolest.

Is Posse the next mixtape?

Mixtapes used to be the cool. They still are if you own and use a walkman. The best way to share music with your mates, play them music they’d never heard of and promote bands that you loved was through the mixtape. The advent of mp3 players and throwaway ringtones disguised as 3 minute songs has killed the mixtape. That’s about to change.

I loved getting mixtapes from my brother in the UK. It was a sign of love, a sign of trust, and a sign of something new I’d never heard of. And I loved it! I’d tell all my friends in the schoolyard about bands thousands of miles away who I knew nothing about. They loved them too. Heard of Nirvana? Mixtape introduced them to me. Heard of Led Zeppelin? Mixtape.

Posse could be the new mixtape. Exposing you to bands you love. Exposing you to bands you’ve never heard of. Posse gives you the chance to promote the bands you love, and the bands you’ll soon love.

Posse is the tool to get involved with something that people of different races, different religions, different hair colours, different clothes sizes all love….. MUSIC.

Posse could well be that new mixtape!!! It's about to launch this Monday and could well provide that arts and entertainment hub we all desperately crave.

If you wanna check out some great new music as well here's the links to enjoy:

Passion Pit

Matt Corby

Washington

Splendour in the Grass

Fresh off the grill

It starts.

World domination is around the corner and we're looking for people to join in.
Communication leads to domination. The Posse is rising.

We will need people who love music, people who love seeing music, people who love waxing lyrical about music, people who live & breathe music. Top 5 album lists, favourite lyrics, best live show, worst venue, worst stage attire, best one armed drummer, best out of print EP you own, Girls Aloud fans, Dragonforce fans, old tour tees you still wear when no else is around....EVERYTHING!!!!!

If you love it, Let me know.

Your input will be essential. There's nothing better than a good old community, after all, the world was built around them, they've just changed a lot and evolved along the way.

I'll leave you with some fresh sounds to enjoy the easter with.

http://www.myspace.com/thevanishmusic
http://www.myspace.com/georgiafair

If you have fresher, let me know

Peace and Merry Festivus

The Cheese Maker