Lazy Gramophones Journals

Fado is an oral tradition of speculative origin. Though widely accepted as evolving from the songs of the Moors due to their inherent melancholy, but equally thought to have evolved from either the Lundum music of Brazillian slaves or the Cantigas de Amigo of middle-age minstrels (www.fado.com), it is strange that any claim of authenticity even developed, however a new breed of Fadistas... read more

F ado is an oral tradition of speculative origin. Though widely accepted as evolving from the songs of the Moors due to their inherent melancholy, but equally thought to have evolved from either the Lundum music of Brazillian slaves or the Cantigas de Amigo of middle-age minstrels ( www.fado.com ), it is strange that any claim of authenticity even developed, however a new breed of ... read more

I still remember those startled and defensive stares I got at my first journo meeting way back - my first 'job' outside of music college when I said "The average Joe doesn't really follow individual reviewers, per se, they just read the reviews.” Silence reigned, "Yes. They do.” said the stern head journo, droog baby journos nodding and looking at me as if I had suddenly grown horns out of my head.... read more

A cursory glance over the shoulders of a fellow commuter on the underground had me almost wishing I was illiterate. Apparently, Lily Allen is not only an 'accomplished' songwriter, singer, and entrepreneur, but the ballgown/Nike air/sovreign-wearing Londoner has also been judging style awards. Indeed. This publication, which I ought to name and shame really, was full of rhapsodic praise for the star... read more