ContactMusic — Northern Irish punk icon-turned-music executive Feargal Sharkey has called for the British government to invest more money in the creative industries. The former The Undertones frontman - who now heads up UK Music, a group which speaks out for the co... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — The Anthems series has easily established itself as the market leader of genre based compilations. Electronic 80’s was the first to veer away from the usual dance model and since then Ministry of Sound have continued to push the boundaries and rel... more info

Totally Fuzzy — 25 excellent tracks from the Nettwerk: 25 Years Of Music Worldwide compilation album. Released by nettwerkmusicgroup. The Nettwerk Music Group is the umbrella company for Nettwerk Management, Nettwerk Records, Nettwerk One Publishing, Nutone R... more info

Nialler9 — After announcements of Best Coast and the initial lineup in recent weeks, Electric Picnic have added more acts: Public Enemy The Drums Blonde Redhead Zola Jesus Santigold The Undertones The Family Stone Joan As Policewoman Power Of Dreams Best Coast ... more info

Altsounds — The 13th Annual Punk Rock Bowling Tournament and Music Festival taking place over Memorial Day Weekend (May 27-30) in downtown Las Vegas just got even bigger!!! Organizers have announced plans for a string of late night shows that will take place ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Chris said... Clawhammer - "Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo" Yes, it's their recording of the whole Devo album. http//smalltakeover.blogspot.com Edfray said... Star Wars the Musical http://notveryprettymusic.blogspot.com GD said... Melvins - King... more info

Scotsman.com — You might think singing songs more than three decades old could feel like a bit of a millstone for a band. But, for The Undertones, who kick off their 35th anniversa more info

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Totally Fuzzy — glenn said... From the obscure to the not so obscure, a truly mixed up mix. Thanks FT and enjoy! 1. "All Black & Hairy" - Gravedigger V - Voxx, 1984, 2. "(Never More) Lonely For You" - The Ikettes - Polydor, 1966 3. "Decide" - The Willing Mind - Nig... more info