Will the Manics' appearance on Strictly Come Dancing be subversive or just submissive?
The one-time Generation Terrorists performing on prime-time TV could be a riot. But I fear they are putting record sales before their reputationThe announcement yesterday that Manic Street Preachers are going to be following the likes of Robbie Williams, James Blunt and Pandre by appearing on Strictly Come Dancing's results show was met not with a gulp of disbelief but a sigh of exasperation.The Manics are a band who demand unerring loyalty from fans. Those old enough to have followed them since...
Guardian Music — The one-time Generation Terrorists performing on prime-time TV could be a riot. But I fear they are putting record sales before their reputationThe announcement yesterday... more info