More breaking Blur news…

Thanks to a cryptic Tweet from Parlophone this evening, I was directed to Blur’s official website where I was greeted by this trailer for a brand spankin’ new documentary about our beloved boys and their decision to reform earlier this year. Looks as if it will include interviews with the band as [...]

The Guardian’s Paul Morley has a nice chat with Damon Albarn on the decade in music, the Blur reunion, the future of Gorillaz, The Good The Bad And The Queen and his opera with Alan Moore. Very interesting stuff, and as always Damon is a thoughtful interviewee.
Fun excerpts:
“I found myself really getting that old [...]

As I was listening to Car Talk yesterday (yes, I’m an old man and I listen to Car Talk), I realized that I have a very conflicted and storied history with cars. On the one hand, I hate them. Absolutely detest them. Every car I’ve ever owned has been a big pain in the ass [...]

I’m horrified to even consider such a thing, but Spinner ran the following headline today: Blur Overcome Coxon’s Illness to Play Possible ‘Last Gig’. Whaaaa?
Frontman Damon Albarn said, “We nearly didn’t make it. Graham literally walked out of a hospital to come here. He’s alright. This is our last gig.” But there were no details [...]

My boys played Glasto this passed weekend to considerable acclaim! No surprise there! I had every confidence they’d rule the school. These videos are bound to go down at any minute, so watch them while you can. I’d post the BBC player but it’s regional, sadly, so can’t be viewed outside the UK.

And for nostalgia’s [...]

In case the blog name didn’t give it away, I’m a crazy Blur fan. They are probably my favorite band of all time. Imagine my delight when I heard Graham would be welcomed back into the fold and they’d reunite for live shows for the first time in nearly 8 years! Ecstatic doesn’t quite cover [...]