Cheap Red and Cheap Radio

Cheap Red seem to be the most talked about band of the last ten hours or so, why? The cynical answer is because it's basically Boyrace plus Kanda, so everyone's up to hear more from bands they already love. But I'm not the cynical type, so I'm going to say it's because the songs streaming on their myspace at the moment sound great - go listen now.

Not so great is my radio show. I still can't work any of the equipment and never know what to say on air - but if you fancy it you can have a listen here - I really need to think of a name for the show now that it's semi permanent. I'm afraid not a lot of thought really goes into the play lists, so for the most it's always the same old songs - not too much new or obscure stuff.

radio on!

So in a couple of weeks I'm putting on a Jonathan Richman themed club night. It should be a lot of fun and a welcome distraction from an endless pile of reading. I decided to put this on after seeing he was touring UK to alleviate the disappointment of being on the wrong side of the world. I was lucky enough to be able to see him in May last year and it was truly amazing - I spent pretty much the whole time unable to believe it was him standing up there on stage. He didn't play any of my favourite songs, but it hardly seemed to matter. He just does whatever he feels like and that suits me fine.

If anybody knows of great Modern Lovers and/or Jonathan Richman covers let me know.