Monday, October 21, 2013

Still missing Supergrass, but...

Gaz Coombes, lead singer, guitarist and primary songwriter for one of my 90's fave Britpopters Supergrass, has been busy getting his solo career up and running. In 2012 he released the solid Here Come The Bombs, but this early track from the upcoming new album is the best thing I've heard from the ex-Supergrass camp yet.



Meanwhile, Micky Quinn, bassist and secondary songwriter, continues to do good work with his DB Band.

As for drummer Danny Goffey...well he looks to be staying busy with a number of projects, including a recent stint in Pete Doherty's Babyshambles.

I've got a nagging feeling, though, that nothing these fine individuals put out from here on will reach the giddy heights and pure fun of Supergrass' finer moments. (Hope I'm wrong.) Case in point:



Friday, October 4, 2013

Polyphonic Spree release video with a message for YOU

Why yes, I think it's a good time for another hippie revolution. Without the drug abuse, of course.