Trosa Music

Stereolab: Ahead Of The Game

More than a band, more than just a label on CDs in a million post-punk-loving bedrooms, Stereolab, the crystallization of an English / French union formed in the mid 90s, were a unique cultural force that will never be replicated. Blowing minds with their by turns bizarre and unpredictable musical inventions, nothing about Stereolab could be considered in any way governed by popular music trends: simply put, they went with what More

Oasis Were A Brit Special

Liam Gallagher’s appearance at the Brit Awards this week did little to dispel his boorish, laddish reputation but it should be remembered why he was there. As he hurled profanities to the wind, before literally hurling the award and his microphone into the audience, it overshadowed the fact that Oasis were being honoured for producing the greatest album of the last thirty years. The award was given in recognition of their second studio album, 1995’s ’(What’s The Story) Morning Glory; More

Life, Love, and the Pursuit of Greater Happiness

One thing that I have learned is that life will always let you down, but the more important lesson is that music will always bring you back up. No matter how down in the gutter I have found myself, I can always turn on Janis Joplin during a bad break-up, or Pulp when there is a day at work I just don’t want to face. No matter what happens my radio will always be there for me, not judging, not asking anything of me, just giving me all the love, anger, tears, or whatever else it is that I find myself needing.

Music has always been the constant in my life, and I want to dedicate this site to all the artists that have gotten me through the good times and the bad times. And hopefully if I can introduce a few people to some artists that will help them through the highs and lows, and if that happens for one person then this website has served its purpose!