Have You Pledged for Martin Rossiter?
Former Gene frontman Martin Rossiter‘s debut solo album drops in 36 days. Have you pledged and pre-ordered your copy of the Defenestration of St. Martin yet? If not, you can do so here. Here’s a...
View ArticleTop 5 Gene Songs To Listen To Whilst Facebook Stalking Your Ex
Of all the Britpop bands, none were as emotive as Gene. Facebook/Twitter/whatever stalking your ex isn’t exactly helpful, but sometimes it happens. The next time you find yourself in that pit of...
View ArticleNew Video from Martin Rossiter
The first solo album from former Gene front man Martin Rossiter is here! The Defenestration of St. Martin has already made a positive impression on music critics and fans alike. BBC’s David Quantick...
View ArticleGene Reunion Not Likely
In a recent interview with Drowned In Sound’s Marc Burrows, former Gene front man Martin Rossiter is quoted as saying: I’m sure now would be a very apt time to reform Gene, but I would rather eat my...
View ArticleTop 5 Britpop Love Songs
Well here we are — it’s Valentine’s Day. If you’re reading this, you’re either in love or you’re absolutely hating today. Either way, use these songs as the soundtrack to your day. Ladies and...
View ArticleSongs About London
In less than three weeks, I’ll say farewell to the San Francisco Bay Area for a few days and hello to London. I’m the stereotypical American Anglophile. London is so heavily woven into the music, films...
View ArticleWhat’s In A Name: 8 Bands That Go By Their First Names
Britpop in the ’90s was a friendly scene. We abandoned all formalities, and many of us were known only by our first names. Meet some of the bands we were introduced to during that great decade. My Name...
View ArticleNew Music From Martin Rossiter: Call Me Jolene
Last year, Britpop fans everywhere rejoiced over the release of former Gene frontman Martin Rossiter’s first solo album, the Defenestration of St. Martin. The album received rave reviews from critics...
View Article5 Sketches Of Britpop Stars Suffering Everyday Problems
Modern life really is rubbish as Jersey Milk Cow’s brilliant illustrations of former Britpop stars dealing with the mundane aspects of everyday life can attest. In his series, ‘Stars of the Britpop Era...
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