Music

Royksopp: Junior (Wall Of Sound/Astralwerks)

Guest spots make Junior a delight to listen to

Music

Manic Street Preachers: Journal For Plague Lovers (Columbia)

14 years in the making with lyrics written by Edwards just before his disappearance

Music

Morrissey: Years of Refusal (Lost Highway)

Morrissey reclaims his past glory with angry, defiant lyrics

Music

Rancid: Let The Dominoes Fall (Hellcat/Epitaph)

While other punk bands now struggle to find a new enemy, Rancid’s brotherly ethos remains relevant

Review

Eminem: Relapse (Interscope/Universal)

There’s enough psychotic sh*t in this album to warrant over an hour of Shady’s trademark dark humour.

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Ad Bangers

Held every alternate Saturday, advertising folks and regular patrons alike getthe chance to mingle and party at OMFG! In Barsonic.

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SalahWrong

Joyce Wong aka KinkyBlueFairy and Sarah Chan aka Sarchan don’t proclaim to be DJs but “song selektas”.

Review

Mirrors: Look At Me

Mirrors take the best bits from Power, Corruption and Lies-era New Order

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Headshell Heroes

The trio of Syed Effects, Layzr and Jocular who scratches say “It is important to be able to scratch. Only then you will get total control of your DJ instruments.”

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Cool Dude Society

“For the love of music, let’s not waste these talents. You’d never know what they’ve got (in store).”