2009 was a bit of an emotional roller coaster for us American Blur fans – we all got swept up in Reunion Fever only to find out that Damon & Co. would only be sporting their Fred Perrys within the confines of the U.K. No U.S. dates, no plans for a new album… just a [...]
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Tweeter & The Monkee Men
October 1, 2009BTRNR is on Twitter effective immediately. We don’t know what this means other than the fact that we’ll probably be letting you all know – sorry, tweeting – when a song we like comes on a bar jukebox. There was no way to spell out “Born To Rock & Roll” without it looking like a [...]
Hey Hey, Come Out Tonight: Blur kicks off reunion tour
June 14, 2009At the East Anglican Railway Museum, no less, proving once again that they’re the most English band that’s ever been. With prodigal guitar genius Graham Coxon back in the fold for the first time in 9 years, and a set heavy on both hits and semi-obscure album tracks, goddamn if this doesn’t make us feel [...]
Space Is The Place: “Hail To The Chief” edition
February 26, 2009And while the rest of the world (OK – maybe just Canada) pretends to care about the Barenaked Ladies’ personnel change, we here at BTRNR are keeping tabs on more worthy matters. So let’s see… – In the last week, both Earth, Wind & Fire and Stevie Wonder have been feted at the White House. That’s absolutely mind-boggling. [...]
Familiar To Millions
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It wasn’t easy, but nothing is
December 12, 2008Then: Now: Ravages of champagne addiction aside, it’s great to see Blur whole again. Welcome back, Graham Coxon.
