If you’re in need of a honey-sweet blend of indie-folk and rock to brighten up your autumn, you needn’t look any further than Justin Hewitt. Justin Hewitt, an adaptable, genre-busting creative, is back with his incredible 11-song album Love Will Disarm You (The London Sessions), a promise of introspection and authenticity. For fans, it’s been […]
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Happy Halloween! The 2024 Pink Floyd pumpkin is unveiled…
Happy Halloween to you all! Regulars to Brain Damage over the years will know that our friend Joe Ringus is a hugely talented pumpkin artist, and each year has crafted a Pink Floyd themed pumpkin for Halloween (which is celebrated by many, principally this evening, but in a number of places it covers a number of days). Those regulars will no doubt be as keen as we have been to see if Joe would be continuing the tradition this year, and if so, what design would be picked. The great news is that Joe has been hard at work yet again, and has done another lovely job! We’re delighted to share his incredible carving with you. Thanks Joe – we think you’ve done another superb job! It’s a great tradition and we know many of our visitors love to see them. If there are any other pumpkin artists out there who have created Floyd designs, we’d love to see them.
19 Pink Floyd/solo songs feature in Netherlands radio poll
Arrow Classic Rock (https://www.arrow.nl/rock500/) radio station has compiled their listeners’ Classic Rock 500, tabulating the favourites as voted for. The results were broadcast over last week, and their website now has the entire list. Unsurprisingly, Pink Floyd feature heavily in the run-down, with three songs in the top ten alone, including the coveted number one spot. A solo piece by Roger Waters also makes it into the 500. The full list of Pink Floyd/solo songs in the Classic Rock 500:
1- Comfortably Numb (Live) – Pink Floyd
8 – Echoes – Pink Floyd
9 – Shine On You Crazy Diamond – Pink Floyd
20 – Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd
87 – Time – Pink Floyd
105 – High Hopes – Pink Floyd
146 – The Great Gig In The Sky – Pink Floyd
155 – Brain Damage/Eclipse – Pink Floyd
175 – Hey You – Pink Floyd
181 – Us And Them – Pink Floyd
194 – One Of These Days – Pink Floyd
203 – Another Brick In The Wall – Pink Floyd
216 – On The Turning Away – Pink Floyd
240 – Money – Pink Floyd
358 – Run Like Hell – Pink Floyd
393 – Welcome To The Machine – Pink Floyd
476 – The Fletcher Memorial Home – Pink Floyd
500 – The Pros and Cons of Hitchhiking – Roger Waters Our thanks to Roger Little for letting us know about this listener-voted chart of favourites.
David Gilmour on BBC TV’s Later…With Jools Holland
Filmed around the time of his highly acclaimed Royal Albert Hall shows, and before departing for his nine shows in Los Angeles and New York City, David Gilmour’s appearance (with his band) on the BBC series Later…With Jools Holland has now been detailed. It is the third episode (of six) from series 65 of the show, which always features a variety of artists and musical styles. Airing on the UK’s BBC Two on Saturday, November 2nd at 10:25pm, it will then be available to view on the BBC’s iPlayer service through this link (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0024s5f). From the programme notes: “Jools welcomes to the show legendary singer, songwriter and guitarist David Gilmour to perform a couple of songs from his album Luck and Strange, including the track Between Two Points; Australian punk rockers Amyl and the Sniffers with a couple of tracks from their album Cartoon Darkness; 80s icons The The with a song from their album Ensoulment; singer-songwriter Dhruv with the track Tragedy from his debut album, Private Blizzard; and South African hip-hop tour de force Moonchild Sanelly with her song Do My Dance from her album Full Moon.”
Five For Friday – 25th October 2024
Itamar Fainer – ‘Zoe’ Rising folk-rock artist Itamar Fainer releases his highly anticipated 6-track album ‘Wild Horses in The End Of The World’, blending folk-rock, country, and Americana influences. The lead single ‘Zoe’ captures Fainer’s raw authenticity and heartfelt storytelling, reflecting on fleeting romance and the bittersweet nature of new love, as part of an […]
Northampton’s Fountain Release Explosive New Single ‘Itch’ Ahead of Debut EP and UK Tour
Northampton’s emerging rock powerhouse, Fountain, returns with their latest single, ‘Itch’, an electric burst of garage rock released on October 18th. This track is a thrilling preview of the band’s upcoming debut EP, ‘Talking To Ghosts’, set to drop on November 15th, and it coincides with the announcement of Fountain’s first-ever UK headline tour. Produced […]
Liverpool Risers STR^NGE Release Hotly Anticipated Self-Titled Second EP
Emerging as a force to be reckoned with on the indie music scene, Liverpool’s STR^NGE have officially launched their highly anticipated self-titled EP on October 2nd. Known for their eclectic fusion of psychedelic, rock, and indie sounds, the release sees the band delving into complex themes such as industry, existence, love, and politics. The EP, […]
SORAYA Releases Poignant Charity Single ‘The Story of the Phoenix’ in Support of Palestine
Rising artist SORAYA has unveiled her powerful new single, The Story of the Phoenix, a deeply evocative charity ballad that blends orchestral, pop, and classical elements to highlight the ongoing plight of the Palestinian people. Known for her emotionally charged music, SORAYA delves into profound themes of grief, loss, and resilience, weaving a personal and […]
SORAYA Releases Poignant Charity Single ‘The Story of the Phoenix’ in Support of Palestine
Rising artist SORAYA has unveiled her powerful new single, The Story of the Phoenix, a deeply evocative charity ballad that blends orchestral, pop, and classical elements to highlight the ongoing plight of the Palestinian people. Known for her emotionally charged music, SORAYA delves into profound themes of grief, loss, and resilience, weaving a personal and […]
The Colourblind and the Birds Soar With Debut Album ‘Baying for Blood’
The Colourblind and the Birds share the radiant and bold debut album Baying for Blood. An introspective sonic journey into the complexities of mental health through a sprawling soundscape of angular synths, tight beats and urgent vocal delivery. Spearheaded by enigmatic London-based producer Flip X, this 15-track project is a powerful fusion of genres, brought […]