Hello… I am Andy
I'm the editor of CMU. This blog is where I put stuff that I find and thoughts that I have. You can also use it to find out how to contact me about writing, talking, dancing (not dancing) and suchlike. Clever, huh?-
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- I talked all over the @CMU podcast again. Have a listen: http://t.co/zfmKnDHI 13 hours ago
- Concert footage is so often underwhelming, but Depeche Mode at the Pasadena Rose Bowl there... Fucking hell. 23 hours ago
- Depeche Mode documentary on BBC Four now is pretty amazing. 1 day ago
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Recently played tracks- Mike Patton – Car Radio (AM)
- Mike Patton – A Perfect Place
- Mike Patton – Main Title
- The Dillinger Escape Plan – Farewell, Mona Lisa
- Mastodon – Curl of the Burl
- Mastodon – Black Tongue
- Andrea Leonelli – Digital Music Trends - Episode 94 - Herd.fm
- Andrea Leonelli – Digital Music Trends - Episode 94 - Herd.fm
- Andrea Leonelli – Digital Music Trends - Episode 93 - PlayMySong & Navegas
- Andrea Leonelli – Digital Music Trends - Episode 93 - PlayMySong & Navegas
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Category Archives: TV
Sing along now…
When I was in Japan a couple of years ago, I watched a couple of TV shows teaching their viewers how to speak English. From them, I learnt what to say if you’re angry with your housemates, and also what … Continue reading
London to Edinburgh
Hello from Edinburgh! After four years at UnLimited Media, I’ve finally made it out of London and up to our sister publication ThreeWeeks’ Scotland HQ. I say that like we have a proper office up here; as ThreeWeeks is only … Continue reading
Justin Bieber’s hair could so easily have been mine
This week was a significant week for many reasons. But mainly it was significant because Justin Bieber sold some of his hair for a lot of money. Of course, you’ll also be aware that Justin turned seventeen this week. That … Continue reading
It’s not the winning, it’s the taking cash
This week, awards ceremonies have still very much been in the news. In the UK, talk has turned to the NME Awards, where most seem to be wondering how Matt Bellamy can possibly have won the Hottest Man award four … Continue reading
CMU Beef Of The Week #50: Glee v Rock
This week, ‘Glee’ creator Ryan Murphy came out fighting in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, in which he was asked about comments made about the show by Kings Of Leon and Slash. Earlier this month, Slash told Entertainment Weekly: … Continue reading
Two classics of the audio book genre
So, amongst the same box of vinyl that threw up this, I also found these. At the time I decided not to buy them, but looking at them again now, I kind of wish I had. Even though I would … Continue reading
Five Simon Cowell Number Ones
Another piece from the archives. This was written as part of a larger project that was ultimately unpublished. A rarity, perhaps an oddity in my portfolio, particularly if you’re a CMU fan, this article is about Simon Cowell but is … Continue reading
X-Factor v Genuine singing talent
Hey, so it turns out that something on TV has been fiddled with in an attempt to make it more entertaining. How could something like this happen? Okay, you might say this case is different. This is a singing competition. … Continue reading
Kristen Schaal and Kurt Braunohler
Staying focused Kristen Schaal and Kurt Braunohler talk to ThreeWeeks Features Editor Andy Malt about bringing their Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show, ‘Double Down Hearts’, back to the Fringe Kristen Schaal and Kurt Braunohler came to the Fringe for the … Continue reading
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Tagged Edinburgh Festival, Flight of the Conchords, Kristen Schaal, Kurt Braunohler
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Jeremy Clarkson beatbox
I know in internet terms I’ve discovered this really late – it having been online for two whole weeks now – but I’m putting it here for the two other people who’ve not seen it yet. It’s awesome.
