Times they are changin...

Nothing lasts forever. Sometimes that can be in a more positive direction and sometimes in a less positive one. I have recently moved to a new apartment, an apartment for students only located in Stockholm. Of course fun with a new envoirnment.

But sometimes change isn´t for the better. For example, a couple of weeks ago my favourite radio show p3 pop was aired for the last time. Instead, this Monday, Musikguiden i P3 replaced all of the radio channel´s previous shows dedicated to different genres.

The decision was taken because it is no longer modern to label music and genres are nowadays so connected to each other and mixed up. Therefore all music should be played in one show, no mater genre.

I dont really get this. First of all, its true genres have been more mixed up in recent years, but that does not mean genres have completely vanished and I do not believe every person on this planet listens to every genre. It was perfect to have expertise knowledge in every genre show, which no longer exists. If i then would have wanted to listen to Hip hop or dance I could listen to those shows and get a good education at the same time.

Now you are forced to sit and wait for the genres/songs you like instead of just be able to choose to listen to what you like. In short, they have a point about the development of genres, but it is widely exaggerated that it is no longer a need for specific shows. And the labels pop, dance etc. are also labels which includes A LOT, so you can´t really say those shows had limited frames.

In the show they also mixes new songs with interviews, guests, parts from concerts etc. etc. As it used to be, I was able to choose between shows and get the best avalaible expertise on the subject and also be able to choose if I would have wanted to a concert later. Now the show is all over the place and the show doesn´t seem to have a profile.

I want to end this blog post by recommending the new app available Apples App store Itunes from Swedish web radio station Gimmeindie. Despite both these negative and positive aspects of change, I do hope it is as Morrissey sings, "In the future when all´s well".

/ The Drumming Cat

Sweden celebrates Postcard records!

To my liking, probably the best episode ever of Swedish radio show P3pop was aired yesterday. The show celebrated it was thirty years ago since the foundation of legendary Scottish label Postcard records and the release of Orange Juice´s single "Falling and laughing". The indie label who is one of the, if not the most, influential ever was discussed with a panel of Swedish Postcard lovers. Music from the label wa splayed during the show and also today´s music the panel thougt was influenced by the label. And a fresh interview with Edwyn Collins!

Of course its hard to understand Swedish, but for a real music lesson you can of course listen to the songs.
Listen to the episode here for the best music discovery of your life. Click on the microphone at the top of the site.

Some songs that were played:
Orange Juice - Simply, thrilled honey
Orange Juice - Falling and laughing
Orange Juice - Holliday hymn
Orange Juice - Blue boy
Josef K - Radio drill time
Aztec camera - We could send letters.
Some songs from Edwyn Collins new album.
Chic - Everybody dance
Four tops - Sugarpie (Honeybunch)

/ The Drumming Cat

Hip hop + Indie = True

My favourite radio show P3Pop was last Monday about the influence of Hip Hop, Soul and modern Rnb on indie in recent years, Swedish indie in particular, including Peter Morén and the brilliant Jenny Wilson. Even if you cant speak Swedish, listen to the music and read the songs listing, available if you click on "musiken i programmet". Scroll down to find the show from last Monday.



/ The Drumming Cat