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- New music: Coldplay – Christmas Lights
It's certainly no Fairytale of New York. But is Coldplay's Christmas single as bad as Millennium Prayer?
During a rare moment in which he spoke about someone other than himself, Kanye West recently called Chris Martin a "genius". Not only that, but West claimed the Coldplay singer is on the same level as John Lennon. Clearly shocked by this promotion into the pop pantheon, Martin and his bandmates have immediately set about undermining such a claim with their new festive single, Christmas Lights. Opening with plaintive piano (obviously), Martin croons about "Christmas night" and "another fight", which is a bit depressing, but then he remembers that capitalism can heal all wounds so he "takes his feet, to Oxford Street". The song's climax is a giant hug of soaring strings and everything's-OK-it's-Christmas-now sentiments. So what do you think? Where does Christmas Lights sit between Fairytale of New York and Millennium Prayer?
Christmas Lights is available on iTunes, as is Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You
guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More FeedsПереслать - Audio advent calendar: The Hundred In The Hands playlist
2 December: Our 24 plays of Christmas continues with another Spotify playlist, this time from Warp's the Hundred in the Hands
As we shuffle one day closer to Christmas, the Hundred in the Hands have created a Spotify playlist to help banish those winter blues. Here's what they had to say ...
It can feel hard to keep up with things on the road – and we spent most of last year touring. The long, tedious hours are spent listening to familiar favourites: classic soul, mutant R&B and avant-pop classics. Even so, there's nothing quite like getting addicted to something new – and there have been massive records this year, songs that wormed their way into our thoughts to soundtrack the slow passing of the road ahead. These are tracks from bands we played shows with, friends and neighbours who kept us on our toes, artists we adore and are always excited to check out, and forward-thinking cuts that made us jealous and more than a little hot and bothered."The Hundred in the Hands playlist
Light Asylum – Shallow Tears
Bear in Heaven – Lovesick Teenagers
James Blake – CMYK
Beach House – Silver Soul
Darkstar – Gold
Warpaint – Undertow
Virgo – Do You Know Who You Are?
Holy Ghost! – Static On the Wire
Janelle Monáe – Tightrope
Golden Filter – Solid GoldThe Hundred in the Hands are from New York. Their self-titled debut album was released through Warp in September
guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More FeedsПереслать - Why we sell Third Man records on eBay
My boss, Jack White, became the subject of internet controversy this week for selling limited-edition records on eBay. But is it really fair that 'flippers' should profit rather than the artists?
The internet is a strange place and can become dangerous when philosophies, commerce and comment sections collide. This week my friend and boss, Jack White, became the subject of internet controversy when our label, Third Man Records, put five limited-edition White Stripes LPs on eBay, which sold for more than $300 each. Some fans cried foul, Jack decided to address the situation and the blog machine erupted.
What often happens when these things blow up is that we're only getting half of the story. For instance, I don't think people will be as repulsed by the fact that we're auctioning our records when they hear we plan on donating $15,000 to charity from sales of these limited-edition LPs.
But charity donation or not, why can't a business hawk its own wares on auction sites? I'd argue that the record industry is in trouble, and anything we can do to stay afloat should be condoned. If there are people out there willing to pay for the item, and there certainly are, then why not provide it to them directly and cut the "flipper" out of the picture? The artist and label put the work into the release, so they should profit from it.
Third Man customers take these limited-edition releases very seriously. Hardcore fans are incredibly dedicated and vote with their money. The more hard to find an item is, the more they want it. It's something of a Veblen good, and that's not a bad thing. But I understand fans' frustration when there is something they cannot get, and by us selling items on eBay it appears we are dangling something in front of their noses and demanding they pay more. We are not. These items will end up on eBay regardless. On an auction site, the customers set the price. We are merely giving them another way to purchase hard-to-find items. Today I received a gracious email from an auction winner who was very happy he won, pleased with the price, and glad that the money was going to us.
Record collecting isn't for everybody. It's something that if you dedicate your spare time and money to, you appreciate that you'll often pay inflated prices. It's part and parcel of the game. Sometimes you get lucky, often you don't. Don't get me started on what my colleague went through to get his copy of the Armed Forces Radio Television Service version of the Stooges' Funhouse.
The industry is constantly changing. I can't believe it's taken 15 years for a label to start selling its own releases on eBay (even in limited numbers). We're going to continue doing it. We're also going to continue all the contests, giveaways, pop-up shops, random mail orders, subscription services and manufacturing of insane new vinyl products and any other ridiculous idea that strikes our fancy. Why? Because we're American. And American's do crazy shit for capitalism. See you in hell.
guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More FeedsПереслать - Johnny Marr: 'I forbid David Cameron from liking the Smiths'
The guitarist takes to Twitter to tell the PM he is not welcome as a fan
Politics and music have never made comfortable bedfellows, particularly if the politicians are of the Tory variety. No surprises, then, that Johnny Marr, currently of the Cribs but also kind of famous for his guitar work with the Smiths, decided to take to Twitter to let his feelings be known about one of his most high-profile fans.
Who knows, maybe Dave will respond with a "Whatevs, lol!" on his own Twitter?
guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More FeedsПереслать - Audio advent calendar: Robert Wyatt's pop playlist
1 December: Celebrate 24 plays of Christmas with our audio advent calendar. Today we kick things off with Robert Wyatt's favourite pop songs (and a rather special picture)
We've teamed up with Domino and Warp Records to offer you 24 days of audio advent treats, from festive playlists to exclusive downloads. Which has to be better than a square of Kinnerton chocolate, right? To kick things off Robert Wyatt picks his 10 favourite pop songs. And dresses up as Santa. Here's what he had to say:
For me the magic of pop records arrived via jukeboxes in cafes. The music could fill the awkward silences among us clumsy and/or shy adolescents. I realised that pop records have to be short, and that anybody who thinks it must be easy to pack an instantly effective and memorable couple of minutes of music on to a record should try it themselves. I got my missus to help me out with two or three suggestions. Not saying which ones, though – maybe you can guess? Or maybe not."guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More FeedsПереслать
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