Music Features
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The Singles Bar - 27th February 2012
One man, ten songs, one winner. It's our weekly look into the mysterious world of new releases - The Singles Bar.
Joe Rivers is this week's man at the helm... -
The No RipCast: Volume 8
The usual mix of views, news and irreverent debate can be found here, on the eighth installment of our transatlantic podcast.
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Overlooked Albums #23: Al Green - The Belle Album
How did one of history's greatest soul singers throw it all away, only to find redemption when it seemed impossible? Find out the detail behind the story, which fuelled Al Green's career highlight, The Belle Album, in the latest from our Overlooked Album series
Angel Aguilar takes up the tale... -
LIVE BLOG: The Brit Awards 2012
For the second year running, we're live blogging The Brits! Click to read what's happening as it happens, and to get involved. It's a truly interactive experience.
Joe Rivers will be your co-pilot... -
The Singles Bar - 20th February 2012
In the latest installment of No Ripcord's weekly singles review we feature a line-up of tracks that almost reduced this week's guest host to tears.
Mark Davison is getting too old for this shi... -
The Doors - An Interview with Greil Marcus
We were very pleased to get the chance to talk to legendary writer Greil Marcus on his new book on the Doors.
Alan Shulman interviews... -
Veronica Falls, Brilliant Colors, and Grooms live at Music Hall of Williamsburg (2/9)
Veronica Falls was back in the Big Apple on Friday, playing a much larger room in support of...their new single? Their debut LP? Whatever it was, No Ripcord was there to report for those of you that have not had a chance to see them.
Forrest Cardamenis reviews... -
The Singles Bar - 13th February 2012
It's (nearly) Valentine's Day! What better way to show your significant other you love them than to sing them one or more of this week's new singles? Click here to find out what's hot, what's not, and to make your own special, serenading playlist.
Joe Rivers does realise there are infinitely better ways to show you care... -
Graham Lewis (Interview)
With the success of Wire’s last album, Red Barked Tree, and their extensive tour behind them, Graham Lewis, bassist for the legendary post-punk trio, took some time to answer a few questions for No Ripcord and discuss what’s coming up for the band in 2012.
Sean Caldwell is not worthy... -
Joe Blogs #3: Lana Del Rage
Has an artist ever been built up and knocked down to such an extent as Lana Del Rey? Here, Joe Rivers examines the possible reasons for the vitriol aimed at music's great new hope.
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