The music blogs look like they've died a death! We'll let Reynolds off because he's GOT to work on that book. But to be honest ALL the other crew who've rushed into the fray have disappointed. Looks like Kodwo Eshun did a smart thing by holding back. I did send him those records you know, and despite letting him off the hook he swears he's gonna do one. Actually I hope he doesn't, maybe that's the push he needs ;-). Emoticons screw up your sentence structure. Had a good look around the other night (very thorough scan of about 30 blogs) and for my money the only people worth reading are this lot. Take note:
Heronbone
Luka is untouchable. Came in for HEAVY praise from Kodwo Eshun in an email to me. Fancy that!
somedisco
Scott gets better all the time. He sounds more relaxed too. Stuff flows. I was gripped by his recent Tony Wilson piece.
Uncarved
Jon doesn't update too much, but his aesthetic is bang-on.
k-punk
Well you can't knock that shit! I'd like to see Mark talk about a soul record one time though...something warm for a change. Mark's address: Bromley, The Arctic, The World, The Universe.
Everything's Usable
Well I'm not so sure about Cozen's trip, but dammnit he writes with an intensity.
Heard some backchat at ILM about the blogs from my man Jess, and couldn't help but nod to myself. Word at the boards is that blogs are BORRINNG! So if you're a blogger see if you can't find something more meaningful to write about than your own suicidal tendencies or the weather.
Posted by Woebot at July 8, 2003 08:27 AM