Banned Biographies

23/09/2025

Hahaha

22/07/2025

Ozzy Osbourne dies just weeks after farewell show.

22/07/2025

Ozzy Osbourne dies just weeks after farewell show

The heavy metal star reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates on stage at Villa Park earlier in July.

07/05/2025

Check out this conversation I had about Spotify’s affect on the music industry. It’s an eye-opener!

In this explosive episode, we dive headfirst into the murky waters of the music streaming economy—and it gets heated. 💥 With over 602 million monthly active...

07/05/2025

It’s been a heck of a week or two, so I must apologise to Steve from and Pete Trainor for not sharing it until now. I had a great chat with them about the pros(?) and cons(!) of Spotify for independent artists and the general state of the music business. It was a really interesting conversation which I think people both in and out of the industry should listen to. Search Those Electrapod Chats wherever you listen to your podcasts.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/those-electrapod-chats/id1798075217?i=1000704907527

05/05/2025

The Streaming Industry EXPOSED || goes live this Thursday —- click the notification button to receive a reminder 🗣️

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In this explosive episode, we dive headfirst into the murky waters of the music streaming economy—and it gets heated. 💥 With over 602 million monthly active...

05/05/2025

Coming Soon | That SP*TIFY Chat - The Streaming Industry EXPOSED

Next week we're dropping an explosive episode of the Eltrapod where we dive headfirst into the murky waters of the music streaming economy—and it gets heated...

27/04/2025

The last couple of weeks has been great for new music. Today I’ve been listening to these albums in the sun.

’s latest ‘Dream Into It’ is a really fun album that focusses a lot on his drug addiction and looking back to the past where Teddy Boys roamed Kings Road looking for a scrap with the punks back in 1977. Some cool collaborations with , and are some of the big highlights on this one as well as I’m Still Dancing that calls back to both Dancing With Myself and Rebel Yell.

The extended version of HeavyJelly by includes some more grey punk songs (including one with the great ) as well as expanding upon the folky stuff that crept in at the end of the standard album.

Black Samson, The Bastard Swordsman is the first album to feature all the current (living) members since 2015’s Once Upon A Time In Shaolin and it’s an absolute belter. A fourth collaboration with sees a host of guest vocals add to the sonic soundscape that includes the tried and tested Wu-Tang formula of heavy beats and lyrics interspersed with Kung-fu movies samples. Perfect to listen to chilling in the sunshine with a couple of beers.

Finally, Stereophonics’ latest album ‘Make ‘em Laugh, Make ‘em Cry, Make ‘em Wait’ is yet more middle of the road stuff from a band I always hope will one day return to the more urgent sounds of their first couple of albums.

What have you been listening to this weekend?

07/04/2025

Awful news. What a drummer and what a legacy he leaves behind. RIP Clem.

It is with profound sadness that we relay news of the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Clem Burke following a private battle with cancer.

Clem was not just a drummer; he was the heartbeat of Blondie. His talent, energy, and passion for music were unmatched, and his contributions to our sound and success are immeasurable. Beyond his musicianship, Clem was a source of inspiration both on and off the stage. His vibrant spirit, infectious enthusiasm and rock solid work ethic touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Clem's influence extended far beyond Blondie. A self proclaimed "Rock & Roll survivalist”, he played and collaborated with numerous iconic artists, including Eurythmics, Ramones, Bob Dylan, Bob Geldof, Iggy Pop, Joan Jett, Chequered Past, The Fleshtones, The Romantics, Dramarama, The Adult Net, The Split Squad, The International Swingers, L.A.M.F., Empty Hearts, Slinky Vagabond, and even the Go-Go's. His influence and contributions have spanned decades and genres, leaving an indelible mark on every project he was a part of.

We extend our deepest condolences to Clem's family, friends, and fans around the world. His legacy will live on through the tremendous amount of music he created and the countless lives he touched. As we navigate this profound loss, we ask for privacy during this difficult time. Godspeed, Dr. Burke.

Debbie, Chris, and the entire Blondie family

01/01/2025

13/12/2024

For the punks out there, I got an advance listen to new song, Rifle. It’s a total banger that sounds like is fronting . Really looking forward to other singles they plan to release in 2025. Check out DTI’s page, like them and visit the pre-save link to make sure you get it the moment it’s released!

13/12/2024

Some great music released today. An amazing new album by Snoop Dogg which is far better than an artist of his age should be making, with the one and only Dr Dre of course! More great rap in the form of a new Redman single, though I kind of prefer the b-side. And for people that enjoy fun, overblown rock, a big slice of cheese from The Darkness.

What have you been listening to today?