Is popular music bad? A rant on the charts, music quality, and the power of nostalgia
Just how bad are the charts and is popular music getting worse, Getintothis’ Ryan Craig looks to the past to uncover if these…
Browsing: Opinion
Cosmic Slop #107: I’m obsessed with 80s boyband New Edition, and other uncomfortable truths
Spearheaded by BET’s acclaimed miniseries The New Edition Story, Getintothis’ Shaun Ponsonby confesses to an unlikely series of personal obsessions.
The fall of modern movie themes – where did they go wrong?
Disappointed by opening credits containing nothing more than sound effects, Getintothis’ Nathan Pang asks what happened to the iconic movie…
Cosmic Slop #106: Gary Barlow and Mariah Carey – Razzies in waiting
As Mariah Carey and Gary Barlow venture into Hollywood, Getintothis’ Shaun Ponsonby dreads the onslaught of pop stars in movies.
Cosmic Slop #105: LGBT superheroes and the lost art of “Mouse Trapping”
With hype over LGBT characters in several upcoming movies, Getintothis’ Shaun Ponsonby asks why we haven’t reached a point where…
Lost Liverpool #18: Touring Tales – National Express, sleeping rough and life on the road with your favourite band
In the latest Lost Liverpool, Getintothis’ Banjo looks back to a time when the city’s music fans were prepared to go…
Cher – the ultimate pop icon
Music royalty, Oscar winning actress, comedienne and a Twitter legend, Getintothis’ Jessica Borden makes the case for Cher being the ultimate…
The Clash – White Riot at 40
Celebrating the anniversary of a watershed song, Getintothis’ Paul Cook takes a look at The Clash’s politically charged debut single,…
Terri Hooley’s Teenage Kicks: the story of Good Vibrations and the godfather of Ulster punk
Amid storied tales of John Lennon and The Undertones, Getintothis’ Chris Flack looks at the life and times of Terri Hooley, Ulster’s…
The beginning of the long strange trip – The Grateful Dead’s debut album
The Grateful Dead became the biggest American band in history while remaining part of the counterculture, Getintthis’ Andy Holland attempts…