Yes it has been a couple of weeks since my last post about the IFPI issues I was having, but still no-one has told me what the offending file was so the old posts are staying down for the time being. I wish bands/labels/organisations would contact me to remove the offending file – it would be quicker and make life easier for everyone. Nonetheless, these issues haven’t stopped the Blue Walrus becoming quite popular over the past few weeks with mentions in The Guardian newspaper and on Xfm radio – …

I was hoping that I wouldn’t have write anything about this happening to me, as I am trying to promote the artists I love, by posting tracks by new bands either without label representation or new to a label to get the word out or rare remixes and other tracks which you can’t buy but I still love by more major artists.
Anyway, my file host was recently forced to remove my account on the request of the IFPI and I have voluntarily removed the zipped remixes for the time being …

Good old auntie (the BBC for those not from the UK) have released their top ten list of bands and artists to watch in 2007. This is my take on their pickings:
10. The Rumble Strips [MySpace]
It is about time these guys get huge! I first saw their promo video for Motorcycle at the end of last year and fell in love with their sax and trumpets from then. They right simple and fun pop songs with a brass section which puts them a step above the rest.
[Download] The Rumble Strips …

I am finally back to my flat and soberish enough to post again after the new year shenanigans – hope everyone had a good party ;).
After the love I got for the Hot Chip Remixes and Remixed, I have decided to try to make remix compilations a relatively regular occasion here on The Blue Walrus for a while. Here is another compilation of remixes by none other than MSTRKRFT (info @ Wikipedia). The songs vary from dance to rock demonstrating MSTRKRFT’s ability to work with a variety of genres. They …