Here’s a Hobbesian Top 50 for the year (of sorts), downloadable in three parts here, here and here, to help get your party started this festive season.  I’m not really a massive fan of charts but did quite enjoy reflecting on some of my … Continue reading →

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‘Rap godfather’ Gil Scott-Heron played a rare live show at Edinburgh’s Picture House in 2010, promoting the release of his new album, I’m New Here (XL).  Here is a video clip of him performing The Bottle, probably his most famous … Continue reading →

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