5 Things You Didn’t Know About 60 Ft. Dolls
Think you know 60 Ft. Dolls? From Britpop to rebellion and guest vocals, here are 5 truths about the band that still matter.
Who Really Coined Britpop?
Did Stuart Maconie coin Britpop? Or was it John Robb? Discover the origin of Britpop and its rise as a defining UK cultural movement.
What is Britpop?
Discover Britpop, the bold British music movement of the 90s. Learn about Blur, Oasis, Suede and Britpop's lasting cultural legacy.
What was the Battle of Britpop?
A sharp, emotional deep-dive into the 1995 Blur vs Oasis chart war. Not just who won, but why it mattered. Britpop, class war, and two songs everyone pretended to love.
When Noel Gallagher visited Downing Street
Revisit the moment Noel Gallagher met Tony Blair in 1997. From Cool Britannia’s highs to its inevitable decline, explore how a cultural movement lost its edge.
Jarvis Vs Jacko - The Brit Awards 1996
The story of Jarvis Cocker’s BRIT Awards stage invasion in 1996. From Jackson’s messianic chaos to Pulp’s defining Britpop moment.
What is Wibbling Rivalry?
Discover the chaotic story of Oasis's Wibbling Rivalry interview. A 14-minute argument that remains legendary in British rock history.
Where Can I Buy Britpop Wine?
Britpop wine exists. Discover where to buy it, what’s in the bottle, and whether this nostalgic sparkling wine is worth your time (or Instagram feed).
Oasis at Knebworth '96: Two Nights That Defined an Era
Relive Oasis at Knebworth '96: two era-defining nights, 250,000 fans, no phones, just noise and belief. The peak of Britpop, captured in full.
Was John Hughes really going to make a live action Peanuts film?
Was John Hughes really going to make a live action Peanuts film? Yes. For one strange moment in the early ’90s, it was dangerously close to happening.
Was there going to be a Forrest Gump 2?
Was there going to be a Forrest Gump 2? Yes. They gave it a go, but history was quicker on its feet than they were.
Was Quentin Tarantino Really Going to Make a Vega Brothers Film?
Was Quentin Tarantino Really Going to Make a Vega Brothers Film? He wanted to. He talked about it. But some stories only exist in the telling, not the making.
Was James Cameron Really Going to Make a Spider-Man Film?
Was James Cameron Really Going to Make a Spider-Man Film? Yes. He wrote a sweaty, hormonal, gloriously wrong for Hollywood version that nearly crawled onto screens before the lawyers and cowards strangled it.
Who is Graham Coxon?
Who is Graham Coxon? Graham Coxon is the guitarist from Blur who made the noise sound clever. A shy bloke with specs and a Telecaster who turned anxiety into art.
Who is Bonehead?
Who is Bonehead? Paul Arthurs, better known as Bonehead, was the rhythm guitarist in Oasis. He helped build the band’s sound and walked away before it collapsed under its own ego.
Are Suede Britpop?
Are Suede Britpop? Suede were Britpop before it had a name. Then they watched it become a cartoon and quietly backed out the fire escape.
Are Gorillaz Britpop?
Are Gorillaz Britpop? No. Gorillaz were formed from Britpop’s ashes, not part of its fire.
Are Supergrass Britpop?
Are Supergrass Britpop? Yes. Supergrass were the class clowns who smuggled mischief into the syllabus and made it fun for five minutes.
Are James Britpop?
Are James Britpop? No. They were the weird uncles who turned up to the Britpop party in yoga pants and asked if anyone fancied a bit of transcendence.
When did Britpop Peak?
When Did Britpop Peak? 10th and 11th of August 1996. Knebworth. Two nights, a quarter of a million people, and the exact moment the whole thing became too big to survive.