Wireless 2010

Was a pretty good weekend overall, although I never want to be in such a close vicinity with Jack Tweed ever again. Review is over on Gigwise...

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Lily Allen - Just Be Good To Me (Joker Remix)

So over the weekend I caught Lily Allen playing live. It was OK but the weird thing was that there was a definite dubstep influence running through the songs. Loads of syncopated beats and big breaks throughout. You'd have to hear it yourself but she's retiring so I'll probably just sound like I made all of that up. Luckily there is a Joker remix of the Lily Allen featuring single from Professor Green here. Joker does his usual thing and stretches the track right out, spinning his intergalactic style all over it. Also, he erases pretty much any sign of Professor Green thus improving the song by about 500%. Enjoy...

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In a move that some people probably think makes her look cool and edgy The Big Pink have remixed Lily Allen. It's a well known fact the 'Velvet' band and Lily Allen go way back so this is all makes sense but luckily it sounds good too. Taking one of Allen's whinier songs ("People think twenty two is old, waah!") Robbie and Milo of TBP have added a suitably rumbling backdrop and made Lily sound more intriguing than she is likely too any time soon. Maybe she should cover 'Dominos'?



The Big Pink's album is out this week- review is here.

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Lily Allen- 'It's Not You It's Me'

Things you will never hear anybody say- "I like Lily Allen but I wish she was in the papers more".

Two years ago Lily Allen released an excellent pop album. 'Alright Still' was a great blend of retro influences and a modern outlook which, combined with her interview prowess, elevated 'Keiths daughter' to number one singles, countles magazine covers, festival success and Keith Allen becoming 'Lily's Dad'.

However through a series of distractions (Chat show, bitchy rivalries, old fat boyfriends) the public have slowly forgotten the music and so now it is Lily Allen's chance to remind us all what she actually does. The good news is that 'It's Not You...' is a decided step on from 'Alright Still' both musically and lyrically. Out go the Ronson horns and in come the Kurstin electro-pop, this provides a clean and clear backdrop that is as dance floor friendly as it is Radio 1.

Never one to shy away from the controversial, Allen deals with topics such as drugs, George Bush (!), incompetent lovers, the cult of celebrity and her Dad on album number two. The quick wit is still there but this time out is is teamed with a more mature outlook and an attempt to readress some of society's deep rooted issues.

It's not as heavy as that may seem though. There are plenty of rivals to follow 'The Fear's huge success. 'Everyone's At It' is the album opener and one of the most intelligent discussions on drug use that has been aired in some time. 'Back To The Start' boasts a brilliant fast-paced rhythm and energy whilst 'He Wasn't There' is a delightful 50's track laced with heart-break and yearning.

It's not all good though. 'Fuck You' is an ill-conceived and ill timed rant at George Bush that is 6th form poetry at it's very worst. The same can be said for 'Chinese' too, both tracks should have been left on the studio floor.

That aside however this is a confident and assured return for Allen and should hopefully se her gaining attention for her undoubted talent as opposed to the countless other things.

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Lily Allen has a new single/ computer game

Shy and retiring Lily Allen returns for album number two next year. The first single 'The Fear' has been doing the rounds for a while (alongside a cover of Britneys Womanizer) and looks set to be a big hit. I'd like Lily Allen a lot more if she didn't publicise herself by slagging people off and being a loud mouth quite so much, I know the press want a good pull quote and provides them but I think her music is good enough to do the talking. Anyway to advertise the single there is a fun little game to play- http://www.lilyallenmusic.com/lily/fear which I am completely useless at and the video is below.

'The Fear'

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