The BFD Video: Barbie Girl (Sad Version)
If you have a great Youtube or Vimeo video to share send it to videos@thebfd.co.nz
Music
Nick Cave Rejects Retrospective Wokeness
I never quite got to see the Birthday Party play live, but I was quite a fan of their dark, confronting noisescape. Nick Cave’s solo debut, From Her to Eternity remains one of my favourites. Since the 80s, though, to my mind it’s all been downhill, as Cave
The BFD Video: My Corona Viral Anthem
If you have a great Youtube or Vimeo video to share send it to videos@thebfd.co.nz
Who Did it Better?
Many songs get covered or re-interpreted, the covers often being more successful than the original. Here are some cover versions of one song along with the original, let us know in the comments which is your favourite, or if you don’t like any of them. “Here Comes The Night”
The BFD Video: REVIEW: Taylor Swift’s Crazy Sexist ‘The Man’ Music Video
If you have a great Youtube or Vimeo video to share send it to videos@thebfd.co.nz
Why We Should ALL Sing the National Anthem
It may be a bit of a dirge. It may sorely lack (in my humble musical opinion) a Keith Richardsesque guitar riff and a Keith Moon drum break. It may contain archaic language (‘thee’, ‘thy’, ‘entreat’) and be acknowledged as the work of a second rate poet set to a
Who Did it Better?
Many songs get covered or re-interpreted, the covers often being more successful than the original. Here are some cover versions of one song along with the original, let us know in the comments which is your favourite, or if you don’t like any of them. “Brand New Cadillac” is
Who Did it Better?
Many songs get covered or re-interpreted, the covers often being more successful than the original. Here are some cover versions of one song along with the original, let us know in the comments which is your favourite, or if you don’t like any of them. “(Get Your Kicks on)
Red Radio Commissars vs Concert FM
The story developed rather quickly. The board of Red Radio announced they were killing off Concert FM, the classical music radio station that supports musicians and orchestras up and down the country. Outrage was heard. Court action was threatened. Aunty Helen intervened. Concert FM was saved. Yet something feels off.
The BFD Video: Dominic Frisby’s Hate Speech
If you have a great Youtube or Vimeo video to share send it to videos@thebfd.co.nz
Who Did it Better?
Many songs get covered or re-interpreted, the covers often being more successful than the original. Here are some cover versions of one song along with the original, let us know in the comments which is your favourite, or if you don’t like any of them. “Madison Blues” is a