X-Factor viewers thrilled by ‘Joy Division week’
Remaining finalists sought to impress with interpretations of the influential Manchester miserabilists.
Posted: Nov 23rd, 2014
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Ebola promises to stop if Bob Geldof does
The highly contagious Ebola virus has issued a statement today announcing that it will stop causing pain and suffering throughout West Africa and the rest of the world if Sir Bob Geldof does the same.
Posted: Nov 19th, 2014
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Official singles chart to count high-pitched screaming
For the first time ever, alongside streaming services, teenagers emitting ultrasonic squeals of delight will be used in calculating album and singles sales. Pant-wetting, fainting and ‘excitement-induced fainting’ will also form part of a complicated algorithm designed to measure contemporary trends. No longer will music journalists have to consult with dogs as to which high-pitched noise belongs to Beliebers, Directioners or ‘a guy shepherding sheep’.
While tinnitus remains the industry-standard format with which to experience the Top 40, many see the acceptance of screams as an important step in acknowledging the popularity of more obscure tunes.
Posted: Jun 23rd, 2014
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1D-Day celebrations commemorate the death of music
Veterans, historians and girls with retainers are united today in marking 1D-Day a day of remembrance for ‘our boys’ struggle to overcome lacklustre hair, no musical ability and the Nazi occupation of France. Former groupies, internet trolls and serving members of the armed forces all paid their respect for the loss of melodies, the death of legible tattoos and remembered just how many ears had paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Posted: Jun 5th, 2014
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Stoners would share joint with 1D, but not listen to their music
UK stoners have said that they would gladly smoke a joint with Zane and Louis from One Direction, just so long as they don’t have to listen to the new album. Although cannabis use is linked to mental health issues, there is no medical evidence to suggest it could possibly make smokers want to hear a 1D track.
Posted: Jun 2nd, 2014
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