Paul Ripley

Sep 4, 2024 | fabradiointernational.com | Paul Ripley

So, you’ve formed a band with your mates. You’ve got the name (avoiding anything with the word “Wolf” in it, wise move), the questionable haircuts (essential for any aspiring musician), and a sound that could melt cheese from fifty paces (not ideal for gigs near Greggs, but hey, originality counts). Now comes the tricky part: getting anyone to actually hear your music. Forget the tired old talent shows, folks, the real key to success lies in the glorious world of independent media and radio.

Sep 4, 2024 | fabradiointernational.com | Paul Ripley

So You Wanna Be a Rock Star? Buckle Up, Buttercup, It’s a Cliff Face with a UkuleleAh, the rock and roll dream. Living the high life, groupies throwing themselves at you, hotels trashed on a nightly basis (though these days trashing a Travelodge gets you a stern talking to, not a rock and roll legend badge). But before you swap your day job flipping burgers for a life of questionable fashion choices and questionable hygiene, let’s have a reality check that’ll make your skinny jeans even tighter.

Sep 4, 2024 | fabradiointernational.com | Paul Ripley

1971: A Banner Year That Redefined Music and My Favourite Musical Year1971 stands as a landmark year in music history. Genres exploded, innovation thrived, and iconic albums emerged that continue to resonate today. Here’s a closer look at why these twelve releases deserve their place among the best of 1971, with the backdrop of the United Kingdom’s political climate that year.

Sep 4, 2024 | fabradiointernational.com | Paul Ripley

After 15 long years holding court on the airwaves, “The Ripman Show” is finally back to write a few words of wisdom trigger the music snob purists. To celebrate this auspicious return, I’ve decided to take a  proper look all over some of the most sacred relics lining the classic rock canon. That’s right, it’s time to deconstruct those hallowed albums that have been shoved down our throats for decades by overzealousPR merchants and Record Label apologists.

Sep 4, 2024 | fabradiointernational.com | Paul Ripley

AI Music? More Like CRAP Composed by Emotionless Algorithms!Right, listen up you bunch of jabronis who think a glorified calculator can replace the raw, pulsating soul of a true musician. Those articles gushing about AI composing symphonies and writing the next pop anthem? Hogwash! Drivel! The ramblings of a toaster programmed by a tone-deaf accountant!Now, I’m not a caveman thumping a rock. Technology’s grand, but there’s a world of difference between a decent drum machine and a robot Beethoven.