Tag: fashion records

Topical, in view of Mark Little of Bristol Rovers’ social media attack, here’s a year-old message which, idealistically shouldn’t need repeating, but, unfortunately, seems it does.

And who better to deliver it than Wolverhampton’s Christopher MacFarlane, better known to the world as Macka B?

His righteous, yet witty DJ toasting style is often mimicked but never bettered. Since his early days on the Exodus sound system, through the eighties fast-style origination of Fashion Records, of which the late great Smiley Culture bought to mainstream charts, to today’s international recognition, award-winning Macka B never fails to breathe charisma and charm to a subject with intelligent and amusing verse.

The premise of his song is simple, the message is resounding.

And that’s my song for the day. Very good. Carry on….

• “Underdog: The Other Other Brontë” at the Rondo Theatre, Larkhall, Bath, March 25th-28th 2026
  by Ian Diddams images by Richard Fletcher How many Brontë sisters can you name? Which books did the sisters write between them? Can you name … Continue reading ““Underdog: The Other Other Brontë” at the Rondo Theatre, Larkhall, Bath, March 25th-28th 2026”
• 7 Hills to Trowbridge’s Old Town Hall
  To clear up any confusion, Trowbridge’s old town hall is no longer the town hall, but The Old Town Hall. I have no idea, nor … Continue reading “7 Hills to Trowbridge’s Old Town Hall”
• Wiltshire Hunt Sabs Stolen Drone Footage Reveals a Beaufont Hunt Kill
  Retrieved footage from a stolen drone of the Wiltshire Hunt Saboteurs reveals the Beaufont Hunt making a fox kill earlier this month, and it’s undeniable … Continue reading “Wiltshire Hunt Sabs Stolen Drone Footage Reveals a Beaufont Hunt Kill”
• Extended Lineup for CrownFest
  It was back in October when we revealed CrownFest at The Crown in Bishop’s Cannings was returning this summer, and January when we last mentioned … Continue reading “Extended Lineup for CrownFest”
• Vox Populi: New Album From Deadlight Dance
  The difference between punk and goth is that as a punk you reject society, as a goth society rejects you. Being society lives mostly online … Continue reading “Vox Populi: New Album From Deadlight Dance”
• Kate X: Swindon’s Best Kept Secret
  You’re young, stars in your eyes, and you live in Swindon; you are not alone, but you are, unfortunately, up against Kate X! Kate is … Continue reading “Kate X: Swindon’s Best Kept Secret”
• Shedric’s Misadventures of Theodore Thump
  Just who is Theodore Thump? A wise pet rabbit? The mysterious sixth Beach Boy? This album newly released from Shedric, Swindon soloist and groovist of … Continue reading “Shedric’s Misadventures of Theodore Thump”
• Chandra Likely To Go Boom!
  Buzzwords, like “turbo,” or “sonic” are cliche, overused trends which gain popularity because they sound impressive, even if they are empty of meaning. I avoid … Continue reading “Chandra Likely To Go Boom!”
• Marlborough School of Languages to Hold Second Fiesta
  It’s always nice to hear when an inaugural local event is successful, especially one as unique and original as Marlborough School of Languages’ annual Fiesta. … Continue reading “Marlborough School of Languages to Hold Second Fiesta”
• Palooza Invited Back to Fatboy Slim’s All Back to Minehead 2026
  Right here, right now in Devizes, Palooza spawned and has become the fast-growing house music event brand in Wiltshire. They’ve been invited back to perform at Fatboy Slim’s … Continue reading “Palooza Invited Back to Fatboy Slim’s All Back to Minehead 2026”