Articles written by authors, guests and the 33 1/3 team.
A huge congratulations to Michael O’Sullivan from London who has been randomly selected as the winner of our 33 1/3 advent calendar competition! Michael has won the ENTIRE 33 1/3 series- 89 books in total. A coveted prize indeed, if we do say so ourselves! Michael, along with many others, chose Exile on Main St. […]
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As you may know, last month we ran a competition to win the ENTIRE 33 1/3 series, that’s a whopping 89 books in total! The competition is now closed and the response was overwhelming. Before announcing the winner, we thought it would be fun to share with you a small selection of some of our
Your Favourite Albums of All Time Read More »
I first met Alan Warner over a lunch of haggis in Edinburgh. I was previously enamored with his novel, Morvern Callar, which follows the story of a young Scottish woman who has to make some difficult choices after she finds her boyfriend dead in their shared apartment. Morvern Callar also comes with a soundtrack. Not
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For some people Christmas isn’t a time of joy, whether due to a crazy family, a cheating mate, or job-related stress (or all of the above). Thankfully, Miss Dolly Parton has some advice for you. From the highly-entertaining and highest-grossing live-action musical film of the 1980s, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, I bring you “Hard
Video Vault, Episode 17: Dolly Parton “Hard Candy Christmas” Read More »
Happy year end! Here’s a quick update before we close up shop for the holidays here at Bloomsbury. Thank you to all the lovely authors who have sent us holiday treats! HINT HINT Do you have New Year’s plans yet? Going to just stay in with your boo, drink champagne and then regret it at
Letter from the editor: December 2013 Read More »
Don’t forget to enter our contest! You can win the entire 33 1/3 series by signing up to our e-newsletter. Email 333sound@bloomsbury.com with your name, address and your favorite album of all time. Remember that emails must be received by Tuesday December 31st 2013. One winner will be picked at random on Wednesday 1st January
Video Vault, Episode 16: Trees Lounge Read More »
What did you get for the holidays last year? Can’t remember? Me neither…because it was probably stupid. Don’t be a loser present-giver this year! Be an awesome present-giver! And allow the 33 1/3 team to guide you in your awesomeness. 1. For the sentimentalist: A USB drive hidden inside a “retro” mix-tape. How cute?! Buy
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In light of this year’s Thanksgivukkah I thought it would be nice to remember one of the best Christmas songs ever written about being a disgruntled Jew. It’s a cover/joke of the lovely Waitresses song, Christmas Wrapping by one of my favorite bands from the 90s, Save Ferris. There isn’t an official video available, but
Video Vault, Episode 15: Save Ferris “Christmas Wrapping” Read More »
Andy Miller, author of the Kinks 33 1/3 (#4 in the series) on the 45th anniversary of The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society. November 22nd 2013, marked four and a half decades since Pye Records grudgingly released The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society, an LP the Kinks’ leader Ray Davies would
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To celebrate the season of giving, we at Bloomsbury HQ are offering one lucky reader the chance to win the ENTIRE 33 1/3 series- that’s 86 89 books in total! For your chance to win, simply sign up to our e-newsletter by emailing 333sound@bloomsbury.com with your name, address and your favourite album of all time.
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