BBC fucks over Sparks on live radio, later blames hosts
Monday morning, as previously reported at Pitchfork, Sparks was scheduled to be interviewed on the BBC's morning show on their London radio station, 94.9FM. The hosts, Jono Coleman and Jo Good, informed them that they could not play the new single, "Dick Around," because the BBC did not think the song was appropriate for the time slot. Later, the BBC tried to pin it on the hosts, saying that it was actually Jo and Jono that decided to err on the side of caution and not play the song. I have listened to the segment and the hosts were clearly surprised and embarrassed that they could not play the single that Sparks was invited to promote. You can listen to the segment here - it begins about two and a half hours into the show.
One place you are sure to hear "Dick Around" is on paleunderweight podcast 27 this Saturday. I hope you tune in.
Here is what I've been listening to today:
- The Fall: This Nation's Saving Grace
- Sparks: Hello Young Lovers
- Diamanda Galás: La Serpenta Canta
- Nine Inch Nails: With Teeth
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