Stella has just sent us her take on the heckle heard around the world. It made us giggle… and like all of her stuff, we’ll keep putting it online until she gets us sued (at which point we’ll just stand on a street corner with a speaker).
A Brum Documentary from Kathryn & Nick
When we set out to make this documentary in the spring of 2014, we had a pretty good idea how it was going to go. But by the time we finished in autumn, it had turned into something completely different. Instead of making a thought provoking piece on the complex relationship between the arts and the political left… we accidentally made a documentary about Birmingham.
This half hour documentary includes interviews with artists such as playwright, David Edgar and folk singer, Harvey Andrews, along with insight from the BBC, the Rep Theatre and cast of other individuals and organisations on the ground. It even features a rather bonkers new comic song, “Brum Brumany”, to the tune of the chimney sweep song from Mary Poppins… done in an appalling Brummie accent.
Song: Don’t be Snooty with the Kenyans by Stella & the Kikuyu Coders
If there is one thing guaranteed to rile our Stella it is the patronising British attitude to the ‘Africans’. “Africa is a continent… not a bloody country!” she begins to wail to ultra-middle-class golf club types up who momentarily glance at their shoes before going back to bragging and brandishing upon the fine exploits of young, trainee doctor, Tarquin… Read More…
Song: Protest Singer by Stella & the Wailers
We first met Stella at a very, very dull event a few years ago. She was carrying a guitar and looking as bored as we were, so we pounced over for a chat. Within a few minutes she was belting out a tongue-in-cheek explanation of what she did, and she’s been our go to singer of amusing songs ever since. Most of the time she’s trying to put a serious point across. But sometimes, she just enjoys being silly. Lyrics here…
Song: Keep the Searchlight Shining
For the 50th Anniversary of Searchlight Magazine, we collaborated with our go-to singer, Stella, to commemorate the occasion. Whilst its first public performance wasn’t exactly a success (we forgot to bring Stella with us. Seriously. This is not a joke), the song’s an absolute belter. Lyrics here…
Song: Oozing Brie by Stella & the Fromagers
This month our favourite singer, Stella, booked her yearly cheese constitutional in France. She goes for the Reblochon – fresh, seeping and stinking; the Saint-Maure de Touraine – clean and flavoursome, with a gum-tingling rind… and of course the Brie – aged, oozing and reeking.
Unfortunately, for the fifth year running, her husband – a cheese dunce by all accounts – will not be going with her. This latest refusal has made Stella reach for the guitar… and as usual, we’re happy she did. Lyrics here…
Song: We’ve Sent ’em Back by Stella & the What Ifs?
Stella recently had the misfortune of seeing one of the BNPs promotional parody songs (we won’t link it as we wouldn’t want to help with their SEO). Appallingly, such videos must do very well with their demographic and for recruiting new members. After she’d been sick in her mouth a little bit, our Stella decided to create an anti-BNP song by taking a look at what would happen if they ever got their way. We think it’s rather good. She even made a video to go with it (It’s in the sidebar, take a look there… or see the big version here).
Song: Stand by England by Stella & the True Blues
Stella has been commissioned to put together a campaign song for her local Conservative Party… a job’s a job we suppose, but we preferred it when she was working for evil pharmaceutical companies. Lyrics here…
Song: P.R.I.V.A.C.Y by Stella & the D.E.L.E.T.E.R.S
Our favourite singer Stella has just unleashed another protest song. This time she’s demanding the return of her data footprint… and she’s not doing it quietly (please don’t delist us). Lyrics here…
Song: P45 by Stella & the UB40s
Our favourite singer, Stella, has been branching out. She’s just sent us her first ever protest song and it’s a belter. It’s all about unemployment and Government cuts. Watch out Billy Bragg… Stella’s coming. Lyrics here…
Song: Banks Ruined Everything by Stella & the Bank Bashers
Stella’s repertoire is certainly expanding, our favourite singer has just recorded a new advertising campaign for a PPI claim company. Lyrics here…
Song: Hips Don’t Work by Stella & the Grandmas
Stella’s career may be picking up… but her latest role for a hip replacement campaign isn’t exactly what she had in mind. Lyrics here…
Audio Teaser: Discover More About Latest Health Craze, Indio
We’ve seen Atkins, Dunkan and the 17-day diet plan. We’ve seen incredible re-workings of Yoga, Pilates and gym work. We’ve seen mantras from India and Holywood. Now Indio: “Californian Body, Indian Soul” combines spiritually similar food with isometric yoga… and some really inspirational messaging.
Meet Jo-Jo Taylor, owner of the Indio franchise in Chiswick, west London
Meet Zelda Stewart, Poet Laureate for the global brand
Song: Band on the Runs’ new Advert for Glaxgo Turdy Stop
Stella may have got one of the best voices you’ll ever hear… but unfortunately, her latest run of singing jobs have all been questionable adverts for big pharmaceutical companies. Lyrics here…
Song: Healthy Hair’s Just a Memory by Stella & the Dandruff Boys
Stella’s latest performance for health giant Glaxgo. Lyrics here…
Audio Teaser: Meet the Mexican Cheese Bandits
US legislation renders many traditional cheeses illegal. Yet growing numbers of Mexicans are flouting these laws by producing traditional cheeses in their own homes. Kathryn and Nick meet Utah’s underground cheese bandits. Read the full article here.
Advert: Do You Want to Start a Massive Family?
Kathryn & Nick get their hands on some of the shortest lived radio adverts ever to hit the airwaves. This one is for a dating site with a difference.
Audio Teaser: The Global Bee Population Speaks
The press is awash with stories about damage chemicals are doing to the global bee population. Yet this noble insect is fighting back. With new roles emerging for sniffer bees and bumbling ambassadors, global bee leaders speak to Kathryn and Nick about their place in the future. Read the complete story here.
Advert: Process Your Own Food at Home
More from the archive of worst adverts ever recorded. This one is for a unique way of making your favourite unhealthy food at home.
Audio Teaser: From Moscow to New York – Theft, Forgery & Death
The defacement of the Rothko at the Tate Modern was public knowledge. The stolen Dali that was posted back to the gallery from Greece became notorious. This is the art crime nobody had heard about. Kathryn and Nick speak to Tom Goode, MD of global art brand Vitruvius and learn the facts. Find out more.
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