Got to admit that I had a smile on my face when I heard this news. I know millions of X Factor fans will be up in arms about this but it’s always good to see a grass roots campaign like this take off and beat the suits. It’s an end to very strong year in music and this is going to open loads more online stunts like this in 2010 – just watch Facebook explode as a consequence. It’ll be interesting to see how Simon Cowell’s label Syco retaliates, I think they might have one or two tricks up their sleeves yet. Plus, Joe does have a great voice. I see this as a reaction against the format, not the individuals themselves.

News has also just come in that RATM are going to host a free gig in the UK in the summer. See you there!

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