Author Archives: Liam

Get Cape returns with a novel new NFC release format

Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly is one of the many monikers of musician and producer, Sam Duckworth. I’ve been a fan since his breakthrough GCWCF album, 2006’s Chronicles of a Bohemian Teenager. His latest release, the Monopolies EP is available now in an unusual physical format; oversized monopoly pieces with NFC technology baked in.  Two years ago this month I wroteContinueContinue reading “Get Cape returns with a novel new NFC release format”

Calling time on my CD / DVD collection

I have a lot of things I collect. I like to put these things on display. When the pandemic hit and we began spending a lot more time at home, there came a need to reclaim some space in the house and I was faced with the dilemma of deciding which shelving unit would need toContinueContinue reading “Calling time on my CD / DVD collection”

20 years of Less Than Jake’s ‘B is for B-Sides’

A lot changed in my life during the 14 months between the release of Anthem and its companion record B is for B-Sides, which turns 20 today. I was in my first proper relationship, I’d left school and was getting ready to start college in the Autumn. My friends were going through similar developments in their lives andContinueContinue reading “20 years of Less Than Jake’s ‘B is for B-Sides’”

How two Pez dispensers led to a collection of over a thousand

Although my first collection was the set of NatWest piggy banks in the late 1980s (I wrote about those here), the one I’m probably known best for is my two decade long haul of Pez. You know, the character topped sweet dispensers.  As the years go by, what becomes removed from the story told toContinueContinue reading “How two Pez dispensers led to a collection of over a thousand”

Hanging up the shirt

For the past three years I’ve been donning this referee shirt for You Are The Media Game Nite and our world record attempts. It all started in the spirit of ‘joining in’, which I spoke about at Creator Day in April.It’s only possible to encourage others joining in, if you know when to make theContinueContinue reading “Hanging up the shirt”

July 2024 Mixtape

Tracklisting: 01. Dagny – Heartbreak In The Making02. Justice, Tame Impala – Neverender03. Brothertiger – The Garden04. Kids In Glass Houses – Theme from Pink Flamingo05. Pale Waves – Perfume06. The Japanese House – :)07. Lewis OfMan – Flowers In The Car08. Bullion, Panda Bear – A City’s Never09. Charli xcx – Apple10. Shygirl, EmpressContinueContinue reading “July 2024 Mixtape”

The NatWest pigs may have made me a collector for life

I’ve been a collector for as far back as I can remember. With a little extra time on my hands in the past few years to lean into some retrospective thinking, I’ve become interested in where the collecting mindset is born from. Being a child of the 90’s I barely stood a chance against theContinueContinue reading “The NatWest pigs may have made me a collector for life”

Beer Tours: Cornwall

Beerwolf Books, 3 Bells Court, Falmouth, TR11 3AZ Black Flag Brewery, Unit 1D, New Road, Perranporth, TR6 0DL Bluntrock Brewery, Unit 8, Pityme Industrial Estate, St Minver, Wadebridge, PL27 6NS Driftwood Spars Brewery, Rocky Lane, St Agnes, TR5 0NA Firebrand Brewing Co, Unit 2, Southgate Technology Park, Pennygillam Industrial Estate, Launceston PL15 7ED Lost BrewingContinueContinue reading “Beer Tours: Cornwall”

Sunchyme: My connection to Paul Spencer’s 1997 dance anthem

After Steve Wright’s passing in February, I didn’t expect to be writing a tribute to another name from music who has left us, long before their time, so soon. Sadly, we lost Paul Spencer, a.k.a Dario G this week. You’ll likely know him best for his late 90s dance hits Carnaval de Paris and Sunchyme. I was alwaysContinueContinue reading “Sunchyme: My connection to Paul Spencer’s 1997 dance anthem”

June 2024 Mixtape

Tracklisting: 01. Charly Bliss – Nineteen02. Sum 41 – Waiting On A Twist Of Fate03. Slotface – Tired Old Dog04. standards – Smashfruit05. Middle Kids – Philosophy06. Samia – Making Breakfast07. Maximo Park – Favourite Songs08. Hovvdy – Forever09. Lauran Hibberd – 90’s kid10. flor – Warm Blood Pt 211. Frank Turner – Show PeopleContinueContinue reading “June 2024 Mixtape”

Toy photography on ‘Coruscant’

Presenting my first foray into the world of toy photography… The figure is Wullf Yularen of the Imperial Security Bureau. I purchased him at Sandown Toy Fair as an addition to my ever growing collection of Star Wars figures. Passing through Canary Wharf the next day, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to photograph himContinueContinue reading “Toy photography on ‘Coruscant’”