My gig going year has kicked off with a trio of very different shows. The first was at the tail end of last month with the Isle of Wight’s latest fine export, Coach Party at The Joiners in Southampton. https://vimeo.com/802825522 A little under two weeks later I finally got to see our generation’s greatest popContinueContinue reading “2023 gig season begins”
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February 2023 Mixtape
Tracklisting: 01. Softcult – Dress02. Fall Out Boy – Heartbreak Feels So Good03. The Lottery Winners – Worry04. standards – Bubble Bath05. Hundred Reasons – Replicate06. Brothertiger – Tangerine07. Old Sea Brigade – Old Blooded08. Joshua Radin – Running from the Dawn09. Prinze George – Coastline10. Cary Brothers – Neon Lovers11. Smallpools, Yot Club -ContinueContinue reading “February 2023 Mixtape”
Guest Talk and Q+A with BU students
I was back at Bournemouth University again today for a guest lecture I first gave in this same lecture theatre in 2012. The talk has evolved a bit over the years, we didn’t really use the term ‘personal brand’ back then, it was just your ‘online profile’ and much more about what you didn’t wantContinueContinue reading “Guest Talk and Q+A with BU students”
A month of Mondays
There’s not denying it, January tests your resolve. I actually welcome the extra time at home in the middle of winter to tie up loose ends from the year just gone and work on plans for the year ahead. It requires a stamina unlike no other month though, particularly in calendar years like this thatContinueContinue reading “A month of Mondays”
Aged 35 years and 1 month
I woke up on the morning of my 35th birthday with a sudden realisation. Sort of. I actually woke up to the sound of the bins being collected. The realisation was that I hadn’t put ours out. In hindsight my reaction was disproportionate. It wasn’t so much the knowledge that I’d be struggling for theContinueContinue reading “Aged 35 years and 1 month”
Subscriber Series: First Chart Singles
In Summer 2022, I welcomed subscribers to mailing list by asking them the question “what was the first chart single you bought?”. Here’s a compilation of the responses I received. https://youtu.be/86URGgqONvA?si=Ef4L9OgxFaVu3Lv8 Claire Norman: “The first single I bought for myself was Iron Maiden – Run To The Hills, 12 inch picture disc (vinyl), in the early 1980s.ContinueContinue reading “Subscriber Series: First Chart Singles”
Gigs of 2022
Sunday 30th January 2022: Wet Leg at The Joiners, Southampton w/ Prima Queen Wednesday 16th February 2022: Pale Waves at O2 Academy Bournemouth w/ Beaux and Bitters Saturday 5th March 2022: The Hold Steady at Electric Ballroom, Camden w/ His Lordship Saturday 12th March 2022: Feeder at Percy’s Cafe Bar, Whitchurch Monday 14th March 2022:ContinueContinue reading “Gigs of 2022”
Five Predictions for 1993
As the year comes to a close, here are my thoroughly researched predictions for 1993. These are based on a variety of news sources and memorandums from industry contacts. I am not a financial advisor and can accept no responsibility for any business investments made based on the following informations. 1. ‘Smart’ Hi-Fi’s Next yearContinueContinue reading “Five Predictions for 1993”
What is Christmas?
As I write I’m surrounded by boxes. The same boxes that materialise in my lounge every year as November becomes December, then once again as December becomes January before disappearing out of sight and far out of mind for another 11 months. I’m talking of course about Christmas decorations. The belongings that have been withContinueContinue reading “What is Christmas?”
Beer Tours: Cheltenham
Brewdog, Unit 3, The Brewery Quarter, Henrietta Street, Cheltenham GL50 4FA Cheltenham Motor Club, Upper Park Street, Cheltenham GL52 6SA DEYA Brewing Company, 33/34, Lansdown Industrial Estate, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8PL Favourite Beers, 5 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6BB Jolly Brewmaster, 39 Painswick Road, Cheltenham GL50 2EZ Planet Caravan, 25 Bath Street, Cheltenham GL50ContinueContinue reading “Beer Tours: Cheltenham”
Beer Tours: Norwich
The Artichoke, 1 Magdalen Road, Norwich, NR3 4LW Beer Hatch, Tombland, Norwich, NR3 1RF Brewdog, 1 Queen Street, Norwich, NR2 4SG The Brewery Tap, 98-100 Lawson Road, Norwich, NR3 4LF The Cottage NR3, 9 Silver Road, Norwich, NR3 4TB The Leopard, 98 Bull Close Road, Norwich, NR3 1NQ The Malt and Mardle, 163 Magdalen Street,ContinueContinue reading “Beer Tours: Norwich”
YATM Game Nite at Lighthouse, Poole
(L-R) John Jocham, me, TV’s Jake Moore and Zelda de Hollander Thanks once again to everyone who joined us for the 2nd You Are The Media GAME NITE! Despite the competitive nature of the event, it was such a lovely atmosphere and just what we needed at the end of a tough month in theContinueContinue reading “YATM Game Nite at Lighthouse, Poole”
Liam Toms 