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All records are stories

Second-hand records are stories. Each one contains some trace of its previous owners in its grooves. It could be a first kiss, maybe even ‘their song’, or the time she realised she could lose herself completely in...

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Best Albums of 2023

Here are the albums that soundtracked my 2023. They were there through moments of great joy and times of deep sadness, provided places to reflect or forget, seek solace or catharsis. They made me dance, laugh and cry.  They were...

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Best Gigs of 2023

2023 had it all – killer new acts, perennial favourites, stunning innovators, jazz legends, and a hefty dose of nostalgia. This year I got to see Pulp, Moldy Peaches and Kerbdog all perform live – three bands that...

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Mould – Birdsong

It’s a Friday night and you’re going out. Fuck it, you say, squeezing into skinny jeans, pulling on your best boots. You’re tired, of course you are, but you need to dispel the fug of the working week, shift the...

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Brutalism and Music

Deerhunter released their album Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared on a limited edition ‘Brutalist Grey’ vinyl.   Skepta rapped his way around the Barbican Estate in his video for Shutdown.   Damien...

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Best Gigs of 2022

Although not without trepidation, the return to regular gig going in 2022 has been nothing short of amazing. From cavernous arenas to cramped basement stages, boat hulls to backstreet cinemas, it’s been a thrill and a deep...

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