It’s hard to put into words what makes my friend Becca so special. Perhaps it’s easier to describe what it’s like to spend time in her company. Almost instantly, you are infected with her enthusiasm and...
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...
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...
Warning: This article contains discussion of mental health, depression and suicide. Spoilers – I’ve tried to avoid specific details around the comic, but there are elements that might impact some people’s...
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...
Frog – Grog Audio Antihero / Tape Wormies There comes a point for many creatives when you realise that your art isn’t going to make you enough money to live. You’re not going to pay the rent with your quirky...
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...
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...
2022 has been a good year for music and as always I’m truly thankful for all of those musicians putting themselves out there and finding new and glorious ways to express themselves. In no particular order, here’s my...
Another micro-fiction writing challenge. 31 daily prompts throughout October. Minimal time, minimal editing, mixed success: DAY ONE Gargoyle HATE HOW YOU LOOK? DON’T CHANGE! JOIN THE GARGOYLE CLUB Gerald snapped a...