- May 29, 2020
FIFTY3 FRIDAYS: SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND
In an attempt to impose some discipline on the writing process and get some new music out there more often than has been my wont, Friday seemed as good a day as not to begin; Friday 29 May in particular as it ties in with the release of a simply stupendous song, “Café Disco” – the first single from the forthcoming debut album, Hopefuls, by the excellent Leeds fourpiece, The Harriets, due out on 24 July. I first came across The Harriets last year when a demo of “Café Disco” ju
- May 22, 2020
GLASTONBURY EMERGING TALENT COMPETITION 2020: THE FINAL EIGHT
There may be no live final this year but there’s still a final eight. After three weeks of deliberation, the Glastonbury Emerging Talent judging panel has made its collective call which is great news for eight of my Round 1 colleagues who each have an act represented. And, of course, for the artistes themselves. Alas, my own three choices – Tors, Sophie McGeorge and The Lunar Keys – are not among them but each can take a bow for making it this far. I hope they have gained new
- May 4, 2020
THE A-Z OF SELF ISOLATION
Somewhat naively, I held out the hope that writing about music might eventually lead to paid work. Then, in this imaginary scenario, that a regular column might materialise, a screenplay or two and even a novel. Well, you have to start somewhere so here is an attempt at topical humour coupled with the opportunity to discover words you might otherwise have not encountered. You may indeed require the assistance of Alexa or one of her mates or, failing that, a fast-acting sedati