Originally published in Beat Motel issue 7, back when I didn't understand writing with brevity of vocabulary, and I was in my late 20s so probably thought I had life sussed out. I have recently noticed that several columns in zineworld appear to … [Read more...] about World of Goan column
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It all started when I heard ‘Then’ by The Charlatans.
This is a column originally published by Lights Go Out zine. When I was a teenager I was all about the fey breathy vocals, silly wide trousers and jangly indistinct guitars of what was then know as 'indie' (but has long since become 'mainy'). … [Read more...] about It all started when I heard ‘Then’ by The Charlatans.
Why should anyone pay to hear your band’s new album?
Originally published in Ipswich 24 Magazine February 2010 edition. When a new band forms there’s tons of fun to be had choosing a name, having photos taken and of course writing brand new songs – works of musical craft that wouldn’t have existed in … [Read more...] about Why should anyone pay to hear your band’s new album?
Can social networking be anti-social?
Originally published in Ipswich 24 magazine January 2010 edition. On the whole the live music lark has always been quite well attended in our fair town but only a fool wouldn’t acknowledge that things have taken a bit of a dip recently. I’ve been … [Read more...] about Can social networking be anti-social?
New published work – A Tale of Junk Culture
I don't normally post on my blog when I get published somewhere - it seems a bit crass somehow. However, I have just had the first part of a humorous series I'm writing published by the lovely folk at altsounds.com 'A Tale of Junk Culture Part 1' … [Read more...] about New published work – A Tale of Junk Culture
Are singers an endangered species?
By Andrew Culture When I was a teenager I was a fan of the most insular type of music known to the times; ‘indie’ music. Being a fan of this genre at the time dictated that you and your friends were only allowed to like a very narrow group of bands … [Read more...] about Are singers an endangered species?