“SYML – Crossing Journeys in Manchester (9th October 2025) 13 minute read We often hear that the world is a small place, and this week that was proven to be true. Life is often lived on auto-pilot, with hardly a thought as to what we’re doing or why we’re doing it. We move from day-to-day,…
SYML – A Gatheryng in London (7th April 2025)
“SYML – A Gatheryng in London (7th April 2025)” 11 minute read SYML was one of my favourite Christmas presents of the past few years. It was Christmas 2019 and I was settling into my new home, having completed a house move just a few weeks prior. Though my selection of decorations were undeniably sparse,…
Confessions of a Rock ‘n’ Roll Name Dropper – In Conversation with Laurie Kaye
Confessions of a Rock ‘n’ Roll Name Dropper – In Conversation with Laurie Kaye 9 minute read Imagine getting the opportunity to meet your idol. And imagine they turned out to be everything that you’d hoped they ever would be. That’s exactly what happened to music journalist Laurie Kaye on December 8th 1980, when she…
The Story of the Butterfly (and the death of DMX)
“The Story of the Butterfly (and the death of DMX)” 4 minute read I was listening to a podcast recently and heard about the passing of rapper, DMX. Although I cannot claim to have been a fan as such, it was still sad news to hear given his relatively young age. I continued to listen…
I’d Forgotten How To Live (in praise of Feeder)
“I’d Forgotten How To Live (in praise of Feeder)” 12 minute read It was My Perfect Day. On the 31st of May 2008 I boarded a boat in the Bristol harbour. But it wasn’t just any boat, it was the Thekla; a 500 capacity music venue that’s been moored at the harbour walls since 1984….
#3 Charlotte Campbell “Southbank Busker”
#3 Charlotte Campbell “Southbank Busker” 14 minute read In early April this year I took a short trip down to London to catch a couple of Muse gigs at the O2 Arena. Following the first night’s gig I decided to celebrate with one or two (maybe several) drinks, which resulted in me rising a…