There was so much interesting stuff going on at Vintage at Goodwood that I ended up taking hundreds of photos. I’ve just posted up around 130 of the better snaps …
Vintage at Goodwood – photos from Saturday’s events Read More
I’m slowly working my way through a vast pile of photos from the weekend – here’s some from Friday at the Vintage at Goodwood festival.
Vintage at Goodwood- Friday photos Read More
Against all my cynical expectations, Vintage in Goodwood proved a fantastic weekend – we all had a heap of fun!
Vintage in Goodwood festival proves a monster hit! Read More
During my mercifully brief career as a rock photographer, I had the dubious honour of photographing a host of late 80s/early 90s bands and solo artists for an Austrian pop …
Taking pictures of the Beautiful South – photo archive Read MoreNote: it seems that the humourless wankers at EMI have pulled the plug on this video over copyright reasons. I’ve tracked down the version above but it’ll probably be gone …
Newport (Ymerodraeth State of Mind) – Wales’ finest Read More
After a long day at the superb Lambeth Country Show (photos coming soon!) it was all down to the Albert for a terrific night with Offline faves Morton Valence and …
Offline Country Show after party with Morton Valence Read More
This is why Brixton is the best place to live in London! At the Ritzy were the excellent local spoon-troubling folkies, the No Frills Band, playing live with a wild …
No Frills Band at the Ritzy, experimental film music at the Albert, Brixton Read More
We love this band! Amycanbe are a fabulous Italian indiepop band who played two Offline club nights a while back.
Amycanbe – one of our very fave indiepop bands! Read More
It’s always a risky business taking to the stage in dark glasses, but Dan Sartain just about pulled it off last night.
Dan Sartain at the Garage, north London Read More
Blimey. I was a bit surprised to see that someone had gone to the trouble of putting up YouTube videos of mod images accompanying two of our live recordings from …
Beggar on Mods Mayday 79 – another blast from my past [video] Read More
Still hungover after our Friday night bash, Offline DJ regular nipsla and were asked to DJ the solo Pete Doherty show at Brixton JAMM on Saturday night. DJing? And free …
Pete Doherty at Brixton JAMM Read More
Mrs Mills was discovered while working as the superintendent of the typing pool in the Paymaster General’s office in London in the early 60s. Her catchy piano style and jolly, …
Mrs Mills, pub party pianist extraordinaire – we salute you! Read More
We pay homage to one of London’s finest clubs, which closed a few years ago. WARNING: this feature includes some seriously shocking hairstyles and yours truly clad in vast amounts …
Gossips Club, London Read More
Last night, we went east to The Boiler House, in the Old Truman Brewery, right in the heart of trendy Brick Lane to see the mighty Human League in full …
Human League live in Brick Lane Read More
Offline photos, bikes and Blagging Lizzy Thursday’s Offline at the Dogstar was a hoot – there was a busy crowd and the acts were excellent. And I got drunk. Last …
Offline photos, bikes and Blagging Lizzy Read MoreDamn! The Smiths were good! I can feel the soil falling over my head And as I climb into an empty bed Oh well. Enough said. I know it’s over …
Damn! The Smiths were good! Read More
Well, actually, it’s more of a tip! tap! than a bang and a crash going on as I’ve taken delivery of my new Pearl drum kit with special super-clever ‘near-silent’ …
Bish! Bash! Crash! Thud! Pearl Traveler kit ordered Read More
Sunday was a drinking day. We started off early, grabbing a breakfast at the Brixton Lounge before heading off to the Battersea Arts Centre for Tom Robinson’s annual private party/charity …
Tom Robinson, Roddy Frame and beer. Read More
In case you’re wondering what the above is about let me explain – the first is the written sound of the mighty drum roll intro to the 1980s stadium-thumper, ‘In …
Flats in Dagenham! Flats in Dagenham! Kate Bush! Read More
King of hangovers! It’s about a zillion degrees right now, my head throbs like a wobbling rubber monster from Dr Who and I feel like I’ve slept about two minutes. …
DJing at How Does It Feel To Be Loved Read MoreFopped again! My forthcoming guest DJ slot at the excellent How Does It Feel To Be Loved club night at the Canterbury Arms, Brixton this Friday night gave me a …
Fopped again – another bag of CDs bought! Read More
Trust me to fall in love with one of the least prolific bands on the planet! The good news is that the Blue Nile are about to release a new …
Blue Nile: 25 Years, Four Albums Read MoreGlasto: Day One report Arrived onsite around 5pm and then embarked on an elongated faff as Dubversion attempted to blag the van straight on site. Unfortunately, we had to hang …
Glastonbury 2004: Day One report Read More
Modstock Despite my bloodied hooter, I ventured up to the Rocket in Holloway Road for Modstock. Billed as a “3 Day Event Celebrating 40 Years of Modernist Culture”, it was …
Modstock at the Rocket in Holloway Road Read More
After a dull day fiddling about with tedious computer/site admin stuff, it was a relief to get out for a few beers in the evening. I went to the Spitz …
Heist at the Spitz Club in Liverpool Street Read MoreTonight’s pre-pub sonic delights! Franz Ferdinand: “Take Me Out” The Smiths: “Boy With a Thorn In His Side” New Order: “Ceremony” The Stills: “Lola Stars and Stripes” The Who: “Cut …
Tonight’s pre-pub sonic delights! Read MoreToday’s music I’ve been stuck in all day battling against a writing deadline, so inbetween brewing up coffee and drinking Earl Grey, I’ve been spinning these tunes on my increasingly …
Today’s music Read More