February - 2024

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Feb 27

"The Ambassador for Cultural Exchange": the life and times of DJ Derek

We were recently down in Bristol. We were wandering the back streets around St Pauls, a suburb immediately on the north side of the city...

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Feb 24

Playlist: Dragons and Lanterns

We're a bit late in celebrating Chinese New Year, which fell on 10 February this year. But fret not - in addition to this year being the...

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Feb 18

It's Just A Trick Of The Light: Great Songsmiths From The South

For some reason, I have always struggled to get to grips with poetry, which is perhaps somewhat strange considering the passion I have...

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Feb 9

Wayne Kramer

Last weekend we reported on the sad passing of Wayne Kramer, guitarist with legendary proto-punks the MC5. He was highly revered in the...

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Feb 4

3 New Songs Reviewed + Reflections on MC5 Legend Kramer

Every now and again, there are a handful of new tunes that grab my attention and it becomes worth bundling them together and sharing them...

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Feb 3

Playlist: Geography 6 - Glasgow

Scotland has always provided a rich source of musical pleasure over the decades, but Glasgow alone has produced myriad great bands,...