I don't generally stray far into the world of politics here, but it is time to show some solidarity with the people of Greenland. It would be wrong to ignore that there are, of course, existing issues around the existing colonial situation there - and it seems their connection to Denmark may not always be 100% happy and strong - but also being threatened by the orange man baby who lives next door is not something they needed or bargained for. Their land, their decision - it's

It's an emotive subject at the best of times, but migration has been a fact of life throughout human existence. Everyone, if you go back...

Today's playlist celebrates some of the languages of the world, albeit very loosely. Yes, all of these song titles do have a language in...

Shane MacGowan was probably a week or so, one way or the other, from being truly Irish - i.e. actually born on the Emerald Isle. His...

"Shane... has gone to be with Jesus and Mary and his beautiful mother, Therese." So wrote Shane McGowan's wife, Victoria, this morning,...

The first playlist of the new year - and it seemed appropriate (especially looking out of the window as I write this) for it to be our...

Well, it's getting to that time of year where it is tending to get a bit damp and dribbly outside - so what better way to mark that than...

More sad news to bring you. After losing Motown legend Lamont Dozier yesterday, it was announced that long-time bass player with The...