The Vinyl Villain — I've written about Friends Again on a few occasions before at TVV. Back in 1983/84 they were one of my favourite bands - one that I caught live on many an occasion, including travelling down and back on two overnight buses to London to catch my first... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — The iTunes Festival 2009 has already had some amazing moments, from Kanye West’s appearance alongside Mr. Hudson or Friendly Fires’ electrifying show last week.Yet when the line up was announced there was a gig that stiid out as having ... more info

The Vinyl Villain — There are a few records of mine that I often wonder why they weren’t more successful. Why didn’t more people hear what I heard? What was it about them that didn’t quite grasp the record buying public in sufficient numbers to prop... more info

The Vinyl Villain — I like my pop music shiny. Yes, there is a place in my heart for the distorted bliss of MBV, the sweaty drip of old blues guitar, and the way Mogwai suddenly go VERY LOUD. Heck, I think I even prefer Bandwagonesque to Grand Prix. But when it comes to... more info