I had one pint with him in Dublin, once, possibly in the Gingerman (although there’s a chance the choice of pub might have been wishful thinking on my part.) Memorably, he insisted that he and I were exactly the […]

1. What’s the best sandwich? Sausage and Potato Salad 2. What’s one thing you own that you really should throw out? My Irish kilt from 20 years ago. 3. What is the scariest animal? Jellyfish. Of any variety. I’m […]

Ah it was a gorgeous sunny Friday evening in Soho way back when. Thought some laid-back, mellow jazz club “niiiiiice” vibes with a couple of martinis would be just the ticket for me and the main squeeze. Two hours […]

Some great tunes there @juniorwells excellent work!

Rather than kicking off at the absolute start, I would be inclined to dive in to an episode that’s related to something you’re interested in, or at least familiar with – not necessarily the song itself, as that’s […]

First concert: U2 at the SFX Hall in Dublin, 1981 Last concert: War on Drugs, Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, 2024 Worst concert: Sadly but unsurprisingly, Van Morrison pretty much every time Best concert: […]

It’s the most Afterwordish podcast possible: I remain surprised that it continues to fly under the radar somewhat. Would love Ellen and Hepworth to have a take on it, presuming that they haven’t already.

Just upgraded the audio at home. Turned it up loud. Hit Me with your Rhythm Stick shuffled around. Floored. Can’t believe I’d heard that song hundreds of times in the past forty years (!) and never copped to the […]

The Rubin interview makes it clear, by the way, that his manner of delivery is a very deliberate, conscious choice given where he lies on the autism spectrum, and that his natural way of communicating would be […]

Keen for this to be resurfaced, as this is – monotone delivery aside – an amazing feat of scholarship. He had a decent interview on the Rick Rubin podcast a couple of months ago which is worth a look.

See what you did there (did there) – chapeau

I’m in Melbourne, where this sort of caper is taken EXTREMELY seriously. My fairly lo-fi setup is a Breville burr grinder and the Breville/Sage Bambino Plus. No frills, very decent results and takes most (if not […]

Enthusiastically seconded. My wife’s still scratching her head and DOES NOT GET IT. Heart swooningly wonderful.

“Jousting sticks? Tell him he’s dreamin’.”

Beautiful morning for a spin down Beach Road through Mordy, and then to mow the lawn. Feels like spring for the first time this year.

Calumny

* Duke Ellington rather than Count Basie

As per Captain Darling, I’d be bizarrely happy to be part of Taylor’s backing band, maybe as part of the Reputation tour in 2018. Bigger, bolder and cracking tunes. Great fun.

Rewind to the Newport Jazz […]

All the songs from The Beastie Boys Book—which I somehow seem to have three copies of—roughly in order. Some seriously funky deep cuts, the sources for multiple samples and overall great fun.

Begrudge all you like, but track 1 side 1 of U2 Album number 1 remains a cracking tune.

Your mileage may, of course, vary.