Following the dismissal Key has said – “Some of England’s most memorable moments in recent history have occurred under Brendon’s leadership of the Test team. It’s been an absolute privilege to watch him shape t […]

My 10 of the best so far this year…. Lemon Twigs Broken Chanter The Just Joans Joe Pernice Suncharms Squeeze Carla J Easton Danny George Wilson Cut Worms Corner Laughers Slightly underwhelmed by the […]

The Jayhawks Teenage Fanclub HMHB

Nige Tassell, of “Whatever Happened to the C86 Kids?” fame, should ensure it will be a good read.

Saw them last night. Very,very good. Their new album is lovely.

Have to agree modern football at the top level has become an increasingly depressing experience. In addition to above list from Nick L…. The Southampton punishment shows a laudable attempt to stamp out […]

Born in Wolverhampton and lived a few miles away until I left for College. Never to return. Still a Wolf, as was practically everybody else I grew up with, and as a supporter have endured the plummet down the […]

I was at Bingley Hall that night. Slightly uncomfortable as of the 4 of us who went included a couple who were no longer a couple by the time of the gig, so was a wee bit frosty. Definitely a memorable gig, as all […]

Currently working my way through the Bernie Gunther books (publication order not chronological), so will be looking for the Berlin Noir series. In my head Bernie looks like Ken Stott so I suspect I’ll be disappointed.

Great news that the Trashcans are back with their first new Music for what seems like ages. The first two singles definitely augur well. Hoping some gigs will be announced to support the new album.

Brought up in Sedgley, West Midlands, half way between Wolverhampton and Dudley. Right on the edge of the Black Country conurbation, from our back bedroom window you could see right across Shropshire, so fondest […]

Retired in October 2023 at the age of 62 after working the last 20 years in a Special School. After taking a few months weighing up my options and realising I needed to do something purposeful I was offered a […]

Have kept in touch with few people from my school days, mainly because I moved away from my home town a couple of years after leaving school and my parents moved a few years later so no real reason to […]

And if you like Kid Canaveral, then you will also like Broken Chanter. Essentially both are vehicles for the songs of David MacGregor. New Broken Chanter album on the way as well. Going back to The Just Joans – […]

Good to see a review of this album. Sadly, The Just Joans are a pretty well kept secret, but this is their 4th album (I think) and it definitely matches up to the previous releases.

Returning to the Empire on 20th June.

No We Built this Village on a Trad Air Tune No “Act One, Scene One, Brenda Blethyn gets shot”

Condolences and commiserations to those who have lost loved ones this year. May 2026 be a happier time. After a couple of turbulent years through deaths and retirements, this year has proved a steady, mostly […]

As a Belfast resident, really enjoyed this piece Colin. The Sunflower is my bar of choice to take visitors from over the water and I’ve also been to the Saturday afternoon sessions in the American Bar, which is a […]

Lovely story. Thanks for sharing.