Apr
16
Mamer, Eagle
April 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The production on this album is astounding. If folk music from the western Xinjiang province is not your bag then at least marvel at the rich sound of this Chinese gem. Mamer sings with a warm bassy croak while gentle guitar and lilting dombra fill in the gaps and if at times the morose low-fi […]
Apr
14
How not to do an interview
April 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment
This is just brilliant. A warning to any budding or indeed established Jeremy Paxmans out there.
Apr
12
Rediscovered track of the month: April ’09
April 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment
I came late to The Alarm, finally getting their best-of ‘Standards’ in 2005 or so.
Apr
3
Krautpod #4
April 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The fourth installment direct from the beating heart of Germany’s Musik scene with myself and Julian B. Download it here. Read on for the track listing.
Mar
24
Skiing Tignes
March 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Last week’s fun in the snow . . . special thanks to the Geordie girls and the Leeds paramedics for non-stop entertainment.
Mar
22
Rediscovered track of the month: March ’09
March 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Back in ’88 when everyone at Portsmouth Poly was going crazy for G ‘n R, REM
Mar
10
Blogging in Tanzania
March 10, 2009 | 1 Comment
Blogging at www.bbcafricaslowdown.com here in Dar es Salaam at the IMF Africa conference and I’ve just had a conversation with a well-known Africa campaigner . . . no names of course:
Mar
4
WordPress for iPod Touch
March 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment
This is my first post written with WP’s new iPod Touch app. Not bad. Here’s my niece Mia.