As of February 2012, I've decided to stop updating this formally as a portfolio. Thanks for stopping by and reading what I've posted; I decided it was best for me to move on from this and focus on more creative work, instead of documenting simple in-the-job writing.

Friday 28 August 2009

gamezine.co.uk: Game review - Madden 10

Sometimes the greatest things can just fall into your lap as a journalist, and you find yourself nothing but grateful for what you get. I'm a huge fan of American football so to have Madden 10 coming to me for a review (most likely because I understand the sport through playing/watching) was an absolute treat.

But the game itself still has to be given a score. Does EA's offering deserve praise or criticism?

Find out here.

Wednesday 26 August 2009

inthenews.co.uk: Interview - Laroca

A while ago I got the chance to sort out an interview with the wonderful Laroca shortly after writing the review for their new album, the Valley of the Bears.

Luckily Olly Wakeford was around, so here - albeit published a while after it happened - is the interview.

Thursday 20 August 2009

gamezine.co.uk: Game review - Killing Floor

It's not often that I get the chance to have a crack at a PC game, though I was assigned with Killing Floor, which is available through Steam - an endorsement in itself, many people believe.

But is it really that good?

To see this PC review, have a look at it here.

Saturday 15 August 2009

inthenews.co.uk: Music review - Mariachi El Bronx (The Bronx)

In one of the weirdest albums this year, a hardcore punk band decide to go off the beaten track and address the thriving mariachi music scene. Yep, I'm not lying.

Is it a joke or a serious outing? Click here to find out.

Friday 14 August 2009

inthenews.co.uk: Music review - Temporary Pleasure (Simian Mobile Disco)

Another offering from another popular British band. It's a strange offering with a number of famous people collaborating with the duo - but is it better than The Nextmen?

You can find the review here.

Friday 7 August 2009

inthenews.co.uk: Music review - Join The Dots (The Nextmen)

The Nextmen are a duo which may have passed many people by, yet with this latest effort, they don't wish to be forgotten any time soon.

The review of their fourth album can be found here.

Thursday 6 August 2009

inthenews.co.uk: Music review - The Kids Don't Like It (The Stupids)

In another reunion, The Stupids are back together doing what they do best: making music. Perhaps. I'm not too sure.

Probably best to check this review out then, eh?

inthenews.co.uk: Music review - The Always On The Outside Of... EP (John Mullin)

John Mullin is quite the interesting one - he's completely free of a recording contract yet he was able to put together a four-track release with Bill Ryder-Jones, formerly of The Coral.

Click here to read the review on this independent's crack at an EP.

Tuesday 4 August 2009

travelbite.co.uk: Hungary: The simple things in life

In the second part of my guide to Hungary, which I visited one month ago as part of a sightseeing trip with the Hungarian National Tourist Office, I address the lesser-known parts of the country - predominantly the eastern part of the landlocked nation.

Read my write-up at Travelbite here.