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.

Monday, 29 November 2010

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - The Buggles

The Buggles buggered up their longevity as a band, though they'll certainly be remembered for one thing.

Click here to read more about the band in my latest piece.

Friday, 26 November 2010

Leeds Guide: Comedy review - An Evening with Dara O Briain

After working hard to get local work experience with the excellent Leeds Guide, I was handed a pair of free tickets to watch Dara O Briain at the Grand Theatre in Leeds. Needless to say, it was an excellent routine.

Click here to find out why.

Tuesday, 23 November 2010

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - The Vapors

Turning Japanese isn't exactly a forgettable song, which is why it's under the spotlight this week for One Hit Wonderland on Sound Screen.

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Monday, 15 November 2010

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - The Rembrandts

...yeah, this one's pretty special. I'm not exactly the biggest fan of this song.

Click here to read more about the tune.

Sunday, 14 November 2010

Sound Screen: Spotify Sunday - Die Mensch-Machine

My love of Kraftwerk knows no bounds, so this one was an easy one to work on, mostly from my own knowledge backed up with research, taking me about two hours. It's probably my strongest (or at least most comprehensive) Spotify playlist to date, so here's hoping you like it.

Click here for the story.

Saturday, 13 November 2010

Sound Screen: Stop Me If You've Heard These Ones Before - Rammstein

Sound Screen's taking a German flavour from me this week, following on from my piece about Nena's 99 Luftballons. So, in all their glory, here's a round up about Rammstein for Stop Me If You've Heard These Ones Before.

Click here to read more about one of Germany's premier bands.

Tuesday, 9 November 2010

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Nena

99 Luftballons is simply one of the best one hit wonders out there, and here's why.

Click here for my article on the song.

Sunday, 7 November 2010

Sound Screen: Stop Me If You've Heard These Ones Before - Sly & the Family Stone

After much deliberation and a huge hit to my internet connection that sapped me of Spotify, I decided instead to work on another Stop Me If... feature instead of a playlist, which I'll continue with from next week.

So here, in all their glory, are Sly & the Family Stone.

Saturday, 6 November 2010

Sound Screen: Film review - A Town Called Panic

In my first-ever film review, I visited the Leeds International Film Festival to see A Town Called Panic at the Hyde Park Picture House. Was it worth the trip?


Check out my review here.

Wednesday, 3 November 2010

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Average White Band

Funk from Scotland is perhaps a surprise choice for One Hit Wonderland this week, though you'll probably not be too surprised at the reasons for its coverage - after all, it's one of the best songs in its genre.

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