New Jersey Soccer Group (Morris County Colonials): Concordia College Five Add Huge Value to 2011 Squad

While most players with the NPSL go it alone without the aid of their summer teammates when returning to the NCAA, one unit of five players at the Morris County Colonials worked together for Concordia College in 2011, with great individual success.

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Epiphany Solutions Blog: The First (and Possibly Only) Epiphany Solutions Haiku Challenge

In one of my favourite ideas to date, I challenged my co-workers at Epiphany to become poets for the month and generate a few haikus depicting our industry and those who work in it.

More can be read at the Epiphany Solutions website.

New Jersey Soccer Group (Millburn Magic): Katy Fissel Named All Mid-Atlantic in December

The Millburn Magic are once again proud to announce that one of its players, Katy Fissel, has been given post-season honors for her efforts on the field with Wilkes this fall.

Click here to learn more about the achievement.

New Jersey Soccer Group (Millburn Magic): Magic Tryouts Announced for December and January

Players looking to maintain and build on their skills in the off-season away from high school and college may want to sign up to the Millburn Magic tryouts, scheduled for the winter break

To read more on this piece, click here for more.

New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Blaze Girls Continue to Show Success in College

A number of the New Jersey Blaze's first-year women's team have yet again proved their worth with their college teams this fall, showing their skills during the NCAA season of 2011. These include Sarah Senoyuit, Kaitlin Wylie and Meghan Ledwith.

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Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Rednex

Baddam-baddim-baddam-badda-Joe, ah-bee-marrehd-long-time-go. Oh, Rednex, you so crazy.

Click here for a write-up of the hit.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Whigfield

As an apology for abandoning all four of Sound Screen's readers for a few weeks, I write a double-header of one-hit wonders - which got number ones within weeks of each other in 1994 - to make up for it. First up is 'Saturday Night' by Whigfield.

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Epiphany Solutions Blog: Niche Market Specialisation - Are Businesses Missing a Trick?

In my latest blog for my employer, Epiphany Solutions, I look into the world of niche markets online and, specifically, one of my favourite things in the world: meat.

Click here to read more about it.

New Jersey Soccer Group (Morris County Colonials): Colonials Midfielder and U20s Coach Greatwich to Face LA Galaxy

The Morris County Colonials are proud to announce that one of its players, Chris Greatwich - who also coaches the U20s squad and serves as a full-time coach with SONESOCCER - will be playing against the LA Galaxy this weekend. The international star has served for several years as a starting midfielder with the Philippines National Team, which will face the Galaxy in the second game of the MLS champions' Asia Tour.

For more on this story about one of the most modest people I know, click here.

New Jersey Soccer Group (STA): STA Stars Light Up High School Leagues with Great Achievements

The STA is proud to reveal that its players have been working very hard in high school, delivering real results on an individual and team level to lead their soccer squads to great achievements over the last few months.

To read more about New Jersey's young guns, click here.

New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Senior Veronica Rhea Named to NJAC All-Conference First Team

New Jersey Blaze star attacking midfielder Veronica Rhea has proved her skills once more with Rowan, being named to the NJAC All-Conference first team after her final season with the Profs

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New Jersey Soccer Group (Morris County Colonials): Jonathan Yazo Earns All-Conference Honors with Ramapo

Jonathan Yazo, who has established himself as a playmaker with the Colonials, was named to the 2011 NJAC Men's Soccer All-Conference team by NJAC commissioner Terry Small and his panel of judges.

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Epiphany Solutions Blog: The "words cost nothing" approach takes a beating after HuffPo case

In my next Epiphany blog, I discuss the trials and tribulations of the Huffington Post and their relationship with other people's news.

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Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Bad Romance (Lady Gaga, 2009)

In one of my favourite Sound Screen articles to date, I discuss how Lady Gaga finally proved herself to her critics by creating the most-viewed video in YouTube history in 2009 with 'Bad Romance'.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (Millburn Magic): Laura Kurash Named District Academic All-American

Despite her team falling in the NESCAC semi-finals, Wesleyan's Laura Kurash - the star midfielder for the Magic in 2011 - still managed to get the credit she deserved for her excellent fall performance.

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Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Baha Men

Few people made a one-hit wonder as popular as the Baha Men, but even fewer managed to make one more annoying.

Click here for my take on the tune.

New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Sara Keane Nets Big East Championship, All-Tournament Honors

The Blaze's own Sara Keane netted both the Big East Championship and All-Tournament Team honors after an excellent 2-0 win against Louisville today, taking her team through to the NCAA Division I Championship.

Click here for the full story about this amazing achievement.

Epiphany Solutions Blog: Google Doodles: The Giant’s Attempt at Being Kooky

In my next post for my company blog, I look at the somewhat questionable Google Doodles, while making the odd prediction here and there.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Keane Grabs Career High, Helps WVU to Big East Championship

It was a fantastic shutout victory in the regular season finale that would lead #17 West Virginia past Big East rivals Pitt, as Blaze keeper Sara Keane helped the Mountaineers to their fifth division title.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (Millburn Magic): Magic Girls Wind Down Their Season After Great Success

Millburn Magic players of the summer season are now coming to the end of their college schedules through fall, with plenty of positive notes to end their 2011 campaign on.

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Yorkshire Evening Post: CheckIn CheckOff (Leeds Digital Festival)

In order to promote a project I have been working diligently on over the last few months, we had chance to submit a feature for the Yorkshire Evening Post after being picked from a shortlist of hundreds of applications. While the YEP managed to spell the names of myself and Narinder wrongly (despite protestations that we wanted to see the final copy before it went to print), this work is mostly mine, aside for a couple of edits by the newspaper.

Click the image below to read more about our idea; apologies for the poor quality, as it's literally a photo of a well-read newspaper!

Epiphany Solutions Blog: Facebook’s New Features and Why You Have No Right to Complain About Them

In my newest Epiphany blog, I explain the curious bond between Spotify and Facebook, as well as the problems I brought on myself a few weeks ago. I'm starting to really enjoy writing for the Epiphany blog, so expect more in the near future.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (Morris County Colonials): Jakubowski Hits Top Form for LIU in October

While it has proved to be one of the toughest seasons in recent years for the young Long Island Blackbirds men's soccer team, Steve Jakubowski has nonetheless been excellent throughout October, directly helping his team secure two wins and a draw.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (Millburn Magic): Kurash has Unstoppable October for Wesleyan

Laura Kurash's performance in October has proved to be nigh-on perfect, as the shining star for Wesleyan Cardinals has scored all but one of her team's seven goals during the last five games.

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Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Blue Öyster Cult

If you're looking for a staple rock song in One Hit Wonderland, here's your chance to enjoy one of the best with '(Don't Fear) The Reaper'.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (Millburn Magic): Magic Playmaker Fissel Makes Mark with Conference Player of the Week Title

Following two fantastic victories last week, Millburn Magic playmaker Katy Fissel - who plays in the NCAA with Wilkes University Lady Colonels - was selected as the Freedom Conference Player of the Week.

To read more about her fantastic achievement, read the report here.

Epiphany Solutions Blog: Churnalism.com - The Lazy Content Writer’s Biggest Enemy

As a copywriter, I'm all about standards both personally and professionally. I suppose this targets the people in my industry who don't work hard and prefer to take the easy way out. It's not hard to do, but one should always write to the best of their abilities.

Click here to read my point of view.

New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Blaze's Sara Keane Named Big East GK of the Week

The Blaze women have enjoyed great success in the NCAA following a promising first season in the WPSL, and one that has had a particularly excellent year in college is none other than Sara Keane, the starting goalkeeper for WVU Mountaineers.

For more on this story, click here.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Dead or Alive

The year's 1985, the song's taken 17 weeks to get to number one and Pete Burns still looks, well, fine. Take a trip back in time to have a brief celebration of 'You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)'.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (Millburn Magic): Magic Striker Sets School Soccer Record at Villanova

Millburn Magic star striker Katie Ryan has truly highlighted her on-field abilities after setting a school record for career game-winning goals with Villanova in her senior year.

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Epiphany Solutions Blog: Sign Up Then Give Up: Reaping Profits from More Desperate Marketers

In my second company blog, I discuss the ins and outs of simply email marketing techniques, as well as something to bear in mind if you're patient and you want to save a bit of money.

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Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Total Eclipse of the Heart (Bonnie Tyler, 1982)

As one of Russell Mulcahy's most famous videos, 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' was one of the weirdest and somewhat questionable visual accompaniments ever created.

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Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Dawn Penn

'You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)', the reggae hit of 1967, was adapted for a newer audience in 1994 and went on to become the only hit of Dawn Penn's career.

Click here to read more about her achievement.

New Jersey Soccer Group (Morris County Colonials): More Good News from Colonial Stars This Fall in the NCAA

It may not be a surprise to those attending their games in the fall, but many of the stars of the Morris County Colonials in 2011 continue to prove their strength in the NCAA.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (Millburn Magic): Magic Players Show More College Skills into October

The NCAA leagues continue to showcase some of the greatest talent in New Jersey and beyond, though several Millburn Magic players are standing out as excellent inclusions in their respective college teams as we enter October.

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Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Spin Doctors

A-dooba doop, a doop-dooba-doop a dibba-dibba-dobba-dobba-dobba-dobba-dobba-dobba-dobba.

Read more about this scat-tastic song here.

Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Californication (Red Hot Chili Peppers, 2000)

A band long-overlooked on Sound Screen has been the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who impressed the world with their high-tech music video for 'Californication'.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (Morris County Colonials): Colonial Stars Continue Excellent Form in NCAA

The Morris County Colonials' players have settled in nicely to their 2011 NCAA season, with more updates to report from some of New Jersey's most talented soccer players

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Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - The Knack

The Knack managed to turn a real-life relationship into a best-selling hit, using a catchy guitar riff that is simply unforgettable.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (Millburn Magic): College Season Continues to Prove Fruitful for Magic Girls

The strengths of the Millburn Magic squad continue to be demonstrated in the NCAA's regular season, as college squads continue to foster their excellent talent all around the country through the 2011 campaign.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Blaze Men Impress at College in 2011

The Blaze organization is waiting until 2012 before it challenges opponents in the NPSL once again, though players with the squad continue to work hard back at college in the early stages of the 2011 NCAA soccer season.

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Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Come to Daddy (Aphex Twin, 1997)

One of the darkest videos ever directed is the sole focus of Music Videodrome this week, as I look into an accidental hit from Aphex Twin.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (Millburn Magic): Magic Players Continue to Stun Opponents in College

The strength of the Magic's roster of 2011 continues to be demonstrated well into September, as a large number of players represent their colleges at the highest levels of the NCAA.

Click for more on this heavily-researched piece.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Cornershop

Everybody needs a bosom for a pillow, everybody needs a bosom. Everybody needs a bosom for a pillow, everybody needs a bosom, says I.

Read all about it here.

New Jersey Soccer Group (Morris County Colonials): Colonials Players Shine at College in 2011 Openers

While the Morris County Colonials are not scheduled to play again until summer 2012, a number of top players from the squad have returned to their respective colleges to battle it out in the 2011 NCAA men's soccer season. Many have plenty to show for themselves, as a number of the Colonials first team have started their next challenge successfully.

To read this heavily-researched short sports piece, click here.

Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Buddy Holly (Weezer, 1994)

It's not often that a music video manages to become an art exhibit. This Spike Jonze-directed video, however, is as good as they get.

For the full piece, click here.

New Jersey Soccer Group (Millburn Magic): Magic Players Light Up College Teams as 2011 Season Kicks Off

As the 2011 NCAA women's soccer season kicks off, a number of stars from the Millburn Magic squad have been making a real difference on their respective college teams, further developing their excellent on-field skills.

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Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Vanilla Ice

'Ice Ice Baby', a song ultimately based on 'Under Pressure' by Queen and David Bowie, was a surprising smash hit and now stands as one of the most famous one-hit wonders of all time.

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Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Lipps, Inc.

As a disco hit and the one-time entrance music for the Islamic Republic of Iran, 'Funkytown' by Lipps, Inc. managed to help keep disco music alive and well before its demise a couple of years later.

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Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Virtual Insanity (Jamiroquai, 1997)

A Michel Gondry-style approach to filming 'Virtual Insanity' earned Jonathan Glazer his early stripes as a director, well before he'd go on to even greater things.

Read all about it here.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Bobby "Boris" Pickett

As one of the very first one-hit wonders, 'Monster Mash' still manages to become synonymous with listeners of this generation, even if it is largely terrible.

Click here to read more about it.

Sound Screen: Spotify Sunday - One Hit Wonderland 1-20

To look back over my first 20 outings of One Hit Wonderland (with 37 written to date), I put together a playlist featuring every single one of these smash hits. It';s a labour of love, with links to every song's article.

Click here to visit Sound Screen and read more.

New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Blaze Star Ballay Rewarded by WPSL for On-Field Efforts

The New Jersey Blaze is very happy to reveal that one of the organization's players has made the final list for All-East Conference honors as selected by the Women's Premier Soccer League.

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Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Sledgehammer (Peter Gabriel, 1986)

As one of MTV's favourite videos, 'Sledgehammer' proved to be an excellent outing for Peter Gabriel - in fact, it was probably the highlight of his career.

Read more about it here.

New Jersey Soccer Group (Millburn Magic): Magic Midfielder Takes All-East Conference Honors

The Millburn Magic are extremely proud to report that Laura Kurash has proved her value in both the team and league after being awarded All-East Conference honors by the Women's Premier Soccer League.

Full story here.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Joe Dolce

'Shaddap You Face' was a music sensation in the UK and Australia, allowing singer Joe Dolce to keep a big competitor from hitting number one in March 1981.

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Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - This Too Shall Pass (OK Go, 2010)

While debates will rage on for years over whether or not this is the band's best video effort, 'This Too Shall Pass' is still the one that leaves the biggest impression.

I explain why here.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Teletubbies

While they didn't manage to cling on for the Christmas number one in 1997, the Teletubbies still managed two weeks at the top.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (Morris County Colonials): Colonials U20s Enjoy Excellent First Season in US Club Soccer Leagues

The Morris County Colonials U20s team has proved that young talent in New Jersey continues to be remarkably impressive, as the team went unbeaten over their regular season and continued to the regional semi-finals of the US Club Soccer National Adult Leagues.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Blaze U20 Men's Team Proves Worth in Strong League

The New Jersey Blaze U20 men's team has fought hard in a tough new league to prove that the organization has depth at all levels. Led by head coach Ricky Duggal, the Blaze were faced with a new-look US Soccer National Adult League to test their strength and skill.

Click here for more about the Blaze youngsters.

New Jersey Soccer Group (Millburn Magic): Magic Happy with Future Despite Tough 2011 Campaign

The Millburn Magic were unable to record their third successive trip to the playoffs this season, amid a struggle against top-quality opposition in the new East Mid-Atlantic division of the WPSL.

Visit the site for more about the Magic's season.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Los del Rio

A long-time favourite of lazy DJs and drunken party hosts, 'Macarena' managed to break records and still manages to hold on to a couple now.

Click here for more about this sadly unforgettable tune.

leedsuncut.co.uk: Kirkstall Abbey - Leeds' Most Beautiful Asset

To kick off August 2011 for my portfolio, I celebrate my 500th article by tackling something I recently photographed: Kirkstall Abbey. It's a beautiful place; I decided to submit it to leedsuncut.co.uk, an upcoming site with a lot of promise.

Click here to read more and see some snaps. The full set is here on my Flickr account.

Sound Screen: Leeds to Ulaanbaatar - Sound Screen Sponsors Mongol Rally Hopefuls

While it's a small and unassuming website, I like to help good causes. That's why I made Sound Screen an official sponsor of The Shantastics, who are going on a 10,000 mile drive from Goodwood to Mongolia in the name of two great causes.

For this big feature, click here to read it all.

New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Coach van Bennekom Looks Forward to Next Blaze Campaign

New Jersey Blaze women's coach Erwin van Bennekom has had an exciting season in charge of the Blaze women as they embarked on their inaugural season, complementing the second-year men's team to bring yet more soccer to South Brunswick in 2011.

Learn more here.

Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win (Beastie Boys feat. Santigold, 2011)

The Beastie Boys return to Music Videodrome for good reason, as Spike Jonze delivers another solid-gold offering that delivers for both the original song as well as its remixes.

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Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Yolanda Be Cool (feat. D Cup)

With 14 platinum titles to its name, 'We No Speak Americano' managed to speak volumes to music lovers around the world. Here I give a brief explanation about the single.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Blaze Men Close Season vs Erie, Buffalo

The Blaze men finished their season with a tough double-header against the Erie Admirals and FC Buffalo respectively, aiming to claim six points between the two. However, with a shortstaffed team due to injuries and illnesses, it was never going to be an easy ride for the South Brunswick-based squad.

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Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Witness (Roots Manuva, 2001)

Roots Manuva buries the hatchet at his old school by addressing a poor performance at a sports day in one of the most overlooked videos of the last few years.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (Morris County Colonials): Colonials Close 2011 Campaign vs Red Bulls, Italians

The Colonials were able to make up for a past defeat against the New York Red Bulls by holding the world-famous organisation's NPSL team to a 2-2 draw in Newark. However, they were unable to keep the Italians from claiming the title in their final game of the season.

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Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Mr Blobby

Mr Blobby somehow managed to grace the UK Singles Chart in 1993 with this woeful pop hit. Let me explain a little bit more about this travesty.

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Epiphany Solutions Blog: Social Media: Is it Becoming More, or Less, Individual?

In my first-ever post for my company's blog, I explore how I perceive the issue of individuality among social media sites over the last ten years or so. Is it getting better or worse?

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leedsuncut.co.uk: Where to visit in Leeds

As an extra piece for Leeds Uncut, I covered a bit more about what people can do in Leeds. There's plenty, trust me.

I'll prove it here.

yorkuncut.co.uk: Where to visit in York

In a slight departure from my Leeds-based work, I helped York Uncut with their promotion of the city. To be fair, it's not hard to make it sound great.

Click here to see why.

New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Blaze Hit by Revolution, Snow in Tough Week

The New Jersey Blaze men's team were unable to take any points from last week's two match-ups, falling to FC Reading Revolution and Pocono Snow away from home as their close-of-season schedule proved to be as tough as expected

Full story here.

New Jersey Soccer Group (Morris County Colonials): Colonials Look to Final Games After Tough Double-Header

The Morris County Colonials had a tough week against two of the most prestigious sporting organisations in the north-east, playing the New York Red Bulls and New York Athletic Club (NYAC) in the space of five days.

Click here for more about the two games.

Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Sexy Boy (Air, 1998)

Follow the path of a monkey as he travels through space and returns to Earth, much to the delight of the human race, in this cracking video from the French electropop duo.

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Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Musical Youth

Youngsters clearly sang about drugs and created a hit that won over the hearts of millions of people in 1982. Or not, as I explain.

Click here for more about Musical Youth's single.

New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Blaze Men Restart Season vs Revolution; Women Face NYAC

After a three-week break, the New Jersey Blaze men are gearing up to play FC Reading Revolution on July 8th. Meanwhile, the Blaze women will be at home to take on New York Athletic Club.

More here.

New Jersey Soccer Group (Millburn Magic): Millburn Magic Gear Up to Face Fury of Long Island

The Millburn Magic continue their 2011 campaign with an away trip to play the Long Island Fury at Aviator Field, Brooklyn, having drawn 0-0 in the home leg in early June.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Blaze Grab Second Successive Home Win vs Inferno

The Penn Legacy Inferno proved to be no match for the first-year New Jersey Blaze WPSL squad, who cruised to their second successive 2-1 victory at home.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (Millburn Magic): Magic Claim Valuable Point by Stopping Charge

The Millburn Magic were able to bounce back from a tough game against FC Bucks by claiming a 1-1 draw at home against the Chesapeake Charge on Friday, giving them a valuable point ahead of their upcoming game against BuxMont Torch FC on June 29th.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (Morris County Colonials): Colonials Overturned by Powerful NYAC Performance

The Morris County Colonials' unbeaten run of four games came to an end this weekend when the hosts were overturned by a strong New York Athletic Club (NYAC).

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leedsuncut.co.uk: Transport in Leeds

As the final piece of four for Leeds Uncut, I explain the strong transport links that the city has for anyone looking to get around on a visit to West Yorkshire's leading destination.

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leedsuncut.co.uk: Sleep in Leeds

If you're looking for a bed for the night in Leeds, there are three perfect hotels looking to impress you with their luxury offerings at north-of-England prices. As my third of four articles for Leeds Uncut, I discuss the ones that offer the best service.

Click here to discover more.

leedsuncut.co.uk: Eat in Leeds

As the second of four posts with Leeds Uncut, I explore the best places in the city to grab a bite to eat. Naturally, it's a hard task to whittle everything down, though here's a not-so-definitive list of some of the best places to go if you end up in Leeds.

Click here to get some great recommendations.

New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Blaze Women Show Great Development as Men Take Mid-Season Break

The New Jersey Blaze women continue to go from strength to strength in their inaugural season. Proving that they have great talent across all age groups, both the women and U20s squads put in a number of impressive performances against tough opposition in their respective leagues.

More on this story here.

leedsuncut.co.uk: Drink in Leeds

As part of my freelancing portfolio, I'm helping a friend assemble a website about Leeds' various offerings. This first one, about pubs, clubs and bars in Leeds, is my first offering of four (initial) articles on the city.

Click here to read all about it.

New Jersey Soccer Group (Morris County Colonials): Colonials Triumph Over Mass United with Yazo Brace

The Morris County Colonials' unbeaten run continued in style as the squad were able to build on their 2-2 draw away at Mass United just one week earlier, cruising to a 2-0 win against the same opponents at home.

Click here for the low-down on the game.

Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Coffee & TV (Blur, 1999)

The epic story of a brave little milk carton served as the perfect accompaniment to one of Blur’s most popular and lasting songs.

Find out more about it here at Sound Screen.

New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Buffalo Overcome Blaze, NJ Boys Regroup for Sonic Rematch

The New Jersey Blaze returned to Harvest Woods on June 10th with a win in their sights, though a strong FC Buffalo team proved to get the better of the boys as they fell 3-1 to the visitors in a hard-fought game penultimate home game prior to their upcoming rematch against FC Sonic on June 17th.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (Morris County Colonials): Colonials Claim Back-to-Back 2-2 Draws in Strong Weekend Away

The Colonials were unfazed by a lack of home field advantage and a depleted team, facing off against two of the Atlantic Conference's strongest teams in back-to-back away trips to Massachusetts and New York City consecutively to grab a pair of draws.

Story here, of course.

New Jersey Soccer Group (Millburn Magic): Magic Look to Build Mid-Season Momentum with Win Over FC Bucks

The Millburn Magic are hoping to follow a spirited draw against New York Athletic Club (NYAC) by winning against FC Bucks this Wednesday (June 15th).

For the match report and upcoming match preview, click here.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Gnarls Barkley

After a break from writing duties for some US-based R&R, I return to Sound Screen to renew my commitment to one-hit wonders with this insight into Gnarls Barkley's famous hit.


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New Jersey Soccer Group (Millburn Magic): Magic to Face Table-Topping NYAC to Maintain Undefeated Home Record

The Millburn Magic face a tough test straight off the back of their game against the NY Fury, playing table-toppers New York Athletic Club at Robert T Shields Field in Farleigh Dickinson University, Madison on Saturday (June 11th).

For more, read about it here.

New Jersey Soccer Group (Morris County Colonials): Colonials Bounce Back Against Seacoast, Face Tough Weekend Ahead

The Morris County Colonials ensured that their 6-1 opening game defeat to Seacoast United would not set a precedent for the rest of the season, as a largely unchanged team came together to beat the visitors in the home leg at Robert T Shields Field, Madison, winning 2-1 against the Atlantic Conference leaders.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Blaze Men Stumble vs Erie; Look to Rebuild Against Buffalo

The New Jersey Blaze men's team were left with little time to celebrate their first win of the season against Pocono Snow. The visiting Erie Admirals - who missed out by a point to FC Sonic on the Keystone Conference title in 2010 - overturned the Blaze by 3-0.

Click here for an insight into the game.

New Jersey Soccer Group (Millburn Magic): Strong Second Half Gives Magic Victory Over Blaze

Despite a tough first half for the Magic in their second home game of the season, the ladies were able to overcome the first-year New Jersey Blaze women's team to record a stunning 4-1 victory.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Blaze Men and Women on Either Side of 4-1 Result

The New Jersey Blaze men's and women's teams have found themselves on either side of a 4-1 match result this week. While the ladies would fall away to Millburn Magic, the men would grab their first victory on home turf against the Pocono Snow - a team they took four points from last season.

Full story here.

New Jersey Soccer Group (STA): STA Become Regional Champions

STA teams enjoyed excellent results this weekend, as three teams claimed titles in three different states over the Memorial Day holiday.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Blaze Men and Women Look to Rebuild After Tough First Week

The New Jersey Blaze men and women aimed to please in their opening games in the first week of their respective 2011 NPSL and WPSL seasons, though mixed results proved that the competition in both leagues looks to be fiercer than ever.

Full story here.

New Jersey Soccer Group (Morris County Colonials): Long Trip East Ends in Defeat for Colonials

The Morris County Colonials were unable to win their first away match-up for the second straight season after a 6-1 defeat to a strong Seacoast United squad, who put themselves firmly at the top of the Atlantic Conference with their second win in two games.

More info on the game here.

New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Blaze Women to Face NYAC in First Ever Game

The New Jersey Blaze women's team are ready to kick-start their first-season campaign against the prestigious New York Athletic Club (NYAC) at Columbia University on May 20th at 19:00. The Blaze, naturally, hope to make a mark with the new team in a win against NYAC.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): NJ Blaze Ready for Last Year's Champions in Crucial Opener

The New Jersey Blaze are looking to draw first blood in the season opener with a win against last year's conference champions, FC Sonic Lehigh Valley at 19:30 on May 19th. The team is ready to bounce back and prove to their committed local supporters that they are going to get the glory they deserve.

Full story here.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - New Order

New Order were much more respected for other songs in their career, though only one would chart at number one. Who would believe that John Barnes would be the rapper to push them to the top?

Click here to learn more about World in Motion.

New Jersey Soccer Group (Morris County Colonials): New Season Brings New Challenges for Colonials

The Morris County Colonials are excited to play once again in the competitive National Premier Soccer League's (NPSL's) Atlantic Conference this summer. The squad is faced with a new-look division, though must go head-to-head with several old rivals.

Click here for the full season preview.

Sound Screen: Album Retrospective - The Man-Machine (Kraftwerk, 1978)

While Trans-Europe Express is seen by many to be Kraftwerk's greatest album - as well as one of the best of all time - I dispute this. One year later, Kraftwerk would release what he believes to be the most vital electronic album ever recorded.

Read the piece here at Sound Screen.

New Jersey Soccer Group (Millburn Magic): Baker Returns; Kiernan Eyes New Strategy for Start of Magic Training

As another season starts for the Millburn Magic, first-year head coach Sean Kiernan is preparing for a new training schedule with the team set to start on May 16th. With new ideas and new players, Kiernan explains more about his way of working and also welcomes a star back to the Magic.

Click here for the story.

Red Hot Velvet: Music review - Rewind (Nicolette Street)

She looks like Ke$ha. Surely that's a bad thing, right? How does her music fare?

Find out by clicking here to read my review.

Red Hot Velvet: Music review - Sugar For My Soul (Sweet Jane)

The Irish rockers are making their UK debut with this album. Is it any good, or is it not enough to separate themselves in a busy rock music market?

Click here to find out.

Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Toe Jam (The BPA feat. David Byrne and Dizzee Rascal, 2008)

Wanton nudity and censorship combine with three of the world's best musicians to create a clever, retro-style video for Norman "Fatboy Slim" Cook's newest outfit, the Brighton Port Authority.

Click here for a look at this pretty sexy video.

Red Hot Velvet: Music review - Curling Up Your Spine (Vadoinmessico)

What exactly can you expect from such a strangely-titled band? What approach do they have?

This, and more, is revealed in this review for Red Hot Velvet.

Red Hot Velvet: Music review - River Song (Burn the Fleet)

So, what to expect from this Southampton-based band with their latest single?

Find out more about it here.

New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Coach van Bennekom: Blaze U20s Women Ready for First Challenge

The addition of a women's team to the New Jersey Blaze organization brings a great opportunity for ladies of all ages to get involved in the area's only soccer team. Fostering youth talent as well as older, more established players, the Blaze are debuting the women's U20s squad in 2011. Coach Erwin van Bennekom talks us through the new season.

Click here for the story.

Red Hot Velvet: Music review - DeLorean Drivers (DeLorean Drivers)

Emerging from Leeds' gay scene, this huge band knows how to party. Do they know how to perform, though?

Click here for my review on their debut album.

New Jersey Soccer Group (Morris County Colonials): Coach Greatwich Sees Early Success with U20s Hopefuls

I'm back with the New Jersey Soccer Group as their media director based in the UK. I'll be taking charge of newsletters, which are presented as PDFs (for the time being). I'll be moving the process forward in order to boost the popularity of the teams and get more people involved with training camps and services supplied by the top-notch organisation.

Here, I speak to Philippines international football star Chris Greatwich about his hopes for the upcoming season. Click here for more.

Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Satisfaction (Benny Benassi, 2002)

As far as videos for power tools go, this one excels in selling the product; however, I argue that there could be more information provided, such as pricing and regional stockists.

Click here for a more off-beat look at Satisfaction.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - The J. Geils Band

Likely the most family-friendly song about a man who finds his high school crush is a porn star, 'Centerfold' stands up as one of the most recognisable one-hit wonders ever.

Click here for the first story for May.

Sound Screen: Stop Me If You've Heard These Ones Before - Jurassic 5

Let me take you on a miniature journey through J5's back catalogue and ask you... do you know their hooj choons? Let's find out.

Click here to see more.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Yello

That famous Swiss electro scene that the kids are talking about every day has foundations back in the 1980s, don't you know. Let me teach you more about one of the most recognisable one-hit wonders out there.

Click here for more.

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

Up there with David Bowie in the battle for Best Androgynous Singer of All Time is Grace Jones. What made her great? Let me explain with three excellent songs by the Jamaican songstress and cult acting legend.

Click here for the full thing.

Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Walk This Way (Aerosmith feat. Run DMC, 1986)

Two giants collide to create one of the most recognisable tunes ever, as well as the best video either band were able to put their name to.

Let me explain more about this excellent offering.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Toni Basil

Not many people sum up the bubblegum pop movement like Toni Basil. However, her song, like many others in the genre, was only a one-hit wonder.

Please click here for more on Toni's only hit.

Sound Screen: Stop Me If You've Heard These Ones Before - The Go-Go's

The Go-Go's are one of the most successful bands of the 1980s, but do you know their hits? This week, Belinda Carlisle's debut on the music scene is my focus.

Click here for more.

And Now for Something Completely Different: The Growing Need for Marketing Jobs in Leeds

As the second-largest home of business, legal and financial services outside of London, the growth in the number of marketing jobs in Leeds is hardly surprising. As the largest city in Yorkshire and a central city in the UK geographically-speaking, the need for all forms of publicising and promotion has always been important in this area.

Even on a local scale, Leeds represents so much potential for organisations that want to reach a wider audience with advertising. As the biggest player in the West Yorkshire Urban Area, it is also the main port of call for top companies aiming to reap the talent - and disposable income - of nearby places such as Huddersfield, Bradford, Wakefield, Morley and Dewsbury. These form the fourth-most populous market in the UK so any business that overlooks this area, or the creation of marketing jobs here, could really be depriving themselves of easily-earned income. Leeds, because it is so easily-accessible, is already a major employer for the region on the whole, with over 100,000 people commuting to work in the city from outside the district each and every day.

With direct train links to London and an airport on its back doorstep in the form of Leeds-Bradford International, many people could find it an enticing prospect to move to Leeds to chase their dreams. As a cheaper place to live than the capital but with the same benefits as any other metropolitan area, the city has close links to Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle and Sheffield, meaning marketing jobs could be filled by candidates from these areas too. Think of the market for jobs with the famous quote from Field of Dreams in mind: "If you build it, they will come."

Leeds, alongside Manchester, London and Birmingham, was named by the Cushman & Wakefield European Cities Monitor as a premier UK city to locate a business. Among the cities that Leeds was seen as more viable than for businesses are Moscow, Helsinki, Oslo, Vienna, Rome, Athens, Bucharest and Istanbul - all of which are national capitals.

This is far from surprising, really. The value of Leeds' economy is currently estimated at around £14.6 billion (2010 figures) and it is widely understood that the push in employment, from legal to financial to marketing jobs, will help the area grow by another quarter in the next decade. With over 420,000 people already working in Leeds, the city is also expected to generate growth in employment of over a quarter in West Yorkshire over the next decade.

On top of this, marketing jobs would go to a share of the 60,000 degree students at the city's two internationally-respected universities: The University of Leeds and Leeds Metropolitan University. The campuses are central to its culture and architecture but still produce the second-largest base of talent outside of London. While in close competition with Manchester for this title, Leeds continues to race ahead. Leeds Met, for example, is a fast-growing centre of digital talent. It is centred around New Broadcasting House - an award-winning building concept - where budding digital marketers have access to the best technology available.

Of course, digital marketing is booming and while many may see Leeds as a shadow of the Greater London area, it is far from this; if anything, the capital is merely competition. With developments in pay-per-click, search engine optimisation, viral campaigns, direct advertising and email techniques, both start-up and long-established firms are looking to separate themselves in this distant haven for business, far away from the hustle and bustle of London.

However, the proud sporting city of Leeds is always in need of more marketing techniques in open spaces, away from the internet. The city is home to Leeds United - currently pushing for a place in the Premiership after several years in the wilderness of the lower leagues - while flagship rugby league team the Leeds Rhinos continue to be one of the most successful squads in the sport, winning the Challenge Cup three years in a row. Stadiums litter the landscape and each is a huge port of call for advertisers. Specialised marketing jobs will also target the likes of Headingley Stadium, where both Leeds Carnegie rugby union team and Yorkshire County Cricket Club play.

Still, billboards and display advertising continues to stay strong. Given that both the M1 and M62 motorways start and run through Leeds respectively, the sheer amount of road traffic passing through the area means that the urban area could really promote both local and national businesses; key talent is needed in this regard. In addition, the size of the conurbation itself lends itself to postal marketing too, and with the number of shops in the sprawling city centre - not to mention the out-of-town White Rose Centre - retail is always on the look out for new recruits in marketing jobs.

Leeds may not be London, but it's really not far off. A beautiful place with growth potential, it needs talented minds to sustain its push to become the UK's new second city.

Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Fight the Power (Public Enemy, 1989)

As a video directed by Spike Lee, Public Enemy's visual accompaniment to 1989 classic 'Fight the Power' is one of the greats.

Find out more about it here at Sound Screen.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Richard Harris

Richard Harris, known to many as the late Dumbledore or Marcus Aurelius in 2000's Gladiator, actually had a one hit wonder. Even better, it has one of the most ridiculous lyrics of all time.

Click here to read more.

Sound Screen: Stop Me If You've Heard These Ones Before - Faith No More

Mike Patton and co are revered by many for their music, yet do you know the full extent of their hits or have you been misattributing them?

Let me take you on a whistlestop tour of their greats.

Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Intergalactic (Beastie Boys, 1998)

Another late 90s effort is a firm focus of Sound Screen's newest feature, as the Beastie Boys prove that their sense of humour - like their music - is integral to their work.

Click here for more on Intergalactic.

Red Hot Velvet: Music review - Perils a Plenty (Tom Mansi & the Icebreakers)

Here's another review for Red Hot Velvet - one of three I hope to get on top of this week.

Click here to read more.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Mr Oizo

Flat Eric's charms seemingly knew no bounds in 1999, when he helped propel 'Flat Beat' to number one for two weeks and take the continent by storm.

I investigate here at Sound Screen.

Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Let Forever Be (The Chemical Brothers, 1999)

In the first of many columns on notable music videos from over the ages, I praise the legendary Michel Gondry for one of the very best.

Click here for the debut piece on Music Videodrome.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Ram Jam

It's one of the classics, ladies and gentlemen. Don't recognise the name? You'll certainly know the song; most of all, you'll bloody love it.

Click here to read about the song.

Groupon City Blog: No More Dying To Diet

After a LOT of time trying to perfect this and get it down to 600 words or fewer, I finally nailed this piece to the best of my abilities. I'm proud of it and, despite not saying as much as I would've liked, I nailed the important things.

Click here to read about my "diet" tips on Groupon.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Deee-Lite

Groove is, indeed, in the heart. It certainly will be when you listen to this fantastic one-hit wonder from way back in 1990 - a tune that never got the number one it deserved, and for controversial reasons.

Read more about the song here on my wonderful website, Sound Screen.

Red Hot Velvet: Music review - Rise (Josh Bray)

Here's some acoustic folk courtesy of Josh Bray, but the question is... is it worth a listen?

Click here to find out in my latest review for Red Hot Velvet.

Red Hot Velvet: Music review - Answerphone (Mr Fogg)

Mr Fogg is a bit of a soundalike for another famous artist, but is he enough of his own man to carry this song?

Here's my review - find out more.

Red Hot Velvet: Music review - The Day I Die (South Central)

With a weird video to give it a boost, does this song need one anyway - does it stand up on its own two feet?

Click here to find out.

Red Hot Velvet: Music review - Sun in the Island (Swimming)

I'm back on the reviewing train - expect a lot more to come in the next few days. Here's my coverage of a strange little single in a nice, compact, fun-size review.

Click here for more.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Hanson

Back when we were young enough to not know any better, Hanson swept the world off its collective feet with this pop-rock classic in 1997.

Click here to find out more.

Leeds Guide: Comedy review - Christ on a Bike: The Second Coming (Richard Herring)

Last week I went to see this, so it stands to reason that I'd review it. It's what I do, after all...!

Click here for my coverage of Richard Herring's latest stand-up.

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

Debbie Harry and co still don't seem to get the credit they deserve. Let me help you remember what made them excellent.

Click here for a potted history of Blondie.

Leeds Guide: Interview - Richard Herring

In possibly the most important thing I've done for myself in a long time, I interview one of my favourite comedians ever: Richard Herring.

Click here to see it online for Leeds Guide.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - The Crazy World of Arthur Brown

Psychedelic rock at its finest came from Arthur Brown and his chums with this well-known 1968 number one song.

Click here for more.

Red Hot Velvet: Music review - Smiles (The Tym Scopes Band)

Back on my work with Red Hot Velvet, I look at The Tym Scopes Band's latest single, prior to their new album release.

Click here for more.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Aneka

A victim of typecasting, Aneka was never cut out for a long-term career. Did she not learn anything from the limitations of Oriental hits by Carl Douglas and The Vapors?

Head over to Sound Screen for the latest one hit wonder.

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

This unique if not limited band created some epic hits and is a favourite among artists for sampling purposes in modern times. I put it to you: do you recognise these tunes?

Click here for an insight.

Sound Screen: Spotify Sunday - Walking Music

There are plenty of songs that people just love to walk to, providing both a befitting mood-setter and a perfect tempo. Let a long-awaited Sound Screen Spotify playlist help you out, after the feature spent a long time in the wilderness.

Click here for the piece.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - The Only Ones

The only hit for The Only Ones would turn out to be this excellent, well-known hit that has recently been resurrected as part of the soundtrack to Paul, the latest Frost/Pegg vehicle.

Click here to read about this great single.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - The Cult

While they gained enough success in the UK, The Cult's only really recognisable and successful song came in the form of She Sells Sanctuary.

Read more about the classic here.

Sound Screen: Stop Me If You've Heard These Ones Before - The Pointer Sisters

Once again, The Pointer Sisters are the victim of a terrible problem: their name does not conjure memories of their songs, despite them being forever popular.

Let me explain why here.

Red Hot Velvet: Music review - Reach You (Lissa-Käthe)

Reach You is the last review of the latest batch of CDs from Red Hot Velvet. As Sound Screen is back on its feet, I'm concentrating on getting a bit of content up on there for the coming days, so I'll be away from RHV for a few days.

Click here for the EP review.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Sigue Sigue Sputnik

There aren't many songs more 80s than this, even if it came into the game a little late. Still, it needs all the credit it deserves in the first One Hit Wonderland since the site's move.

Click here for more.

Red Hot Velvet: Music review - Best of... Remixes (The Bloody Beetroots)

In yet another review for Red Hot Velvet this month (my... 13th to date/this year, I think), I get to grips with this Italian DJ group. I've only got one more CD left now, so I'd better stock up once more.

Click here for my review of The Bloody Beetroots.

Sound Screen: "We Can Rebuild Him..."

After lying dormant for a long time due to a switching of accounts, I finally have full control of Sound Screen. Big changes are afoot, though a call to arms - alongside a general explanation - was needed.

Read my first post for Sound Screen after two weeks here.

Red Hot Velvet - Paul: Music from the Motion Picture (Various Artists)

It's been a long time since I reviewed a soundtrack, though interestingly, the first album I ever reviewed was the Twilight soundtrack back in late 2009. Let's see how far my writing's come since then, eh?

Click here for my review.

Red Hot Velvet - Music review: The World for Sale (Overweight)

Belgian ska isn't everyone's cup of tea, if not most. Still, can this somewhat unique ensemble do well in the UK, singing in English?

Read my review of their debut album here.

Red Hot Velvet: Music review - Brotherocean (Syd Matters)

After a very busy week, I settled down to catch up on the first of a few CD reviews, starting with this surprising French quintet.

Click here to read more.

Groupon City Blog: The Layman's Guide to the World Famous Otley Run of Leeds

In my second post for Groupon, I tackle the Otley Run, one of the best nights out you'll ever have in the UK. The best thing? I'm going on one this weekend! Happy days.

Click here for my two cents.

Red Hot Velvet: Music review - Nearly Man (Mike Marlin)

As a follow-up to the great single I reviewed last month, I got the chance to review the full album by Mike Marlin. Needless to say, I had high expectations, but would they be fulfilled?

Read my review about Nearly Man here.

Red Hot Velvet: Music review - I Am Salvation (Kill 'Em Dead Cowboy)

Metalcore's always an interesting one to review, and I Am Salvation by Kill 'Em Dead Cowboy is no exception.

Take a look at my review here at Red Hot Velvet.

Red Hot Velvet: Music review - Genius of Live (Tom Tom Club)

I had the chance to review the most recent release from this Talking Heads spin-off band for Red Hot Velvet, as I work my way through my next seven albums for the site.

Click here for more.

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

As my 400th article in my portfolio outside of work, I'm so happy it could be on Parliament-Funkadelic. It's just so damn fortuitous that it was by accident; I thought I'd done 400 earlier than this (though a clearout of my drafts on Blogger saw me short by four pieces). This idea came to me today; maybe it was for good reason.

Click here for a brief look at the great work of George Clinton and co.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - The Weather Girls

Mother Nature was a single woman, according to these ladies. Luckily she also knew the popularity of disco and the traditional response it garnered from the gay community, producing one of the finest one-hit wonders in the last 30 years.

Click here to learn more about It's Raining Men.

Red Hot Velvet: Music review - Mary (Sparkadia)

From an original line-up of four, Sparkadia is now just one man. Does this mean that the band is only 25% as good as it was before?

Click here for a review of their latest single.

Red Hot Velvet: Music review - Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes (Social Distortion)

With this piece, I bounce back from major dental surgery (with still-swollen mandibles) to write this review for Red Hot Velvet, making it my fifth contribution to the site.

Read more about Social Distortion's long-awaited release here.

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

He's the fella that did 'Cars'. It's just such a shame that everyone forgets all the other great stuff he did.

Let me explain why.

Red Hot Velvet: Music review - She Wants (Metronomy)

My second of two single reviews in quick succession, I look into the first offering from the third album by Metronomy.

Click here for the review.

Red Hot Velvet: Music review - American Trash (Innerpartysystem)

It might be worth checking the "Innerpartysystem" tag below, because I have a history with these guys. It's funny how things never change!!

Click here for my review.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Tubeway Army

You know I hate to ask, but are friends electric?

Other answers, just not one for the question above, can be found in my piece on Tubeway Army here.

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

Fleetwood Mac weren't without their great tunes. Nor were they without their great stories. Why not find out about them?

Click here for my write-up.

Leeds Guide: Your Leeds - The Shantastics

In order to help my friends secure valuable charity funding from people in Leeds and elsewhere, I penned an article about their upcoming travels on the Mongol Rally. It'll be in print this month and makes it my second contribution in two issues to be out on the shelves.

Read more about it here (and pardon the fact James' head is clipped. I played no part in that!).

It's also syndicated with Plush Magazine here.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Carl Douglas

Everybody was engaged in hand-to-hand combat and one commentator compared its speed to electrical strikes from the sky. Who are we to judge?

Click here to find out more about cool cat Carl Douglas.

Red Hot Velvet: Music review - Dark Hearts (Riz MC)

In my second write-up for Red Hot Velvet, I tackle yet another single, this time having a look at grime rapper Riz MC's latest effort Dark Hearts.

Here's the link for you to peruse.

Sound Screen: Album Retrospective - Make Yourself (Incubus)

I grew up with Make Yourself. I didn't like it at first. Give it a few listens and you think very differently.

Here's a look back on Sound Screen. My next choice will be an overrated one, just to balance things out.

Red Hot Velvet: Music review - Play That Game (Mike Marlin)

In my debut piece for Red Hot Velvet, I tackle a single for the first time: Mike Marlin's Play That Game, released ahead of an album I'm probably going to cover in time, too.

Check it out here.

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

Depeche Mode provided material for great covers, an amazing synth pop hit, a chilling ballad and the perfect intro song to a children's TV song. Weird, eh?

I prove it in this here article.

Groupon City Blog: Restaurant Review - Red Hot

It's my debut post for Groupon's City Blog and I'm very excited to work with them. Starting with this guest post, I'm going to become a regular contributor. As the site is mainly about recipes, exercise and weight loss, I need to fit in but be independent. I love a challenge.

Learn more about me, see the best piece of Photoshopping with me in it, and read the review of Leeds' Red Hot here at the Groupon City Blog.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Meredith Brooks

She's a bitch. Then again, she's a lover. She's also a sinner. But also a saint? Make your mind up, love.

Click here to read more.

Sound Screen: Album Retrospective - Raising Hell (Run DMC)

Hip-hop is taken seriously now, but what made the critics really respond to the genre? This did.

Read why I reckon this is the first great album of its kind here.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Nizlopi

How can you not fall in love with a song about a big yellow digger that's portrayed on a notepad?

Click here to read more.

Sound Screen: Stop Me If You've Heard These Ones Before - The Human League

In my first post of the year, I question if The Human League were undervalued despite not being overlooked.

Click here for the first of many articles for Sound Screen, and the rest of my portfolio, for 2011.