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.

Tuesday 29 March 2011

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.

Monday 28 March 2011

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.

Tuesday 22 March 2011

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.

Monday 21 March 2011

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.

Thursday 17 March 2011

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.

Wednesday 16 March 2011

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.

Tuesday 15 March 2011

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.

Monday 14 March 2011

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.

Friday 11 March 2011

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.

Tuesday 8 March 2011

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.

Friday 4 March 2011

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.

Thursday 3 March 2011

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.

Tuesday 1 March 2011

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.