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 24 May 2011

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.

Sunday 22 May 2011

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.

Thursday 19 May 2011

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.

Click here for the story.

Tuesday 17 May 2011

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.

Friday 13 May 2011

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.

Thursday 12 May 2011

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.

Wednesday 11 May 2011

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.

Tuesday 10 May 2011

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.

Monday 9 May 2011

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.

Friday 6 May 2011

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.

Thursday 5 May 2011

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.

Wednesday 4 May 2011

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.

Tuesday 3 May 2011

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.

Sunday 1 May 2011

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.