So I had to cover this event in a conference hall in Islington, London, and sit though an hour of watching a live feed of a horde of Apple fanboys …
Apple iPod, Touch and Nano launch event, London Read More
I’m loving this fantastic replacement Explorer program for Windows – check it out! Directory Opus FeaturesBasically a super-turbo charged file manager and Windows explorer replacement, Opus lets you set up …
Directory Opus v9.1 review Read More
I’ve been in Nottingham twice in the last few weeks – once en route to the Indietracks festival, the second time in rather sadder circumstances as we travelled up for …
Nottingham photos Read More
We had two great bands last night at Offline – and any band that has a spoon player is alright with me!
No Frills Band and Dates; Offline Club Read More
I love this place. It’s one of the very last old school live gigs left in central London and every time I’ve been there I’ve had a great night. Tonight …
Anti-Folk night at the 12 Bar, London Read More
Sat 16th AUGUST LIVE MUSIC SPECIAL9pm – late. Prince Albert, 418 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton SW9 8LF.Tel: 020 7274 3771Transport: 2 mins from Brixton tube/BR/buses.FREE ADMISSION! CHEAP BAR! Map and venue …
Offline this Saturday Read More
Photos from the last day at my favourite festival. We had a mad party at the campside (don’t ask!) before hitting the arena to watch punk rock karaoke, drink more …
Endorse It in Dorset: Sunday Read More
Saturday was a hideous rainy monsoon of a wash out. The rain fell so hard that our gazebo failed miserably, so we had to huddle under the small awning by …
Endorse it in Dorset Festival – Saturday Read More
Now in its fifth year and already established as urban75’s unofficial Festival Of The Year, the Endorse-it in-Dorset music festival takes place in the Dorset countryside, not far from the …
Endorse it in Dorset Festival, 2008 Read More
I haven;t got around to posting up captions, but at least the pretty pictures are up from the Indietracks festival at the end of last month. There’s no less than …
Indietracks photos Read More
Some pics from the all-star line-up at Offline, Brixton on Saturday!
Celebrity Chimp, Beans on Toast and Evil Genius Read More
Some photos from Friday’s shindig:
David Goo & Corp Machine, Offline Read More
Steam trains, stations, late night singalongs in railway carriages, indie bands, Los Campesinos, real ale and blazing sun all weekend = 100% win! Click here for a full photo report …
Indietracks 2008 Read More
As promised, here’s some more photos from the open day at Battersea Power station, with a full report here.
Battersea Power Station Read More
Wow. Last night’s Offline was fantastic – we had a special acoustic performance from fast-rising local boys The Thirst and I think the Innercity Pirates are my new favourite live …
The Thirst & Innercity Pirates Read More
We went along to a rare open day at Battersea Power Station where ambitious new development plans were being shown off. Expect a full photo report soon, but here’s a …
Battersea Power Station Read More
We had a terrific night of fun at Offline at JAMM on Thursday. The bill was, shall we say, very eclectic! [photo reluctantly removed by request] Kinzli sang beautiful, delicate …
Ukuleles, fiddles, electronica, craft corner and a nun Read More
Thursday’s Offline show (tonight) has got a ‘Critic’s Choice’ rating in Time Out – do come along as there’s a chuffing fantastic bill on offer and it’s all for free! …
Upcoming Offline Club nights in Brixton Read MoreWe’ve had two nice previews in Time Out for Thursday’s gig at JAMM in Brixton and been awarded a ‘recommended’ rating. So come along and don’t miss out on the …
Offline Club: recommended in Time Out! Read More
The weather continues its un-summer like path (which is fine by me seeing as I prefer the golden browns of Autumn and the crisp air of wintery mornings!)… Here’s some …
A stormy afternoon in Brixton Read More
Brick Lane runs from Bethnal Green in the north, passes through Spitalfields and on towards Whitechapel High Street. Situated in the heart of London’s Sylheti Bangladeshi community, the street is …
A Brick Lane curry Read More
Friday night at the Albert with the Royal Trumpets, The Hospital Bombers and Nigel of Bermondsey was fun. Here’s some photos! More photos
Offline at the Albert Read More
I’m not normally an opera-going sort of chap, but we popped along to see a production of Candide by the English National Opera at The London Coliseum. Voltaire’s story of …
Candide at the English National Opera Read More
We originally tried to get a Clipper boat back into town after learning that the DLR system was suspended for maintenance work. Despite being sold the ticket and informed that …
Greenwich Tunnel & Canary Wharf Read More
We enjoyed a lovely picnic* in Greenwich Royal Park, which covers 183 acres of land originally laid out in the 17th century. (*before the braying yuppies turned up) Greenwich Park …
Greenwich Park and Royal Observatory Read More
Continuing our walk from the O2 dome around the Greenwich Peninsula, we walked around the Royal Naval College, before popping into the excellent Greenwich Market for some fresh bread, cheese …
Greenwich – Naval College & Market Read More
Here’s some more pics from our wander along the Thameside path from the Millennium Dome into Greenwich. More photos soon! It was nice to find what felt like a piece …
Millennium Dome to Greenwich walk (part two) Read More
There’s a little-used but really interesting walk that runs from the Millennium Dome (or ‘The O2’ or whatever it’s now called) along a riverside path into Greenwich. The walk breezes …
Millennium Dome to Greenwich walk Read More
Millennium Dome main arena, 2000. Now rebranded as The O2 and part of the ‘O2 entertainment district’ (you what?!), I’ve always rather liked the structure and even enjoyed visiting it …
Return To The Dome Read More