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Number one
By way of an explanation for forrins – the number one single is a kind of cultural touchstone in the UK in a way that it doesn’t seem to be in other countries, and having the Christmas number one used … Continue reading
RIP Captain Beefheart
This is pretty rubbish news. Tributes from Andrew Hickey and Meatbreak here. I don’t have anything to say except “listen to Kandy Korn.”
A page from ‘English for Hotel Workers’
I’ll start to write things on here again in a week or so when I finally get a break. Most likely I’ll write about the things which are currently keeping my busy. And other things. In the meantime here’s a … Continue reading
Jamie Reynolds vs The Cabin Fever
Still snowed under in every way but the literal, but I had to post this anyhow. Here’s some of my good friends from Scumhampton days, making some music in that London. http://www.viceland.com/wp/2010/12/jamie-reynolds-vs-the-cabin-fever/ When I can catch a few hours (maybe … Continue reading
Cold is Coming
There was celebration all round in Beijing last week, as the city’s central heating system was finally turned on. No more three layers to bed, thank christ. Celebrations proved to be a little premature in our flat, as the landlord … Continue reading
Pop Music In China
I was walking through Wangfujing subway station the other day when I saw a poster advertising a concert by one of the most popular western bands in China. No, it’s not U2, Coldplay, Radiohead or the Kings Of Leon – … Continue reading
Back on the market
The end of the year is approaching, and with it the end of my contract at my ‘main’ job – i.e. the one I only do on Saturdays. Frankly, I can’t wait for it to be over – teaching small … Continue reading
Pulp and life
I was very happy indeed when I found out the other day that Pulp were going to reform, Russell and all. I’m still pleased about it now, but the fact that I’m almost certainly going to miss their gigs has … Continue reading
Bruce Lees vs Batmen
This is a very silly short film I made with one of my students here as part of his English classes.
The Fifth of November 2001
Harborough Road, Southampton
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