The Ting Tings: Reboot
Katie and Jules. Sigh.
Paul Dettmann
Caroline Cotto vs Dettmann Text Q&A
It's happened again. Head over heels. A Latina rocker talks mad dogs and Englishmen.
May Erlewine
We only cover artists we love here. And this one is a keeper.
Gary Hector: The Doctor of Memphis
Gary is a guy. And a funny guy at that.
Why I Love Americana
Because I am not an American. Read no further.
Wild West Village & Trailblazer by Lola Kirke
Lola Kirke is one of the most talented performers of her generation. So why have you not heard of her?
Lola Kirke Was Raised By Wolves (Part One, Chapter One)
Or was it just a rumour?
Nothing Ugly About Dallas Ugly
This is my band. I've been banging on about stunning female solo artists all winter, and while I admit they were all quite good, they were not bands with male and female voices. I also bang on about duets and the counterpoint between men and women in a
Thunderbolts* / *New Avengers
If any film deserves two titles this is the one.
SINNERS
I set out to continue my Lola Kirke research after a walk through the local cemetery. I came away with something very different indeed. (But Lola is the shit.)
Withnail and Me
Probably not the most original title for a post about one of the twentieth century's best British films. George Harrison's Handmade Films made some absolute bangers, and Withnail was in the top three.
Rianne Downey
I first noticed Rianne Downey on stage with Paul Heaton at Glastonbury in 2024. I knew that Jacqui Abbott had stepped back from touring and performing but I had not heard of a new singer joining the old boys. As Rianne emerged on stage, I sat up straight. She looked