Oxford-educated, Gales listed author.
November is almost here and we will soon start hearing about contenders for the race for Christmas number 1. What I like about the tradition is that it creates such an absurd canon from Benny Hill (1971) and Bob the Continue Reading …
Lou Reed died last Sunday of liver disease – what a great loss to the world of popular music. He bought a unique influence to the table in ways that are still being fathomed. While I liked his dark and Continue Reading …
Back in December 2000, the BBC reported an attempted hijacking on Boeing 747 London to Nairobi flight BA2068: “Passengers screamed, fearing for their lives, as the jumbo carrying 398 people plunged several thousand feet before the intruder could be restrained.” Continue Reading …
Understanding Fandom offers an impressive overview of unparalleled scope in examining the many traditions, concepts and methodologies in the study of fans. It is an indispensable text for students and scholars alike. – Cornel Sandvoss, Senior Lecturer, Department of Continue Reading …
Yesterday I was having a conversation with my new colleage, Simon Morrison. Simon has written for various publications from the Guardian to Loaded, and edited the Ministry of Sound’s Ibiza magazine. It’s great to have him on our team at Continue Reading …