...Freelance journalist since 1988,
also providing media consultancy in music and technology.
And some of the characters they cover...
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09 September 2009
The Beatles cover-story, ‘OK Computer’ double-page spread and 'Fair Trade' section for November's Record Collector. more >>
01 September 2009
Trevor Horn's new official website, the fourth website I've written from scratch this year. more >>
29 August 2009
A brand new book, The Rough Guide to Saving and Selling Online. Out 04 January 2010. more >>
09 August 2009
‘OK Computer’ double-page spread, ‘eBay-watch’ column and 'Fair Trade' section for Record Collector. more >>
09 July 2009
Michael Jackson cover story, ‘OK Computer’ double-page spread, ‘eBay-watch’ column and 'Fair Trade' section for Record Collector. more >>
09 June 2009
‘OK Computer’ double-page spread, ‘eBay-watch’ column and 'Fair Trade' section for Record Collector. more >>
01 June 2009
'Duchess of eBay' (second half) for Daily Mail. more >>
09 May 2009
‘OK Computer’ double-page spread, ‘eBay-watch’ column and 'Fair Trade' section for Record Collector. more >>
09 April 2009
‘OK Computer’ double-page spread, ‘eBay-watch’ column and 'Fair Trade' section for Record Collector. more >>
21 March 2009
Interview for 'Low-Cost Ways to Get High-Tech Gadgets' feature in the The Times. more >>
20 March 2009
On judging panel for 'Win Your Very Own Art Vinyl Exhibition at Rough Trade East' more >>
09 March 2009
Pet Shop Boys front cover story for Record Collector issue 361, plus ‘OK Computer’ double-page spread, ‘eBay-watch’ column and 'Fair Trade' section. more >>
21 February 2009
Interview for 'How to De-Clutter and Cash In' feature in the The Times. more >>
12 February 2009
Extensive, congenial interview with Neil Tennant of the Pet Shop Boys. Publication/date TBC. more >>
11 February 2009
Sleeve notes for five Japanese reissues of 808 State: '808:90 (at the end of time), 'ex:el (XL)', 'Gorgeous (Disco Discs Deluxe)', '(The Complete Thoughts of) Don Solaris' and '808:88:98'. more >>
09 February 2009
Pieces on Bruce Springsteen, Antony & The Johnsons and Annie Lennox for Record Collector issue 360, plus ‘OK Computer’ double-page spread, ‘eBay-watch’ column and 'Fair Trade' section. more >>
20 January 2009
Sleeve notes on three deluxe CD reissues from Japan: Anne Pigalle's 'Everything Could Be So Perfect', Propaganda's 'Outside World', ACT's 'Laughter, Tears & Rage'. more >>
14 January 2009:
'Paul McCartney Goes Too Far' feature, ‘OK Computer’ double-page spread, ‘eBay-watch’ column, 'Fair Trade' section, ‘Format Of The Month’ and ‘Shop Of The Month’ and a short piece on Madonna for Record Collector issue 359. more >>
24 December 2008:
Interview for 'So What Can You Do With Those Not-So-Perfect Presents?' feature in the Daily Mail. more >>
14 December 2008:
‘OK Computer’ double-page spread, ‘eBay-watch’ column, 'Fair Trade' section, ‘Format Of The Month’ and ‘Shop Of The Month’ and a short piece on Andrew Poppy for Record Collector issue 358. more >>
01 December 2008:
City Life magazine issue 10 (as Sub Editor). more >>
23 November 2008:
The Mail On Sunday references The Unknown Paul McCartney in 'Macca Fires Up His Garage Band Again'
20 November 2008:
On assignment in Lisbon and Porto covering Portugal Tecnológico 2008 for The Guardian. more >>
17 November 2008:
'IQ 10' - sleeve notes and accompanying book for 25th anniversary ZTT Records box set. more >>
14 November 2008:
‘OK Computer’ double-page spread, ‘eBay-watch’ column, 'Fair Trade' section, ‘Format Of The Month’ and ‘Shop Of The Month’ for Record Collector issue 357. more >>
29 October 2008:
Japanese edition/translation of 'Let Battle Commence' booklet for Art of Noise's And What Have You Done With My Body, God? box set. more >>
20 October 2008:
'Exclusive Concerts from Wolfgang's Vault' article for The Guardian. more >>
15 October 2008:
'Gold Standard' - interview with triple Olympic gold medal winner Ben Ainslie cover story for City Life magazine.
14 October 2008:
‘OK Computer’ double-page spread, ‘eBay-watch’ column, 'Fair Trade' section, ‘Format Of The Month’ corner and ‘Shop Of The Month’ corner for Record Collector issue 356.
10 October 2008:
Sleeve notes for four new 808 State albums: Deluxe Editions of Ninety, Ex:el, Gorgeous and Don Solaris. more >>
16 September 2008:
'The Record Sleeve Reborn?' article for The Guardian.
14 September 2008:
‘OK Computer’ double-page spread, ‘eBay-watch’ column, 'Fair Trade' section, ‘Format Of The Month’ corner, ‘Shop Of The Month’ corner and a short piece on OMD for Record Collector issue 355.
31 August 2008:
'Have You Hugged A Robot Today?' article for The Guardian, joint by-line with Technology Editor Charles Arthur.
14 August 2008:
Interview with James Hyman, ‘OK Computer’ double-page spread, ‘eBay-watch’ column, 'Fair Trade' section, ‘Format Of The Month’ corner and ‘Shop Of The Month’ corner for Record Collector issue 354. more >>
05 August 2008:
'What's The Sweetest Format?' article for The Guardian.
14 July 2008:
‘OK Computer’ double-page spread, ‘eBay-watch’ column, 'Fair Trade' section, ‘Format Of The Month’ corner and ‘Shop Of The Month’ corner for Record Collector issue 353.
10 July 2008:
Interview for 'How to Profit from Your Holiday' article in The Times' Money section. more >>
07 July 2008:
'Dr Who, A Musical Force?' article for The Guardian.
17 June 2008:
'Home Taping Is Skill In Music' article for The Guardian. more >>
14 June 2008:
‘OK Computer’ double-page spread, ‘eBay-watch’ column, 'Fair Trade' section, ‘Format Of The Month’ corner and ‘Shop Of The Month’ corner for Record Collector issue 352.
06 June 2008:
Popmatters references The Unknown Paul McCartney in 'Macca’s Coffee Hangover' more >>
