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

Georgia Mooney

She's whole moon in all sorts of ways... NSFW

Cyrena Wages

If It Ain't Broke by Cyrena Wages

Cyrena's new single is out now and it's absolutely amazing

May Erlewine

We only cover artists we love here. And this one is a keeper.

Ali Angel

Ali Angel

This strand on Americana musicians continues with LA valley girl Ali Angel.

Cyrena Wages

Cyrena Wages

Cyrena's real family name is Wages, pronounced exactly as you would think. Her former band, Lost Wages, makes it clear.

Men Writing for Women

I've been looking for a way into this one for a few weeks now. First it was one thing. Then it was another thing. As I start to write, I think I know what the thing is. I think I do. Let's go.

Lilly Winwood

We revive a strand started on Medium and continued on The Z Review: features on inspiring musical and show business figures across the generations.

Review: Tom Petty / Stevie Nicks @ BST Hyde Park

In 2017 I saw Stevie Nicks and the Heartbreakers live in Hyde Park at British Summertime. Just weeks later, Tom Petty would be dead.

The Music of David Lynch

Another piece from 2017 and my time on The Z Review

Movie: David Lynch's "The Art Life"

This is adapted from an article I wrote in 2017 for The Z Review in New York