They say imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. Continue reading
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How do they manage?
Rich beyond her wildest dreams? That’s Adele, now one of the most expensive living musicians on this planet. Continue reading
Making a Brentrance
In the words of Russ Abbot, “I love a party with a happy atmosphere”. Continue reading
Weaving a tangled web
So, this internet thing I’ve been hearing about. Seems like a nifty way of keeping in touch with your auntie in Australia Continue reading
Race for the prize is on
Musicians aren’t in it for the money or the sex or drugs (and just occasionally the rock’n’roll). Continue reading
Under canvas, under wraps
Watching the rain batter off my bedroom window on Saturday night, I spared a thought for friends at Brew at the Bog in Inverness. Continue reading
The golden age of wireless
The news that BBC radio listening figures are at an all-time low is a sad indicator of the times, but no great surprise. Continue reading
Musicians living on the edge
Never work with children or animals, the old saying has it. Continue reading
Divide conquers charts
The charts are dead. Bereft of musical life, they lie in pieces. Chief suspect in their demise is a red-haired, chib-marked individual, last seen making off with several million pounds. Continue reading
Another Xmas cliche
If, as the song goes, it’s cliched to be cynical at Christmas, then colour me slush grey Continue reading