A Question for Bob Dylan
As I write this, the man, Bob Dylan, is still alive. He’s still performing the ‘never-ending tour’ and all bets are on as to when and where he’ll play his … Read More
Category: Music
Spotify Playlist Ideas #1: 2 Into 1
The history of rock is full of famous double albums. Just think of the Beatles’ White Album, Hendrix’s Electric Ladyland, Dylan’s Blonde On Blonde, the Stones’ Exile On Mainstreet, The … Read More
How to compile your own greatest 100 rock/pop albums list
In many ways compiling any kind of Best Of list is a silly and ultimately pointless thing to do since it all comes down to subjective responses in the end. … Read More
Swamp Radio
Long ago I had a gig as a graveyard shift DJ at a community radio station here in Melbourne. It was a good time, playing my favourite tunes and talking … Read More
Favourite Music Videos
The music video is an art form that can potentially express anything and everything, which is what I love about it. From straight performance clips, to surreal animation and everything … Read More
Zen and the art of the record playing ceremony
For many decades the record player – or gramophone (or phonograph) – has given great pleasure to the audiophile seeker. It is the audio playback method of choice for all … Read More
10 THings to do with Spotify: Answer songs
I love making music compilations and playlists. I do a lot of them with my own music collection, but you can also do it with the main music streaming sites, … Read More
My Top 10 Bands
Like the character in Nick Hornby’s Hi Fidelity, I love making lists. Especially music lists. It’s a ridiculous thing to do really – trying to fit something as subjective as one’s music … Read More