Nirvana live at the London Astoria Lame Fest, Sunday 3 December 1989: Gig ticket-inspired memories from my first ever grunge gig… plus my surprise discovery 36 years later that there exists a photograph with both Kurt Cobain and me in the same frame.
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MJCarty snapshots December 2023
Belated cybermen, unexpected badgers and grunge memories! A few personal highlights from December 2023, captured in tiny wee snapshots.
Farewell, Lord Sabre (Andrew Weatherall RIP)
Andrew Weatherall’s death was a truly jolting moment, the saddest of losses. This post is my personal tribute to this musical maverick, this genius gentleman raconteur. I am also honoured to host Tim Scott’s tribute to Lord Sabre.
Giles Paley-Phillips interview: Spread a little light
A short but sweet interview with Giles Paley-Phillips – author, podcaster, musician, huge-hearted Twitterer, and all-round good gent.
RIP NME? I remember when all this were Stone Roses
The best times are behind us. The best times are right now. The best times are ahead of us. Which of these three statements is truest for you right now? It’s likely that each one will appeal to us in different ways at different times. Earlier this month, the print edition of the NME (the […]
