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November, and Why It Rocks

November I love November. I love the shift from the unsettled weather of October, which can often have Scotland shivering under a bitter sky one minute then basking in warm sunshine the next. Technically, it’s classed as autumn, but it’s … Continue reading

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Kix Takes A Stage Dive

Image: Neil Lupin/neillupin.com The snow relented for a second day yesterday – not that I wanted to go anywhere – but it encouraged hopes across the nation that within a couple of days, the frozen white blanket that has enshrouded … Continue reading

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Back On A Creaky Wagon

Image: Byrion Smith I wrote some poetry last night, my first writing of any form for almost two weeks. It wasn’t great stuff but at least it was writing, as in, the pen transferring my thoughts onto the page. It … Continue reading

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Black Monday

Image: Katja Gorup The new Madness album arrived through my door yesterday. TOTAL MADNESS is a compilation of all Madness’ hits on CD and DVD, which for under a tenner is pretty good value. It comes in their 30th year … Continue reading

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A Good Day’s Work

Image: foundphotoslj Check out my interview with Blazing Trailers, which was posted on their website yesterday. There were some good questions Also, if you missed it, check out my gig review in Sunday’s News of the World, this week Theoretical … Continue reading

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Attack Of The Slasher Beans

Image: Eiona Roberts I got to bed at a reasonable hour on Monday night but when I woke up yesterday morning I felt like I’d only got about two hours sleep. Having promised to cover for my colleague’s early shift … Continue reading

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Bye Bye Ghoulnet

Image: Me Great news! GNHosting (aka Ghoulnet) has finally gone bust! In an email released yesterday morning the company said, “It is with deep sadness we have to inform you that for reasons beyond our control Ghoulnet Ltd has ceased … Continue reading

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Khushis No More

Image: Mike Byrne (BBC News) I woke up to the terrible news that the best Indian restaurant in Edinburgh and the venue of my work’s Christmas lunch last week, Kushis, burnt down last night. The building it’s located in just … Continue reading

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