I believe in…
The music maan... it's the language of the soul. It touches something deep inside, crossing frontiers of the skin and breaking language and political barriers. It should enlighten your mind and stir your spirit.
 

I’m against…
Actors masquerading as singers (Russell Crowe, anyone?), boybands, novelty acts (Weird Al Yankovic excluded), and reality pop. Basically anything that lacks imagination and sounds like it came off an assembly line.

The rising cost of seeing major acts perform live. For example, tickets for a Madonna concert will set you back anywhere up to £160, with an additional £13 booking fee slapped on top of course. Meanwhile, you can collect all ten of her studio albums for under £100. It’s just madness.

Oh, and Damon Albarn.
 

Ask me about…
What’s hot and what’s not in the music world.
 

Career highlights
I’ve been a film and music journalist for the past six years. My work has featured in Revolver, Dotmusic, Play Valley and Total Film, amongst others. I’m currently working on a 100,000 word biography of the Irish rock band U2, which has been taken on by an agent and seeking publication.
 

Memorable moments include...
Discussing the influential works of Joy Division with Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan.

Interviewing B-movie God Bruce Campbell.

Natalie Imbruglia catching me staring at her breasts. Well, I think it was her…