A Sunday afternoon in Reading – Festival 2012!

A little bit corporate, somewhat dirty, with its big wire fencing, dusty paths, and discarded chip trays, Reading Festival isn’t one I usually cite as one of my favourites, sometimes lacking the spirit and joie de vivre that percolates smaller festivals. However, with a big reputation, big bucks, and a big profile, it does attractContinue reading “A Sunday afternoon in Reading – Festival 2012!”

"A whole new level of busyness" – An interview with The Joy Formidable

It’s not always easy interviewing a band you love. For example, you wouldn’t ask your best friend what they have been up to over the summer; what’s the point in asking questions when you already know the answers? That’s how I feared my interview with Ritzy, one third of the exceptional The Joy Formidable, couldContinue reading “"A whole new level of busyness" – An interview with The Joy Formidable”