The Listening Log

After an epic workday, I stumbled into a Talk Talk rabbit hole. Their compilation is a delightful mess of hidden treasures, showcasing the band’s transformation…

Night shift television throws up the glossy gold of Stock, Aitken and Waterman – Cliff, Bananarama, Sam Fox and Kylie. A pure 80’s sugar rush!…

Harrogate Town v Cambridge United. Driving in drizzle to a dour second half where the damage had already been done.

A grumpy old git reflects on life’s little annoyances, like The Weeknd’s annoying name spelling, while using various tunes to navigate traffic jams, medication mix-ups,…

Ah, the joys of life: traffic jams, dog-walking, and Mozart’s calming presence! Observing road madness while appreciating music and the absurdity of it all.

A brisk stroll to Boundary Park seemed invigorating until age had other plans. The drive home sans sat nav was a mini adventure – until…

On a chilly Tuesday night, Cambridge United snagged a late, somewhat dubious penalty to triumph over Shrewsbury Town. Chaos erupted — well, quietly in an…

Taylor Swift turns haters into fans with understated brilliance. Meanwhile, Charli XCX charms crowds with chaos. Who knew musical snobbery could be so amusingly outdated?

Garbage strikes again, serenading us with solid rock while Elvis glides through the ghetto. Meanwhile, Langston Hughes schools us in confidence, and The The keeps…

A jumbled medley of music and musings that dives into remixed film scores, the genius of Ted Hughes, and a nostalgic stroll down the Talk…