REM – Compassionate For the People

I have been checking out a lot of REM videos on youtube lately. A comment posted on one clip said that they were one of the most compassionate bands of their era, or any. This is a perceptive comment, a rarely appreciated quality and the secret of REM’s magic. In his songs and his image,Continue reading “REM – Compassionate For the People”

New Buskers Initiative…

In addition to doing live gigs, I have been playing on the streets of towns and cities for years, and I have had some interesting experiences and opportunities come my way as a result. Recently I was approached to contribute a track to an album featuring music by some of the world’s finest buskers. TheContinue reading “New Buskers Initiative…”

Antony – New Name, New Planet?

At a time so much in flux, who better to speak to us about the challenges we all face than trans musician Anhoni. Previously known as Antony Hegarty, this artist always used his/her experience of transgender identity to offer fresh perspectives on how we might all live together on this planet. Whether you call thatContinue reading “Antony – New Name, New Planet?”