This recent novel by Julie Clark is extremely well written and paced.

Essentially two women trying to escape their lives , disappear and have new identities.

Both from very different backgrounds-the two characters are compared and contrasted: a senators wife…

This new concept album from Memphis based songwriter Minnesota Mike is a kind of musical journaling : a combination of guitar and piano songs written during a period of reflection, following a relationship breakdown with a romantic prospect.

In that…

A sumptuous album of bossanova delicacy and smoothness.

Even the swinging 6/8 feel of the track “Mojave” is underpinned with a lovely bossa rhythm and transports you to a beach bar , somewhere from the Amalfi Coast to Copacabana Beach.

Before Aretha and Etta there was Dinah Washington - setting a standard for emotive singing and encompassing blues , jazz and 50’s pop.

This album comprises individual tunes and duets- and showcases the chemistry between the two artists with the…

Noah Hurowitz really did a great job in this well researched book about El Chapo.

The illuminating facts are : the context of the start of an illegal drug trade in the first place- and the socio-economic and political history…

This new book by Andrew deWaard is a chilling assessment of the dumbing down of popular culture due to unbridled financialization by private equity.

Lax government regulation regarding mergers and acquisitions means there are now only 3 major record companies.

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Executive Director Angela Green of On Location - Memphis has a straightforward mission statement:

“Exceptional movies are being made faster and cheaper all over the world. We believe that Memphis should have a large presence in the filmmaking revolution.” 

Hence…

This is an amazing read and a very well researched book by drummer Will Birch of the Kursaal Flyers.

This topic totally resonated with all of us fledgling musicians, learning their craft and watching the up and coming bands, playing…

Haçienda DJ legend Mike Pickering maybe not a household name in all circles - but his imprint on DJ dance culture , post punk , rave , neo-soul and beyond is groundbreaking - especially for those of us who lived…

In the mid eighties there was a move in the UK heralded by Sade , Stings first solo records, Simply Red, Spandau Ballet  etc- to a smooth sophisticated jazz aesthetic.

Amongst this polished pop jazz was the break out 1987…