A personal appreciation of The Ruts' classic Staring at the Rude Boys, the connections between punk, reggae and ska, and why The Crack remains one of the greatest punk albums ever recorded. by Chris Harris etc There are certain records that seem to encapsulate an entire period of British music within a few short minutes, … Continue reading Staring at the Rude Boys: The Ruts, Punk, Ska and One of the Greatest Singles Ever Recorded
Learning to Stop Pausing with “Um” and “Erm” and Why We Say Them
by Chris Harris One of the more unexpected consequences of starting a podcast is that you eventually have to listen to yourself. At first, that sounds rather exciting because you've finally managed to record something, upload it successfully and put it out into the world. Friends and family say encouraging things, a few people listen, … Continue reading Learning to Stop Pausing with “Um” and “Erm” and Why We Say Them
Popular Idioms and Phrases: Hit the Nail on the Head
by Chris Harris Few English idioms are as satisfying as "hit the nail on the head." It is short, visual and instantly understood. We use it when somebody identifies a problem perfectly, explains something accurately or arrives at exactly the right conclusion.If a friend finally works out why a relationship failed, they have hit the … Continue reading Popular Idioms and Phrases: Hit the Nail on the Head