Glastonbury has gone from being a scrappy, patchouli-scented music festival in the 1970s to a full-blown, well-oiled corporate event. What started as a countercultural gathering where £1 got you entry and free milk has become a global phenomenon that feels more like a Netflix production than a muddy utopia of music lovers. And the BBC? … Continue reading That Stinging Neil Young Criticism. Glastonbury : From Muddy Fields to Corporate Overkill Spectacle
Don’t Envy the Resolve of the Lewes New Year Resolution Joggers. It Won’t Last!
Jaded by the excesses of New Year's Eve, I take solace in a morning walk—a quiet, reflective escape from overindulgence. But today, as I ventured out onto the streets, I was met by an all too familiar sight: happy, smiley people sprinting past in their neon outfits, glowing not just from their gear but from … Continue reading Don’t Envy the Resolve of the Lewes New Year Resolution Joggers. It Won’t Last!
The ‘Here’s Why’ in Guardian Titles is so Annoying. Here’s Why!
The great Jimmy Carter died today, and over on The Guardian’s website, another incredible politician, Gordon Brown, penned a heartfelt tribute. I have a lot of love for Gordon Brown, so I sincerely hope he didn’t have a hand in writing the title of the piece: “My friend Jimmy Carter will be remembered long after … Continue reading The ‘Here’s Why’ in Guardian Titles is so Annoying. Here’s Why!
The Rights of Fans. 