Music was my first love…
This is the soundtrack to a life well travelled — classic albums, deep cuts, backstories, playlists and concert memories that deserve a place on your turntable or in your headphones.
You’ll find first-hand reviews of landmark albums, reflections on unforgettable live shows, and playlists to match a mood, a moment, or a destination. Some of the records here are well known. Others might just surprise you.
In Search of the Division Bell
A first-hand journey into the Cambridgeshire Fens to identify the exact location of Pink Floyd’s The Division Bell album cover, and to understand how Ely Cathedral shaped one of rock’s most enduring images.
Concert Review: Marshall Gilmour Webbs Debut at Piano Smithfield, London (2 July 2025)
An intimate debut from Marshall Gilmour Webbs at Piano Smithfield. Born from David Gilmour’s tour, this new vocal group brings harmony, soul, and substance.
Father’s Day Gifts for the Music-Loving Dad
From limited-edition rock art to vinyl classics, here’s your 2025 guide to Father’s Day gifts that go beyond the cliché. Whether he’s into Bowie, Beatles, or just building Lego guitars, these music-inspired ideas are made for the dad who still knows how to turn it up.
Concert Review- David Gilmour at the Royal Albert Hall
David Gilmour brought The Luck and Strange Concerts to London’s Royal Albert Hall, blending Pink Floyd classics with new material in an intimate, atmospheric setting. With the upcoming release of his Rome concert film and live album, revisit what made these shows so special in my full review — complete with highlights from the performance.
London Calling: A Guide to London’s Music Landmarks
England's capital city is rich in music history. From Tin Pan Alley to Battersea Power Station and the Abbey Road crossing, let's take a journey to see London's Music Landmarks.
Pink Floyd’s Animals Review: Meaning, Music, and the 2018 Remix
45 years later and Pink Floyd's Animals has lost none of it's bite and relevance. We look at the album, the songs and the iconic album cover location
Dark Side of the Moon Redux Album Review - Roger Achieves the Unthinkable
Roger Waters returns to the world of Dark Side with a 2023 reimagining that feels closer, quieter and more personal than expected. The familiar themes are still here, but the Redux album shifts the focus towards age, memory and the stories behind the music. It is not a replica of the original. It is a companion piece that rewards a patient listen.