There is no around the corner anymore…

Well, that was a misleading headline wasn’t it? I can assure, I ain’t goin’ nowhere fast.

But the time has come for me to justify the existence of this web log.

First of all the title, No ‘Round the Corner, is taken from a song by The Evens, comprising of none other than Ian MacKaye (of Fugazi, formerly of Minor Threat) and his partner Amy Farina. For me, the said track has connotations lamenting (and lambasting) the effect of globalisation on many aspects of modern society. The digital age has made it so easy to traverse the world that what’s local can be overlooked and, indeed, the concept of what is around the corner has changed dramatically.

In February of this year I was lucky enough to witness the band when they put on a small show in my hometown of Newcastle. There, in the DIY surrounds, the seeds of this blog were sown, but it wasn’t until much later that they came to fruition. In fact, it’s fair to say I’ve been forced into it! (What would Ian think?)

My writings here will take on a predominantly musical bent; with further emphasis on the meeting points between technology and culture. As a student, part-time writer, and full-time citizen of the Internet, I feel I have something to contribute.

In introducing myself, let me point you in the various directions of my scattered soul:

• I have a weekly radio slot on TiN Radio called Noise Annoys.
• I regularly write for FasterLouder.
• I also contribute to Newcastle's own Reverb Street Press.

And that's just the start!

Join me as I explore ALL corners.