Rockacry Baby
Dear Parents, friends of parents, anyone who has to buy presents for babies and has any musical integrity, When you are looking for that perfect present for a new baby or when you are looking…
The bees knees - children's activities in Croydon
It's my first proper summer holiday as a Mum, I had six weeks of entertaining the kids ahead of me, admittedly, most of it has been strategically planned with trips to see far away friends…
The Purley Festival Meltdown on Croydon Radio
After the success of Purley festival I chat to some of my fellow organisers about what it takes to put on a great local series of events on a £0 budget, plus I play a…
On the radio: Croydon Rocks! With Procol Harum's Matthew Fisher
This month I talk to the man behind the Hammond organ in iconic 60's band Procol Harum, about Croydon's music scene, making it big and fuzz boxes. I will also be focusing on some of…
Interview with Greg Roberts (Dreadzone)
The man behind Dreadzone, Greg Roberts talks about his new album Escapades, Mick Jones, sampling music, being John Peel’s favourite drummer and appearing on Top of the Pops. Its Dreadzone's 20th anniversary this year what…
Burroughs birthed the term 'heavy metal'
Ever wondered where bands find the inspiration for their names? I stumbled across a site which detailed the origin of band names and found these: '90's band Gin Blossoms name derived from late 1800's "slang…
'Aspiring musicians need to Work hard and play hard' - Interview with Mark Chadwick of The Levellers
I caught up with The Levellers Mark Chadwick to ask him some questions prior to his gig at Scream Studios, Croydon. 1. As a struggling musician you did a bit of busking, how did you…
I'm on the radio
I have been keeping myself busy whilst on maternity leave and one of the exciting things I have been doing is creating my own radio show which i have lovingly called Croydon Rocks! It is…
One foot in the past
Listening to BBC Radio 2 in my car the other day was like jumping in a time machine time to hang out in England in the eighties, Kate Bush was warbling like a demented pixie.…
Goodbye sleep, I am now the proud owner of a Kindle
I knew it would happen like this, I knew that as soon as I opened up the box I could kiss goodbye to the 5 hours sleep a night that I have been averaging since…
Don't upset the parents
I committed the cardinal sin today and parked in a family bay at Sainsbury's with no baby. Before all you parents start throwing used nappies at me, I have to add that I did it…
Top of the Twops
*disclaimer, I removed myself from all lists to make room for those whose egos need more massaging ;) I have to admit that I don’t follow many at the very top, I’m not a big…