Author Archives: Matt Mead

About Matt Mead

Freelance writer who likes anything with heart and soul
REVIEW: I Am Weekender

REVIEW: I Am Weekender

Flowered Up have been a marmite kinda band ever since gracing the front pages of the weekly music papers back in the early 90’s. Some labelled them the southern Happy Mondays whilst others laughed at their on-stage dancer with a…

REVIEW: Reg King - 3 CD Deluxe Edition

REVIEW: Reg King – 3 CD Deluxe Edition

The list could go on for days, weeks, months and evens years deciding who the standout singer to emerge from beat groups of the 1960’s. Regular names that spring to mind include Steve Marriott, Steve Ellis, Keith Relf, Phil May,…

REVIEW: Download Festival 2023

REVIEW: Download Festival 2023

20 years ago I was single, family and children free, living the life of Riley. 2 decades on, married with 3 children and 2 cats, this kind of growth can bring life changing euphoria, charming commotion, and a dusting of…

REVIEW: Doctor Who Serpent Crest vinyl box set

REVIEW: Doctor Who Serpent Crest vinyl box set

With the invent of another Dr Who release via Demon Music Group, the already tried and tested routine of lovingly creative immaculate artwork along with visionary packaging leap years ahead of the game with audio taken directly from the original…

REVIEW: Clangers: The Complete Scripts 1969-1974

REVIEW: Clangers: The Complete Scripts 1969-1974

Certain children’s primetime television programs from the 1960-70’s still fascinate children and children at heart 50 plus years since family favourites were first conceived and broadcast into audiences’ homes. Hair Bear Bunch, Mr Benn, Joe 90 with their inviting graphics,…

REVIEW: blur Wolverhampton The Halls 26.5.23

REVIEW: blur Wolverhampton The Civic 26.5.23

My sole previous participation involving blur in a live setting was almost 30 years ago on the opening night of their Parklife tour at Nottingham’s Rock City May 10th, 1994. The ceremony was being closely followed by BBC Radio 1’s…