Author Archives: Matt Mead

About Matt Mead

Freelance writer who likes anything with heart and soul
LIVE REVIEW: Jason Donovan / Chesney Hawkes Derby 2024

LIVE REVIEW: Jason Donovan / Chesney Hawkes Derby 2024

The coming together of 2 choral behemoths has been debated far and wide since an announcement earlier this month. Tonight, in Darley Park, Derbyshire, another reunion of sorts has taken over middle-aged adrenaline junkies all celebrating 2 musical ageless titans….

NEWS: The Cure - Novembre: Live In France 2022

NEWS: The Cure – Novembre: Live In France 2022

NAKED RECORD CLUB IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE   ‘THE CURE – NOVEMBRE : LIVE IN FRANCE 2022’   5000 INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED DOUBLE A-SIDE ECO-VINYL 12” SINGLE FEATURING TWO BRAND NEW LIVE TRACKS   RELEASED 1 OCTOBER 2024   AVAILABLE TO…

INTERVIEW: Eddie Piller Mod Top 100

INTERVIEW: Eddie Piller Mod Top 100

Eddie Piller has also curated a 100 track 4 CD / 40 track 2LP highlights package, for listeners who want an introduction to some classic Mod sounds. Both formats are stylishly packaged (of course), include new sleeve notes by Eddie, and…

NEWS: Darley Park Weekender returns!

NEWS: Darley Park Weekender returns!

The Darley Park Weekender returns to Darley Park from Friday 30 August to Sunday 1 September with a new line-up and festival feel. It kicks off with the 80s Mix Tape, followed by the poptastic Ultimate 90s. The weekend culminates with…

NEWS: OASIS reform for 2025 world tour

NEWS: OASIS reform for 2025 world tour

OASIS ANNOUNCE THEIR FIRST UK AND IRELAND SHOWS IN SIXTEEN YEARS   TICKETS GO ON SALE FROM SATURDAY, AUGUST 31ST Photographer Credit: Simon Emmett Oasis today end years of feverish speculation with the confirmation of a long awaited run of UK and Ireland shows forming…

All hail the return of BOYS WONDER

NEWS: All hail the return of BOYS WONDER

“The greatest band that never was is now the future” – Vic Reeves 1987 was not a great year for British pop music by anyone’s standards. U2 were deep into their chest-beating period, the Beach Boys were collabbing with the…

REVIEW: Paul Weller Fly On The Wall reissue

REVIEW: Paul Weller Fly On The Wall reissue

Paul Weller’s career has seen more triumphant highs and lows than a Mary Quant mini skirt. Delving back into his fresh 90’s tentative solo beginnings before travelling onto early 00’s futuristic mod struts, Fly On The Wall is a glimpse…

NEWS: Bob Dylan and The Band: 'The 1974 Live Recordings'

NEWS: Bob Dylan and The Band: ‘The 1974 Live Recordings’

Bob Dylan – The 1974 Live Recordings, New 431-Track Collection Of The Artist’s Arena Performances With The Band, To Be Released Across 27 Discs On Columbia Records / Legacy Recordings, September 20 Deluxe Box Set Features 417 Previously Unreleased Performances, Newly-Mixed…