Sign of the times

It’s over. After 21 nights, 46 encores and 63 costume changes, Prince’s residency at the O2 arena is finished. I managed to grab a couple of tickets on eBay for 40 quid each. Were they worth it?

Here's my Camden New Journal review.

Futurama

Life-like robots and jet powered backpacks were on show at the Wired NextFest in Los Angeles last weekend. Here's my video report for the BBC.

Ninja Go Go!

Following a sell-out performance at the Electric Ballroom, Go! Team’s new album Proof Of Youth is out this week. I caught up with the band's rapper, North London girl Ninja.

Jet powered

The new world land-speed record for a jet-powered 'street luge' has been set by IT worker Joel King, who hit over 110mph.

You can listen to my interview with him and watch the record being broken here.

Singled out

With downloads booming and bands like the White Stripes and Arctic Monkeys having more success on vinyl, does the CD single have a future? I find out for the BBC news website.

Horse play

Here’s a couple of music pieces I’ve written recently. Firstly, an interview with New Young Pony Club who look set to provide the soundtrack to your summer. Second up is my review of this year’s Rise anti racism festival. Both featured in the Camden New Journal.

Fruit wars

In the 80s, fast-food burger joints flooded UK town centres. By the 90s, coffee shops took their place on every street corner.

But now that the noughties are well established, the new fast food fight is on a rather healthier battlefield.

Read more in a feature I have written for the BBC news website.

Tesco Nation

Tesco has come a long way since its founder Jack Cohen opened a stall selling surplus groceries, making £4 sales and £1 profit on his first day.

For the BBC news website, I investigate how the supermarket has grown from selling beans and biscuits to becoming a major player in almost every area of the retail market.

Remaining Riders still light fires

Paramedics at the Riders of the Storm Roundhouse gig were probably expecting pace maker failures rather than drug overdoses from wrinkly rockers in the crowd.

Here's my Camden New Journal review.