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About writewyattuk

A freelance writer and family man being swept along on a wave of advanced technology, but somehow clinging on to reality. It's only a matter of time ... A highly-motivated scribbler with a background in journalism, business and life itself. Away from the features, interviews and reviews you see here, I tackle novels, short stories, copywriting, ghost-writing, plus TV, radio and film scripts for adults and children. I'm also available for assignments and write/research for magazines, newspapers, press releases and webpages on a vast range of subjects. You can also follow me on Facebook via https://www.facebook.com/writewyattuk/ and on Twitter via @writewyattuk. Legally speaking, all content of this blog (unless otherwise stated) is the intellectual property of Malcolm Wyatt and may only be reproduced with permission.

Translating the Language of Love – the Boo Hewerdine interview

Posted on April 9, 2021 by writewyattuk

While many artists are raring to get back out on the road again, soon as it’s deemed safe to do so, it seems that treasured Glasgow-based singer/songwriter Boo Hewerdine is happy just where he is for now. The former frontman … Continue reading →

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Looking beyond the lockdowns – the Provincials feature/interview

Posted on March 29, 2021 by writewyattuk

Ground-breaking singer/songwriter turned broadcaster and double WriteWyattUK interviewee Tom Robinson described Provincials on his BBC 6 Music show as ‘poetic, brooding, resonant and menacing’, with ‘an edge of Ennio Morricone’, while The Independent deemed them, ‘by turns ethereal, unsettling and … Continue reading →

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The Continuing Adventures of the Desperate Quartet – in conversation with Robert Lloyd

Posted on March 22, 2021 by writewyattuk

Spring is in the air, and with it the distant promise of a return to live music across the UK. But you’ll forgive Robert Lloyd for being a little guarded about the prospects right now. The legendary Nightingales frontman lit … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Preston Pop Fest 2021 … and the (hopefully) imminent return of live music

Posted on March 19, 2021 by writewyattuk

Whisper it, but while we never seem to be too far away from the latest new wave when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic, spring and summer are definitely on the mind, and surely … hopefully … better days await. … Continue reading →

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The Rilly Groovy return of the Beautiful People – in conversation with Du Kane

Posted on March 12, 2021 by writewyattuk

Remember the Beautiful People’s If 60’s Were 90’s? If nothing else, you may recall a couple of commercials from the mid-1990s featuring their songs, including a car ad featuring Manchester United and Wales football legend Ryan Giggs and Aussie actor … Continue reading →

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Taking the Afrobeat message forward – in conversation with Femi and Made Kuti

Posted on March 4, 2021 by writewyattuk

At a time when hope and inspiration is needed perhaps more than ever, a brand new two-album package involving solo LPs from both Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti and his son Made fits the bill nicely. The pair have joined forces … Continue reading →

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Back in time with K÷ – in conversation with Peter Hook

Posted on February 23, 2021 by writewyattuk

It was suggested I should persevere when trying to get hold of Peter Hook, the Joy Division and New Order bass guitar legend not always likely to answer his phone. The moment I was told that, I was reminded of … Continue reading →

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Timeless cack-handed melodies – talking The La’s and Shack with Iain Templeton

Posted on February 22, 2021 by writewyattuk

“I’ve kind of been airbrushed out of their history really. I was busking in a band on Bold Street, and someone said, ‘The La’s are checking you out.’ I replied, ‘Ah, fuck The La’s. Syd Barrett meets The Beatles. Not … Continue reading →

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Updating the profile – the Cathal Coughlan interview

Posted on February 8, 2021 by writewyattuk

Home is normally London for Cathal Coughlan, having initially left Cork in the summer of 1983 alongside Sean O’Hagan to relaunch Microdisney, keen to pick up on interest from legendary BBC Radio 1 DJ John Peel and escape a supposed … Continue reading →

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Creating soundscapes, drawn from life at home and abroad – the Brick Briscoe interview

Posted on February 1, 2021 by writewyattuk

Brick Briscoe was editing his TV show at his home studio in Petersburg, Indiana, when I called last week, needing it submitted by Sunday night ahead of an air date of February 11th. “I’m almost done – get off my … Continue reading →

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