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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.

Blancmange / Alice Hubble – Lancaster, Kanteena

Posted on December 6, 2022 by writewyattuk

Admittedly, I should have got this review together a while back … but sometimes life gets in the way. Instead, consider this as much a heads-up to two of my long-playing highlights of 2022, each deserving proper recognition. Besides, with … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Football | Tagged Alice Hubble, Blancmange, Chris Pemberton, Don't Tell Me, Happy Families, Hexentanzplatz, Kanteena, Lancaster, Liam Hutton, Living on the Ceiling, Private View, Stephen Mallinder, Tom Hilverkus | Leave a comment

Still walking in the sunshine – celebrating five decades of Bad Manners with Buster Bloodvessel

Posted on December 2, 2022 by writewyattuk

Ska legends Bad Manners are out and about again this month, veteran vocalist Buster Bloodvessel and his band bringing their stage prowess and hits catalogue to 27 UK venues, allowing himself just five nights off before New Year’s Day’s Glasgow … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Alan Sayag, Bulgaria, Buster Bloodvessel, Dance Craze, Dublin, Finsbury Park, Hackney, Ivor Cutler, Lip Up Fatty, London, Magical Mystery Tour, Magnet Records, Margate, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Salford, ska, ska revival | Leave a comment

First-class return to Holly Head, and beyond – the Kate Rusby interview

Posted on November 24, 2022 by writewyattuk

After a successful 2022 on the back of her most recent LP, 30: Happy Returns, Kate Rusby is rounding off the year with her latest festive tour, hailed as the start of Christmas for many. The ‘Barnsley Nightingale’ will be entertaining audiences … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged 30: Happy Returns, Adele, Barnsley, Celtic Connections, Damien O'Kane, Dave Burland, Dave Pegg, folk, Hand Me Down, Hannah Peel, Holly Head, Holmfirth Folk Festival, Jason Manford, Kate Rusby, Kathryn Roberts, Katy J Pearson, paul weller, Pure Records, Richard Hawley, Ronan Keating, Seth Lakeman, The Equation, Trad Fest, Underneath the Stars Festival, Yorkshire | Leave a comment

Moving Inside Out with The Mighty Lemon Drops – the David Newton interview

Posted on November 18, 2022 by writewyattuk

A look at my (mostly trusty) list of live shows attended reminds me it was 37 years ago this week (November 17th, 1985) that I first chanced upon The Mighty Lemon Drops, supporting That Petrol Emotion at The Agincourt in … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Acklam Hall, Andfy kershaw, Birmingham, Blue Guitar, Blur, Burbank, C85, C86, California, Cherry Red, Chrysalis, Dan Treacy, David Newton, Dudley, Geoff Travis, Glastonbury, Happy Head, Heavenly Recordings, Janice Long, JBs, John Peel, Julian Cope, Katydids, Keith Rowley, Like an Angel, London, Marcus Williams, Martin Gilks, Mo-Dettes, Paul Marsh, roehampton, Sire, Slade, SXSW, That Petrol Emotion, the Adverts, The blue Aeroplanes, The Fall, The Mighty Lemon Drops, The Wonder Stuff, tony linehan, wolverhampton, Wolverhampton Wanderers | Leave a comment

What we still do on our holidays – talking Fairport Convention, Cropredy, and much more with Dave Pegg

Posted on November 13, 2022 by writewyattuk

Legendary bass player Dave Pegg marked his latest big birthday in style recently, turning 75 with lots of good friends at Dudley Town Hall, a date that also marked 53 years’ involvement with British folk-rock legends Fairport Convention. “It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Birmingham, Bob Dylan, Cropredy, Dave Pegg, Dave Swarbrick, Elton John, Fairport Convention, Jethro Tull, Joe Brown, John Bonham, Krumlin, Led Zeppelin, Liege & Lief, Little Hadham, Mike Burney, Nick Drake, Paul McCartney, Perranporth, Ralph mcTell, Richard Houghton, richard Thompson, Robert Plant, Sandy Denny, Simon nicol, The Beatles, The Shadows, Woodworm | Leave a comment

Running around my soul – talking Working Men’s Club with Syd Minsky-Sargeant

Posted on October 21, 2022 by writewyattuk

Three months after its initial release, Working Men’s Club’s cutting-edge second album, Fear Fear, returns in a deluxe edition next Friday (October 28th), this fast-rising Heavenly Recordings act having reached No.11 in the UK LP chart on its release, amid … Continue reading →

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**Tally Ho to your New Modern Homes – The Chesterfields / The Amber List: The Talleyrand, Manchester**

Posted on October 20, 2022 by writewyattuk

A new venue for me, and a cracking one at that. Initially set up as a bar with in-house art gallery and performance space, The Talleyrand – around four years on as a venue, give or take the odd break … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music, Uncategorized | Tagged Andy Strickland, Crocodile Tears, Davey Goldsworthy, Dorset, Helen Stickland, Kettle, Levenshulme, Manchester, Mick Shepherd, new Modern homes, Preston, Simon Barber, Simon Dewhurst, Somerset, The Amber List, The Caretaker Race, The Chesterfields, The Loft, The Talleyrand, Tony Cornwell, Yeovil | Leave a comment

Dig Yourself that Lytham rhythm – The Undertones / Hugh Cornwell: Lytham, Lowther Pavilion Theatre

Posted on October 17, 2022 by writewyattuk

Two Undertones / Hugh Cornwell nights out in six months? In a year in which I’ve caught just nine live shows? Monsieur, with zis you are really spoiling us. Actually, with Derry’s finest it’s more Mars confectionery than that … Continue reading →

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Star treatment – back in touch with Ian Broudie, talking Lightning Seeds

Posted on October 15, 2022 by writewyattuk

It seems a negative way to start this feature, but other than reaching No.1 in the UK singles chart three times with David Baddiel and Frank Skinner with ‘Three Lions’ (in 1996, 1998, and 2018, for a song seemingly everywhere … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Adele Emmas, Cloudcuckooland, Echo and the Bunnymen, Emily Smiles, Ian Broudie, James Skelly, Jim Sharrock, Jollification, Lightning Seeds, Liverpool, Marine Research, Martyn Campbell, Pale Fountains, Riley Broudie, See You in the Stars, Terry Hall, The Coral, The Zutons, Three Lions, Wrexham FC | Leave a comment

Stay to the End – from Senseless Things to Loup GarouX via Gorillaz, Delakota and Deadcuts, with Cass Browne

Posted on October 7, 2022 by writewyattuk

Considered Senseless Things’ classic album, The First of Too Many has received the triple CD and double 12-inch coloured vinyl LP expansion and revision treatment, three decades after its initial release. And it serves as a fitting tribute to lead … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music, Uncategorized | Tagged Alan Martin, Ben Harding, Blur, Buzzcocks, Cass Browne, Damon Albarn, Deadcuts, Deadline, Delakota, Echo and the Bunnymen, Gorillaz, Hammersmith Clarendon, Harvey Birrell, Jamie Hewlett, London, Loup GarouX, Mark Keds, Mega City Four, Mick Jones, Morgan Nicholls, Paul Simonon, Postcard CV, Senseless Things, Steve Diggle, Tank Girl, The Clash, The First of Too Many, The Replacements, Twickenham, Wiz | Leave a comment