In normal times I would be packing now in readiness for our Spring migration to Spain sometime in the next fortnight. Obviously we are not. Filmed entirely in and around our pueblo blanco look what turned up this very morning, sad and cheering in equal measures.

I’m slow to Kacey Musgraves via a recommendation from the younger son. My taste is more to the Americana wing but if you want modern, mainstream Country she is fantastic. This too is a ridiculously vibrant video ideal for current drab, grey times.

We have had a few calls regarding this survey: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/survey-seeks-views-on-contingency-arrangements It certainly seems more about information gathering than “seeking views” hence the unease it has caused. The 2 main questions have been: Is it mandatory? There is nothing to suggest so though we do advise completion. Can this lead to contract action or sanctions? We […]

Well this feels very strange this year, not least as the office is already shutdown! We are as usual however going to be “closed” from 23rd December until Monday 4th January 2021. In the meantime if you have any urgent problems you can contact Simon on the usual number – 07970 494805. Emails will only […]

New live album, “What to Look For in Summer” from long time favourites Bell & Sebastian is out today – this is from it. Run to the record shop as fast as you feet will carry you.

I have a Sandy Denny day once a year, usually in autumn to reflect the mood of most of her writing. No one since has sung like her. This is one of the few live recordings and seems apt.

I heard this for the first time in ages yesterday, probably my favourite Weller song, and what a performance. Missing live music “so bad”.

I have 3 songs in my library called Georgia take your pick:     Then there are the other ones you are thinking about:  

Only came across this yesterday first release from Hilang Child’s second album due out in January

This is from Matt Berniger’s (The National) first and very good solo album.