In the last week, my music collection is the most organised it’s ever been. And I’ve only now realised how important this is. For years (actually, nearly all my adult life, to be exact), I have existed in a sea…
Let’s think about Grassroots Metrics
People do go on about web metrics. Possibly they are ignoring ‘grassroots’ metrics. It is vital to keep track of, and effectively analyse, the metrics on your website. It helps you identify whether you’re hitting the mark, and not generating…
[Release Review] MORBID ANGEL – Illud Divinum Insanus (Season of Mist)
Eight years we have waited. I wish I had never heard this album. MORBID ANGEL is one of those keystone death metal bands. Well, they were. Their last few releases have been lacklustre, and yet fans are loyal as hell…
[Release Review] WHILE HEAVEN WEPT – Fear of Infinity (Nuclear Blast)
The forthcoming WHILE HEAVEN WEPT release is a must for every fan of the band. Virginian metallers, WHILE HEAVEN WEPT, hold a special place in my heart – but I don’t need to go into why. That’s a conversation for…
Music Journalism 101 j. Writing the feature article.
The previous three instalments took you through preparing for interviews, and conducting interviews by phone and by email. Having got your skills down in actually doing the interview, your work is only two-thirds done. Now it’s time to learn how…