Bryn’s theme for this round was a simple one on paper: male solo album by someone who had been, or still is, in a band. Straightforward. No confusion. Surely. And yet. Coxy arrived initially with a fine LP (his words) by the late Denise Johnson (former backing singer with Primal Scream/New Order) — he told … Read more
As always, there was confusion over the topic. It was “Female Led” – not necessarily solo stars, just as long as the main focus of the record was a woman. But again, Jimmy and Bryn got it arse about face and thought it meant solo females only. If it had been, I’d have brought Tapestry … Read more
Our second Vinyl Club session had a clear theme: albums from the 1970s. Or at least it was clear to everyone except Jimmy, who turned up with a Semisonic LP from the late ’90s. After realising his error (and the numerous texts he ignored), he dashed off and returned with a suitable replacement. Food fuelled … Read more
The inaugural session of Vinyl Club brought together four enthusiasts, each armed with a favourite purchase from the past year. The brief was simple: bring along your best vinyl buy of 2024. It didn’t have to be a new release—just new to you. No booze. No pretense. Just coffee, cake, conversation, and records. Here’s how … Read more