INK & AUDIO: The Second Act of Ryan Hamilton - Pressing Play Again
After a profound 2023 hiatus for family and fatherhood, Texas singer-songwriter Ryan Hamilton returns. Damien Wilkinson explores his Sopranos-backed rebirth.
INK & AUDIO: Punching the Jukebox: The relentless melodic reliability of Ginger Wildheart
Explore the prolific, melodic rock career of Ginger Wildheart through the lens of the iconic Happy Days Seeburg jukebox. From 555% to his defiant latest news.
HAVE YOU HEARD: Rosalie Cunningham - The High Priestess of Psych
Discover why Rosalie Cunningham is the leader of the vintage rock revival. From Purson to her 2026 tour, I’m pointing the camera and focusing on her late-60s analogue sound and style.
INK & AUDIO: The Music-ian’s Musician - Why Ian Prowse belongs on the Liverpool Mount Rushmore
Explore the career of Mersey musician Ian Prowse. From Pele’s "Megalomania" to the new 2026 album "No Names" and his upcoming UK tour. A dip into the Mersey by Damien Wilkinson.
INK & AUDIO: A Rhythm Romance with Nils Lofgren
From seeing Bruce Springsteen at Roundhay Park to Nils Lofgren’s legendary 1985 flip at Leeds Uni, Damien Wilkinson explores a 40-year "Rhythm Romance" with a guitar hero.
INK & AUDIO: Ian McNabb "65" Album Review: A Golden Age Masterpiece
Discover Ian McNabb’s new album "65." A brilliant blend of Golden Age cinema icons, Sgt. Pepper vibes, and a guest spot from R.E.M.’s Peter Buck.
INK & AUDIO: Assault & Battery at the Cattery
NYC supergroup Fantastic Cat returns with "Cat Out of Hell." Damien Wilkinson reviews the new 2026 album and dives into the solo careers of this folk-rock powerhouse.
BETWEEN THE LINES: Japanese crime fiction (Part 1)
A deep dive into Japanese mystery. Damien Wilkinson reviews the viral house-plan thrillers of Uketsu and the "Social School" train-timetable noir of Seicho Matsumoto.
BETWEEN THE LINES: Austin Kleon’s Steal Like An Artist Trilogy
Stop waiting, start creating. Damien Wilkinson reviews Austin Kleon’s "Steal Like An Artist" trilogy—the essential guide for anyone looking to show their work.
THE SOUNDBOARD: A 2025 Music Review
From the New York swagger of Geese to the operatic scale of Rosalía’s LUX, Damien Wilkinson reviews the standout albums and rising stars of 2025.