James ThornhillShadow soundsMeet the artists and labels reaching new audiences by co-opting spam mail, memes and porn sites and using them as disruptive distribution…May 13, 2020May 13, 2020
James ThornhillBuried Treasure — Raymond Scott: Soothing Sounds For Baby Vol. 1(Epic) (1964)Apr 22, 2020Apr 22, 2020
James ThornhillGeneral KnowledgeCreating a live soundtrack to a silent Buster Keaton classic has been quite the learning curve for Derbyshire’s Haiku Salut, who are also…Mar 1, 2020Mar 1, 2020
James ThornhillMexican nature, history and culture all in one placeUsually, I find something a little perverse in travelling the length of the world to visit a ‘theme park’! I mean it’s not exactly…Oct 11, 2019Oct 11, 2019
James ThornhillAn out-of-this-world day out: Kennedy Space Center“The first time I went into space..” can’t be beaten as a conversation opener.Oct 11, 2019Oct 11, 2019
James ThornhillCuisine and constellations at BattlesteadsWhen researching a trip to Northumberland two obvious potential highlights were the cuisine (people had raved about the high standards)…Oct 11, 2019Oct 11, 2019
James Thornhill48 hours in San FranciscoSan Francisco is a massive city. Not in size (in that respect it is more than navigatable), but in its sheer vibrancy and the amount on…Oct 11, 2019Oct 11, 2019
James ThornhillUnravel the myths of AlcatrazThe name Alcatraz evokes the same mental image the world over. The ultimate fortress and the holding pen for the worst of the worst.Oct 11, 2019Oct 11, 2019
James ThornhillUnexpected MontereyWithout a doubt, the biggest star in the television series Big Little Lies is the stunning scenic backdrop of Monterey and its Californian…Oct 11, 2019Oct 11, 2019
James ThornhillInterview: Charlotte ChurchWho is Charlotte Church? Not the ‘voice of an angel’, not the teenage tabloid pariah, not the pop wannabe, none of these things. She is…Oct 10, 2019Oct 10, 2019