October 14, 2025

In 1999 in retreat from mainstream ambivalence the idea of becoming a Troubadour was perversely alluring. Two acoustic guitars, a suitcase, and a round the world ticket. It took a …

March 25, 2025

In March 2020 I was made unemployed.Quite an achievement considering I was, and I remain self employed.Such was the impact of the COVID pandemic.My family were locked down for two …

May 4, 2015

This was originally posted 29 July 2010 but I’m reviving it, because it is awesome.

Definitely my favourite email this year came today from Brisbane. Here’s the note in it’s entirety …

March 31, 2004

This is me, caught by Mike, my sound guy, leaving the fabulous Angel Inn, Hetton, Yorks. I could still wear all black in 2003.

June 14, 2004

Q – Any chance you’ll ever play this live (say, in San Francisco, where I’ll hear it)? It’s an old favorite, and one I doubt you’re tired of playing.

June 14, 2004

Q – Some of the subtle synth / electronic effects you used on Music in a Foreign Language really sound great and add atmosphere to the songs. Did you have …

June 13, 2004

Q – Hi Lloyd.
I bumped into Sean Penn in a lift in a hotel in Baghdad last year (I’m a journalist), we chatted briefly about him being anti-war and causing …

June 12, 2004

The Jimmy Kimmel show (ABC midnight or thereabouts) performance has been resceduled from June 28th to July 1st. Nothing about the performance has changed I’m still singing, me and guitar …