08Jul

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

posted by Steve Bowbrick

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Here he is, like a priapic Max Wall. Fascinating and dark and sexy in a sort of seedy Edwardian way. You wouldn’t want him in the house, though, would you? He might pee on the carpet or drink all the sherry and expose himself. Or maybe he’s as straight as a tax inspector. I don’t [...]

09Apr

Newsnight: the London Mayoral debate

posted by Steve Bowbrick

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I’m all in favour of elected Mayors. They really brighten up a city’s politics. Last night’s Newsnight debate between the three top candidates was a democratic treat but also really good, knockabout entertainment. Paddick couldn’t have looked more like a copper if he’d been swinging a truncheon (it’s the ramrod back and shiny shoes) and [...]



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